WWE heads into SmackDown week with Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu’s bloodline feud intensifying post‑Backlash, AEW’s Darby Allin secured his world title and set up a high‑stakes showdown with MJF, NXT continues its build quietly, and AAA is expanding its marquee Triplemanía into a two‑night spectacle.
On Monday’s Raw (May 11) in Knoxville, The Street Profits and Joe Hendry defeated The Vision in six‑man tag action, while IYO SKY beat Sol Ruca and Dominik Mysterio retained the AAA Mega Championship in the first WWE television defense ever of that title. Jacob Fatu violently rejected Roman Reigns’s acknowledgment, delivering a brutal assault that leaves their World Heavyweight Title conflict unresolved heading into this weekend’s SmackDown. Backlash fallout remains the core of Raw’s direction.
Earlier this week on NXT (May 12), the brand continued to showcase its refreshed roster and emerging rivalries; no major title changes or call‑ups were announced, while the women’s division remains active behind the scenes as storylines continue to evolve without public developments.
On AEW Dynamite (May 13), Darby Allin retained the AEW World Championship against Konosuke Takeshita and immediately secured a contract signing with MJF for a Hair‑vs‑Title match at Double or Nothing. Kevin Knight retained the TNT Title in an open challenge against returning Brian Cage, and the Men’s Owen Hart Foundation Tournament brackets were revealed, accelerating the build to AEW’s next premium event.
AAA recently announced that Triplemanía 2026 will be a two‑night event, scheduled for September 11 and September 13, including a WWE sponsorship, marking the first time the show spans multiple nights. The promotion also has Noche de Los Grandes set for May 30 in Monterrey, Mexico, keeping its summer event calendar active.
AEW leads with a clear, high‑stakes narrative as Darby Allin vs MJF now carries hair vs title drama, while WWE’s Roman Reigns‑Fatu confrontation remains volatile heading into SmackDown. AAA’s expansion of Triplemanía signals long‑term planning, and NXT continues to operate below the surface but will likely pick up as its next televised windows arrive.
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Tomorrow’s SmackDown should see Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu’s feud escalate, likely in a physical or verbal confrontation.
Saturday Night’s Main Event on May 23 brings the next WWE premium platform as the roster reshuffles post‑Backlash heading toward Clash in Italy.