Roman Reigns Huge Favorite Over Jacob Fatu As Backlash Betting Odds Drop

Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu is now official for WWE Backlash, and the early betting odds show just how heavily favored the World Heavyweight Champion is heading into the match.

The April 27 episode of WWE RAW ended with chaos after Jacob Fatu attacked Roman Reigns and locked in his brutal Death Grip, leaving the champion laid out before confirming their title match for Backlash. That moment officially set the stage for their first one-on-one clash at the May 9 premium live event in Tampa.

Now, new betting odds released via BetOnline.ag give a clearer picture of how oddsmakers see the match playing out — and it’s not even close.

Roman Reigns has opened as a massive favorite to retain the World Heavyweight Championship, coming in at -5000 odds. Meanwhile, Jacob Fatu sits as a heavy underdog at +1200, showing that sportsbooks see Reigns as the overwhelming likely winner heading into the event.

The odds suggest that while Fatu made a huge statement with his attack on RAW, the expectation remains that Reigns’ reign is far from over.

Other matches on the Backlash card also received betting lines, including a closely contested showdown between Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker. That match is expected to be much tighter, with Breakker listed at -130 and Rollins at -110, making it one of the more unpredictable bouts on the card.

Iyo Sky is also listed as a strong favorite in her singles match against Asuka, entering at -700 odds while Asuka stands at +400. That gap signals confidence in Sky maintaining momentum heading into the event.

Here are the current WWE Backlash betting odds:

• World Heavyweight Championship: Roman Reigns (c) -5000 vs. Jacob Fatu +1200
• Singles Match: Bron Breakker -130 vs. Seth Rollins -110
• Singles Match: Iyo Sky -700 vs. Asuka +400

With Backlash fast approaching, the odds paint a clear picture of expectations — but surprises always happen when championships are on the line.

Betting odds are always subject to change, especially as more wagers come in and WWE storylines develop closer to the event.  Fans who want to place their bets online can do so through BetOnline at this link.

Do you think Jacob Fatu can pull off a massive upset at Backlash, or will Roman Reigns prove why he’s such a heavy favorite? Drop your predictions and thoughts in the comments.