Two Title Matches Added To WrestleMania Backlash PPV

WWE announced two title matches for WrestleMania Backlash pay-per-view that will take place on May 16th, 2021 in WWE ThunderDome.

The Dirty Dawgs, Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode are feuding with The Mysterios, Rey Mysterio and Dominik Mysterio, for quite some time. Before the Smackdown goes on air, WWE announced that Dirty Dawgs will defend their Smackdown Tag Team Titles against The Mysterios at WrestleMania Backlash.

At #WMBacklash, @reymysterio & @DomMysterio35 will attempt to become the first father and son #TagTeamChampions in @WWE history when they challenge #SmackDown #TagTeamChampions @HEELZiggler & @RealRobertRoode! https://t.co/zEZIRqOAoE pic.twitter.com/6udVNH59S9

— WWE (@WWE) May 7, 2021

On tonight's WWE Friday Night Smackdown, Rey Mysterio set to face Dolph Ziggler in one-on-one competition but Dolph took a few shots at Dominik and that lead match between Dominik and Ziggler, which was won by Dominik Mysterio.

THIS is real, @HEELZiggler! @DomMysterio35 just defeated YOU on a throwback edition of #SmackDown! @reymysterio @RealRobertRoode pic.twitter.com/PL2fwNTO4p

— WWE (@WWE) May 8, 2021

Tonight's Smackdown opened with Tribal Chief Roman Reigns along with Paul Heyman and Jey Uso for celebrations for last week's victory against Daniel Bryan. Jimmy Uso also made his return and joined with his brother Jey Uso. Cesaro came out to confront Roman Reigns but attacked by Seth Rollins, that led to brawl between them.

Brotherly Love. ❤️ #SmackDown @WWEUsos @HeymanHustle @WWERomanReigns pic.twitter.com/jzJ7Ld6rZy

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) May 8, 2021

Then, WWE Hall Of Famer Teddy Long came out and announced that if Cesaro wins tonight against Seth Rollins then he would get Universal Championship Match against Roman Reigns at WrestleMania Backlash.

𝑯𝑶𝑳𝑳𝑨! 𝑯𝑶𝑳𝑳𝑨! 𝑯𝑶𝑳𝑳𝑨!

If @WWECesaro defeats @WWERollins in tonight's #WrestleMania rematch, he will get a #UniversalTitle Match against @WWERomanReigns at #WMBacklash! #SmackDown @HeymanHustle @teddyplayalong pic.twitter.com/UDqZxaQrnk

— WWE (@WWE) May 8, 2021

The Swiss Cyborg scored a victory against Seth Rollins after some tensions between Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso and became the #1 contender for Universal Championship Match at WrestleMania Backlash. WWE also made it official.

IT'S OFFICIAL: In the first @WWE championship match of his career, @WWECesaro will challenge @WWERomanReigns for the #UniversalTitle at #WMBacklash, streaming on @peacockTV! #YouDeserveIt @HeymanHustle #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/sYSYV23YPu

— WWE (@WWE) May 8, 2021