Nia Jax vs. Alexa Bliss rematch set for WWE Backlash 2018

Nia Jax won the Raw women’s championship from Alexa Bliss at WrestleMania 34 earlier this month. It was, then, only a matter of time before the former champ invoked her rematch clause.

Sure enough, it’s been officially announced that Bliss will get her crack at regaining the crown at the upcoming Backlash pay-per-view (PPV) scheduled for Sun., May 6, 2018, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

Here’s how WWE is selling the rematch:

Just because something is heroic, however, does not mean it’s destined to continue. After several attempts to paint Nia as the bully rather than the victim, Bliss made it known that she’s gunning for her fifth Women’s Title in a highly anticipated rematch against Jax at WWE Backlash.

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Here’s the updated Backlash match card:

• Roman Reigns vs. Samoa Joe
• Seth Rollins vs. The Miz (Intercontinental championship)
• Nia Jax vs. Alexa Bliss (Raw women’s championship)