With two world title matches confirmed for the upcoming event, the card is taking shape for WWE’s next premium live event.
For the first time ever, WWE will host a premium live event in Italy, and this year’s edition of Clash is already shaping up to be a major show. Several rivalries that escalated after WrestleMania are expected to continue, with championship feuds and personal grudges set to unfold in front of another passionate international crowd.
Already confirmed for the event is Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Gunther, a rivalry that has steadily intensified over the past few weeks. Meanwhile, on the other brand, a rematch from Backlash with Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu are set to collide in a Tribal Combat match.
With two major title matches already announced, here are several additional bouts that could round out the card.
Brock Lesnar vs Oba Femi
The Beast’s return came as a major surprise. After losing to Femi at WrestleMania, Lesnar appeared to signal retirement by leaving his gloves and boots in the ring before embracing Paul Heyman. However, it now appears his rivalry with The Ruler is far from over.
A recent attack on Raw strongly hinted that a rematch is inevitable, and Clash in Italy could be the perfect stage for another showdown between the two powerhouses. Expect tensions to rise further before WWE potentially saves the decisive chapter of the feud for an even bigger event later in the year.
Rhea Ripley vs Jade Cargill
Ripley’s move to SmackDown opens the door for future rivalries with stars such as Charlotte Flair and Tiffany Stratton down the line. However, her story with Jade Cargill and her squad remains unresolved.
Just weeks ago, Cargill made her return to WWE programming after losing the championship to Ripley at WrestleMania. With both competitors likely heading into new storylines afterward, Clash in Italy feels like the ideal setting for the final chapter of their feud.
Becky Lynch vs Sol Ruca
Since being called up to the main roster, Sol Ruca has been featured a lot on Monday Night Raw. Despite falling short against established names like Liv Morgan and Iyo Sky, her performances have consistently become the bright spot on Monday nights.
Recently, interactions between Ruca and Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch hinted a program between the two. While the match could happen sooner at Saturday Night’s Main Event, WWE may choose to give the rivalry more time to develop. If that happens, Clash in Italy would be the ideal stage for their first major singles encounter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Two major championship matches are officially set for the event. Cody Rhodes will defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against Gunther. Meanwhile, Roman Reigns will defend his World Heavyweight Championship against Jacob Fatu in a highly personal “Tribal Combat” match.
At WrestleMania, Oba Femi defeated Brock Lesnar, prompting Lesnar to seemingly tease retirement by leaving his boots and gloves in the ring. However, “The Beast” made a shocking return on Raw to launch a brutal attack on Femi, making a powerhouse rematch at Clash in Italy inevitable.
Jade Cargill recently returned to WWE television after losing her championship to Rhea Ripley at WrestleMania. Following Ripley’s move to SmackDown—where Cargill, Michin, and B-Fab have been causing chaos—Clash in Italy is heavily anticipated to host the final, decisive chapter of their ongoing feud.
Since being called up to the main roster, Sol Ruca has become a bright spot on Monday Night Raw through standout performances against top names. Recent interactions on programming between Ruca and Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch have strongly teased a future program, with Clash in Italy serving as the ideal stage for their first major singles encounter.
This event marks the first time in sports entertainment history that WWE will host a Premium Live Event (PLE) in Italy. Emanating from the Inalpi Arena in Turin, the historic show will broadcast to a passionate international crowd and stream live on major global platforms.
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