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On paper, you probably couldn't make a bigger five-match card
WWE is rolling into Clash in Italy with a lineup for of its biggest stars. Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, Rhea Ripley, Brock Lesnar, Oba Femi, Becky Lynch, Jacob Fatu, Jade Cargill and Gunther are all Italy bound for the first European premium live event of 2026. It also features Sol Ruca, who could be the promtions next big star.
It's a loaded card. Here's what to know about the upcoming show, along with predictions for the matches.
Clash in Italy will be held Sunday, May 31.
Clash in Italy starts at 2 p.m. EST.
Clash in Italy will be held at the Inalpi Arina in Piedmont, Italy.
The first hour of Clash in Italy will air on ESPN.
Clash in Italy will stream on ESPN Unlimited.
Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther and Rhea Ripley vs. Jade Cargill will air on ESPN.
Yes, the Countdown to Clash in Italy will begin at noon EST on ESPN Unlimited and WWE's youtube page.
Here's how we see the matches playing out.
This one is a coin flip. Cody Rhodes is WWE's golden boy. They love having the belt on him. But he's not afraid to lose it. He lost it to John Cena and dropped it to Drew McIntyre during his run. I don't see Gunther losing. He could, but I think the guy who retired Goldberg, John Cena and AJ Styles should keep rolling. Prediction: Gunther beats Cody Rhodes for the championship.
The other title match set for ESPN features a WrestleMania rematch. Jade Cargill has been great as the hunter. She and her henchwomen have been great attacking Rhea Ripley and friends. I could see Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair evening the odds here. Rhea retains. Prediction: Rhea Ripley beats Jade Cargill.
The three matches I'm looking forward to the most are the three that aren't on ESPN. While those two matches are good, these last three have the potential to be great. And this match will be great. I can see it going both ways. I argued Brock should win at WrestleMania because where do you go with Oba from here? I don't see Oba here losing, but I could easily make a case on why Brock should win. Either way, it's going to be fast, high impact and exciting. Prediciton: Oba Femi beats Brock Lesnar
I'm starting to disagree with Becky Lynch about being the best woman wrestler. She might be the best wrestler. I enjoy everything she does. She elevates everyone. And she's going to do the same with Sol Ruca. I have high expectations for this match. I don't see Sol Ruca winning, but I see her becoming a star after this feud. Prediction: Becky Lynch beats Sol Ruca
I'm torn on this one. I can see Jacob Fatu winning. I could also see him losing and becoming Roman's unwilling lacky, setting up a championship win down the line. I'm hoping Roman Reigns wins, he's my guy, but I'm starting to think Jacob Fatu is going to win. But no matter what happens, they're going to destroy each other. Prediction: Jacob Fatu beats Roman Reigns.
This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: When is WWE Clash in Italy? WWE Clash in Italy 2026 time, predictions
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WWE is rolling into Clash in Italy with a lineup for of its biggest stars. Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, Rhea Ripley, Brock Lesnar, Oba Femi, Becky Lynch, Jacob Fatu, Jade Cargill and Gunther are all Italy bound for the first European premium live event of 2026. It also features Sol Ruca, who could be the promtions next big star.
It's a loaded card. Here's what to know about the upcoming show, along with predictions for the matches.
When is Clash in Italy?
Clash in Italy will be held Sunday, May 31.
What time is Clash in Italy?
Clash in Italy starts at 2 p.m. EST.
Where is Clash in Italy being held?
Clash in Italy will be held at the Inalpi Arina in Piedmont, Italy.
What channel is Clash in Italy on?
The first hour of Clash in Italy will air on ESPN.
Where to stream Clash in Italy?
Clash in Italy will stream on ESPN Unlimited.
Clash in Italy match card
- Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu in Tribal Combat for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship
- Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther for the Universal Championship
- Rhea Ripley vs. Jade Cargill for the WWE Women's World Championship
- Becky Lynch vs. Sol Ruca for the Women's Intercontinental Championship
- Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi
What matches will be on ESPN?
Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther and Rhea Ripley vs. Jade Cargill will air on ESPN.
Will Clash in Italy have a countdown show?
Yes, the Countdown to Clash in Italy will begin at noon EST on ESPN Unlimited and WWE's youtube page.
Clash in Italy predictions
Here's how we see the matches playing out.
Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther
This one is a coin flip. Cody Rhodes is WWE's golden boy. They love having the belt on him. But he's not afraid to lose it. He lost it to John Cena and dropped it to Drew McIntyre during his run. I don't see Gunther losing. He could, but I think the guy who retired Goldberg, John Cena and AJ Styles should keep rolling. Prediction: Gunther beats Cody Rhodes for the championship.
Rhea Ripley vs. Jade Cargill
The other title match set for ESPN features a WrestleMania rematch. Jade Cargill has been great as the hunter. She and her henchwomen have been great attacking Rhea Ripley and friends. I could see Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair evening the odds here. Rhea retains. Prediction: Rhea Ripley beats Jade Cargill.
Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi
The three matches I'm looking forward to the most are the three that aren't on ESPN. While those two matches are good, these last three have the potential to be great. And this match will be great. I can see it going both ways. I argued Brock should win at WrestleMania because where do you go with Oba from here? I don't see Oba here losing, but I could easily make a case on why Brock should win. Either way, it's going to be fast, high impact and exciting. Prediciton: Oba Femi beats Brock Lesnar
Becky Lynch vs. Sol Ruca
I'm starting to disagree with Becky Lynch about being the best woman wrestler. She might be the best wrestler. I enjoy everything she does. She elevates everyone. And she's going to do the same with Sol Ruca. I have high expectations for this match. I don't see Sol Ruca winning, but I see her becoming a star after this feud. Prediction: Becky Lynch beats Sol Ruca
Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu
I'm torn on this one. I can see Jacob Fatu winning. I could also see him losing and becoming Roman's unwilling lacky, setting up a championship win down the line. I'm hoping Roman Reigns wins, he's my guy, but I'm starting to think Jacob Fatu is going to win. But no matter what happens, they're going to destroy each other. Prediction: Jacob Fatu beats Roman Reigns.
This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: When is WWE Clash in Italy? WWE Clash in Italy 2026 time, predictions
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