WWE Clash in Italy 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, May 31, at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy. The event will feature five matches, four of which are for WWE championships, making it WWE’s first premium live event in Italy and its third major event in May 2026 [1, 2, 3, 4].
The four title defenses on the card include the World Heavyweight Championship, the Undisputed WWE Championship, the WWE Women's Championship, and the Women's Intercontinental Championship [1, 2, 3, 4]. Roman Reigns will defend his World Heavyweight Championship against Jacob Fatu in a Tribal Combat match. This bout follows Reigns’ controversial victory over Fatu earlier this month at WWE Backlash on May 10 [1, 2, 3, 4]. CBS Sports expert Brent Brookhouse said, "It's probably unlikely that Reigns drops the title, but I'm picking with my heart rather than my head for this one" [1].
Cody Rhodes will defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against Gunther. This matchup came about after Randy Orton’s injury forced a creative change in opponents [1, 2, 3, 4]. Rhea Ripley will face Jade Cargill in a rematch of their WrestleMania 42 encounter, defending the WWE Women's Championship. Ripley’s title defense follows a recent pinfall loss to Cargill in a six-woman tag match on May 23 at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event [1, 2, 3, 4]. Becky Lynch will defend the Women’s Intercontinental Championship against newcomer Sol Ruca [1, 2, 3, 4]. FOX News preview noted, “'The Man' has put herself in a tough situation. She got herself disqualified at Saturday Night’s Main Event and was forced into a title match against Ruca – a match made by SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis” [4]. Opinion is split on this fight’s outcome: some say Sol Ruca should win to elevate her profile while others expect Lynch to retain as the sport’s top woman [2, 4].
The only non-title bout is a rematch between Brock Lesnar and Oba Femi, following their WrestleMania 42 meeting. The match is expected to build toward a third clash at SummerSlam, with commentators divided on whether Lesnar will retain or lose here [1, 2, 3, 4].
WWE Clash in Italy 2026 will air on ESPN Unlimited in the United States and on Netflix internationally. The event starts at 2 p.m. Eastern Time (11 a.m. Pacific) on May 31, 2026 [3, 4].
