Major World title plans involving Rhea Ripley revealed ahead of WWE Clash in Italy - Report
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The Eradicator suffered a pinfall loss at SNME.
WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley teamed with Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss to take on Jade Cargill, B-Fab, and Michin in a six-woman tag team match at the May 23 edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event. The match was set up after the latter trio returned to attack Ripley and Charlexa.
Ripley and Flair were able to put aside their differences and work together, even sharing a hug, with Bliss joining in. However, this heartfelt cost them as Cargill capitalized, shoving both Bliss and Flair away, before taking Ripley down with the Jaded and pinning her to secure the win.
The win came just a week before the WrestleMania 42 rematch between Ripley and Cargill, where the Women’s title will be up for grabs, and the win has shifted the momentum in Jade’s favor. That said, a new report from Rope Break has provided an update regarding the rematch.
Rhea Ripley will retain the title at Clash in Italy
According to the report, as of last week, the creative plans were for Rhea Ripley to retain the WWE Women’s title at Clash in Italy, where she faces Jade Cargill in a rematch from WrestleMania 42.
Ripley captured the title after winning the women’s Elimination Chamber match and challenging Cargill. The two battled for the title in the co-main event of Night 2 of WrestleMania 42, where Ripley edged out Cargill to capture the title.
Rhea was able to dodge the duo of Michin and B-Fab, who, despite their differences and rivalry with Cargill, decided to join forces before Mania.
Apart from the title rematch, the show also features a rematch between Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu for the World Heavyweight title, while Cody Rhodes takes on Gunther with the Undisputed title on the line.
On the other hand, Becky Lynch will defend the Women’s Intercontinental title against Sol Ruca. Additionally, Brock Lesnar has challenged Oba Femi to a rematch.
Clash in Italy is set for Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy. This event marks WWE’s first-ever Premium Live Event to be held in Italy.
Will Rhea Ripley retain the title at Clash in Italy?
Yes, according to Rope Break, Ripley will retain the title at the upcoming PLE.
When and where will Clash in Italy take place?
Inalpi Arena in Turin, Piedmont Region, Italy, will host the upcoming edition of the Clash in Italy PLE on May 31.
Where can fans tune in to watch the PLE live?
Fans in the United States can tune into ESPN and on Netflix (excluding select markets) internationally to watch the PLE live on May 31.
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