WWE Clash in Italy: Match card, start time & where to watch

The first PLE in Italy takes place this Sunday.

The hectic May schedule concludes for WWE with the upcoming Clash in Italy in Europe. The historic show 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.

WWE has announced a stacked lineup for its debut event in the country. The continent has long been a hotbed for wrestling talent and passionate fans, making every WWE show there feel electric. Similar to WrestleMania in the United States, the first hour of the PLE will be simulcast on ESPN.

Let us now take a look at the detailed preview for Clash in Italy before Sunday, as the promotion prepares to deliver an unforgettable night in Italy.

WWE Clash in Italy Full Match Card

• Cody Rhodes (c) vs Gunther – Undisputed WWE title match
• Roman Reigns (c) vs Jacob Fatu – Tribal Combat for the World Heavyweight title & the title of the Tribal Chief
• Rhea Ripley (c) vs Jade Cargill – WWE Women’s title match
• Becky Lynch vs Sol Ruca – WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship
• Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar 2

Cody Rhodes (c) vs Gunther – Undisputed WWE title match

Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes will take on ‘The Ring General’ Gunther with the title on the line. The match was set-up after back-to-back attacks from Gunther, who asked for a title match at the PLE, but refused to sign the contract, until Royce Keys stepped up to take the fight.

The two then battled in a number one contenders match where Gunther emerged victorious, thus securing his spot against the Champion in Italy. This match will be among the two opening matches of the first hour that will air on ESPN in the US.

Roman Reigns (c) vs Jacob Fatu – Tribal Combat for the World Heavyweight title & the title of the Tribal Chief

Despite the loss at Backlash earlier this month, Jacob Fatu refused to back down and acknowledge the World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns as his Tribal Chief. Fatu’s continued attack, even targeting the Usos (Jimmy & Jey Uso) has forced Reigns’ hand to finish the feud once and for all.

However, Fatu is looking to take it all, as not only the World title but the Tribal Combat match will also be contested for the title of the Tribal Chief. Fatu has made it clear that he wants everything Reigns has, and it is now on Reigns to stop Fatu and go 3-0 in Tribal Combat matches.

Rhea Ripley (c) vs Jade Cargill – WWE Women’s title match

Following another attack during their return on the May 8 episode of WWE SmackDown by Jade Cargill, B-Fab, and Michin on Rhea Ripley, the WWE Women’s Champion was left seeking payback. The attack marked Jade’s first appearance since losing the title to Ripley at WrestleMania 42.

The following week, Cargill challenged Ripley to a title rematch, which Ripley accepted upon her return during the May 22 edition of SmackDown, officially setting up their WrestleMania title rematch. Cargill recently pinned Ripley in a six-woman tag match at SNME and now looks to repeat the same this Sunday.

Apart from Cody vs Gunther, the Women’s title match will also be part of the first-hour to stream on ESPN in the United States.

Becky Lynch vs Sol Ruca – WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship

During the May 23 edition of SNME, Becky Lynch took on Sol Ruca in a non-title match. However, due to her underhanded tactics, the match ended in a disqualification as Becky pulled the referee right in front when Ruca was going for the Sol Snatcher.

The finish and the attack afterwards by Becky infuriated SmackDown GM Nick Aldis, who passed on GM Adam Pearce’s message to Becky. The message that Lynch will now have to defend her Women’s Intercontinental title against Ruca at Clash in Italy. This marks Ruca’s first PLE appearance as she takes on one of the greats and looks to capture her first title on the main roster.

Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar 2

During the May 18 edition of Raw, Oba Femi appeared to continue his open challenge. However, during his entrance, Brock Lesnar, who retired after a loss to Femi at WrestleMania 42, out of nowhere returned, attacking Femi with multiple devastating F5s.

Paul Heyman then informed General Manager Adam Pearce that Lesnar has challenged Femi to a match at Clash in Italy. Femi signed the contract on the go-home show, making it clear that while last time he was fighting to beat Lesnar, this time he’s fighting to kill him.

WWE Clash in Italy Start Time & Telecast Details

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