Four championships — and a titanic rematch — are on deck in Italy on Sunday
The excitement is palpable as WWE gears up for a major European tour, making its highly-anticipated debut in Italy with a premium live event. Taking place in the vibrant city of Turin, the WWE Clash in Italy promises an action-packed evening this Sunday with five thrilling matches lined up. Fans are eagerly awaiting the spectacle, with four championship titles up for grabs. Stay tuned for live updates and detailed match analyses throughout the event.
Just a mere three weeks after the explosive Backlash event, this card features several rematches, continuing the fierce rivalries that have been simmering since WrestleMania. Among the most awaited showdowns is the clash between WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley and challenger Jade Cargill. Ripley snatched the title from Cargill at WrestleMania in April, and now Cargill is determined to reclaim her crown.
The main event promises to be a gripping spectacle as World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns defends his title against his cousin, Jacob Fatu, in an electrifying Tribal Combat. Fatu has been relentless in his pursuit of Reigns since the Raw episode following WrestleMania. Despite a controversial defeat at Backlash, the “Samoan Werewolf” remains undeterred in his quest to dethrone the “Tribal Chief.” This family feud is set to reach an intense peak in what promises to be a classic showdown.
It’s time for a massive trip to Europe for WWE. The promotion brings another premium live event to the region — for the first time to Italy — on Sunday with five matches scheduled to take place. It all goes down from Turin as WWE Clash in Italy kicks off with four championships on the line. Follow WWE Clash in Italy results with live updates and grades throughout the show.
Just three weeks after Backlash, the card has plenty of rematches with rivalries that have extended through WrestleMania. Most notable of that grouping is WWE women’s champion Rhea Ripley looking to defend the title against Jade Cargill, whom she beat for the crown at WrestleMania in April.
The expected headliner for Sunday night sees world heavyweight champion Roman Reigns put his title on the line against cousin Jacob Fatu in Tribal Combat. Fatu has been hot on Reigns’ heels since the Raw after WrestleMania and an underhanded defeat to the “Tribal Chief” at Backlash was not enough for the “Samoan Werewolf” to back off his claim to the throne. Now, they face off in a classic match to the family bloodline.
Plus, WWE champion Cody Rhodes gets a tough challenge in the form of Gunther, who made the move over to SmackDown after defeating Seth Rollins at WrestleMania. Gunther has become the new legend killer in retiring Goldberg, John Cena and AJ Styles in a six-month span. Rhodes will also have to keep his eyes open for any potential interference from friend Sami Zayn, who allowed Gunther to choke him out.
Take a look below at the confirmed matches for WWE Clash in Italy this weekend. Plus, take a look at CBS Sports’ match predictions for what our experts expect to see take place on Sunday. The event streams live on ESPN Unlimited on Sunday with the main card starting at 2 p.m. ET.
2026 WWE Clash in Italy match card
- WWE World Heavyweight Championship: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Jacob Fatu (Tribal Combat)
- Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Gunther
- Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar
- WWE Women’s Championship: Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Jade Cargill
- Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Sol Ruca
