Backstage Update: Possible Spoiler on Major Match at WWE Clash in Italy

A possible spoiler has emerged for WWE's upcoming Clash in Italy pay-per-view.

Clash in Italy will be held on May 31 at Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy. Four matches have been announced thus far, though more will likely be added in the coming days.

The confirmed matches are: Gunther vs. Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship, Jacob Fatu vs. Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship, Jade Cargill vs. Rhea Ripley for the WWE Women's Championship and Becky Lynch vs. Sol Ruca for the Women's Intercontinental Championship.

According to a report from Rope Break (h/t ITR Wrestling), the plan is for Ripley to retain the WWE Women's Championship against Cargill.

Of course, the creative plans can always change. Remember, Vince McMahon only decided on the day of WrestleMania 30 that Brock Lesnar would end Undertaker's WrestleMania streak.

After the Clash in Italy event, WWE's next pay-per-view will be Night of Champions on June 27. That event will be held at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Rhea Ripley Is in Her Second WWE Women's Championship Reign

Ripley regained the WWE Women's Championship by defeating Cargill via pinfall at night two of WrestleMania 42. The 29-year-old won her first WWE title at WrestleMania 37, defeating Asuka by pinfall.

Her victory at WrestleMania 42 also ended Cargill's first world title reign. Cargill had held the championship for 139 days, defeating Stratton at the Saturday Night's Main Event XLI pay-per-view.

This story was originally published by Men's Journal on May 24, 2026, where it first appeared in the Sports section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

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This story was originally published May 24, 2026 at 4:51 PM.