By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor (@prowrestlingnet)
WWE Clash in Italy
May 31, 2026, in Turin, Italy, at the Inalpi Arena
Streamed live on ESPN Unlimited, Netflix internationally, first hour simulcast on ESPN
Michael Cole opened the show with a geography lesson regarding the location of the host city. Pre-taped shots aired of World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns, Jacob Fatu, Sol Ruca, Women’s U.S. Champion Becky Lynch, WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley, Jade Cargill, Oba Femi, and Brock Lesnar… A Clash in Italy video package aired…
Pyro shot off on the stage while Cole said there were over 12,000 fans expected for the sold-out show…
Gunther made his entrance while Corey Graves joined Cole on commentary. Graves noted that he called the AAA event the night before. The Italian broadcast team checked in from the desk next to Cole and Graves. WWE Champion Cody Rhodes made his entrance wearing an American Nightmare helmet. The fans sang Cody’s song…
1. Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther for the WWE Championship. Ring announcer Alicia Taylor delivered in-ring introductions for the championship match. The fans sang Cody’s name before the bell rang to start the match. A loud “Let’s go, Gunther” chant broke out, and then fans went back to singing Cody’s name.
Cody connected with an uppercut from the mat. Cody went for a springboard move that Gunther cut off with a big chop. Gunther threw another chop at Cody before covering him for an early two count. Gunther went for a sleeper, but Cody took him down with an armdrag to avoid it, only to have Gunther drop him with a big boot.
What on earth is going on with Joe Tess’ hair??
Haha we were all asking the same thing in my house