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ESPN to Air Clash in Italy Open with Rhodes vs Gunther and Ripley vs Cargill
sports11 hours ago

ESPN to Air Clash in Italy Open with Rhodes vs Gunther and Ripley vs Cargill

WWE announced that ESPN will air the first hour of Clash in Italy on May 31 from Turin, opening with Cody Rhodes defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Gunther and Rhea Ripley defending the WWE Women's Championship against Jade Cargill (a WrestleMania rematch); the event's full card includes Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu in Tribal Combat for the World Heavyweight title, Becky Lynch vs. Sol Ruca for the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship, and Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar, with the show starting at 8 p.m. local time (2 p.m. ET).

via F4W/WON|
#clash-in-italy#cody-rhodes#gunther
Contract Chaos Looms as SmackDown Heads to Clash in Italy
sports3 days ago

Contract Chaos Looms as SmackDown Heads to Clash in Italy

SmackDown builds toward next weekend’s Clash in Italy with Gunther challenging Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes for the title, but the contract sign remains unresolved. Sami Zayn tries to smooth things over with Rhodes but is rebuffed, and Rhodes wins the main event only to be attacked by Gunther afterward, signaling a ruthless path ahead. The women's scene edges toward Ripley vs. Cargill at Clash, Flair & Bliss spark a tag-team feud, and several midcard storylines thread through the show, which earns a mixed grade of C.

via Cageside Seats|
#clash-in-italy#cody-rhodes#gunther
Gunther’s looming clash and Rhodes’ win cap SmackDown’s Italy-bound momentum
sports3 days ago

Gunther’s looming clash and Rhodes’ win cap SmackDown’s Italy-bound momentum

SmackDown on May 22, 2026 set the stage for WWE Clash in Italy: Cody Rhodes defeated Sami Zayn with Gunther looming, then Gunther viciously attacked Rhodes post-match to signal their title showdown. Jade Cargill and friends remained in feuds with Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, while Rhea Ripley returned to accept Jade Cargill’s title challenge for Clash in Italy. The show also featured Tiffany Stratton defeating Lash Legend with Chelsea Green’s help, Trick Williams beating Carmelo Hayes after Ricky Saints’ distractions, and Solo Sikoa defeating Damian Priest following interference by The MFTs.

via WWE|
#cody-rhodes#gunther#jade-cargill
GUNTHER Overplays Hand, Sets Rhodes Clash in Italy
sports-entertainment10 days ago

GUNTHER Overplays Hand, Sets Rhodes Clash in Italy

SmackDown from Columbia built toward Cody Rhodes’s title clash with GUNTHER at Clash in Italy after a tense contract segment where Nick Aldis warned that GUNTHER had overplayed his hand. The night’s main event pitted GUNTHER against Royce Keys to determine who earns a future title shot, with Rhodes delivering a post-match attack to seal the setup. Trick Williams enjoyed a hometown pop, Paige & Brie defended their titles in a functional match, and Jade Cargill’s promo advanced a faction storyline as WWE pushes toward big PLE showdowns while continuing several feuds for Raw and SNMEI. Overall, a solid episode that advances multiple programs and tees up Rhodes vs. GUNTHER in Turin.

via Cageside Seats|
#clash-in-italy#cody-rhodes#gunther
WWE Expands 2026 House-Show Schedule to Grow Young Talent
entertainment10 days ago

WWE Expands 2026 House-Show Schedule to Grow Young Talent

WWE plans a bigger U.S. house-show slate in summer 2026 to give younger wrestlers more live reps and take advantage of projected profits, per Dave Meltzer. The move marks a shift from the previous strategy of fewer shows for demand and less wear on an older roster, with Cody Rhodes among those advocating the expansion; other advertised talents include Oba Femi, Rhea Ripley, Seth Rollins, Jade Cargill, Trick Williams, and Drew McIntyre.

via NoDQ.com|
#2026-schedule#cody-rhodes#entertainment
Heyman’s Favor Sparks Gunther vs Rhodes at Clash in Italy
entertainment17 days ago

Heyman’s Favor Sparks Gunther vs Rhodes at Clash in Italy

Paul Heyman revealed that his favor to Gunther will set up an Undisputed WWE Championship match against Cody Rhodes at WWE Clash in Italy (May 31, Turin). Rhodes pressed for a fast title shot on SmackDown, but the contract mandates the Italy date; Gunther attacked Rhodes recently, and the title picture remains hot with Rhodes having beaten Gunther at Crown Jewel 2024, leaving open the possibility of a longer reign depending on the result.

via WrestleTalk|
#clash-in-italy#cody-rhodes#entertainment
WWE hints at WrestleMania-scale clashes on Raw ahead of Backlash
sports29 days ago

WWE hints at WrestleMania-scale clashes on Raw ahead of Backlash

On Raw from Laredo ahead of Backlash, WWE teases two WrestleMania-caliber main events: Cody Rhodes vs. CM Punk, which could headline SummerSlam later in the year, and Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu as The Bloodline faces a new challenger. The show also features Joe Hendry’s Raw debut as a live act, Bayley & Lyra Valkyria vs. Roxanne Perez & Raquel Rodriguez, Intercontinental Champion Penta vs. Rusev, Seth Rollins’ opening segment, Becky Lynch’s return, and a slew of roster-driven subplots shaping Backlash.

via Cageside Seats|
#backlash#cody-rhodes#raw