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Turin's WWE Clash Sets Must-Win Stage for Its Biggest Names
sports2 days ago

Turin's WWE Clash Sets Must-Win Stage for Its Biggest Names

WWE's first premium live event in Italy, Clash in Italy, in Turin stacks five title bouts and a WrestleMania rematch, with many stars needing a win to protect momentum: Roman Reigns defends in Tribal Combat against Jacob Fatu; Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther for the Undisputed Championship; Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi in a WrestleMania rematch; Rhea Ripley vs. Jade Cargill for the Women's Championship; Becky Lynch vs. Sol Ruca for the Intercontinental title. The show airs Sunday, May 31 at the Inalpi Arena, Turin, starting at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT, streamed on the ESPN App (US) and Netflix internationally, with select theaters via Fandango. Wins and losses here could shape each star's trajectory and future roles in WWE's storylines.

via Cageside Seats|
#clash-in-italy#sports#sports-entertainment
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
Asuka’s WWE Future Hangs in the Balance After Raw Appearance
sports-entertainment14 days ago

Asuka’s WWE Future Hangs in the Balance After Raw Appearance

After losing to IYO SKY at WWE Backlash, Asuka hugged Sky and then appeared backstage on Raw, with commentator Michael Cole saying her future is “up in the air.” Reports say she’ll take time off not tied to recent cuts—with rumors of a return to Japan for a family matter—though no retirement or exact return date has been confirmed. She signed a long-term WWE extension in 2024, but the specifics and timing of any comeback remain unclear.

via Sports Illustrated|
#asuka#backlash#raw
Asuka Heads to Raw Amid Planned Time Off and Ongoing WWE Buzz
sports-entertainment14 days ago

Asuka Heads to Raw Amid Planned Time Off and Ongoing WWE Buzz

Fightful Select reports Asuka is set for WWE Raw in Knoxville but will take planned time off, not connected to recent cuts. There were unconfirmed rumors she might return to Japan for a family matter, though sources say she’s backstage in Knoxville and expected to remain with WWE. She signed a long-term WWE contract in 2024, and while backstage and creative teams expressed uncertainty earlier, most indications suggest Asuka will continue with WWE beyond Backlash, though questions about whether her Backlash match was her final linger.

via Wrestling Inc.|
#asuka#backstage-news#fightful-select
Jayne Breaks Through as Saints Sparks SmackDown, Gingerbread Gaffe Falls Flat
sports-entertainment23 days ago

Jayne Breaks Through as Saints Sparks SmackDown, Gingerbread Gaffe Falls Flat

WWE SmackDown on 5/1/26 delivered a mix of highs and lows: Jacy Jayne scored a big win over Charlotte Flair (with Fatal Influence interference) signaling a serious push for an NXT call-up, Ricky Saints made his SmackDown debut with a strong promo and competitive match against Cody Rhodes, and Royce Keys got a meaningful backstage moment with Jacob Fatu, hinting at future alignments. However, the show leaned into a rehashed Ripley– Flair dynamic that echoes November’s WarGames, the goofy gingerbread man saga with Sami Zayn and Lil Yachty that felt overdone, and a Gunther vs. Rhodes segment that read as filler between bigger SummerSlam plans. The episode also teased a six-woman tag for next week, keeping fans guessing about how the Fatal Influence saga will unfold on the blue brand.

via Wrestling Inc.|
#charlotteflair#jacyjayne#rhearipley
Raw After Mania Brims with Fallout: Bloodline, Breakker, and a Jacob Fatu Surprise
sports-entertainment1 month ago

Raw After Mania Brims with Fallout: Bloodline, Breakker, and a Jacob Fatu Surprise

Raw after WrestleMania delivers a volley of fallout segments: IYO Sky & Rhea Ripley defeated the Kabuki Warriors to win the Women's Championship; Liv Morgan retained against Sol Ruca with post‑match interruptions from Zaria and Stephanie Vaquer; All Ego Ethan Page defeated Je’Von Evans, followed by post‑match chaos with Penta and Rusev; Finn Balor defeated JD McDonagh as tensions with Judgment Day intensify; Bron Breakker attacked Seth Rollins, reigniting their feud; Roman Reigns addressed the crowd, Jacob Fatu issued a bold challenge, and a tense Cody Rhodes–CM Punk exchange closed the show, signaling more drama on the road to Backlash.

via Cageside Seats|
#bloodline#liv-morgan#raw
WrestleMania 42: Dominik Mysterio vs Balor Gets Street Fight Makeover
sports-entertainment1 month ago

WrestleMania 42: Dominik Mysterio vs Balor Gets Street Fight Makeover

WWE shifted the Dominik Mysterio vs. Finn Balor match at WrestleMania 42 Night Two into a Street Fight after realizing the two-night card needed more variety beyond standard singles bouts. The Demon Balor used weapons and tables, finishing with a Coup de Grace through a table to win, making it one of Mania’s more chaotic bouts and marking the second Street Fight of the weekend per Fightful Select.

via Ringside News|
#dominik-mysterio#finn-balor#sports-entertainment
WWE eyeing Roman Reigns vs Gunther as post-WrestleMania 42 blockbuster
sports-entertainment1 month ago

WWE eyeing Roman Reigns vs Gunther as post-WrestleMania 42 blockbuster

Dave Meltzer says WWE views Roman Reigns vs. Gunther as a major post-WrestleMania 42 direction, likely saved for a big premium live event later in the year (not Backlash), potentially SummerSlam. Reigns is set to challenge CM Punk for the World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania 42 Night Two, with Gunther coming off a big win over Seth Rollins; WWE expects the Reigns-Gunther clash to be a blockbuster-level program.

via Ringside News|
#gunther#roman-reigns#sports-entertainment
WWE Scraps Women's US Title Defense on SmackDown, Sets Grace vs Stratton for No.1 Contender
sports-entertainment1 month ago

WWE Scraps Women's US Title Defense on SmackDown, Sets Grace vs Stratton for No.1 Contender

WWE removed the planned Women’s United States Championship match between Giulia and Tiffany Stratton from SmackDown on April 17, 2026, replacing it with a No.1 Contender’s bout: Tiffany Stratton vs. Jordynne Grace, with the winner earning a future title shot at Giulia; the rest of the WrestleMania go-home card remains, and no reason was given for pulling the title match.

via Ringside News|
#giulia#smackdown#sports-entertainment
Cody Rhodes vs. Pat McAfee fuels SmackDown as WrestleMania build goes into overdrive
sports-entertainment1 month ago

Cody Rhodes vs. Pat McAfee fuels SmackDown as WrestleMania build goes into overdrive

SmackDown leans into WrestleMania fever with Cody Rhodes trading barbs with Pat McAfee while Randy Orton aligns with McAfee in a heat-packed show that also features Royce Keys’ debut win, Trick Williams beating Matt Cardona, Danhausen getting his first WWE win, Jade Cargill defeating Iyo Sky to set up a Ripley showdown, and Drew McIntyre brutalizing Jacob Fatu in a setup for their unsanctioned Mania match. The night balanced lengthy promos with a string of competitive bouts, building Mania storylines even as some segments drew mixed reactions.

via tjrwrestling.net|
#cody-rhodes#pat-mcafee#randy-orton
Bella Twins Backstage Buzz Sparks WWE RAW at MSG
sports-entertainment1 month ago

Bella Twins Backstage Buzz Sparks WWE RAW at MSG

Nikki and Brie Bella were spotted backstage at WWE RAW in Madison Square Garden ahead of WrestleMania 42, signaling a potential appearance despite not being officially advertised. The MSG episode features a loaded lineup, including Nia Jax & Lash Legend defending the Women’s Tag Team Titles against Bayley and Lyra Valkyria, which has fans speculating the Bellas could pop up on the show or save their moment for a bigger WrestleMania moment.

via Ringside News|
#backstage-appearance#bella-twins#madison-square-garden
Orton Dominates SmackDown as Mania Storylines Heat Up
sports-entertainment1 month ago

Orton Dominates SmackDown as Mania Storylines Heat Up

Orton opened SmackDown with a fiery promo and a dominant win over Matt Cardona, setting the stage for his WrestleMania clash while Cody Rhodes watched from ringside. Sami Zayn captured the United States Championship from Carmelo Hayes after Trick Williams’ miscue, hinting at a Zayn–Williams program at Mania. Drew McIntyre and Jacob Fatu were booked in an Unsanctioned WrestleMania match, and Jade Cargill’s trio continued to target Rhea Ripley to keep their feud alive. Jelly Roll defeated Kit Wilson in a crowd-pleasing segment, and a post‑match confrontation saw Cody Rhodes confront Orton as the show closed with Orton’s ominous grin.

via TJRWrestling|
#cody-rhodes#drew-mcintyre#jade-cargill
Orton Unleashed and McIntyre Injury Tease Spark SmackDown's WrestleMania Build
sports-entertainment1 month ago

Orton Unleashed and McIntyre Injury Tease Spark SmackDown's WrestleMania Build

WWE SmackDown from Pittsburgh set the WrestleMania pace with Randy Orton looming backstage and threatening more chaos, Cody Rhodes set to return to address him, and a major injury tease for Drew McIntyre. The night also featured Jelly Roll’s surprise win over Kit Wilson, interruptions and new alliances involving Jade Cargill, plus injury updates for Nikki Bella and hints of title drama including a possible United States Title defense, all shaping the Road to WrestleMania.

via ITR Wrestling|
#drew-mcintyre#randy-orton#smackdown
MJF Walks Out Sparks Chaos as Toni Storm Update Dominates AEW Dynamite
sports-entertainment2 months ago

MJF Walks Out Sparks Chaos as Toni Storm Update Dominates AEW Dynamite

MJF walked out amid chaos on AEW Dynamite, Toni Storm was officially announced to be out long-term with a looming update, and Ronda Rousey was teased to return. The night featured key matches and segments including Rush vs Darby Allin, Ricochet’s return apology and title pursuit, Mina Shirakawa vs Thekla, The Dogs vs Conglomeration, Adam Copeland vs FTR tensions, TAZ back on commentary, Will Ospreay challenging Jon Moxley, and Omega defeating Swerve Strickland as part of the Dynasty build.

via ITR Wrestling|
#aew-dynamite#kenny-omega#mjf