WWE Clash in Italy: Final Match Card, Special Start Time & How to Watch
WWE Clash in Italy takes place this Sunday, May 31, marking the company's first-ever Premium Live Event in Italy-and for fans in the United States, it comes with a rare afternoon start time.
The show will begin at 2 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. PT from Turin, Italy. In the U.S., Clash in Italy will stream live on ESPN Unlimited, with no additional pay-per-view cost for subscribers. Internationally, the event will be available on Netflix, depending on region.
The card is headlined by three world championship matches and features several high-profile bouts coming out of WrestleMania 42 and Backlash.
WWE Clash in Italy Match Card
Undisputed WWE Championship
Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Gunther
Tribal Combat Match for the World Heavyweight Championship
Roman Reigns (c) vs. Jacob Fatu
Singles Match
Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi
WWE Women's Championship
Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Jade Cargill
Women's Intercontinental Championship
Becky Lynch (c) vs. Sol Ruca
WWE has announced that the Tribal Combat Match and Becky Lynch vs. Sol Ruca will air during the first hour on ESPN. As a result, Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther is expected to headline the show as the main event.
The decision gives ESPN viewers an early look at one of WWE's biggest stars in Roman Reigns, while positioning the Undisputed WWE Championship match to close the show for streaming audiences on ESPN Unlimited.
Will Randy Orton Appear at WWE Clash in Italy?
Randy Orton has not appeared on WWE programming since WrestleMania 42, but his absence continues to loom over the Undisputed WWE Championship picture.
With Cody Rhodes set to defend against Gunther, Orton remains a name to watch if the match takes an unexpected turn. While nothing has been announced, his history with both competitors makes a surprise appearance a possibility.
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This story was originally published May 25, 2026 at 12:06 PM.