SouthernWorldwide.com – Clash in Italy is poised to be a significant premium live event for WWE, following WrestleMania 42. The event will feature four championship matches and the continuation of a heated rivalry.
This marks the latest Clash event to be held in Europe. This year’s event will take place at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy. Previously, the event was held in Paris last year and in Glasgow, Scotland, in 2024.
Both the Undisputed WWE Championship and the World Heavyweight Championship will be contested in Turin. While the event will be broadcast late in the evening in Italy, American viewers can tune in on ESPN Unlimited at 2 p.m. ET and 11 a.m. PT on Sunday.
Read on for a detailed preview and predictions for the matches scheduled for the card.
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The WWE Women’s Championship match is a rematch from WrestleMania 42. Rhea Ripley will defend her title against Jade Cargill. Their intense feud began after Ripley won the Women’s Elimination Chamber match. Ripley originally won the title from Cargill at WrestleMania. However, Cargill has been vocal about her determination to reclaim the championship. Cargill recently pinned Ripley at Saturday Night’s Main Event, fueling her desire for the gold.
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Prediction: Ripley will successfully defend her title against Cargill.
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Becky Lynch informed Sol Ruca that she hadn’t earned a shot at the Women’s Intercontinental Championship since joining the WWE main roster. While this might be factually accurate, “The Man” has found herself in a challenging predicament. She was disqualified at Saturday Night’s Main Event, which led to a forced title match against Ruca. This match was specifically arranged by SmackDown general manager Nick Aldis. Ruca has emerged as a rising talent since her debut in NXT. Nevertheless, facing Lynch represents her most significant challenge to date.
Prediction: Lynch will demonstrate why she is considered the “greatest” women’s wrestler of all time and retain her title.
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This event features the second encounter between two of WWE’s most dominant performers. “The Ruler” versus “The Beast” II is guaranteed to deliver hard-hitting action for the audience in Turin. Oba Femi defeated Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42, a result that initially suggested Lesnar’s retirement. Lesnar famously left his boots and gloves in the ring, visibly moved Paul Heyman to tears, and bid farewell to the Las Vegas crowd. Lesnar made a surprising return on “Monday Night Raw,” interrupting Femi before he could hold his open challenge. Lesnar delivered four F-5s to Femi, setting the stage for a rematch at Clash in Italy.
Prediction: Lesnar will secure the victory in this match, paving the way for a third and final encounter later in the summer.
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Cody Rhodes is currently in his third reign as Undisputed WWE Champion. He captured the title from Drew McIntyre earlier this year. At WrestleMania 42, he successfully defended the championship against Randy Orton. Gunther has emerged as a formidable challenger after Paul Heyman cashed in Gunther’s championship opportunity on “Friday Night SmackDown.” Gunther did not initially sign the contract for the match and had to defeat Royce Keys to secure the number one contender spot. The two competitors have been engaged in a back-and-forth exchange leading up to their battle at Clash in Italy. However, Gunther has been without championship gold for a considerable period and has previously retired two WWE legends. This could potentially be his moment to reclaim the title.
Prediction: Gunther will leave Turin as the Undisputed WWE Champion.
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Tribal Combat matches have historically been reserved for members of The Bloodline, with the victor earning the right to sit at the Head of the Table of the Anoa’i wrestling dynasty. Roman Reigns has won this match on two occasions, defeating Jey Uso and Solo Sikoa, thereby forcing them to “acknowledge” him as their “Tribal Chief.” Reigns has been attempting to make Jacob Fatu “acknowledge” him following Reigns’ victory over Fatu at Backlash to retain the title. Fatu has remained persistent and has challenged Reigns to a Tribal Combat match, which is expected to bring an end to their intense feud. The match promises to be a chaotic and hardcore affair.
Prediction: Reigns will retain his championship, further solidifying his dominance over the Raw roster.
