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WWE's Clash in Italy Set for May 31 in Turin as Main Event Remains Uncertain

Late injury reports involving Jacob Fatu put the advertised Tribal Combat main event at risk, risking changes to SummerSlam-era booking and the Bloodline storyline.

Overview

  • Clash in Italy is scheduled for Sunday, May 31 in Turin with a noon ET pre-show and a 2 p.m. ET main card, streaming on Netflix for international audiences and on ESPN+/ESPN in the U.S.
  • The advertised five-match card centers on title fights including Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu in a Tribal Combat for the World Heavyweight Championship and Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther for the Undisputed WWE Championship.
  • Reports from late May say Fatu suffered a live-event injury that could affect the main event, though at least one reporter (Cory Hays/False Finish) says Fatu was still expected to compete as of the latest updates.
  • WWE has contingency plans if competitors cannot be medically cleared, and any change to the advertised finish would directly affect the Bloodline succession angle and near-term title plans heading into SummerSlam.
  • This is WWE’s first Premium Live Event in Italy and it highlights the company’s recent split in PLE distribution, using Netflix for international reach while keeping ESPN+ as the U.S. home for live events.