Cody Rhodes claims victory in controversial finish at Clash in Italy

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Last updated May 31, 2026

Cody Rhodes claims victory in controversial finish at Clash in Italy
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WWE's Clash in Italy took place today, May 31, 2026, at the Inalpi Arena in Turin. Cody Rhodes faced off against Gunther in a match that ended with a controversial outcome. Rhea Ripley successfully defended her title, aided by a former rival, while Brock Lesnar required multiple attempts of his finisher to secure a win over Oba Femi. The event concluded with the Tribal Chief managing The Bloodline during the main event. A post-show discussion will follow, featuring notable attendees and analysis of the event's highlights.

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  • Cody Rhodes defeats Gunther in a controversial finish.
  • Rhea Ripley retains her title with assistance from a rival.
  • Brock Lesnar overcomes Oba Femi after multiple finisher attempts.
  • The Tribal Chief maintains order within The Bloodline.
  • A post-show discussion will analyze the event's outcomes.
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PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 31: Jackie Redmond, Peter Rosenberg, and Triple H speak at the WWE Post Show desk during WWE Clash in Paris at Paris Le Defense Arena on August 31, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Joe Maher/WWE via Getty Images) Moments after WWE’s first premium live event from Italy wraps up from Turin today (Sun., May 31, 2026) on ESPN Unlimited and Netflix, the Clash in Italy Post Show will begin. That will feature a panel of familiar faces discussing what happened at Inalpi Arena, and talking to guests — which used to always include Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque, but his attendance has been spottier as WWE creative has become less beloved. We’ll certainly see some of the PLE’s big winners, and probably an angle or announcement or two. Clash in Italy featured QB1 Cody Rhodes beating Gunther in a controversial finish and Rhea Ripley retaining her title with the help of a past and future rival, Oba Femi forcing Brock Lesnar to spam his finisher to get his win back, Sol Ruca humbling Sports Illustrated’s favorite wrestler, and the Tribal Chief maintaining order in The Bloodline in the main event. Much to discuss as WWE get ready for Night of Champions in less than a month. Click play above and watch the conversation while you carry on your own in the comments! Get complete Clash in Italy coverage in our live blog here, and join the community’s conversation about the show here.

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