WWE may bring Santino Marella for Clash in Italy event
Cageside Seats • 2 min read • Latest: May 30, 2026, 9:00 PM
Last updated May 30, 2026

WWE is considering the inclusion of Santino Marella for their upcoming Clash in Italy event. With injuries to Sol Ruca and Jacob Fatu raising concerns over their participation in major title matches, Marella's return could bolster the card. He originally gained fame in Milan in 2007, which adds historical significance to his potential involvement. The event is set to take place in Milan, and bringing Marella back might generate a significant crowd reaction if he appears during the show.
- •Santino Marella's potential involvement is being considered by WWE.
- •Sol Ruca and Jacob Fatu are injured ahead of the show.
- •Clash in Italy is scheduled for this year in Milan.
- •Marella won the Intercontinental Championship in Milan back in 2007.
- 9:00 PMCageside Seats — WWE has to bring Santino Marella in for Clash in Italy
"WWE’s Clash in Italy is something of a snakebit card, with both Sol Ruca and Jacob Fatu suffering through injuries that has led to questions regarding their status for the show. They’re both in major title matches, and the timing couldn’t be worse. The rest of the card is strong, but there’s one way WWE could make it even stronger if necessary. Santino Marella. There were rumors recently that there was actually a pitch within the company to bring him in for the show, considering the way he was introduced to the main roster all the way back in 2007. He was a surprise plant in the crowd in Milan who won the Intercontinental championship from Bobby Lashley. Why not do something fun like that again all these years later when he’s an acting authority in TNA but still maintains friendly relations with WWE? There’s also this: View this post on Instagram He’s in the city where WWE will hold its latest international event. Think of the pop if his music hits the loudspeakers. Do it!
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