Updated Match Card Revealed For Next Weekend’s 2026 WWE Clash In Italy PLE

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WWE announced during last night's Saturday Night's Main Event special that WWE Women's Intercontinental Champion "The Man" Becky Lynch will defend her title against Sol Ruca at the 2026 WWE Clash in Italy premium live event (PLE). This match was announced after Lynch got herself disqualified in a non-title match against Ruca at the same event.

Lynch wasted no time, attacking Ruca with her championship belt before the bell even rang, leaving her opponent incapacitated. Later, Lynch appeared in a segment with SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis, who revealed that he had just gotten off the phone with RAW General Manager Adam Pearce. Aldis informed Lynch that, due to her actions, she would be defending her title against Ruca next weekend at the WWE Clash in Italy. As a result, Ruca officially has a shot at the title and the opportunity for payback against Lynch.

Additionally, a singles match between "The Beast Incarnate" Brock Lesnar and "The Ruler" Oba Femi was confirmed after a match graphic was shown. Michael Cole mentioned during last night's event that all Femi needs to do is sign the contract. Femi had previously defeated Lesnar in the opening match of WrestleMania 42 Night Two. After that match, Lesnar hinted at retirement by leaving his boots and gloves in the ring while emotionally embracing WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman and acknowledging the fans.

However, it turned out to be a ruse, as Lesnar appeared on this week’s episode of Monday Night RAW and delivered several F5s to Femi. Following that, Heyman handed a contract for a rematch at Clash in Italy to Pearce, with Lesnar’s signature already on it. Femi is expected to respond to Lesnar’s challenge this Monday, but it appears to be a mere formality, as the two powerhouses are officially on a collision course.

Previously announced for the 2026 WWE Clash in Italy PLE are Undisputed WWE Champion "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes defending his title against "The Ring General" GUNTHER, WWE World Heavyweight Champion "The OTC" Roman Reigns defending his title against "The Samoan Werewolf" Jacob Fatu in a Tribal Combat Match, and WWE Women’s Champion "The Eradicator" Rhea Ripley defending her title against Jade Cargill.

WWE Clash in Italy 2026 is scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 31st, at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy. The event will air live on ESPN Unlimited in the U.S. and on Netflix internationally.