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Details on How WWE Clash in Italy Came Together

Posted by admin on May 25th, 2026

Details on How WWE Clash in Italy Came Together – WWE’s upcoming Clash in Italy Premium Live Event on May 31 at Inalpi Arena in Turin is being positioned as a major international showcase, with the show also serving a key role in WWE’s growing global distribution strategy through Netflix.

The event, which features a WrestleMania-level card, will air internationally on Netflix as part of WWE’s ongoing partnership with the streaming platform, while U.S. audiences will be able to watch via ESPN Unlimited.

Netflix Vice President of Sports Gabe Spitzer recently spoke about the planning behind the event during an appearance on The Main Event with Andrew Marchand. Spitzer explained that WWE and Netflix executives began coordinating early in 2026, with Italy identified as a priority expansion market.

Spitzer noted that Netflix’s WWE rollout in Italy was set for April, which helped influence the decision to stage a major Premium Live Event in the country shortly afterward.

“When we sit down with them at the beginning of this year, whether it’s Nick Khan or Paul Levesque, their Chief Content Officer, it’s what are places that we can go around the world that’s gonna help grow WWE but also be beneficial to Netflix and this year, we knew, in Italy, we were launching in April and later this month in May, they’re gonna do one of their big PLEs, Premium Live Events in Turin so, it’s a way to push people to watch on Netflix but it’s a way to grow their business as well.”

The decision reflects WWE’s broader international expansion strategy, which has seen Premium Live Events increasingly staged outside the United States in key streaming markets. Clash in Italy is expected to continue that trend with a major card aimed at driving global viewership.

In the United States, the event will air live on ESPN Unlimited, continuing WWE’s split-distribution model for its Premium Live Events depending on region.

Current Card for WWE Clash in Italy

Undisputed WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. GUNTHER
WWE World Heavyweight Championship — Tribal Combat Match: Roman Reigns (c) vs. Jacob Fatu
WWE Women’s Championship: Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Jade Cargill
WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Becky Lynch (c) vs. Sol Ruca
Oba Femi vs. Brock Lesnar

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Netflix VP of Sports, Gabe Spitzer, is the guest on “The Main Event with Andrew Marchand”

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MVP Explains Hurt Syndicate Move to AEW, Blasts Triple H

Posted by admin on May 25th, 2026

MVP has shared a detailed behind-the-scenes account of how The Hurt Business transitioned from WWE to AEW as The Hurt Syndicate, claiming he was the architect behind the move. Speaking on Marking Out with MVP and Dwayne Swayze, he also directed strong criticism at Paul Levesque, calling him “a coward and a liar.”

The decision, according to MVP, was triggered after the release of Shelton Benjamin following his second WWE run. MVP said Benjamin’s exit without an offer for a backstage or developmental role pushed him toward leaving the company.

“When the Hurt Business was broken up, and then Shelton, after 20 years, was unceremoniously released. Just like, okay, you’re done. They didn’t offer him a job as a trainer, as a producer. Like, yo, Shelton is one of the all-time greats. He’s underappreciated. And he doesn’t get the flowers he deserves. But legitimately, Shelton is great. So, having said that, they just released Shelton. So, me and Bobby were still under contract. At this point, I was with Omos and Bobby was doing his thing with the Pride. And I made up my mind, my contract was coming up, me and Bobby had contracts at similar times. And I made up my mind that I don’t want to be here anymore.”

MVP also pointed to communication issues involving Triple H and Bobby Lashley as another factor in his decision.

“And if Triple H is in charge, then I definitely want to be here. Because I don’t like Triple H. I don’t respect Triple H. I think he’s a coward and a liar. And there have been many situations where he was dealing with Bobby, where he didn’t tell Bobby the truth creatively what he wanted to do. There are multiple times that I tried to talk to him. And he would always, I’ll get with you in a little bit or the few times that I got a chance to get him in his office alone, he would call somebody to come in. He didn’t want to deal with me. I don’t respect that. Tell me. I’m a professional. Tell me how you feel. We’re doing business. Based on it, you ain’t got to like me. There’s lots of people throughout my career that I’ve worked with that I don’t like. We’re making money. We’re doing business.”

MVP said he eventually encouraged Lashley to leave WWE and reunite with Benjamin once their contracts expired.

“So, I told Bobby when we were sitting in catering, ‘Dog, I’m not going to re-sign. Don’t resign. You and me get Shelton and let’s go to AEW. Let’s go.’ Bobby was like, ‘Man, I don’t know.’ Like they were paying Bobby bank. And you know, hey, Bobby was on that level that he could just show up and you get easy money. But Bobby’s not that kind of guy. So, after a few weeks, Bobby started to kind of see the environment for what it was, and he was like, ‘Yeah, your right. When our contracts run out, let’s stop re-signing. Let’s get with Shelton. And let’s take this show up across the street.’”

He also revealed that he had already secured the name before the move was finalized.

“And I already knew what I was doing cuz I had already put in a trademark for the Hurt Syndicate. Oh, you already came up with the name. I was already working on this. Already a plan. And I was in Bobby’s ear every week. Bobby, let’s go, dog. Like, we just get Shelton. Let’s go across the street. And it finally came to the point where Bobby was like, ‘Yeah, you’re right. There’s no future here for us. So, my contract ran out. Bobby’s contract ran out. We didn’t re-sign. By our choice. Contrary to what somebody might say, we chose not to cuz we already knew. Shelton lives 5 minutes from me. Like, that’s my brother. So, we had already been talking like, ‘Look, I’m working on Bobby. Let’s get the squad together. And even if we didn’t go to AEW, we could go to Japan. We could do it. Dude, MVP, Shelton Benjamin, and Bobby Lashley. There’s no way it’s going to work.’”

MVP concluded by explaining how AEW officially entered the picture.

“So, at the end of the day, unfortunately, once our contracts were done, we had our conversation about what we wanted to do. We had our representation reach out to Tony Khan. Meetings were had. Tony Khan was like, ‘Yes, I want you guys here.’ And we had a great conversation with Tony Khan, and we were able to take the Hurt Business to AEW as the Hurt Syndicate. So, that whole thing came about because we knew where we wanted to go.”

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Intercontinental Championship Match Added to WWE RAW

Posted by admin on May 25th, 2026

Penta vs Je’Von Evans Intercontinental Title Match Set for WWE RAW

A new title match has been confirmed for tonight’s episode of Monday Night RAW, as Penta is set to defend the WWE Intercontinental Championship against Je’Von Evans.

WWE officially announced the bout via its website, confirming that the championship match will take place during the broadcast from the Schottenstein Center in Columbus, Ohio.

“Intercontinental Champion Penta continues to build his reputation as a true fighting champion as he prepares to battle the dynamic Je’Von Evans in a title match. Find out who will leave Raw with the title, tonight at 8 ET/5 PT on Netflix.”

The announcement comes just two days after Penta successfully retained the Intercontinental Championship against Ethan Page at Saturday Night’s Main Event on May 23. Rather than taking time off, the champion is immediately scheduled for another defense, highlighting WWE’s current presentation of him as an active titleholder.

Evans is no stranger to high-stakes opportunities. He previously challenged for the Intercontinental Championship at WrestleMania 42, competing in a six-pack ladder match where Penta ultimately retained the title. This upcoming match now gives Evans another chance in a one-on-one setting.

Penta has held the Intercontinental Championship since defeating Dominik Mysterio in March. His reign has now reached 84 days and is nearing the three-month milestone, adding further importance to each defense.

Tonight’s episode of RAW serves as the final show before WWE Clash in Italy, scheduled for May 31 in Turin. With momentum building heading into the event, this title match could play a key role in shaping the championship landscape.

Here is the announced lineup:

Oba Femi opens the show
Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu contract signing for the Clash in Italy Tribal Combat match
Bayley and Lyra Valkyria vs The Judgment Day (Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez)
Intercontinental Champion Penta defends against Je’Von Evans

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Bronson Reed Shows Off Jacked Physique During WWE Absence

Posted by admin on May 25th, 2026

Bronson Reed has shared a new look at his physical condition while away from WWE television, posting a photo on X with the caption “Break the internet.” The image shows the RAW star appearing significantly bulked up, with noticeable muscle definition as he continues his recovery period.

Reed has been absent from Monday Night RAW since earlier this year, following his last in-ring run alongside The Vision faction. The group, which includes Logan Paul and Austin Theory, has remained active on television in his absence.

The Vision currently holds the World Tag Team Championship through Paul and Theory, who recently retained their titles against The Street Profits at Saturday Night’s Main Event. Meanwhile, Bron Breakker has taken on a more prominent singles role within the faction, including a recent save appearance at SNME XLIV.

Reed’s absence is due to injury, as he suffered a torn distal biceps in his right arm during a February episode of RAW. Since then, there has been no confirmed timetable for his return, though the latest photo suggests he is maintaining peak conditioning during his recovery.

Before his current WWE run, Reed captured the NXT North American Championship in 2021. He was released later that year before re-establishing himself internationally, competing in NJPW under the name Jonah and also appearing in TNA Wrestling. He returned to WWE in 2022 and has remained part of the main roster since.

While his return date is still unknown, Reed’s latest post indicates he is preparing for an eventual comeback once medically cleared.

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AEW’s Will Ospreay Reflects On What Wembley Stadium Means To Him

Posted by admin on May 25th, 2026

Will Ospreay poses on the ropes and points to the crowd before a match on "AEW Collision."

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“The Aerial Assassin” was also asked how confident he is about being world champion, if he gets that main event victory at All In. Ospreay asked his own questions, pondering what pay-per-view he’s been on that he hasn’t stolen, or what time he hasn’t stepped up to the mark whenever he’s been asked to. He believes he can carry all three letters in “AEW.”

“That middle letter, the ‘E,’ that’s the standard,” he said. “‘Elite.’ When everybody talks about an elite pro wrestler, there is no one better on this planet, mate. I believe that with my heart. I believe that with my soul. I know what I’m capable of. I know what I can do. This place, the motto, and it gets said over and over and over again, ‘this is where the best wrestle.’ No, mate, this is where the Billy GOAT wrestles and I am ready more than ever to take that top spot and take AEW to new heights.”

Ospreay goes on to face the winner of Mark Davis vs. “Jungle” Jack Perry. On the other side of the bracket of “The Owen,” Swerve Strickland also won at Double or Nothing in a victory over Bandido, and he will face the winner of Claudio Castagnoli vs. Brody King.

Whether it be against Davis or Perry, the date of Ospreay’s next match in the tournament has yet to be determined. If he advances to the final, he’ll compete at AEW x NJPW Forbidden Door at the SAP Center in San Jose, California on June 28.