Rhea Ripley vs. Jade Cargill set for WWE Clash in Italy

The May 22, 2026 episode of WWE SmackDown was broadcast live from the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky as the final stop before Saturday Night’s Main Event. WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley accepted Jade Cargill’s challenge for a rematch at the Clash in Italy pay‑per‑view on May 31 in Turin, a bout that follows Ripley’s WrestleMania 42 victory over Cargill. The rivalry will also spill into a six‑woman tag match at Saturday Night’s Main Event, where Ripley teams with Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss against Cargill, Michin and B‑Fab. Tonight’s card also featured Tiffany Stratton defending the Women’s United States Championship in an open challenge, and Shinsuke Nakamura taking on Talla Tonga. The upcoming Clash in Italy card includes Cody Rhodes vs. Gunther for the Undisputed WWE Championship, Roman Reigns vs. Jacob Fatu for the World Heavyweight title, and a Brock Lesnar rematch with Oba Femi, underscoring the event’s status as WWE’s major international showcase of the year.