Brock Lesnar returns on Raw, setting up Clash in Italy showdown
On the May 18 episode of WWE Monday Night Raw from Greensboro, North Carolina, Brock Lesnar made a surprise return, ambushing Oba Femi during his open‑challenge segment. Lesnar delivered multiple F‑5s, suffered a brief wardrobe malfunction, and left the arena without comment. After the segment, Paul Heyman presented Adam Pearce with a signed contract for a rematch between Lesnar and Femi at WWE Clash in Italy on May 31.
The same Raw saw Roman Reigns accept Jacob Fatu’s challenge for a Tribal Combat match, also slated for Clash in Italy, where Reigns will defend the World Heavyweight Championship. WWE also confirmed Cody Rhodes vs. GUNTHER for the Undisputed WWE Championship at the Turin event, the company’s first Premium Live Event in Italy.
Additional storylines tied to the show include former star Santino Marella hinting a “full‑circle” appearance, and reports that former Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer is expected to return by the Clash weekend. The event will feature several other matches announced for the accompanying Saturday Night’s Main Event PPV.
Overall, the Raw episode built multiple high‑profile matchups for the historic Italy show, marking Lesnar’s official un‑retirement and setting the stage for several championship clashes.