WWE Clash in Italy match still expected to take place despite injury concerns
WWE Clash in Italy 2026 is set to take place this afternoon, and it appears as though one of the biggest matches on the card will still be going ahead.
There were worries that Jacob Fatu was injured earlier in the week at a house show and he wouldn’t be able to compete. According to a new report from Fightful, Fatu is still expected to be facing Roman Reigns in a Tribal Combat match:
“We can confirm previous reports that Jacob Fatu did appear to be injured during the week, and WWE did discuss alternative plans for the Roman Reigns match at Clash in Italy. As of now, Fatu vs. Reigns is still scheduled to take place during Clash in Italy.“
WWE Clash in Italy 2026 Card
Here are all of the matches set to take place on the card tonight:
| Match | Stipulation | Title on the line |
|---|---|---|
| Roman Reigns (c) vs. Jacob Fatu | Tribal Combat | World Heavyweight Championship |
| Cody Rhodes (c) vs. Gunther | Singles | Undisputed WWE Championship |
| Rhea Ripley (c) vs. Jade Cargill | Singles | WWE Women’s Championship |
| Becky Lynch (c) vs. Sol Ruca | Singles | Women’s Intercontinental Championship |
| Brock Lesnar vs. Oba Femi | Singles | None |
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