WWE Puts Clash In Italy Main Event in Doubt After Jacob Fatu Injury, Eyes 1 Backup Plan
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Updated · Cageside Seats · May 31
WWE Puts Clash In Italy Main Event in Doubt After Jacob Fatu Injury, Eyes 1 Backup Plan
10 articles · Updated · Cageside Seats · May 31
Jacob Fatu’s apparent injury at a Liverpool live event has left WWE unsure whether its Roman Reigns title match can headline Clash In Italy in Turin on May 31.
WWE reportedly still expects Fatu to work, but is preparing a contingency if he is not medically cleared for the Tribal Combat bout with the World Heavyweight Championship and Bloodline leadership at stake.
A late change would force WWE to replace the top match on a 5-bout card built around major names including Cody Rhodes, Brock Lesnar, Becky Lynch and Rhea Ripley.
A second advertised match also faces uncertainty: Becky Lynch said Sol Ruca is "not medically cleared," putting their Women’s Intercontinental Championship rematch in doubt.
Clash In Italy starts at 2 p.m. ET, with its first hour simulcast on ESPN cable in the U.S. and the full event streaming on ESPN Unlimited and Netflix internationally.
Is WWE's billion-dollar bet on Netflix and global expansion, showcased in Italy, a risky gamble or a guaranteed success?
With its main event in jeopardy, who is WWE’s secret backup to challenge Roman Reigns for the Tribal Chief title?
As injuries threaten a major show, is Kevin Nash right that WWE's biggest storyline has finally run its course?