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espn.comRoman Reigns Defeats Jacob Fatu in Tribal Combat at WWE Clash in Italy
Roman Reigns retained the World Heavyweight Championship after defeating Jacob Fatu in a Tribal Combat match. The result requires Fatu to acknowledge Reigns as Tribal Chief and returns Fatu to the Bloodline faction.
yardbarker.comRoman Reigns Defeats Jacob Fatu to Retain WWE World Heavyweight Title at Clash in Italy
WWE held its first premium live event in Italy on May 31, 2026, in Turin. Roman Reigns defeated Jacob Fatu in the main event and retained the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
bbc.co.ukWWE Schedules Clash in Italy for Sunday
WWE will hold Clash in Italy on Sunday at 2 p.m. ET. The card features Oba Femi against retired wrestler Brock Lesnar and a WWE Championship match between Cody Rhodes and Gunther.
wrestlinginc.comCody Rhodes Defeats Sami Zayn on SmackDown After Gunther Interference
Cody Rhodes beat Sami Zayn in a match on the May 22 episode of SmackDown in Lexington, Kentucky. Gunther attacked Rhodes during the bout, and Sami Zayn left the ring without intervening. Rhea Ripley later announced a WWE Women's Championship rematch against Jade Cargill at Clash…
nypost.comJacob Fatu Attacks Roman Reigns After World Heavyweight Championship Loss at WWE Backlash
Jacob Fatu lost to Roman Reigns in a World Heavyweight Championship match at WWE Backlash on May 9, 2026, in Tampa, Florida. Following the pinfall, Fatu assaulted Reigns, the referee, Raw general manager Adam Pearce and producers who intervened. Reigns responded by telling Fatu i…
nypost.comWWE Backlash 2026 Features Wins for Rising Stars and John Cena Event Announcement
WWE held its Backlash event on May 9, 2026 at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida. Trick Williams and Bron Breakker secured victories while Jacob Fatu gained prominence in a loss. The company also announced a new John Cena Classic event.
ForbesWWE Announces Fan-Voted NXT vs Main Roster Event With New Championship
The company announced a recurring pay-per-view event at Backlash 2026 that pits NXT performers against main roster talent. Fans will vote to determine the winner of a new title regardless of match outcomes. The annual event was framed as a way to measure audience connection with…
ForbesRoman Reigns Defeats Jacob Fatu in Controversial Finish to Retain World Heavyweight Title at WWE Backlash 2026
Roman Reigns defeated Jacob Fatu in Atlanta on May 9, 2026, but the match ended in chaos as Fatu attacked officials and reapplied the Tongan Death Grip. The bout continued the Bloodline family storyline that began after WrestleMania 42. Forbes reported the results hours after the…
Fox NewsBron Breakker Pins Seth Rollins at WWE Backlash 2026 Following Interference-Heavy Match
Bron Breakker pinned Seth Rollins following a pair of spears in the opening match of WWE Backlash 2026 on May 9, 2026. Paul Heyman was in Breakker's corner as interference from multiple parties marked the interference-filled bout. Michael Cole declared "Bron Breakker has arrived"…
ForbesWWE SmackDown Results From May 8 2026
WWE held its weekly SmackDown event on May 8 2026 at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville Florida. The show included a segment dedicated to the Gingerbread Man's funeral with video packages and a eulogy by Trick Williams. Paul Heyman announced a WWE title match between…
forbes.comWWE Saturday Night's Main Event XLIV Set for May 23 in Fort Wayne
WWE Saturday Night's Main Event XLIV will take place on May 23, 2026 at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The event streams live at 8 p.m. ET exclusively on Peacock in the U.S. and on WWE's YouTube channel internationally. No matches have been announc…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewWWE Releases Multiple Wrestlers Including Wyatt Sicks Members and Aleister Black
WWE announced the release of several wrestlers on Friday, including the entire Wyatt Sicks group and others such as Aleister Black and Zelina Vega. The releases occurred shortly after WrestleMania 42 and involved tag team champions and other prominent performers. Additional wrest…