The WWE landscape is shifting at a breakneck pace, and European fans find themselves right at the heart of the action. Look no further than the latest episode of Monday Night Raw on 20 May 2026, where the standard weekly drama delivered a massive curveball. The scheduled clash between Austin Theory and Seth Rollins took a completely unexpected turn, leaving fans reeling and setting the tone for what promises to be an unpredictable season in the squared circle. For fans watching via ProSieben MAXX’s exclusive free-to-air coverage, it was a stark reminder that anything can happen as the brand’s top talent—from the heavy hitters chasing the ultimate prize to the thriving women’s division and tag teams—scramble for gold.

The Italian Job: WWE’s Mediterranean Expansion

But the real history-making moment is just around the corner. As part of its aggressive international expansion, WWE is crossing the Alps for its first-ever premium live event in Italy. Dubbed “Clash in Italy,” the blockbuster show is set to take over the Inalpi Arena in Turin on 31 May 2026. It is a massive coup for Italian fans, who will also get a double dose of action with Monday Night Raw broadcasting live from the very same venue the following evening, ensuring the city becomes the epicentre of the wrestling world for forty-eight chaotic hours.

A Box-Office Main Event Officially Locked In

Headlining this historic night is a massive, officially confirmed title bout: Cody Rhodes defending his Undisputed WWE Championship against the formidable Gunther. The seeds for this collision were sown during the volatile fallout from Backlash 2026, and it has quickly become the most anticipated match on the continent. Interestingly, several US media outlets are reporting that WWE top brass deliberately held back this blockbuster feud, saving it specifically to give the European crowd a truly special, pay-per-view quality main event rather than rushing it on standard television.

Drafting the Turin Card: Rumours and Rematches

While the rest of the match card has not been officially locked down, current storylines give a pretty clear picture of what else might land on the slate. Over in the women’s division, things are reaching boiling point. All signs point to a star-studded triple-threat match, with Rhea Ripley putting her WWE Championship on the line against Charlotte Flair and a newly returned Jade Cargill. Cargill’s recent comeback has injected some serious tension into the locker room, and putting the division’s three biggest names in the ring at once feels like a no-brainer for a stadium-level European event.

Then there is the ongoing rise of Bron Breakker. WWE’s internal creative teams are heavily invested in Breakker as a cornerstone of the company’s future. Following his explosive first encounter with Seth Rollins at Backlash, a high-stakes rematch in Turin seems highly probable. It is exactly the kind of high-profile platform WWE loves to use to firmly establish a rising star in the main-event picture, testing their mettle against seasoned veterans on a global stage.

A New Era for European Broadcasting

For fans tuning in across Europe, the viewing experience is getting a significant shake-up too. In Germany, where the weekly programme recently transitioned to Netflix as of April 2026, Clash in Italy will stream exclusively on the platform. The best part for local fans? Because the event is broadcasting live from Turin, the main show will kick off at a much more reasonable hour than the usual exhausting middle-of-the-night US broadcasts. While WWE has not locked in an official start time just yet, a user-friendly 8:00 PM CET start looks highly likely, making it a perfect prime-time spectacle.