Major WWE star returns for SmackDown

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Cody Rhodes is scheduled to defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against Gunther at Clash in Italy. The Ring General defeated Royce Keys on SmackDown earlier this month to become the number one contender. Both Rhodes and Gunther are scheduled to appear on tonight’s episode of SmackDown for a face-to-face ahead of their title match.

Roman Reigns will be defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Jacob Fatu in a Tribal Combat match at Clash in Italy. Rhea Ripley will also be putting the WWE Women’s Championship on the line against Jade Cargill. Ripley captured the title from Cargill at WrestleMania 42 last month in Las Vegas.

Becky Lynch lost to Sol Ruca via disqualification last weekend at Saturday Night’s Main Event. The Man will be defending her title against Sol Ruca this Sunday night at the PLE. Brock Lesnar lost to Oba Femi at The Show of Shows last month and seemingly retired after the match. However, The Beast Incarnate has since returned and will be facing Femi once again at Clash in Italy.

WWE legend Lilian Garcia gets married

Wrestling icon Lilian Garcia recently announced that she got married to Patrick Ellrich.

The veteran took to social media last month to share the news in a heartfelt announcement. She also thanked former WWE star Xavier Woods for introducing her to her husband.

“OMG…we can finally share the news…we did a thing!! 🤭🎊 April 12, 2026…BEST day of our lives! 🤗 Our hearts are full! 🥰❤️Thank you to everyone who had a part in our journey (especially @austincreedwins who helped connect us! 😁) Now heading to Wrestlemania as Mr & Mrs!!! 👰🏼‍♀️🤵🏻‍♂️🎉 Let’s gooooooooo!!!! 👏🍾🥳🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️,” Garcia wrote in the caption.

It will be interesting to see if the company has any surprises planned for Clash in Italy this Sunday night.

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