Trending Now - Cody Rhodes and Gunther's Tension Peaks Ahead of Clash in Italy

WHO:

Fox News - Gunther referred to Cody Rhodes as "a little, entitled brat" during their confrontation.

Fox News - Cody Rhodes, Gunther, Paul Heyman, Sami Zayn, Jade Cargill, Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, Trick Williams, Carmelo Hayes, Ricky Saints, Matt Cardona, Kit Wilson, Nick Aldis.

WHAT:

Fox News - Gunther stated, "I’m pretty new to 'SmackDown' but figured out pretty quickly that this show has to be all about you," during his confrontation with Cody Rhodes.

Fox News - Gunther claimed that everything in Rhodes' wrestling career was "just one phone call away."

Fox News - Gunther asserted that he has taken out legends like Goldberg, A.J. Styles, and John Cena, and that Rhodes would be next on his list.

Fox News - Gunther promised to choke out Cody Rhodes at Clash in Italy and take the WWE championship.

Cageside Seats - WWE announced that the match between Cody Rhodes and Gunther will kick off the event during the first hour on ESPN at 2 pm ET.

Fox News - Gunther stated, "I’m pretty new to 'SmackDown' but figured out pretty quickly that this show has to be all about you," during his confrontation with Cody Rhodes.

Fox News - Gunther claimed that everything in Rhodes' wrestling career was "just one phone call away."

Fox News - Rhodes responded to Gunther, saying, "You’re just not that good," and reminded him that he was "easy to find, but hard to beat."

Fox News - Gunther asserted that he has taken out legends like Goldberg, A.J. Styles, and John Cena, and that Rhodes would be next on his list.

Fox News - Gunther stated, "I know what you’re thinking, it may be low-hanging fruit," while addressing Rhodes.

Fox News - Rhodes claimed Gunther was "easy to find, but hard to beat."

Fox News - Cody Rhodes will defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against Gunther at Clash in Italy.

Fox News - Gunther called Cody Rhodes "the perfect symbol of the crumbling American dream."

Fox News - Gunther attacked Rhodes multiple times leading up to their match.

Fox News - Sami Zayn left Cody Rhodes to be attacked by Gunther during a previous match.

Fox News - Jade Cargill pinned Rhea Ripley in a six-woman tag team match at Saturday Night’s Main Event.

Fox News - Jade Cargill defeated Alexa Bliss during SmackDown.

Fox News - Trick Williams won the United States Championship at WrestleMania 42 over Sami Zayn.

Fox News - Carmelo Hayes and Ricky Saints had a double count-out in their match.

WHERE:

Fox News - The confrontation between Cody Rhodes and Gunther took place at the Olimpic Arena in Barcelona, Spain.

Fox News - Clash in Italy will occur in Italy.

WHEN:

Fox News - Clash in Italy is scheduled for Sunday.

WHY:

Fox News - Gunther expressed his goal was to "protect this sacred sport" from people like Rhodes, whom he accused of being a "mark" for himself.

Fox News - Gunther expressed his goal was to "protect this sacred sport" from people like Rhodes.

Fox News - Gunther's motivation for attacking Rhodes stems from his belief that Rhodes represents entitlement and nepotism in wrestling.

HOW:

Fox News - Sami Zayn confronted Cody Rhodes, stating, "I didn’t want to fight my friend," and expressed his desire to help Rhodes during Gunther's attack.

Fox News - Gunther attacked Rhodes from behind multiple times leading up to their match, promising that the sneak attacks were over.

Fox News - Gunther's sneak attacks on Rhodes were described as a series of ambushes leading up to their title match.

(UPDATED May 30, 2026 23:14 UTC)

In a fiery confrontation on 'SmackDown,' Gunther declared that everything in Cody Rhodes' wrestling career is "just one phone call away," and he has his sights set on Rhodes as his next target after taking down legends like Goldberg, A.J. Styles, and John Cena. Gunther promised to choke out Rhodes at the upcoming Clash in Italy, where he aims to claim the WWE championship. WWE has confirmed that this highly anticipated match will kick off the event during the first hour on ESPN at 2 pm ET.

(UPDATED May 30, 2026 19:18 UTC)

In a heated exchange on 'SmackDown,' Gunther confronted Cody Rhodes, declaring that the show is all about him and claiming that everything in Rhodes' wrestling career is "just one phone call away." Rhodes shot back, saying, "You’re just not that good," while reminding Gunther that he may be easy to find but hard to beat, as Gunther boasted about taking down legends like Goldberg, A.J. Styles, and John Cena. Meanwhile, Sami Zayn stepped in to support Rhodes, expressing his reluctance to fight his friend during Gunther's aggressive onslaught.

(UPDATED May 30, 2026 15:18 UTC)

In a heated confrontation, Gunther referred to Cody Rhodes as "a little, entitled brat" and expressed his intention to "protect this sacred sport" from competitors like him. Gunther also remarked, "I know what you’re thinking, it may be low-hanging fruit," while Rhodes countered by saying Gunther was "easy to find, but hard to beat." Leading up to their match, Gunther launched multiple sneak attacks on Rhodes, vowing that those surprise assaults were now finished.

(UPDATED May 30, 2026 13:20 UTC)

Cody Rhodes will defend the Undisputed WWE Championship against Gunther at the upcoming Clash in Italy, scheduled for Sunday. Leading up to their match, Gunther has repeatedly attacked Rhodes, calling him "the perfect symbol of the crumbling American dream," while Sami Zayn left Rhodes vulnerable during a previous encounter. In other wrestling news, Jade Cargill recently pinned Rhea Ripley in a six-woman tag team match, and Trick Williams captured the United States Championship at WrestleMania 42 by defeating Sami Zayn.