05/31/2026
Cody Rhodes Defeats GUNTHER To Retain The Undisputed WWE Championship! 🏆🔥
Nobody expected Cody Rhodes and GUNTHER to deliver a war like this at Clash in Italy. From the moment the bell rang, GUNTHER came in with one goal — destroy the champion. His brutal chops echoed throughout the arena as Cody struggled to keep up with the Ring General's relentless offense.
Every time Cody tried building momentum, GUNTHER shut him down with devastating power moves and near falls that had fans believing the title change was seconds away. At one point, GUNTHER locked in the Gojira Clutch and it looked like Cody had nowhere to go. The crowd was on the edge of their seats as the champion fought through the pain and somehow survived.
But Cody Rhodes refused to quit. With the entire arena behind him, he started mounting an incredible comeback. A powerslam, a Bionic Elbow, and a huge Cody Cutter completely changed the momentum of the match. The fans erupted as Cody sensed his opportunity.
Then came the final moments. GUNTHER charged forward, looking to finish the fight, but Cody countered and connected with a massive Cross Rhodes. The referee dropped to the mat and counted...
One... Two... Three!
The arena exploded as Cody Rhodes successfully retained the Undisputed WWE Championship. However, the celebration didn't last long. Replays appeared to show that GUNTHER's foot was under the bottom rope during the pinfall, creating instant controversy. GUNTHER was furious, arguing that the match should have continued, while Cody celebrated with the championship held high.
Love it or hate it, Cody Rhodes left Italy with the gold, GUNTHER left with a major complaint, and WWE may have just created the perfect reason for an even bigger rematch.