Kevin Owens shares a 3-word message immediately after Cody Rhodes' controversial win at WWE Clash in Italy 2026
Rhodes ended Gunther’s challenge with Cross Rhodes, but the champion’s foot was under the rope when the referee counted the pin.
- On Sunday, May 31, 2026, Cody Rhodes defeated Gunther at the WWE Clash in Italy PLE in Turin to retain his Undisputed WWE Championship.
- The rivalry began shortly after WrestleMania 42, when The Ring General attacked Cody following his victory over Ricky Saints on the May 1 episode of SmackDown.
- Rhodes connected with a Cody Cutter and landed a Pedigree before finishing Gunther with his patented Cross Rhodes finisher to secure the pinfall victory.
- Gunther protested the decision after the match, claiming the referee missed his foot under the bottom rope during the first two counts of the pin.
- WWE will likely look to run this intense rivalry back sooner than later, as the disputed finish left the result under significant scrutiny following the PLE.
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