WWE’s SmackDown show in Bologna, Italy, featured major superstars and set the stage for WrestleMania 41.
The highlight of the evening was a segment involving Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Seth Rollins, culminating in a three-way brawl. Randy Orton and Kevin Owens confirmed their match for WrestleMania 41.
Jade Cargill returned to the ring but was defeated by Liv Morgan.
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— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) March 22, 2025
Backstage reports indicate that while the crowd in Bologna was not as enthusiastic as at other stops on the tour, the company was pleased with the turnout. Next week’s WWE SmackDown will take place in London, England, featuring a United States Championship match between LA Knight and Braun Strowman.
WrestleMania 41 is set for April 19 and 20, 2025, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event will feature several high-profile matches, including:
– WWE Championship: Cody Rhodes (c) vs. John Cena
– Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins
I already know this episode of Smackdown is gonna be full of Bologna
— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) March 21, 2025
– World Heavyweight Championship: GUNTHER (c) vs.Jey Uso
– Women’s Championship: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Charlotte Flair
– Women’s World Championship: Iyo Sky (c) vs. Bianca Belair
– Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens
Smackdown starts in ten minutes on Netflix in most of the world. U.S. it airs on USA in its regular time slot.
— Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) March 21, 2025
SmackDown sets the stage in Bologna.
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— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) March 22, 2025
Potential matches include Drew McIntyre vs. Damian Priest and Bron Breakker defending his Intercontinental Championship against Penta and other challengers. The card is shaping into an exciting event, with storylines and rivalries reaching their climax on The Grandest Stage of Them All.
