Cody Rhodes Says WWE Clash Is Sneaking Up As a ‘Big Four’ PLE

Cody Rhodes says that the WWE Clash PLE is sneaking its way into becoming a “Big Four” PLE for the company. WWE is set to present WWE Clash in Italy on Sunday, which is the third iteration of the “Clash” series following Clash in the Castle in 2022 and 2024, and Clash in Paris in 2025. The events have all aired from international markets, which has resulted in some pretty fantastic crowds for each one.

Rhodes appeared on UnSportsmanLike with Evan, Canty and Michelle to promote the PLE and during the discussion, he was asked about the difference between the shows. Rhodes spoke about the crowds at the overseas events and transitioned into talking about how he believes that the Clash series is becoming one of the mythical “Big Four” PLEs. He said that for him personally, he would put it in the place of Survivor Series. You can see highlights below:

On The Difference Between Overseas Shows & US Shows:

“I think right now one of the things we’re seeing with the international crowds — and Nick Khan has been so good at identifying this in the different markets — is they’re almost competing with each other in a fun way. In a sense of, ‘Oh well, France — Lyon, France — is the loudest crowd ever in WWE history, we’re going to be even louder.’

“Even some more subdued — you know, the German crowd always fills the arenas, but they’re a little bit more subdued in the noise and the acoustics. Even they have decided ‘No, we’re getting in on being the loudest crowd.’ And that’s really the challenge that we present to them.”

On Fan Demand Overseas For WWE To Return:

“One of the fun things here is all of these shows going overseas, all this European tour, these were all shows we did live events pre-a big Clash In Italy on ESPN PLE. And every time we told them at the end of the night, I actually told them, ‘Hey, if you guys make enough noise, we’ll be back.’ And I’m really glad I’ve never been made a liar out of that.

“Because to be able to go back and do Clash In Italy — I think Clash is sneaking up as one of WWE’s Big Four PLEs. The fact that it’s somewhere new international each year. And Italy, I think they’re up to the task.”

On the Big Four PLEs:

“Well, your Big Four were traditionally SummerSlam, WrestleMania, Survivor Series, Royal Rumble. And now I think you’re looking at — WrestleMania is always going to be number one. SummerSlam, which is coming up in Minneapolis, two nights, amazing. I think — I wouldn’t put Survivor Series anymore. These are my personal picks. I’d almost say maybe Money in the Bank. But I think Clash is becoming that because of the the international appeal of it… let me give you my Big Four. WrestleMania, SummerSlam, Clash, and then obviously the Royal Rumble.”

If you use any of the quotes in this article, please credit UnSportsmanLike with Evan, Canty and Michelle with a h/t to 411mania.com for the transcription.