WWE SummerSlam 2026: 5 shocking moments that can drastically alter the landscape

WWE SummerSlam 2026 is shaping up to be one of the star-studded and highly anticipated Premium Live Events of all time. The two-night extravaganza will be held on August 1 and 2 at the US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with top names like Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Brock Lesnar, and more already announced for the show. With WWE reportedly trying to pull off a much bigger show after a lackluster WrestleMania card this year, here are five shocking moments that can happen at WWE SummerSlam 2026:Rhea Ripley has been missing from WWE television and is reportedly dealing with a knee injury. However, Mami could finally resurface at SummerSlam 2026 and shock the world instead. This could see her betray IYO Sky, during a crucial moment in her Women’s World title match against Liv Morgan, perhaps out of jealousy that SKY had been getting all the limelight while Ripley was on the sidelines. Randy Orton’s last WWE televised appearance saw him punt-kick Cody Rhodes after he lost to him at WrestleMania 42 Night 1. The Viper could make a shocking return to the company at SummerSlam this year. It could happen during Cody Rhodes’ match, rumored to be against CM Punk for the Undisputed WWE title. Orton could show up and attack Rhodes once again, costing him the title and reigniting their feud.Cody Rhodes is likely to face CM Punk for the Undisputed WWE title at SummerSlam 2026. Moreover, the crowd is expected to cheer for Punk over Rhodes. The rain shower of boos for a long time could finally catch up to The American Nightmare who could turn heel and unleash his aggression on Punk to recapture the WWE title in shocking fashion.Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins will clash, perhaps for the final time, with the World Heavyweight Championship at stake. The OTC has never beaten The Visionary when it mattered the most. However, at SummerSlam 2026, he could use every ounce of his power and strength, including help from The Bloodline to finally cast away the ghost of Rollins and pick up a shocking victory at the Biggest Party of the Summer.Brock Lesnar is set to battle Oba Femi inside Hell in a Cell at SummerSlam 2026. After he lost to Femi at WrestleMania 42, Lesnar teased his retirement but ultimately came back. However, he could lost again and announce his retirement for real shocking the WWE Universe. Moreover, with SummerSlam taking place in his hometown, it would be the perfect place for him to hang up his boots.Also read: CM Punk announced his first SmackDown appearance after a stunning WWE Championship victory