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WWE has a solid chance to fix the error at this year’s SummerSlam. The Biggest Party of the Year will take place at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on August 1 and August 2. SummerSlam is among the company’s flagship premium live events. Hence, the creative team must give a chance to up-and-coming wrestlers to shine on the grand stage later this year.
In this article, we will look at four WWE stars ignored for WrestleMania 42 who must be at SummerSlam 2026.
#4. Carmelo Hayes
After a lengthy wait, Carmelo Hayes finally won his first championship on the main roster last December. He defeated Ilja Dragunov in an instant classic to capture the gold.
Melo was a fighting champion, as he regularly defended the title in open challenges. During his reign, he impressed viewers with his in-ring work and picked up wins over veterans, such as Johnny Gargano, Shinsuke Nakamura, The Miz, and Rey Fenix.
Given his performances on SmackDown, Hayes was widely expected to walk into WrestleMania 42 as the United States Champion. However, Triple H & Co. had other plans. Sami Zayn dethroned him on March 27, mere weeks before ‘Mania. Meanwhile, Trick Williams was given a US Title Shot after his wins over Jacob Fatu and Rey Fenix.
Hayes was forced to miss this year’s Show of Shows. The creative decision infuriated many fans because they felt he deserved a spot at WrestleMania. WWE should aim to rectify this mistake at SummerSlam 2026.
The United States Championship is currently held by Trick Williams. Carmelo Hayes and Williams share a storied history dating back to their time in NXT. They are currently at the top of their game and are more than capable of delivering a solid feud for The Biggest Party of the Summer.
Fans would love to see the friends-turned-enemies square off for one of the prestigious prizes in the company. Moreover, it would be a great platform to showcase Hayes’ potential after he was excluded from the WrestleMania 42 match card.
#3. WWE Women’s United States Champion Tiffany Stratton
Tiffany Stratton is the current Women’s United States Champion. However, she didn’t have the same luck on the Road to WrestleMania 42. Stratton lost the Women’s Title in November 2025 and went on hiatus. The Buff Barbie returned to the company at Royal Rumble 2026.
Following her comeback, Stratton lost the Women’s Royal Rumble and Elimination Chamber bouts. Hence, she failed to punch her ticket to the main event of The Show of Shows. On the Road to WrestleMania, she entered a feud with then-Women’s US Champion Giulia and Kiana James.
The Buff Barbie was expected to square off against The Beautiful Madness for the gold at WrestleMania 42. However, WWE chose not to book the bout for the spectacle in Las Vegas. The duo ultimately faced off for the title on the April 24 edition of SmackDown.
Stratton is arguably the future of WWE’s women’s division. Last year, she defeated the legendary Charlotte Flair to retain the Women’s Title at WrestleMania. Therefore, she deserved to be featured on The Grandest Stage of Them All.
WrestleMania is now in the rearview mirror, but the company is inching closer to SummerSlam. WWE should compensate for Stratton’s absence from WrestleMania by booking her in a marquee match at SummerSlam 2026.
#2. & #1. Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford
The Street Profits, consisting of Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford, are among the top tag teams in WWE. However, they were notably absent from the company’s programming for months following their feud with The Wyatt Sicks. Dawkins and Ford lost their rivalry to the eerie faction and wrestled some matches at NXT Live events before going on hiatus for an undisclosed reason.
Dawkins and Ford made a surprise return on the RAW after WrestleMania 42. However, they missed The Show of Shows for the second consecutive year despite being fit. A tag team of Street Profits’ caliber being ignored for ‘Mania didn’t sit well with many viewers.
The duo is now back on RAW and is feuding with The Vision. They have been working alongside Joe Hendry and Seth Rollins in their mission to take down the Bron Breakker-led faction. Dawkins and Ford should win tag team gold during this feud to end their championship drought.
Triple H should shine the spotlight on the former WWE Tag Team Champions at SummerSlam 2026 to ensure they regain their place at the top of the card. Ford and Dawkins must be booked to compete in a World Tag Team Championship match at The Biggest Party of the Summer.
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