5 Active WWE Stars At Risk of Missing SummerSlam 2026

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#5. Rusev

On the latest episode of WWE RAW, Rusev failed to become the No. 1 Contender for the IC Title after losing in a Gauntlet Match. The Bulgarian Brute eliminated Je’Von Evans from the bout but did not survive to the end.

With this loss, the former United States Champion is seemingly out of the IC Title picture, at least for SummerSlam 2026. As of writing, there is no clear creative direction for the former AEW star.

This significantly increases the chances that he might miss the upcoming show.

#4. Je’Von Evans

Like Rusev, Je’Von Evans is expected to miss WWE SummerSlam this year. Evans is no longer in the title picture. The Young OG had been getting a decent push on the main roster, but it seems that the company has no significant plans for him at the Biggest Party of the Summer.

With this, the 22-year-old star could miss the forthcoming two-night event.

#3. Alexa Bliss

Last week’s episode of WWE SmackDown witnessed a brutal attack on Alexa Bliss. The assault took place after Jade Cargill defeated The Goddess in a singles match. Following the showdown, the veteran star was left lying out after a vicious attack from The Storm.

Cargill used a steel chair to target Bliss’ arm. This subtly confirms that Bliss has been written off television and is not expected to return anytime soon.

There is still a chance that she could make a surprise return at the Biggest Party of the Summer. This would likely happen only if WWE plans to turn her heel against The Queen.

#2. Former WWE Universal Champion Finn Balor

Finn Balor shifted to the blue brand after ending his feud with The Judgment Day. Fans hoped that the former Universal Champion would receive a singles push on SmackDown, but there has been no noteworthy development in that direction.

Recently, Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga were involved in a heated segment with Balor. However, the rivalry still doesn’t seem worthy of a SummerSlam match. Considering this, Finn is also at risk of missing the Biggest Party of the Summer.

#1. Sami Zayn

At Night of Champions 2026, Sami Zayn pinned Cody Rhodes to win the title. However, his reign lasted only nine days, as CM Punk dethroned him to become the new champion on RAW in Chicago.

As of now, Sami is set to compete in a tag team match at Saturday Night’s Main Event, teaming with Gunther against the American Nightmare and the Best in the World. The 42-year-old star appears directionless heading into SummerSlam, which increases the chances that he will miss the show.

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