5 Mistakes Triple H needs to avoid making on the road to WWE SummerSlam 2026

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Let’s take a look at five mistakes Triple H needs to avoid making on the road to SummerSlam:

#5. Not putting Chad Gable in a major storyline

Chad Gable has been one of the biggest highlights of Monday Night Raw ever since he dropped the El Grande Americano gimmick. His new babyface persona has garnered tremendous reception from fans, making him a beloved star on the current roster. However, leaving Gable on the sidelines without a major storyline ahead of SummerSlam 2026 would be a massive waste of his red-hot momentum and his current evolution.

The WWE Universe is fully invested in his emotionally charged character work and his current storyline arc. Therefore, failing to anchor Chad Gable in a prominent high-stakes program would be a massive mistake. For a premium live event as massive as SummerSlam, an elite performer like Gable shouldn’t just be on the card; he needs a high-profile storyline. The company should put him in the championship picture heading into the upcoming PLE.

#4. Taking the Undisputed WWE Title off Sami Zayn

Sami Zayn captured the Undisputed WWE Championship at Night of Champions in a historic moment. It was a moment fans had been clamoring to see for the past few years in WWE. However, the whispers are growing louder that Zayn may lose his title before even reaching SummerSlam. That would be a catastrophic error and Triple H must prevent it at all costs.

Taking the title away from Sami Zayn so quickly on the road to SummerSlam would completely kill that hard-earned momentum. It would also hurt the Undisputed WWE Championship’s prestige, making it look like a volatile title. Moreover, it would upset the huge portion of fans who want to see Zayn have a good championship reign. Hence, taking the title away from him before SummerSlam would be a massive mistake.

#3. Not booking Roman Reigns vs. LA Knight at Saturday Night’s Main Event XLV

LA Knight has been taking shots at Roman Reigns for the past few weeks on Monday Night Raw. However, he hasn’t found himself at the doorstep of the OTC’s kingdom yet. Instead, Knight has been entangled with Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso, with the storyline not going any further. WWE should have already pitted The Megastar before Reigns on Monday Night Raw following weeks of him taking shots at the champ and the Bloodline.

The company is set to host an exciting edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event from Madison Square Garden on July 18. And it serves as the perfect opportunity to finally book LA Knight against Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship. Passing up the opportunity to book this high-profile clash at MSG would be a major missed opportunity. It is a perfect high-stakes battleground to let their intense rivalry explode before SummerSlam.

#2. Relegating the WWE Women’s Championship

One of the alarming situations prevailing ahead of SummerSlam involves the WWE Women’s Championship. Rhea Ripley has been out of action due to her injury and her title has taken a backseat in her absence. The company is neither mentioning the title nor providing updates about Ripley. The absolute worst thing Triple H can do is treat the WWE Women’s Championship as an afterthought heading into SummerSlam.

Relegating the top prize of the women’s division would signal to fans that the roster lacks the depth to shine without its marquee star. Therefore, the creative team must ensure that it doesn’t happen. Triple H needs to bring Rhea Ripley back on television and involve her in a non-physical capacity for her storyline progression. But if Rhea isn’t cleared for SummerSlam, WWE must take the title away from her and push other superstars in the spotlight.

#1. Keeping Randy Orton on the bench for SummerSlam

Randy Orton has been away from WWE programming since WrestleMania 42. However, SummerSlam is approaching and there are no signs of The Viper’s return. Not bringing him back for the annual summer spectacle would be perhaps the biggest mistake Triple H can make. Orton is one of the most legendary stars on the current WWE roster who brings unparalleled star power and eyeballs toward any feud he gets involved in.

Not being able to integrate the 14-time World Champion on the card for its biggest premium event of the summer would be an ignominious failure. Randy Orton has the potential to deliver blockbuster feuds and therefore the company must bring him back on television immediately. WWE must kick off a marquee feud for The Viper on either RAW or SmackDown as The Biggest Party of the Summer is just a month away.