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That said, in this article, we look at five results we want to see at WWE SummerSlam 2026.
#5. Chad Gable dethrones Penta
Penta’s Intercontinental Championship reign has showcased exactly why WWE invested in bringing the masked superstar to the company. His hard-hitting style and consistency have made him one of RAW’s most entertaining champions. However, every title reign eventually reaches a point where a fresh direction is needed.
That direction could come in the form of Chad Gable. Since his return, Gable has reinvented himself as one of WWE’s most complete performers. He has blended technical excellence with a ruthless edge. His renewed aggression has made him feel like a legitimate championship contender rather than simply one of the roster’s best wrestlers.
Thus, a victory over Penta at SummerSlam would reward Chad Gable’s character evolution while giving the IC Title a different identity. Instead of spectacular lucha-inspired title defenses, fans could see technical classics built around Gable’s grappling ability.
Penta wouldn’t be hurt by the loss either. His credibility is already well established. Also, dropping the championship could free him to pursue bigger rivalries or even enter the world title picture later in the year.
Sometimes the best booking decision isn’t about ending a champion’s momentum. Perhaps it’s about beginning someone else’s.
#4. IYO SKY dethrones Liv Morgan
Liv Morgan has enjoyed another impressive run at the top of WWE’s women’s division. Thus, proving once again that she belongs among the company’s biggest stars. However, her SummerSlam challenger may be peaking at exactly the right time.
IYO SKY earned this opportunity after winning the 2026 Queen of the Ring tournament. Thus, making her one of the hottest competitors on the roster heading into SummerSlam. WWE has consistently portrayed her as a dangerous and unpredictable challenger capable of defeating anyone on the right night.
Also, crowning IYO would freshen the Women’s World Championship picture. Fresh challengers such as Stephanie Vaquer, Raquel Rodriguez, and even Becky Lynch would immediately become intriguing opponents for the Genius of the Sky.
Meanwhile, Liv Morgan wouldn’t lose much credibility in defeat. If anything, losing the title amid the growing tensions involving Roxanne Perez and The Judgment Day could naturally launch her into an entirely different storyline away from championship obligations.
A Queen of the Ring winner failing to capitalize on her momentum would feel like a missed opportunity.
#3. Oba Femi defeats Brock Lesnar
Few WWE Superstars have elevated their stock in 2026 quite like Oba Femi. After establishing himself as a dominant force, The Ruler has stood toe-to-toe with Brock Lesnar throughout one of WWE’s most physical rivalries.
Their Hell in a Cell match represents the decisive chapter of a feud that has already proven Femi belongs in the main-event conversation. Thus, SummerSlam should be the night the company fully commits to him.
Defeating Brock Lesnar inside Hell in a Cell would instantly become the biggest victory of Oba’s career. More importantly, it would create a new monster for WWE to build around for years to come.
Lesnar, at this stage of his career, doesn’t need another marquee victory to maintain his aura. His legacy is already secure. However, Oba Femi has everything to gain.
Whether The Ruler wins clean or benefits from a shocking Paul Heyman betrayal, emerging victorious would firmly establish him as one of WWE’s defining stars of the next generation.
#2. CM Punk retains the Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes
CM Punk reclaimed the Undisputed WWE Championship in controversial circumstances. His reign has immediately restored unpredictability to SmackDown’s main-event scene. Punk’s SummerSlam clash with Cody Rhodes isn’t just about the championship. Perhaps it’s about two of the company’s biggest icons battling for supremacy.
As compelling as Cody’s redemption story remains, The Second City Saint’s retaining feels like the stronger creative direction. His current title reign still has plenty of untapped potential, with dream rivalries against Gunther, Sami Zayn, and even Damian Priest all waiting on the horizon.
Thus, ending that momentum after only one premium live event would feel premature. Also, a victory over Cody would reinforce CM Punk’s claim that he remains The Best in the World. Thus, giving Rhodes another obstacle to overcome before eventually reclaiming the championship.
Sometimes the chase is more compelling than the reign itself. Given this, keeping the title on Punk preserves that dynamic while extending one of WWE’s strongest ongoing stories.
#1. Roman Reigns eventually defeats Seth Rollins
Roman Reigns enters SummerSlam carrying the World Heavyweight Championship into yet another chapter of his legendary rivalry with Seth Rollins. Their history stretches back more than a decade, from The Shield to multiple championship encounters. Thus, making this one of WWE’s most personal rivalries.
Although Seth Rollins has every reason to believe he can dethrone the Tribal Chief, Roman walking out of SummerSlam with the championship feels like the better long-term outcome.
Reigns has successfully reunited The Bloodline around himself and once again established his dominance atop WWE’s biggest brand. Thus, ending that reign too quickly would interrupt a story that still has several compelling directions, including unresolved issues with Solo Sikoa and the increasingly unpredictable Jacob Fatu.
More importantly, Roman Reigns needs to prove to the wrestling universe that he can beat Seth Rollins when it matters the most. Thus, if Rollins ultimately dethrones Roman, it will establish The Visionary’s claim that he remains the only superstar Roman can’t beat.
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