6 Things WWE subtly told us at SummerSlam 2026 Night One

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#6 Liv Morgan unlikely to lose her title anytime soon

Liv Morgan defeated IYO SKY with assistance from The Judgment Day members to retain the Women’s World Title.

Defeating the Genius of the Sky at SummerSlam hints that the Miracle Kid is unlikely to lose her championship anytime soon. It seems that the company could be planning a lengthy title reign for Morgan.

#5 WWE keeping Solo Sikoa as babyface

Solo Sikoa, LA Knight, and Royce Keys defeated Jacob Fatu and The Usos in a six-man tag team match at SummerSlam. This time, the former MFT leader portrayed a babyface character and even hugged Keys and Knight after their victory.

Solo’s babyface character received a strong reaction from the WWE Universe at SummerSlam. The SummerSlam development suggests that WWE might keep Sikoa as a babyface star at least for a few months.

#4 WWE still high on Gunther

Gunther retired Goldberg, John Cena, and AJ Styles. Since moving to SmackDown, the Ring General’s momentum has taken a major hit, as he lost multiple times in his attempts to dethrone Cody Rhodes as the Undisputed Champion.

Meanwhile, at SummerSlam, the former World Heavyweight Champion defeated Nick Aldis via submission. This victory over The National Treasure at the Biggest Party of the Summer suggests that WWE is still high on Gunther.

The Ring General could continue receiving a strong push on SmackDown despite his recent failures in the pursuit of the Undisputed Title.

#3 WWE could’ve planted seeds for AJ Lee’s return

The Bella Twins turned on Paige after they lost the six-woman tag team match against The Fatal Influence. The Anti-Diva suffered the pinfall, prompting Nikki and Brie Bella to attack her afterward. However, this heel turn has subtly planted the seeds for AJ Lee’s potential return to WWE.

Back at WrestleMania 31, Lee and Paige defeated the Hall of Famers in a tag team match. As Paige is once again suffering from the numbers game, AJ Lee might return to the company to even the odds.

Amid this, it’s crucial to note that Brie Bella reportedly suffered a shoulder injury at SummerSlam, and WWE has not yet provided a detailed update on her medical status. If Brie gets written off from in-ring competition, Paige could compete against The Fearless One on her own.

#2 Randy Orton-Cody Rhodes feud

After being absent for months, Randy Orton finally returned at SummerSlam and struck an RKO on Cody Rhodes. The Apex Predator attacking the American Nightmare and costing him the title suggests that the Triple H-led promotion is planning to reignite their feud.

It seems WWE hasn’t forgotten their unfinished feud, despite Cody no longer being the champion.

#1 Brock Lesnar may not be retiring

Though Brock Lesnar was involved in an emotional torch-passing moment with Oba Femi at SummerSlam, it doesn’t mean that he is retiring from the squared circle. Last time, at WrestleMania 42, Brock removed his gloves and boots, signaling an apparent in-ring retirement.

This time, Lesnar only put over The Ruler before leaving the arena. This implies that The Beast may be gone from television again, but he will indeed return in the near future.