4 Signs that Seth Rollins should immediately switch to WWE SmackDown after SummerSlam 2026

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Here are four signs that Seth Rollins should immediately switch to SmackDown after SummerSlam.

#4. There is nothing left for Seth Rollins to accomplish on RAW right now

Seth Rollins has been part of many of RAW’s biggest stories. Over the last year, he led The Vision and was later kicked out of the faction. He also feuded with Bron Breakker and Gunther before finally getting his long-awaited match against Roman Reigns.

That match happened at SummerSlam. Roman retained the World Heavyweight Championship, which brought their story to an end. WWE now has a natural point to move Rollins on.

Instead of giving The Visionary another RAW feud right away, WWE could send him to SmackDown. A move to the blue brand would give Seth new opponents and new stories. It would also keep his character fresh after his long tenure on the red brand.

#3. He should stay away from the World Heavyweight Championship

Seth Rollins should not return to the World Heavyweight Championship picture right away. WWE spent weeks building Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins as the final chapter of their story. SummerSlam then gave the rivalry a proper ending.

The match also included several callbacks to their history. Rollins tried to use a chair, just like he did during his Shield betrayal. Reigns refused to fall into the same trap. He threw the chair away and defeated Seth cleanly.

After the match, Roman even offered Seth the Shield fist bump. That was WWE’s way of showing that the OTC had finally moved on. Bringing The Architect back into the title picture soon after would take away from that ending. There would be little point in presenting SummerSlam as the end of their rivalry if Seth starts chasing Roman again a few weeks later.

Instead, The Visionary should move on, and SmackDown would give him the perfect opportunity to do that.

#2. He has unfinished business with Gunther

Seth Rollins and Gunther already have history from earlier this year. The two faced each other at WrestleMania 42 after Gunther attacked Seth while he was going after Paul Heyman. WWE also promoted it as their first one-on-one match in more than six years.

A rematch would make sense now. Seth has just finished his World Heavyweight Championship feud with Roman Reigns. Gunther, meanwhile, failed to become the No. 1 contender for CM Punk’s Undisputed WWE Championship.

Both men need a new direction. Moving Seth to SmackDown could bring them together again. WWE would not have to create a completely new story either. Their WrestleMania history already gives them a reason to continue their rivalry.

#1. Seth could enter the Undisputed WWE Championship picture

A move to SmackDown would also put Seth Rollins in a strong position to challenge for the Undisputed WWE Championship. CM Punk is currently the champion, with Kevin Owens next in line. Cody Rhodes is now focused on Randy Orton, while Gunther and Finn Balor both have reasons to remain around the title picture after SummerSlam.

Adding Seth would give the division another former world champion. There is also history between Seth and CM Punk. The two have crossed paths several times over the years, but with their current characters, a potential matchup is even more interesting.

A move to SmackDown could finally give WWE the chance to build Seth Rollins vs. CM Punk with the Undisputed WWE Championship on the line.