Published: Jun 30, 2026 by SP3 | Last Updated: Jun 30, 2026 by SP3
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WWE is gearing up for the SummerSlam 2026 premium live event that will take place from Minneapolis, Minnesota on August 1 and 2.
While the company will certainly have a star studded lineup for the show, there could also be some arriving stars showing up at ‘The Biggest Party of the Summer.’
From free agents coming in to NXT stars finally getting called up, these debuts at WWE SummerSlam 2026 could dramatically alter how the company will be looking like moving forward.
Here are seven potential debuts at WWE SummerSlam 2026.
7. Tatum Paxley
On the June 9 edition of WWE NXT, Zaria defeated Tatum Paxley to win the NXT Women’s North American Championship.
After the show went off the air, Paxley reportedly gave her farewells to the NXT fans at the Performance Center.
Then at WWE NXT The Great American Bash 2026, Paxley once again lost to Zaria in a title rematch.
Now that her feud with Zaria is over, it might be time for Paxley to join her friend Lyra Valkyria on the WWE main roster by making her debut at SummerSlam 2026 to help with Valkyria’s new feud against Bayley.
6. Jaida Parker
Over the past several weeks, Jaida Parker has had to deal with Nattie calling her soft and not ready for the bright lights.
This rivalry feels like a way for Parker to prove herself against one of the most trusted veterans on the WWE roster.
After spending nearly four years on the NXT brand, Parker has more than showcased what makes her special and a ready-made main roster act.
Ms Parker getting called up to the main roster at WWE SummerSlam 2026 opens the door for some interesting possibilities moving forward.
5. Kelani Jordan
Since signing with WWE, Kelani Jordan has become one of the most successful athlete signees in the company’s history.
Jordan was the inaugural NXT Women’s North American Champion and is a former TNA Knockouts World Champion as well.
Considering all of her accolades, it seems clear that Jordan is more than prepared for the next stage of her career.
With her stunning athleticism and agility, Kelani Jordan has established herself as someone who can become an instant hit on Raw or SmackDown following a debut at WWE SummerSlam 2026.
4. Hiromu Takahashi
To the surprise of many fans, Hiromu Takahashi announced his departure from New Japan Pro Wrestling after a 15-year run with the promotion.
During his run with the company, Takahashi became one of the most decorated junior heavyweight wrestlers to ever step foot in a NJPW ring as a former five-time IWGP Jr Heavyweight Champion and a record-breaking four-time Best of Super Juniors winner.
While there has been rumors that he will sign and start in NXT, ‘The Ticking Time Bomb’ has all the skill and ability to be a highlight on the main roster.
Hiromu arriving in WWE at the SummerSlam 2026 premium live event would be an intriguing way to see the company put a major spotlight on the former NJPW star.
3. Lola Vice
At WWE NXT The Great American Bash 2026, Kendal Grey defeated Lola Vice to win the NXT Women’s Championship.
This ended Vice’s title reign at 85 days and could be closing the book on the story of Lola in NXT.
Signing with WWE in 2022, Vice has cemented herself as one of the cornerstones of the NXT women’s division.
Vice getting called up to the WWE main roster should be a big deal and see her become a featured star on Raw or SmackDown coming off the heels of WWE SummerSlam 2026.
2. Mike Santana
At the TNA Slammiversary pay-per-view, Nic Nemeth defeated Mike Santana to win the TNA World Championship.
Coming off the heels of the show, all eyes are on Santana whose future with TNA Wrestling is now up in the air.
Over the course of the past several weeks, there have been reports confirming that Santana’s TNA deal is set to expire in July.
Santana forgoing NXT to come to the main roster at WWE SummerSlam 2026 would immediately show the world that the company values the former TNA World Champion as a major star moving forward.
1. Britt Baker
Dr Britt Baker DMD was one of the first homegrown stars produced by All Elite Wrestling following the company’s inception.
However, Baker now finds herself on the outside looking in after being off AEW TV for nearly two years.
Considering her resume and experience, Baker would feel right at home in WWE if she chooses to leave AEW.
With her AEW contract reportedly set to expire sometime this year, Baker could make her way to the competitor with a significant debut at the WWE SummerSlam 2026 premium live event in Minneapolis.
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