7 Surprises On WWE Raw After SummerSlam 2026

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Coming off the heels of WWE SummerSlam 2026, all eyes will be on the Monday Night Raw following the two-night premium live event.

There could be a number of surprises planned for the Raw After SummerSlam that would make this a memorable evening.

From returns to major storyline shifts, WWE could have some shocking moments planned for the August 3 episode of Monday Night Raw.

Here are seven potential surprises on WWE Raw After SummerSlam 2026.

7. Solo Sikoa & Royce Keys Officially Join WWE Raw

At WWE SummerSlam 2026 Night One, Solo Sikoa, Royce Keys and LA Knight defeated The Bloodline’s Jacob Fatu and The Usos.

Over the past few weeks, SmackDown stars Sikoa and Keys have been appearing on Monday Night Raw regularly.

While things might have been settled at SummerSlam, there might be some remaining animosity towards The Bloodline for Sikoa and Keys.

Seeing how they have thrusted themselves into the spotlight on the red brand, it would be smart to have Solo and Royce join the Raw roster following WWE SummerSlam 2026.

6. Becky Lynch Turns Babyface

Since returning at WrestleMania 41 in 2025, Becky Lynch has been one of WWE’s most prominent heels.

Feuding with the likes of AJ Lee, Lyra Valkyria and Bayley, Lynch was able to establish herself as a detestable heel with no redeemable qualities.

However, Becky is one of the most popular babyfaces in the history of the company and could easily resume that role if needed.

Lynch returning on the August 3 WWE Raw to turn babyface would be interesting and give the red brand a major star who can add some excitement to the women’s division again in this role.

5. Bayley Comes Back For Revenge On Lyra Valkyria

At the July 18 edition of WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, Lyra Valkyria defeated Bayley.

After the win, Valkyria continued her attack on Bayley with a vicious assault at ringside, ending with the Night Wing on the steel steps.

Following this beatdown, rumors and reports circulated that Bayley could be done with WWE with her contract expiring later this year.

However, Bayley could surprise the fans on the WWE Raw After SummerSlam 2026, looking for revenge on Valkyria in what should be an even more heated rivalry.

4. The Lucha Brothers Reunite

After signing with WWE in 2025, Penta and Rey Fenix were separated from one another to build both brothers as stars.

On WWE Raw, Penta has become one of the company’s most popular stars and is the current Intercontinental Champion.

Meanwhile, Fenix has made Friday Night SmackDown his home without a consistent role on the brand and returned to Mexico for Lucha Libre AAA where he has captured the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship.

While they are both singles champions right now, it might be the right time for WWE to reunite The Lucha Brothers to reinvigorate the tag team division in a significant way.

3. Bronson Reed Completes The Vision With His Return

The Vision came to become a lead faction on Monday Night Raw thanks to Seth Rollins and Paul Heyman recruiting Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed to be the future of the company.

However, Reed has been out of action since suffering a torn biceps injury that has sidelined him for months.

Meanwhile, The Vision looks much different now after their betrayal of Seth Rollins and the recent departure of Paul Heyman. Now consisting of Breakker, Austin Theory, Logan Paul and Maxxine Dupri, The Vision has been renewed.

Reed’s return would make The Vision complete, giving the faction the biggest star by sheer size and make them even more intimidating on Monday Night Raw.

2. Stephanie Vaquer Returns To Go After Liv Morgan & The Judgment Day

After losing the WWE Women’s World Championship to Liv Morgan at WrestleMania 42, Stephanie Vaquer suffered a shoulder injury that has put her on the shelf for the past few months.

‘La Primera’ established herself as one of the best and most complete in-ring competitors in the women’s scene.

While she retained the WWE Women’s World Championship against IYO SKY on Night One, there is no doubt that Liv Morgan and The Judgment Day will be present on Night Two of SummerSlam alongside Dominik Mysterio against Danhausen.

With the Human Monies on a Pole Match set to be featured, Vaquer could return to dispose of Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez and Roxanne Perez as a measure of revenge to help Danhausen get a win over ‘Dirty Dom’ at WWE SummerSlam 2026.

1. Kevin Owens Returns & Moves To Raw

Recent reports have indicated that Kevin Owens is expected to make his return “very soon.”

Owens has been sidelined since before WrestleMania 41 for well over a year following neck fusion surgery.

Inserting “The Prizefighter” back into the fold would make a compelling move that will have a ripple effect throughout the entire company.

Owens returning on the WWE Raw After SummerSlam 2026 would be an exciting moment that could totally change everything on the red brand moving forward.

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