7 WWE Roster Changes After SummerSlam 2026

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WWE SummerSlam 2026 will be one of those checkpoint premium live events that can alter the landscape of the company moving forward.

Coming out of ‘The Biggest Party of the Summer,’ there might be some significant changes to the rosters of Raw and SmackDown.

From main roster callups to stars who need a necessary change of scenery, the roster changes that could follow WWE SummerSlam 2026 will completely shake things up in a major way.

Here are seven potential WWE roster changes after SummerSlam 2026.

7. Lola Vice Called Up To WWE Raw

At WWE NXT Great American Bash 2026, Kendal Grey defeated Lola Vice to win the NXT Women’s Championship.

Following this loss, Vice did not rest on her laurels and immediately became the new number one contender for the same title.

Over the past four years, Vice showcased her charisma and in-ring ability on the NXT brand, so she should be ready for the next step of her career.

Lola Vice getting called up to the main roster would be interesting and give WWE Raw a new face that can make an impact on the brand moving forward.

6. Royce Keys Heads To WWE Raw

Over the past few weeks, Royce Keys has become a presence on Monday Night Raw.

After making a name for himself on Friday Night SmackDown, Keys has been showing the entire WWE fanbase that she can offer even more.

Keys has joined forces with Solo Sikoa and LA Knight in their war against The Bloodline that will culminate in a six-man tag team match at the WWE SummerSlam 2026 premium live event.

Being one of the new faces in WWE, Royce Keys could rise up the ranks by moving to Raw full-time moving forward.

5. Rey Fenix Jumps From SmackDown To Raw

In April 2025, Rey Fenix made his WWE main roster debut after signing with the company and has become a regular part of the Friday Night SmackDown brand.

After winning the AAA World Cruiserweight Championship, Fenix has become a featured star on the blue brand in recent weeks.

Over the past year, fans have been wondering if or when WWE would reunite Fenix with his brother Penta on the main roster.

Fenix reuniting with Penta as The Lucha Brothers would put a massive spotlight on the Raw tag team division coming out of WWE SummerSlam 2026.

4. Bayley Returns To SmackDown

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

After the match, Valkyria brutally assaulted Bayley at ringside, ending with the Night Wing on top of the steel steps.

Since this loss, Bayley has not been appearing on WWE television over the past few weeks.

Bayley moving from Raw back to SmackDown could further expand the women’s division on the blue brand in the coming weeks and months.

3. Solo Sikoa Comes Home To The Bloodline Moving From SmackDown To Raw

Following WWE Clash In Italy 2026, Solo Sikoa has found himself right back in The Bloodline drama.

After making his presence felt following Tribal Combat between Roman Reigns and Jacob Fatu, Sikoa was offered to come home to The Bloodline.

In recent weeks, Sikoa has been a regular part of the Monday Night Raw roster, making The Bloodline’s lives a living hell as of late.

Sikoa coming home to The Bloodline could lead to him joining Roman Reigns, The Usos and Jacob Fatu with his family moving forward.

2. Becky Lynch Traded To WWE SmackDown

After dropping the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship to Sol Ruca at Clash In Italy 2026, Becky Lynch has found herself absent from the company’s programming in recent weeks.

‘The Man’ is one of the biggest female stars on the WWE roster and could garner more attention with a return to the company.

Since making her return to the promotion in 2025, Lynch has been a major part of Monday Night Raw and has helped to put the WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship on the map.

Lynch heading to Friday Night SmackDown would make her one of the top contenders for the WWE Women’s Championship before long.

1. Randy Orton Joins WWE Raw

At WWE WrestleMania 42 night one, Cody Rhodes defeated Randy Orton to retain the Undisputed WWE Championship.

After his loss, Orton viciously attacked Rhodes with a title shot and Punt Kick to the skull.

‘The Legend Killer’ remains one of WWE’s top stars and could revive his presence in the company by moving to Raw.

Over on Monday Night Raw, Orton would be in the main event mix on the red brand alongside Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins and LA Knight.

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