What does WWE have in store for the biggest party of the summer? Let’s find out in today’s rumors!
Top rumor of the day: WWE plans for SummerSlam 2026
SummerSlam is coming up in less than two months in Minnesota, and WWE needs plenty of big stars and compelling matches to pack U.S. Bank Stadium with fans on two consecutive nights in early August.
With that in mind, WrestleVotes Radio heard that a first-time singles match of Charlotte Flair vs. Jade Cargill has been internally pitched for the event, and was “penciled in” for the show at one point. This
makes a lot of sense, seeing how often they have crossed paths on WWE programming since WrestleMania 42, including tonight’s 4-way match in the Queen of the Ring tournament on SmackDown.
Votes also claims there was recently an internal document circulating in WWE that indicates Randy Orton and Drew McIntyre will both return in time for SummerSlam. And CM Punk is expected to have a significant role at the event too, despite some of the wild rumors floating out there about his current relationship with WWE.
The rest of the rumors!
- Fightful Select says there are people in AEW who believe the bridge with CM Punk is not burned, and that his relationship with key people there could potentially be repaired. “Never say never.”
- According to WrestleVotes, Diamond Dallas Page has been “internally discussed” for an appearance on WWE programming. A source mentioned that DDP’s name has been brought up during creative meetings, but it’s expected to be a one-off appearance rather than a recurring role on air for the WWE Hall of Famer.
- Regarding Isiah Kassidy’s current absence from AEW programming, PW Insider heard that he is “banged up and hurt.”
- Weekly Gendai claims that Bushiroad started to consider selling New Japan Pro Wrestling last year when they “felt they had reached the limits of how much profit they could make.” They approached TV Asahi about a potential deal in February of this year, before an announcement was made in late May.
- For whatever it’s worth, Wrestling Observer Radio’s Dave Meltzer said he did not get an answer when he asked people in WWE if El Grande Americano aka Ludwig Kaiser was injured in the Mask vs. Mask match against Chad Gable at AAA Noche de Los Grandes.
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