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At WWE SummerSlam 2026 Night One, Randy Orton made his return to the company for the first time since WrestleMania 42.
As well as ‘The Legend Killer,’ there are several notable names that have been absent heading into SummerSlam.
From top stars to up-and-coming talents, SummerSlam 2026 Night Two might see several other major names on the roster who make a comeback in Minneapolis.
Here are six more absent WWE stars to potentially return at SummerSlam 2026 Night Two.
6. Kevin Owens
Kevin Owens was forced to pull out of his match with Randy Orton at WrestleMania 41 due to a serious neck injury.
While Randy Orton has been making headlines about his potential return heading into WWE SummerSlam 2026, there is another top star who could be on the way back next.
Another WWE star who has been in the news about his impending comeback to in-ring competition is Kevin Owens
‘The Prizefighter’ has been out of action for well over a year now and has started training at the WWE Performance Center.
Owens making his return at WWE SummerSlam 2026 Night Two would make for one of those unforgettable moments that the fans will be talking about for a long time.
5. Bronson Reed
Bronson Reed is currently out of action after suffering an injury during an Elimination Chamber qualifier on Raw back in February
After being on the sidelines with a torn biceps injury since February, it might be time for Bronson Reed to make his return to in-ring competition.
The Vision member has been posting photos on social media of his progression on the road to recovery and gotten some fans excited about his potential comeback.
With The Vision now looking much different than they did when he was last in the company, he could be put back into play where he could become the bodyguard to the group.
With Logan Paul still out of action, Reed could provide The Vision enough manpower to reclaim their spot as the top faction on Raw.
4. Ilja Dragunov
Ilja Dragunov’s last match on WWE TV was the 2026 Andre The Giant Battle Royal on April 17
Since April 2026, fans have not been seeing Ilja Dragunov on WWE TV.
‘The Mad Dragon’ proved to be one of the best in-ring workers in the company today with his United States Championship run in 2025.
However, 2026 has seen a downturn in Dragunov’s career as the former US Champion has not been featured in months.
Dragunov might make his return with a new attitude that will be looking for payback against anyone in his way after months of frustration building up inside him.
3. Becky Lynch
Becky Lynch last wrestled in her Queen of the Ring Tournament first round loss on June 8
Following her WWE Women’s Intercontinental Championship loss to Sol Ruca, Becky Lynch has been taking some time to regroup.
Over the past month, fans have not seen ‘The Man’ on Monday Night Raw with her social media posts indicating she is taking some “vacation time.”
WWE SummerSlam 2026 is one of the biggest and most important premium live events of the year, so the company should feature as many of their top stars as possible.
Lynch making a return could see her insert back into the WWE Women’s Championship as a mystery entrant in the Ladder Match on the SummerSlam 2026 card.
2. Stephanie Vaquer
Stephanie Vaquer last wrestled at WrestleMania 42, when she lost the Women’s World Championship to Liv Morgan.
After WrestleMania 42, Stephanie Vaquer was sidelined with a serious shoulder injury that placed her on the shelf.
For months, there have been a variety of different reports indicating that Vaquer could be on her way back at any time.
‘La Primera’ remains one of the most popular WWE stars in the entire company and could be reinserted into an important role upon her comeback.
With Dominik Mysterio set to face Danhausen in a Human Monies On A Pole Match at SummerSlam 2026 Night Two, Vaquer could play as a distributor to The Judgment Day’s plans to get involved in this bout.
1. Drew McIntyre
Drew McIntyre won his fourth world championship in WWE on January 9 episode of SmackDown, but lost it back to Cody Rhodes 56 days later.
Another WWE star who has been missing from the company’s programming since WrestleMania 42 is Drew McIntyre.
After months away from WWE TV, ‘The Scottish Warrior’ should make his presence felt at SummerSlam 2026.
Looking at the current landscape of WWE, there are a lot of intriguing ways the company could bring him back into the fold in a huge way.
Whether it be moving to Monday Night Raw or helping Seth Rollins against Roman Reigns in the main event, McIntyre feels like someone who could make a significant impact on WWE SummerSlam 2026 Night Two in Minneapolis.
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