The Unlikely Savior: Randy Orton's Return Steals Show at SummerSlam 2026 The 2026 edition of WWE SummerSlam will be remembered for one shocking moment: Randy Orton's unexpected return, which helped CM Punk retain his Undisputed Championship and set the stage for a potentially explosive rivalry with Cody Rhodes.
The outcome was far from predictable, raising questions about the direction of WWE's top stars.
The weeks leading up to SummerSlam had been dominated by speculation surrounding the highly anticipated bout between CM Punk and Cody Rhodes.