Haku's WWE SmackDown Return Delayed to July 31

WWE Hall of Famer Haku made an unexpected return during the July 31, 2026, episode of WWE SmackDown, although his comeback was originally scheduled for July 24.

Haku is now managing his sons, Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga, who are active in the SmackDown tag team division. Talla Tonga shared that the idea for Haku's return had been in the works for some time, gaining traction around SummerSlam when WWE began arranging travel plans for him.

Talla revealed that Haku's initial return was planned for a show in Oakland, San Francisco, but WWE opted to delay it to maintain the element of surprise for the later episode. This decision allowed Haku to provide motivational support to his sons as they prepared for their matches.