WWE SummerSlam 2026: Creative Favorites for Upcoming Matches

An update reveals the favored talents for victories at WWE SummerSlam 2026, including title defenses and match predictions.

<p>WWE SummerSlam is approaching, with just over 24 hours until the event, and insights have emerged regarding the talents expected to win on the 13-match card.</p><p>A WWE source informed Fightful Select that Roman Reigns and CM Punk are anticipated to retain their respective world titles this weekend. Additionally, Trick Williams is favored to keep the United States Championship, while Chad Gable is expected to claim the Intercontinental Championship.</p><p>In other matchups, Oba Femi is predicted to defeat Brock Lesnar in a Hell In A Cell match, and GUNTHER is likely to win against Nick Aldis, who is returning as the General Manager of WWE SmackDown after three years. However, the outcome of the number one contenders match for the Undisputed WWE Title between Sami Zayn and Finn Balor remains uncertain. The Women's Ladder Match for the Interim WWE Women's Championship is also considered a close call. If Reigns retains, it will mark his first singles victory over Seth Rollins in a decade. Punk's match against Cody Rhodes will be his first title defense since winning the Undisputed WWE Championship earlier this month. The Women's Ladder Match will feature Tiffany Stratton, Charlotte Flair, Jade Cargill, and Chelsea Green, with the final spot being contested tonight on SmackDown between Giulia and Lash Legend.</p>