Four Stars Who Could Return At Survivor Series: WarGames

WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, November 28, in Houston, and with Crown Jewel still to come beforehand, the card is likely to take real shape in the weeks ahead. That leaves plenty of room for speculation about which absent stars might resurface before the calendar turns to 2027 — and a handful of names stand out as logical candidates to pop back up in Houston.

Drew McIntyre tops that list. He hasn’t been seen on WWE television since losing an Unsanctioned Match to Jacob Fatu at WrestleMania 42 back in the spring, and return rumors have swirled for months. A Survivor Series comeback would be a significant moment and could set the tone for whatever McIntyre’s role looks like heading into next year, whether that’s on Raw or SmackDown.

LA Knight is in a similar holding pattern. After Roman Reigns beat him to retain the World Heavyweight Championship at Money in the Bank, Knight vanished from Raw looking visibly deflated by one of the toughest losses of his career. Given the Bloodline’s looming Men’s WarGames match against Jaida Parker’s 946 faction, there’s an obvious opening for Knight to reappear and throw a wrench into the Bloodline’s plans.

Naomi’s situation ties into that same WarGames storyline. She capped a career-best stretch by cashing in her Women’s Money in the Bank contract to beat both IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley for the Women’s Championship at Evolution, but has been off TV recently amid chatter that she could align herself with the Bloodline against the 946 group. With that men’s WarGames match already set, the timing lines up for Naomi to make her presence felt before or during Survivor Series weekend.

Then there’s Seth Rollins, who’s been sidelined since Roman Reigns turned back his challenge for the World Heavyweight Championship at SummerSlam. Rollins has reportedly made at least one live-event appearance since then, which suggests he may be nearing a return to weekly programming. If he’s back in time for Survivor Series, it wouldn’t be surprising to see him slotted into a prominent spot going forward.

None of these are confirmed plans — WWE hasn’t announced any of these returns, and the Crown Jewel card still needs to play out before Survivor Series comes into focus. But all four names fit neatly into stories already in motion: McIntyre’s unfinished business after WrestleMania, Knight’s and Rollins’ respective losses to Reigns, and the Bloodline-vs-946 WarGames showdown that could use another twist. Survivor Series has long been WWE’s preferred stage for big comebacks, and this year’s show in Houston looks built to continue that tradition. Expect clearer picture to emerge once Crown Jewel wraps and the final go-home stretch begins.