5 Massive returns that could happen at WWE SummerSlam 2021

Could The Man return at WWE SummerSlam 2021?
Could The Man return at WWE SummerSlam 2021?

We are less than 24 hours away from SummerSlam 2021. The second-biggest pay-per-view of the promotion is set to take place at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas tomorrow.

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The event already has a stacked card with several marquee matches. This includes the iconic main event between Universal Champion Roman Reigns and John Cena.

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Truth be told, the entire pro wrestling world is talking about CM Punk's massive return to pro wrestling at AEW Rampage: The First Dance. While the rumors have suggested that WWE won't make any reactionary moves to Punk's AEW debut, Vince McMahon might still be planning a return or two for his show this Saturday.

Let's take a look at five WWE Superstars who could make their returns at SummerSlam 2021. Be sure to comment down and let us know your thoughts on the same and predictions for the pay-per-view.

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#5 Becky Lynch makes her long-awaited return at SummerSlam 2021

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Starting with the biggest return that the company could pull off tomorrow night. 'The Man' Becky Lynch has been away from WWE programming for over 15 months now. She welcomed her first child with her husband Seth Rollins in December 2020 and looks set to return to the squared circle, judging by her recent pictures.

According to Mike Johnson of PWInsider, Lynch is set to be in attendance at the Allegiant Stadium for SummerSlam.

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"PWInsider.com can confirm that currently, Lynch is slated to be in attendance at the 8/21 Summerslam PPV. Whether Lynch makes an appearance or not remains to be seen but the plan is to have her in Las Vegas," stated the report.
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The Biggest Party of the Summer could be the ideal place for Becky Lynch to make her long-awaited return to WWE. The multi-time women's champion has been dearly missed by fans and her return would surely be a huge boost for the women's division of whichever brand she decides to go to, RAW or SmackDown.

#4 and #3 Nikki Bella and Brie Bella return at SummerSlam 2021

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SummerSlam 2021 could see the return of Nikki Bella and Brie Bella, together known as The Bella Twins. The two former Divas Champions got inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame earlier this year.

Nikki Bella was in the news recently, thanks to Roman Reigns name-dropping her on SmackDown during his fierce promo battle against John Cena. Reigns took a massive shot at Cena while referring to his relationship with Nikki, saying:

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"20 years of missionary was good enough for you, but it wasn't good enough for Nikki Bella," said Roman Reigns.

Ahead of the pay-per-view, Nikki Bella posted the following tweet, teasing a SummerSlam appearance.

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The tweet has got the fans speculating about a potential WWE return of The Bella Twins. The two have previously spoken about how they want to come back for one more run. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight’s Deidre Behar, Brie Bella said that The Bella Twins are definitely going to make a comeback.

“I’ll never forget the moment that I wrestled Stephanie McMahon at SummerSlam, and to see her three little girls - they were little at the time - their faces when we came back, they looked at their mom like she was a superhero, and I want that one day,” Brie said. “I just thought that was the coolest thing. So, the Bellas are definitely going to make a comeback. We don’t know exactly when but we said we have one more run in us and we’d really love to do it.”
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Can we see the two WWE Hall of Famers return and possibly go after the women's tag team titles, currently held by Natalya and Tamina?

#2 Asuka could return to WWE programming at SummerSlam

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Former RAW Women's Champion Asuka could return to WWE programming at SummerSlam 2021. She last appeared at Money in the Bank last month where she competed in the women's ladder match.

Fans have been speculating about the reason for her sudden absence from WWE TV. Dave Meltzer on the Wrestling Observer Newsletter gave an update on her WWE status, claiming that she is fine and is just not being used creatively.

That could change this Saturday as Asuka could return and possibly confront whoever wins the RAW Women's Championship match between Nikki A.S.H., Charlotte Flair, and Rhea Ripley.

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#1 Toni Storm returns and replaces Sasha Banks in the SmackDown Women's Championship match

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SmackDown Women's Champion Bianca Belair is scheduled to defend her title against Sasha Banks at WWE SummerSlam 2021 this Saturday. However, there is a lot of uncertainty around the bout and it might get canceled.

While WWE is still announcing the two to have a match at the event, we might see a last-minute replacement for The Boss in the form of a returning Toni Storm. The former NXT UK Women's Champion made her SmackDown debut last month but surprisingly hasn't been used on the show since.

Storm has the potential to be the next big star in WWE's women's division and she could show the world why at the upcoming pay-per-view.

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