4 WWE Storylines We'd Build for the Rest of 2026

Only four months remain in 2026, but there's plenty of potential for storylines to impact WWE positively and set it up for a big 2027.

From substantial character changes to the unleashing of a werewolf, they are stories that can propel the company forward at a time of year in which the WWE product typically becomes somewhat stagnant and prepare it for the all-important road to WrestleMania.

What are those stories? Let's take a look.

It has become clear that The Vision is firmly a midcard act. No longer the show-dominating faction it once was, it's time for Bron Breakker to free himself from the group and embark on a singles run toward the main event scene.

After wrapping up his battles with Oba Femi over who the true future of WWE is, he can realize that he is better than his current situation and break free from The Vision, embarking on a babyface run that sees him tear through Austin Theory and engage the returning Bronson Reed in a short program.

By the time December rolls around, he should be clear from the group and preparing for a sizeable push toward bigger and better things, with the WWE Universe ready to shower The Badass with cheers and dog barks.

We have already seen Jacob Fatu's willingness to stand on his own and disobey The Bloodline when he sees fit. We watched it happen when Roman Reigns condescended to him, leading to The Samoan Werewolf standing back and watching LA Knight and Solo Sikoa get the better of his family.

Already a fan-favorite for the intensity he brings to his performance and the ass-kicking nature of his character, it will not be difficult to get Fatu back over as a main event-level babyface.

The build should continue through the end of the year, with Reigns disrespecting Fatu and treating him as a foot soldier rather than a member of the family. Fatu could even endure a beatdown at the hands of The Bloodline for his transgressions.

Let the fans build a little sympathy for Fatu so that when it is time for him to defy Reigns and unleash hell, they are ready to see The Samoan Werewolf tear stuff up.

It would put him on course to be free of the group and set up a rematch with Reigns in which he is the indisputable hero and ready to fight against the oppressive world heavyweight champion, with a chance to take the gold.

This one may be more fantasy booking than a real possibility, but it is time to pull the trigger on a Cody Rhodes heel turn.

We had our first taste of Rhodes fatigue earlier this year, when the boos started to outweigh the cheers on the road to WrestleMania 42, and the result was one of the most polarizing main events in the history of The Showcase of the Immortals.

Rhodes has worked too hard to become the face of the company to suffer the fate of the latest top babyface rejected by a bored or disinterested audience.

The seeds have already been planted, too. We have witnessed the frustration mounting as Rhodes is separated from the Undisputed WWE Championship. He has become edgier, even ruthless at times, and is hell-bent on regaining the prize, which leaves no doubt that he is QB1.

He has resisted calls for a heel turn in the past as the top babyface and hero to millions, but the last thing anyone wants to see is Rhodes become a caricature of the hero; a guy booed in favor of others because the fans are tired of seeing him shake hands and kiss babies.

Using the current rivalry with Orton, and growing tension between him and Punk as the catalyst, a Rhodes heel turn at an event such as Survivor Series: WarGames in Houston would not only freshen him up, but also give fans something to buzz about at a time of year that is usually not particularly hot for the company.

A bitter Rhodes who lets out all of his frustration on the audience, after years spent being the hero it deserves, is a character fans could easily be excited about and WWE could build on.

Damian Priest Betrays R-Truth, Re-Enters Title Picture

This past Friday night on SmackDown, WWE Creative laid the groundwork for a Damian Priest heel turn when he expressed a desire to split from R-Truth and embark on a singles run back to the top of the company.

While he gave in to his tag team partner and agreed to one more match as partners, The Archer of Infamy has the chance to make a definitive statement.

Imagine a scenario where, frustrated over another loss, Priest snaps and brutalizes Truth. The good thing about having someone so beloved by the fans is that he is an effective tool when it comes to getting someone over as a villain.

From there, Priest can go on a tear that rejuvenates him.

A Superstar with great presence but fell into a bit of a rut over the last year, he could be heated right back up and inserted into a packed WWE title picture, ready to reestablish himself as a main event presence.