As 2026 winds down, there are quite a few major names that could be on their way back to WWE Raw.
Looking at the injury list, various stars have been biding their time ahead of making their comeback to WWE television in the near future.
From former champions to legendary talent, these names could further bolster the red brand in a major way moving forward.
Here are five WWE Raw returns potentially coming soon.
Rusev
On the July 27 edition of Monday Night Raw, Je’Von Evans defeated Rusev in singles action.
During the course of the bout, “The Bulgarian Brute” suffered an injury that has kept him sidelined ever since.
Recent reports have indicated that Rusev’s return has been discussed after he made an in-ring comeback on recent WWE live events.
This should lead to Rusev making his presence felt on WWE programming in the coming weeks and months.
Street Profits (Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins)
On the July 6 episode of WWE Raw, The Vision defeated Street Profits to win the World Tag Team Championships.
Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins have been absent from the company’s television since then.
The Raw tag team scene has been lacking since Street Profits have gone missing and feel like they need the former champions back in the fold.
Ford and Dawkins making their return could lead to a rematch with The Vision or potentially a whole new direction for The Profits moving forward.
Logan Paul
Speaking of The Vision, Logan Paul has been sidelined with a serious torn triceps injury for the past few months.
Since the May 23 edition of WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, fans have not seen Paul step back in the ring for competition.
While he has remained a fixture in The Vision on WWE TV, it feels likely that Paul will be back very soon.
Whether it is to reunite his pairing with Austin Theory or in singles action, Logan Paul could be a notable return for WWE Raw in the near future.
Asuka
At WWE Backlash 2026, IYO SKY defeated Asuka to conclude their rivalry against one another.
“The Empress of Tomorrow” then told SKY farewell in a backstage segment on the May 11 edition of WWE Raw.
Since then, reports have indicated that Asuka is merely taking some time off to take care of personal responsibilities.
With the Raw women’s division needing more top talent, Asuka could return and immediately find herself back in the WWE Women’s World Championship picture in the weeks and months to come.
Naomi
One of the top names that has been brought up for an upcoming return to WWE Raw is Naomi.
In September 2025, Naomi announced that she was pregnant and was forced to relinquish the WWE Women’s World Championship.
During her absence, Naomi’s husband Jimmy Uso and the rest of The Bloodline have had to deal with the threat of the 946, which includes Jaida Parker.
Whether it be to even the odds against 946 and join The Bloodline or in the pursuit of regaining the WWE Women’s World Championship, there are a number of intriguing directions the company can take Naomi in once she makes her return to Monday Night Raw.
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