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Nick Aldis returns to the ring against GUNTHER at SummerSlam 2026

Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 22, 2026, 6:25 PM

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

Nick Aldis returns to the ring against GUNTHER at SummerSlam 2026

Summary

Nick Aldis, the General Manager of WWE SmackDown, is set to return to the ring at SummerSlam 2026 after a three-year hiatus. This follows his interference at a recent Saturday Night's Main Event, where he assisted Cody Rhodes and CM Punk in defeating GUNTHER and Sami Zayn. After the match, GUNTHER confronted Aldis, prompting Triple H to announce their upcoming match as part of the two-night event. Booker T supports Aldis' return, stating he was not ready to step away from the ring. Aldis previously competed on the independent scene until taking on the General Manager role in 2023.

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Key Details

•Nick Aldis returns to compete for the first time since 2023.
•He interfered in a match at Saturday Night's Main Event.
•Booker T endorses Aldis' comeback to the ring.
•GUNTHER is positioned as a key opponent for Aldis at SummerSlam.
•The match will be part of the two-night SummerSlam 2026 event.

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6:25 PMWrestling Inc — Booker T Comments On GUNTHER Wrestling WWE SmackDown GM Nick Aldis At SummerSlam 2026

What they're saying

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Booker T shares his thoughts on Nick Aldis stepping back in the ring for the first time in three years to fight GUNTHER.
— Wrestling Incby staff@wrestlinginc.com (Julien D'Alessandro)

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