Chad Gable's Redemption Arc
\nAt AAA Noche de Los Grandes, El Grande Americano defeated The Original El Grande Americano in a Mask vs. Mask Match. The Original El Grande Americano was revealed to be Chad Gable, unmasked for the first time in over a year. Gable then made a surprise appearance on the June 5 edition of Friday Night SmackDown, expressing remorse for previously mocking lucha libre. This suggests a redemption arc is underway for Gable.
\nLos Americanos: Shifting Alignments
\nEl Grande Americano and his friends, Los Americanos, have become popular in Lucha Libre AAA, often receiving cheers from Mexican fans. However, on WWE Raw in recent months, El Grande and Los Americanos were positioned as heels during their rivalry with The Original El Grande Americano. A babyface turn for Los Americanos in the United States could align their WWE persona with their reception in AAA.
\nJohnny Gargano's Potential Return to the 'Rebel Heart'
\nJohnny Gargano's character has shown a difference on WWE TV in recent months. Known as a popular underdog babyface, Gargano has been depicted as depressed in backstage segments on Friday Night SmackDown. The former NXT Champion has a long history as a beloved figure, and a potential babyface turn embracing his "Rebel Heart" persona could reignite the passion that defined his "Johnny Wrestling" identity.
\nLash Legend's Break from The Irresistible Forces
\nSince her call up to the main roster, Lash Legend has aligned with Nia Jax to form The Irresistible Forces. In early 2026, Trick Williams, Legend's real life fiancé, joined the Friday Night SmackDown roster alongside her. While Jax is firmly established as a heel, it is easy to imagine Legend eventually becoming a popular babyface. Legend, feeling held down by Jax, could turn babyface and start a feud with her tag team partner.
\nThe Judgment Day: Raquel Rodriguez's Internal Conflict
\nUnderlying tension has reportedly been present within The Judgment Day faction in recent months. At WWE Royal Rumble 2026, Liv Morgan eliminated her stablemate and best friend Raquel Rodriguez from the Women’s Royal Rumble Match. These incidents have fueled speculation that issues between Morgan and Rodriguez could reach a boiling point. A potential Queen of the Ring Finals match between Rodriguez and her Judgment Day stablemate could be a dramatic moment, shifting the group's dynamics.
\nRoxanne Perez's Doubts within The Judgment Day
\nRoxanne Perez, another member of The Judgment Day, may be on the cusp of a babyface turn. After The Judgment Day turned on Finn Balor, Perez reportedly questioned her place in the faction. Despite Liv Morgan's emphasis on the group's unity, Roxanne has expressed doubts about her future with The Judgment Day. If both Rodriguez and Liv Morgan advance to the Queen of the Ring Finals, Perez turning babyface could lead to her interfering, potentially costing one of them the match and initiating a feud.
