5 WWE stars the masked man can target next

WWE introduced a new mystery man at Survivor Series 2025, who attacked CM Punk with a Curb Stomp, the finisher Seth Rollins uses.

This led to an obvious discussion of Rollins' name regarding the identity of the hooded and masked stranger, but Austin Theory was another WWE star who was the talk of the town among the wrestling world, with many speculating that he was the one behind the mask.

Interesting, the Stamford-based promotion has yet to disclose the identity of the mystery attacker. And in this article, we will predict five WWE stars the masked man can target next, following Survivor Series:

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#5. Bron Breakker

Bron Breakker is currently a part of The Vision. The Dog is set for a World Heavyweight Championship opportunity against CM Punk on the first episode of Monday Night RAW in 2026, which is also the red brand's first anniversary on Netflix.

The reason why the masked man could target Breakker next was to make it clear that he was not on Team Vision's side at WarGames and merely wanted to cost The Second City Saint. If Breakker emerges as the new World Champion in 2026, the mystery attacker might surprise him with an attack and eventually challenge him for a title bout.

#4. John Cena

John Cena is expected to go out on his back in his final showdown at Saturday Night's Main Event against Gunther. Following this, The Franchise Player will retire from the squared circle. The mystery man can target The Cenation Leader, too, in his final bout.

This could happen as a surprise attack during the match, which costs the veteran. A mystery attacker angle can be a great way to make Gunther look strong and yet not tarnish Cena's legacy with a clean loss to The Ring General.

#3. LA Knight

LA Knight suffered a loss against Gunther in the final of The Last Time is Now Tournament. The Megastar has no concrete storyline in the company currently.

An angle with the mystery attacker can help WWE to generate more buzz around the mysterious figure, and a great way to book the former WWE United States Champion.

#2. Roman Reigns

Roman Reigns is seemingly on a hiatus from the Stamford-based promotion once again. The Original Tribal Chief suffered a loss in the Men's War Games match. Meanwhile, the next time Reigns appears on television, he could be attacked by the mystery man.

The chances are higher that the mystery figure could be disclosed as the newest member of Paul Heyman's alliance. By attacking Roman Reigns, the masked man can once again become the highlight of the WWE Universe.

#1. Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes

The final name in the list is Cody Rhodes. The masked man can target The American Nightmare and set the stage for an Undisputed Title match. The Prodigal Son is part of Friday Night SmackDown and is currently engaged in a feud with Drew McIntyre.

So, after Rhodes is done with The Scottish Warrior, the company can set up a feud between the masked man and the Undisputed Champion on the blue brand. This direction could also help elevate SmackDown's status among the WWE Universe.

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Edited by Sayantan Niyogi