With WWE Survivor Series WarGames 2025 in the history books, fans are now looking ahead to 2026. The Royal Rumble is set to be held on January 31, which will kick off the road to WrestleMania 42. The landscape of the company could change significantly if WWE decides to push some stars heavily heading into the new year. With WrestleMania season about to begin, the spotlight will be up for grabs for a number of stars. In this listicle, we'll take a look at seven stars that WWE could push heading into 2026: 7. Carmelo Hayes Hayes is currently feuding with his former tag team partner, The Miz, on SmackDown. The former NXT Champion recently turned into a babyface and could be given a strong push on the blue brand, owing to the smaller roster.He has shown his ability as a champion while on the developmental brand, and could be trusted with a United States Championship run next year.6. Austin TheorySpeculation suggests that Austin Theory was the mystery man who helped The Vision pick up the win at Survivor Series by attacking CM Punk. The former tag team champion has been away from television for months, and could be given a big push next year if he is indeed revealed to be Punk's mystery attacker. Perhaps he and Bronson Reed could challenge for the World Tag Team Championship to bring more gold into the faction.5. LA Knight The Megastar recently defeated Jey Uso in the semifinals of the Last Time is Now Tournament and will now face Gunther to determine who gets to retire John Cena. While rumors suggest that The Ring General will end up being Cena's final opponent, Knight could be given a huge push if he can defeat Gunther and retire the Never Seen 17. Fans have been clamoring to see the former United States Champion receive a big push, and he could finally be given the spotlight in the main event scene if he can retire Cena.4, 3 & 2. Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, and Roxanne Perez Liv Morgan returned from injury and reunited with The Judgment Day this past week on WWE RAW. She seemingly accepted Roxanne Perez as part of the faction and entrusted her to bring the Women's Tag Team Championship back to the group with her gesture in the main event of the red brand.On the other hand, WWE also teased Morgan going after Women's World Champion Stephanie Vaquer. To make them appear dominant, the company could have them win all the gold on the back of a huge push in 2026.1. Jacob Fatu The Samoan Werewolf has been away from programming since being mysteriously attacked backstage before WWE Saturday Night's Main Event on November 1. He has reportedly had to undergo a dental procedure, but is rumored to make a comeback in the next few weeks. The creative team seemed to have big plans for the former United States Champion, and could finally give him the push they had planned for him in 2026 after his return.