Nick Aldis Poised for WWE In-Ring Return, With a Potential Major Run by 2027

WWE insiders believe Nick Aldis will return to in-ring action for the company, possibly as soon as 2027, with backstage figures noting his talent could rival or exceed many current WWE stars. Aldis was reinstated as SmackDown General Manager and wrestled Gunther at SummerSlam—the first match of his in-ring career in almost three years (since October 7, 2023)—a future plan he reportedly learned about roughly a month ahead of time.