The current WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Seth Rollins, has been a dominant force since winning the championship back in May 2023 at Night of Champions, defeating AJ Styles. But he might have hit a major roadblock since becoming the inaugural champion, after he sustained a devastating injury on Monday Night Raw.
After Jinder Mahal reappeared on the premier Monday night wrestling program the week prior, where the former world champion suffered a People’s Elbow from The Rock, Mahal wanted a shot at Rollins and he was granted it!
The fight should’ve been a nice match between Mahal and Rollins, maybe nothing to write home about since neither wrestler had weeks to prepare for their opponent, but they are both top-tier wrestlers for WWE. Instead, Seth Rollins suffered what some fans in the audience called a catastrophic injury to his knee.
With Jinder Mahal down on the mat, Rollins delivered a massive senton from the top rope and quickly kept up the offense but delivering a moonsault onto Mahal. It’s during this exchange it looked like the world champion could have sustained the injury, as he was noticeably favoring his knee from there on. Michael Cole, Monday Night Raw announcer, even said as much when he mentioned that “Rollins may have tweaked something” after the move.
The gasps from the crowd were genuine, transcending the realm of scripted storytelling to a moment of stark reality.
The severity of Rollins’ knee injury has sent shockwaves through the wrestling community, leaving fans, colleagues, and pundits alike grappling with the uncertainty surrounding the future of not only Rollins himself, but that of the statues of the World Heavyweight Championship. As of this writing, Seth Rollins is still listed as the champion.
News of Rollins’ injury spread like wildfire across social media. Fans flooded online platforms with messages of support for the beloved WWE superstar. The hashtag #GetWellSeth trended worldwide.
In recent weeks and months, Rollins has been at odds with the likes of Drew McIntyre and CM Punk, who returned to World Wrestling Entertainment back in November 2023 at Survivor Series. Both of those wrestlers have said they will be in the Royal Rumble, but they both want a shot at Seth Rollins’ championship. Then there is also Damien Priest, who has a contract for a championship opportunity at any time of his choosing.
The timing is certainly less than ideal for Rollins to have any sort of injury in WWE. Priest, McIntyre, and Punk are all sharks and if they smell any blood in the water around Rollins, it could spell disaster for the current champion.
Seth Rollins has been a cornerstone of WWE for years. From his early days in NXT to his ascent to the pinnacle of the main roster, Rollins has consistently delivered show-stealing performances. His in-ring prowess, coupled with his ability to connect with the WWE universe, whether that be through cheers or boos, has earned him a loyal following.
With the Royal Rumble just around the corner, some fans believed Rollins would not defend his title at the event. Whether or not that is true is moot now, as the man once known as The Architect focuses on recovery while still facing the vitriol of superstars who want the gold he carries.
Of course, the Royal Rumble begins what WWE typically has called the Road to WrestleMania. Time will tell how badly Rollins is injured and if that will affect his ability to wrestler at the Showcase of the Immortals.
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