Seth Rollins Breaks Silence On Devastating Injury
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Seth Rollins has spoken out for the first time since suffering a knee injury at this past weekend's Saturday Night's Main Event.
In a new interview, "The Visionary" confirmed that he expects to be out of action for an extended period and provided an update on his diagnosis.
The visionary and revolutionary @WWERollins is sitting in for @richeisen today and addressed his injury that went down over the weekend at Saturday Night's Main Event against LA Knight:#WWE pic.twitter.com/eKGnDFEb4D — Rich Eisen Show (@RichEisenShow) July 16, 2025
Seth Rollins Expects To Be 'Out For An Extended Period'
While speaking on the Rich Eisen Show, Rollins detailed the moment the injury occurred and the steps he has taken since. He noted that the full extent of the injury is still unknown due to swelling, but based on how he feels, he is preparing for a long recovery.
"When I landed, I felt my knee kind of pop and buckle," Rollins said. "Monday, I was in Birmingham, Alabama where our specialists were at. We took a look at the knee through imaging.
It was a little too swollen, so we'll take another look hopefully in a week or two so that we can get a firm diagnosis and go from there. I'm not a doctor, but I know my body, and what I feel is that this is gonna have me out for an extended period of time."
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 19: Paul Heyman (L) raises Seth Rollins' hand after his Triple Threat match victory over CM Punk and Roman Reigns during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 19, 2025...
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - APRIL 19: Paul Heyman (L) raises Seth Rollins' hand after his Triple Threat match victory over CM Punk and Roman Reigns during WrestleMania 41 at Allegiant Stadium on April 19, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. MoreMore news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation
Sights Set On A WrestleMania Return
Despite the setback, Rollins is already looking ahead to a potential return during WWE's biggest season of the year. He stated that while there is no firm timeline, he is optimistic about making it back for WrestleMania. It was also reported that the injury forced WWE to change the planned ending of his match against LA Knight on Saturday.
"I've always got WrestleMania in the back of my mind," Rollins said. "I'm like, can I make it back for WrestleMania season? I feel good about that, but beyond a firm timeline, I just don't know until we get a better answer on the MRI."
Rollins' injury comes at a pivotal time for his on-screen faction. This past Monday on Raw, Roman Reigns made his surprise return to WWE, attacking Rollins' stablemate Bron Breakker.
With Reigns seeking revenge against Rollins and Paul Heyman for the events of WrestleMania 41, Rollins' long-term absence leaves a major question mark over how the storyline will proceed.
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