A surprising twist has emerged regarding Seth Rollins’ apparent knee injury at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, as new reports indicate the entire incident was a carefully orchestrated work — one that fooled not only fans, but much of the WWE locker room as well.
According to Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio, multiple sources have now confirmed that the injury was part of a planned storyline. The report aligns with what Post Wrestling’s John Pollock was told prior to the event — that the injury spot was designed to feel as real as possible and kept even production staff in the dark to maximize its believability.
“Talent and crew were worked into believing the injury was legitimate,” Alvarez noted, adding, “One source did say Rollins had a very minor knee issue going into the weekend, so there’s some truth to the injury—but nothing that would keep him sidelined.”
The elaborate setup appears to be a strategic move to set up a shock return and Money in the Bank cash-in, with Rollins playing into the narrative during recent media appearances. During an interview on The Rich Eisen Show, Rollins stated that he would be out for “an extended period”—a claim now believed to be a key part of the ruse.
The former world champion currently holds the Money in the Bank briefcase, which grants him a title shot at a time of his choosing. This development opens the door for Rollins to appear unexpectedly at WWE SummerSlam, where GUNTHER is set to defend the World Heavyweight Championship against CM Punk.
Whether Rollins chooses to cash in during or after the bout remains to be seen, but the seeds have clearly been planted for a high-stakes swerve that could shift the championship landscape in an instant.
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