Seth Rollins has confirmed his ongoing intense rivalry with CM Punk while hinting at a possible return for WWE SummerSlam this August in MetLife, New Jersey. Speaking about his knee injury and the developing SummerSlam card, Rollins shared updates that keep fans anticipating his next steps.
Rollins Updates on Knee Injury and SummerSlam Prospects
Rollins sustained a knee injury during his recent match against LA Knight on WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, causing speculation about the severity and authenticity of his condition. During an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show, Rollins addressed his recovery progress and his chances of attending SummerSlam. With his wife scheduled to wrestle Lyra Valkyria for the Intercontinental Championship at the event, Rollins revealed,
“To be fair, I might be there. My wife is wrestling Lyra Valkyria for the Intercontinental Championship at SummerSlam. So we’ll see, depending on how (rehab) goes, if traveling is easy enough, I might make my way out to… We’re at MetLife. We’re outside New York, for two nights… SummerSlam in August. So we’ll see.”
Rollins Discusses CM Punk’s Upcoming Championship Match
During the interview, Rollins was asked about CM Punk’s upcoming title match against Gunther at SummerSlam, as well as his own plans for the World Heavyweight Championship after returning from injury. Rollins acknowledged Punk’s victory in the recent gauntlet match on RAW as legitimate and praised the setup for SummerSlam, stating,
“I fully expect Gunther to turn his chest into ground beef, and I’m very excited to watch that from the confines of my living room.”
Exploring the Depth of Rollins’ Rivalry with CM Punk
When prompted on his personal feelings toward CM Punk, Rollins expressed a clear and long-standing dislike.
“You know, I mean, my feelings on CM Punk are not hard to find. I don’t like the guy, never liked the guy, haven’t liked the guy, probably never going to like the guy. You know what? I often wonder if is there any world where CM Punk and I could be friends? Is there any world where I could not hate this dude? And so far the answer is no.”
He elaborated on how grudges typically consume energy and effort, but his animosity toward Punk persists despite that awareness:
“And I’m not a guy that likes to hold grudges. I find that grudges, they take a lot of energy, (it) takes a lot to hold grudges. You know what I mean? It takes time, it takes effort, and I don’t like that. I like to put my effort into good things, positive things… people I like, I love, not people I hate. I think he’s the one that I mean, there’s some other guys who I’ve had bad experiences with, but you know, water’s under the bridge… not with him, not with old Phil Brooks.”
Implications for SummerSlam and Future Rivalries
Seth Rollins’ potential participation in SummerSlam would add an extra layer of intrigue to the event, particularly given his ongoing animosity with CM Punk and the high-profile World Heavyweight Championship scene. While currently recovering, his hinted attendance and readiness to reenter the title picture keep the WWE Universe captivated. The developments around SummerSlam, including Gunther’s match with CM Punk and Rollins’ return prospects, are shaping up to be pivotal moments in WWE’s summer storyline landscape.
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