Seth Rollins has been sidelined following a knee injury sustained at Saturday Night’s Main Event last month, with his return to television still uncertain as his MRI results remain inconclusive. Amid this situation, speculation is running high regarding whether Rollins will appear at SummerSlam to cash in his Money in Bank contract, a move that could dramatically alter the event‘s outcome.
Behind the Scenes of Rollins’ Injury and SummerSlam Plans
Rollins’ knee condition has sparked debates among fans about the legitimacy of his injury, especially since the MRI could not give doctors a definitive prognosis. Originally, reports indicated that Rollins was set to cash in his Money in Bank contract immediately following a showdown between Gunther and CM Punk, billed as the headline moment for WWE’s biggest summer event.
This storyline involves CM Punk potentially winning the world championship from Gunther, a title Punk has not held in over a decade, marking what could be a significant milestone. The Wrestling Observer highlighted that if Rollins’ cash-in goes ahead after Punk’s win, it would be an unexpected and impactful twist.
“Punk finally winning the title and then Rollins cashing in after making everyone think his knee was blown out is actually a great one.” —Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer
What Fans Might Expect at SummerSlam
The uncertainty around Rollins’ recovery has left the WWE universe eager for answers, with SummerSlam looming as the stage where these questions might be resolved. There is curiosity about whether Paul Heyman’s so-called ‘Plan B’ involves Rollins’ Money in Bank cash-in or if another surprise is in store, potentially involving a new member entering the scene.
This layered narrative adds tension to SummerSlam as the event could not only crown a new world champion but also see a dramatic shift in WWE’s storylines depending on Rollins’ status and involvement.
