Seth Rollins captured the WWE World Heavyweight Championship by cashing in his Money in the Bank contract at SummerSlam Night One, but his WWE Championship defense is already under threat from LA Knight, who holds a recent pinfall victory over him. The uneasy situation unfolded following an injury Rollins suffered at Saturday Night’s Main Event XL during a brutal clash against Knight.
Rollins had been sidelined due to a knee injury incurred during the singles match against LA Knight, which ended abruptly after Knight executed a BFT finisher and secured the pinfall. Despite Knight’s impressive win over the veteran champion, he was left off the SummerSlam card, a decision that has frustrated the Megastar. Now, with tensions rising, Knight may soon make an appearance on RAW to challenge Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship.
Recent Injury Casts Doubt on Rollins’ Title Reign
During the high-stakes match on Saturday Night’s Main Event XL, Rollins tweaked his right knee following a springboard moonsault, forcing the bout’s sudden conclusion with Knight emerging victorious. Although Knight defeated Rollins decisively, he was still not included on the SummerSlam card, leaving fans and the wrestler himself disappointed. Knight’s frustration became evident after he recently liked a comment on Instagram expressing discontent about the booking.
As the RAW episode after SummerSlam approaches, expectations grow that Knight will disrupt Rollins’ championship celebration, bringing their rivalry from the recent injury angle to the forefront. Known for his outspoken persona, Knight could leverage this opportunity to secure a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship, potentially ending Rollins’ short reign after just two days.
Upcoming Clash Could End Rollins’ Short-Lived Championship Run
If a title match between Rollins and Knight is confirmed for RAW, it has the potential to be a major upset in WWE’s landscape. Knight’s pinfall victory over Rollins gives credibility to his challenge and raises the possibility of a swift title change. Adding further drama, CM Punk—the previous champion who lost his title due to Rollins’ cash-in—might also interfere, creating distractions that could tilt the match in Knight’s favor.
Fans have eagerly awaited Knight receiving more prominent opportunities, and the creative team led by Triple H may finally respond to this demand by positioning Knight as a formidable challenger. While this is still speculative, the mounting storyline suggests a significant confrontation is imminent.
Insights from Triple H on the Deep-Seated Rollins-Punk Rivalry
The hostility between Seth Rollins and CM Punk has been one of the most intense WWE rivalries since Punk’s return in November 2023. Rollins has openly vowed to prevent Punk from reclaiming a World Title. This animosity goes so far that Rollins and his faction even traveled to Saudi Arabia to sabotage Punk’s attempt at an Undisputed Title against John Cena at Night of Champions 2025.
Rollins’ persistence paid off at SummerSlam when he decisively interrupted Punk’s celebration and used his Money in the Bank contract to secure the championship. WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H weighed in on this bitter feud during the SummerSlam post-show, emphasizing how deeply personal Rollins’ hatred toward Punk is.
“It’s his passion for this business that drives his hatred, his unforgiveness of CM Punk. CM Punk wronged the one thing that Seth Rollins cares about, the WWE, and he will never forgive him about [sic] that. He cannot go past it. I feel they are destined to do that until one of them is done,” Triple H told journalists during the post-show.
This rivalry sets the stage for compelling developments, especially with Punk’s reaction to the recent SummerSlam events expected to unfold on the next episode of RAW.
