Seth Rollins‘ knee injury has disrupted WWE‘s plans for the upcoming Money in the Bank event, raising questions about the future of the briefcase and his role in the storyline. The incident occurred during Saturday Night’s Main Event when Rollins appeared to twist his knee, leading to an early end to his match against LA Knight.
During the match, Rollins stumbled, prompting officials to halt the contest abruptly, allowing LA Knight to secure a quick victory. The former Shield member exited the arena visibly limping, supported by medical personnel. The situation grew more serious when reports emerged showing Rollins backstage on crutches with a knee brace. WWE executive Triple H later confirmed the severity of the injury, noting that Rollins was scheduled to undergo an MRI the following day.
Despite the visible signs of distress, wrestling journalist Bryan Alvarez revealed on Wrestling Observer Radio that the injury Rollins suffered during the match was part of a storyline designed to mask an earlier, real injury. Alvarez explained that the knee issue predated the match and that the angle was used to buy time for recovery.
“Somebody today told me what happened. They say the reason these stories are conflicting is because he is hurt, but what happened on Saturday was a storyline. Meaning he is hurt but he did not get hurt on that spot, that spot was a cover for an injury that he has which he will have worked on and so the idea that was suggested is he will be out of action for a little while but they are gonna say like nine months or whatever, but he will be back much sooner than that.”
—Bryan Alvarez, Wrestling Journalist
Adding to the speculation, Dave Meltzer indicated that the Money in the Bank cash-in may be executed unexpectedly, possibly catching fans by surprise once Rollins is ready to return.
“One of the things I was told was basically, the [Money In The Bank] cash-in will come out of nowhere.”
—Dave Meltzer, Wrestling Observer Editor
While the precise details of Rollins’ injury remain undisclosed, it is clear that he will miss some time in the ring. Nevertheless, the Money in the Bank briefcase is expected to remain in his possession during his absence, suggesting WWE’s storyline involving him will continue to evolve off-screen.
Potential Replacements for Seth Rollins at SummerSlam
With Rollins likely sidelined for the foreseeable future, WWE must consider alternatives to maintain momentum heading into SummerSlam, particularly in the high-profile match against Roman Reigns, the reigning Tribal Chief. Without Rollins, the promotion faces the challenge of identifying a credible contender to face Reigns at the major event.
On the Notsam Wrestling podcast, commentator Sam Roberts suggested that Bron Breakker could be positioned as a fresh challenger for Reigns at SummerSlam, offering a new dynamic to the marquee event. Roberts also raised the possibility of Roman Reigns’ return playing a pivotal role in reshaping the main event scene.
“If we don’t have Seth Rollins for SummerSlam, I would think, I mean, you know what? You could do Roman Reigns vs. Bron Breakker at SummerSlam or maybe you could have Roman Reigns return at SummerSlam.”
—Sam Roberts, Wrestling Commentator
As WWE progresses through its weekly programming, especially on RAW, fans will be closely watching for announcements about the storyline direction and how the company intends to navigate the absence of one of its top stars. The impact of Rollins’ injury is set to influence major narrative choices and could result in unexpected twists as SummerSlam approaches.
