Seth Rollins’ right knee was re-injured during Samoa Joe’s ambush at the conclusion of this Monday’s Raw, WWE.com can now confirm. The attack occurred as Rollins was heading to the ring to finally confront Triple H, who cost The Architect a WWE Universal Championship opportunity back in August.
WWE.com cameras captured footage of Rollins leaving the Laredo Energy Arena in Laredo, Texas, Monday night, but no specific details on the former WWE Champion’s condition have been revealed. Rollins is set to be evaluated later this week.
Rollins was getting an evaluation on the knee on 2/1 in Birmingham and the early word was that he’d be out about eight weeks, meaning that Mania was possible but not definite. Obviously he’ll want to do it under any circumstances when it’s that close of a call but WWE these days, for legal reasons, is far more cautious about throwing talent back into the ring before they are ready than has been the case historically.
Source: Wrestling Observer Radio
WWE didn't really give fans any new details on Rollins' injury, and did note that his participation at WrestleMania was "in serious doubt". Dave Meltzer is reporting on the latest episode of Wrestling Observer Radio that WWE officials are going to go ahead and proceed with the idea that Rollins will be able to make the show and face Triple H, as originally planned out.
"Seth is considered good for WrestleMania," Meltzer said. "So Triple H vs. Seth is on, and that's what they're working towards."
re: Rollins Injured His Knee Again: May Be Out 8 Weeks. Mania Is Not Certain
I hope it is just kayfabe.
If this is real, where are all the past Rollins haters that said he was a dangerous worker? AFAIK Samoa Joe has a real Curriculum of injuring others. Double standards much?
re: Rollins Injured His Knee Again: May Be Out 8 Weeks. Mania Is Not Certain
You can clearly hear Rollins exclaim something like "Oww!!" when Joe takes him down for the Coquina clutch.
It's ironic because when I first saw the video I thought " that looked legit" when Joe went for the body scissors. Looks like Rollins had the wrong foot planted and Joe took him down in a different direction than he was expecting, so his knee may have twisted or bent inward slightly.
I think this is absolutely a legit injury, but hopefully he can rest it until Mania and just not get in the ring.
You can clearly hear Rollins exclaim something like "Oww!!" when Joe takes him down for the Coquina clutch.
It's ironic because when I first saw the video I thought " that looked legit" when Joe went for the body scissors. Looks like Rollins had the wrong foot planted and Joe took him down in a different direction than he was expecting, so his knee may have twisted or bent inward slightly.
I think this is absolutely a legit injury, but hopefully he can rest it until Mania and just not get in the ring.
The thing is, this all seems to be suffering from a lack of planning and chemistry. If you have a beatdown or are fighting someone who's had a complicated injury like that, the main goal should've been to make it look good while being as safe as possible. The opponent needs to know the injury similar to what happened in Seth's MITB match last year.
Point is, both should've been more careful. Whether it's technically warranted or not, both of these guys have some negatives on their reps about dangerously working, Joe with being too brutal, Seth with being careless. This should've been the worked smarter. Joe is a big dude. He doesn't have to do everything so fast. More mistakes happen that way.
re: Rollins Injured His Knee Again: May Be Out 8 Weeks. Mania Is Not Certain
If y'all want to continue to discuss the fan hatred for Roman, can you do that in another thread. This one is specifically about Seth Rollins's injury.
If y'all want to continue to discuss the fan hatred for Roman, can you do that in another thread. This one is specifically about Seth Rollins's injury.
Lol ok yeah, then remember this shit next time your ass doesn't like a creative decision. Vince and the writers are the professionals! A simple WF poster such as myself has no right to question!(Y)
re: Rollins Injured His Knee Again: May Be Out 8 Weeks. Mania Is Not Certain
People still moaning about Joe injuring Kidd? It was ONE FREAK ACCIDENT in a career of 15 plus YEARS with no other injury can this "Always injuring people" thing just get put to rest please.
re: Rollins Injured His Knee Again: May Be Out 8 Weeks. Mania Is Not Certain
Seth :mj2
Will be gutted if he doesn't make Mania, especially after last year. At least he has a couple months to recover. If he doesn't make Mania, I think Rollins vs Triple H will become the most delayed match of all time.
re: Rollins Injured His Knee Again: May Be Out 8 Weeks. Mania Is Not Certain
If Rollins can't compete and Taker possibly won't be able to compete, then I can see the card be this:
1. Joe vs AJ Styles. It gives AJ a good opponent for Mania and start a face turn for him. The feud can start with Joe interferring at EC and costing AJ the match. Triple H is not involved in this. This is all Joe's doing for personal reasons.
2. Joe vs Owens. Triple H has now chosen Joe as his boy and has completely abandoned Owens, saying his title run has been a failure and he doesn't draw ratings. Owens turns face or tweener.
3. Reigns vs either HHH or Joe. Avenging storyline.
If Rollins can't compete and Taker possibly won't be able to compete, then I can see the card be this:
1. Joe vs AJ Styles. It gives AJ a good opponent for Mania and start a face turn for him. The feud can start with Joe interferring at EC and costing AJ the match. Triple H is not involved in this. This is all Joe's doing for personal reasons.
2. Joe vs Owens. Triple H has now chosen Joe as his boy and has completely abandoned Owens, saying his title run has been a failure and he doesn't draw ratings. Owens turns face or tweener.
3. Reigns vs either HHH or Joe. Avenging storyline.
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This sucks so bad. I hope Rollins is not going to miss Mania. Out of all the big matches rumored for Mania, Rollins HHH was the one I was looking forward too.
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If Seth does miss mania, then you can expect Roman to remain face. Seth being out is one less face vince won't change it up cause he needs a face.
If that's the case I see Vince maybe changing that Taker vs Reigns match and hopefully he makes Joe vs Reigns
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