Rivalries make up the biggest part of all storylines in the world of pro wrestling. But, while on-screen rivalries are definitely entertaining, the rivalry between CM Punk and Seth Rollins has a very real hue to it. Giving a chance to both fighters to unleash their wrath onto each other, Triple H booked them together for WrestleMania 40.
This seemed like the perfect opportunity for Seth Rollins to show CM Punk his place in the arena. However, while Rollins’ fury is limitless, his fitness levels aren’t keeping up with it. In fact, there is a fair chance that Rollins may be taken off his WrestleMania matchup against ‘The Best in the World’.
Will Rollins fight CM Punk this WM 40?
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Seth Rollins suffered a left leg injury during Monday Night Raw, jeopardizing his participation in WrestleMania 40. Despite successfully defending his World Heavyweight Championship against Jinder Mahal, reports reveal a torn MCL and a partial meniscus tear. This untimely setback disrupts Rollins’ plans to build a storyline against CM Punk for WrestleMania 40.
The estimated four-week recovery period, potentially longer with surgery, raises concerns about his availability for the marquee event. According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, current plans still involve Rollins facing Punk at WrestleMania.
He said, “As of an hour ago, Seth Rollins & CM Punk are still scheduled for WrestleMania. As far as could that change? Yes. I was told yes that could change, but it’s up in the air. But right now he (Seth Rollins)’ is still on WrestleMania.” However, the situation remains fluid, and if the injury proves significant, these plans might change.
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Rollins has already been pulled from some house shows, indicating the uncertainty surrounding his return timeline. Meltzer also mentioned that if Rollins opts for arthroscopic surgery, he could make it to WrestleMania, but invasive surgery would rule him out.
Seth Rollins to address his injury on Raw this week
Seth Rollins’ injury has unfortunately delayed the anticipation of a dream feud with CM Punk at WrestleMania. The current WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Rollins, will address his injury and plans on RAW, clearing out any uncertainty about his Road to WrestleMania.
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If Rollins has enough time for recovery before WrestleMania, there’s hope he can still defend his World title. Dave Meltzer has offered insights into how WWE might navigate this challenging situation amidst Rollins’ injury.
He said, “If it’s a month thing, though, they should probably just go with their plans. If it’s, you know, going to be two months or more, I mean, you could always do an interim if it’s going to be a couple of months.” After this, he stated that if Rollins gets invasive and not arthroscopic surgery then he will be out. Now we can just wait till Monday Night RAW for more updates from Rollins!
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Do you think this long-awaited match against CM Punk will take place or not?
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