Seth Rollins recent injury at WWEs Saturday Nights Main Event may have just blown up the companys original plans for SummerSlam.
The incident happened during the event at Atlantas State Farm Arena in front of nearly 12,000 fans. Rollins tweaked his knee after a bad landing during his match with LA Knight. The injury appeared to be real, and medical personnel werent prepared for the situation, confirming this wasnt a storyline.
Following the incident, Bryan Alvarez discussed the backstage chaos that unfolded in real time. According to him, the injury caused a scramble that derailed the shows planned finish.
Rollins was originally set to win the match, but an audible was called mid-match and LA Knight walked away with the victory instead. While WWE never officially confirmed the injury, sources close to the situation revealed it is very much real.
Now, the situation has escalated further. Dave Meltzer gave an update on Wrestling Observer Radio, and what he said makes it clear that WWE had completely different plans just one week ago. Rollins was heavily positioned for a SummerSlam main event spot against Roman Reignsuntil that changed overnight.
Meltzer added that this pivot was abrupt and unplanned, further hinting that Rollins injury must have forced WWEs hand.
Whatever WWE had set in stone for one of the biggest matches of the summer is now shattered. If Rollins is indeed dealing with a serious injury, its unlikely hell be part of SummerSlam at alljust weeks before the show.
Its an unfortunate setback for one of WWEs biggest stars, especially when momentum was clearly on his side. For now, the company seems to be pivoting quickly, but losing a match like Reigns vs. Rollins this close to the event is no small blow.
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