WWE had big plans for Seth Rollins and CM Punk to collide at Saturday Nights Main Event in Salt Lake City, but that match may now be off the table. Rollins shoulder injury is casting serious doubt on what was supposed to be one of RAWs marquee title defenses.
On the October 14 edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, Bryan Alvarez and Dave Meltzer broke down the situation, revealing that WWEs original creative direction has been thrown into question following Rollins condition Alvarez explained that WWE originally positioned the triple threat between CM Punk, LA Knight, and Jey Uso to determine Rollins next challenger.
Meltzer added that the original plan was clear: the winner would challenge Rollins at the upcoming Saturday Nights Main Event.
But Alvarez immediately noted the uncertainty WWE now faces.
Meltzer explained that the match with Punk was indeed scheduled, but Rollins health has changed everything.
Alvarez followed up by saying WWE could hold off Punks title shot if Rollins isnt cleared right away.
But Meltzer closed the discussion by making it clear that WWEs drastic angle on RAW, where Bron Breakker turned on Rollins, suggests the company is already preparing for the worst.
Seth Rollins status is now the biggest question mark hanging over WWE, and with CM Punk waiting in the wings, the companys next move could reshape the entire main event scene. If Rollins cant go, fans could see a major shake-up nobody expected but if he fights through the pain, it sets up one of the most dramatic title defenses in years. The only thing certain right now is that WWE is walking a creative tightrope.
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