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Heyman Downplays Rollins’ Knee Injury Ahead of Follow-Up Scans

WWE’s modern medical protocols will guide the Money in the Bank champion’s rehabilitation during an anticipated lengthy layoff.

Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, Paul Heyman | Image:  WWE
Paul Heyman

Overview

  • Rollins aggravated his knee during the July 12 Saturday Night’s Main Event match with LA Knight, forcing an abrupt early finish and a surprise pin.
  • He told The Rich Eisen Show that swelling prevented a firm diagnosis and that follow-up scans are scheduled in Los Angeles to assess the injury’s severity.
  • Despite the setback, Rollins retains the Money in the Bank briefcase with until June 2026 to cash in his title opportunity.
  • Paul Heyman described the injury as an inherent risk of pro wrestling and downplayed its long-term impact, quipping that Rollins could be fully healed by next June.
  • Heyman praised WWE’s revamped backstage medical standards as a more compassionate approach that prioritizes performer longevity over past practices.