Overview
- Multiple outlets including Wrestling Observer and Bleacher Report say Rollins is expected to undergo shoulder or rotator cuff surgery as soon as possible and face a multi‑month absence, though WWE has not issued a comprehensive medical confirmation.
- Fightful and others reported he was seen in a sling in Australia after Crown Jewel, and Bryan Alvarez says the injury is legitimate with further evaluation expected in Birmingham.
- WWE removed Rollins from its two‑night Tokyo return, reshuffling cards to place CM Punk in alternative matches after he had been slated to face Rollins.
- Raw closed with Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed attacking Rollins as Paul Heyman sided with them, a turn multiple reports say was accelerated in response to Rollins’ condition.
- With Punk established as No. 1 contender, reporters note WWE is weighing options for the World Heavyweight Championship, even as some internal skepticism lingers due to Rollins’ prior injury ruse.