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Seth Rollins Says July Knee ‘Injury’ Was a Planned Ruse for SummerSlam Cash-In

He says only a few insiders knew, which he credits for preserving the surprise.

Overview

  • He put the number of people in on the angle at roughly two hands, underscoring how tightly it was controlled.
  • Rollins said the concept was pitched weeks in advance and he viewed it as a brilliant idea if executed with precision.
  • He reported no personal guilt over deceiving colleagues and friends and said John Cena was proud after seeing the payoff.
  • He described today’s leak-prone environment as a major hurdle and said the team kept a tight ship to maintain secrecy.
  • The staged knee collapse set up a surprise Money in the Bank cash-in on CM Punk at SummerSlam that crowned him world heavyweight champion and prompted fresh debate over faking injuries for storylines.