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Seth Rollins to Undergo Further Scans After Knee Swelling Delays Diagnosis

Delayed diagnosis has left WWE reworking its Money in the Bank storylines ahead of his anticipated WrestleMania 2026 return.

Seth Rollins Suffers MASSIVE Injury Scare During Saturday Night's Main Event; Summerslam Appearance In Doubt
Seth Rollins | Image:  WWE

Overview

  • Rollins’s knee buckled during a mistimed moonsault spot against LA Knight at July 12’s Saturday Night’s Main Event in Atlanta, forcing a revised finish and backstage assistance.
  • Initial imaging in Birmingham was inconclusive due to severe swelling, with follow-up scans scheduled in Los Angeles within the next week or two.
  • Drawing on his own experience, Rollins says he expects to be sidelined for an extended period, though doctors have not yet set a firm recovery timeline.
  • WWE has already adjusted plans around his Money in the Bank briefcase cash-in window and the Paul Heyman–led faction, while Roman Reigns’s surprise Raw return adds further storyline questions.
  • Despite the setback and ongoing diagnostic uncertainty, Rollins remains optimistic about making a comeback during the 2026 WrestleMania season.