Seth Rollins Details Knee Injury, Reveals Recovery Timeline

Seth Rollins has opened up for the first time about the knee injury he sustained, confirming it happened during his match with LA Knight at the Saturday Night's Main Event house show last Saturday.

Rollins revealed this while guest hosting The Rich Eisen Show, which for one day was renamed The Seth Rollins Show. He detailed the moment the injury occurred, explaining he was attempting a moonsault, a move he performs regularly, but this time he landed on his feet instead of his stomach. He said he felt his knee "pop and buckle" upon landing.

Currently on crutches with his leg in a brace, Rollins mentioned he has consulted with specialists. However, his knee was too swollen to allow for a conclusive diagnosis from the initial imaging. He has a follow-up appointment scheduled in the next week or two in Los Angeles, which he hopes will provide a clearer picture of the damage. While he is not a medical professional, Rollins did state his belief that the injury will sideline him for an "extended period." He has his sights set on a potential return at Wrestlemania, but emphasized that a definitive timeline for his recovery won't be known until he receives a firm diagnosis.

Despite the unfortunate setback, Rollins says he is in a positive state of mind, acknowledging that injuries are an inherent risk in professional wrestling. He compared this situation to a severe knee injury he suffered in 2015, noting that he is in a much better mental space this time around. He is also looking at the bright side, happy that he will get to spend more time with his daughter. He expressed his confidence that the current roster will continue to deliver great entertainment in his absence and that he will return "better than ever."

Following Rollins' announcement, there has been some online speculation that the injury might be part of a storyline. Some insiders believe that WWE could be exaggerating the severity of the injury to facilitate a surprise cash-in of his Money in the Bank briefcase.

Time will prove either the insiders right or Rollins right.