Seth Rollins on possible WWE WrestleMania return: ‘Don’t know the answer to that yet’
Seth Rollins hopes to be back in time for WWE WrestleMania 42, but the decision ultimately is not in his hands.
The former World Heavyweight Champion underwent shoulder surgery in October and was given a 4-6 month timeline for how long he would be out of action. That makes a WrestleMania return possible for Rollins, though it all depends on if WWE medical will clear him in time.
During a media tour to promote “WWE: Unreal,” Rollins spoke with Men’s Health and was asked if he’d be back for Mania.
“Don’t know. Don’t know the answer to that yet,” Rollins responded. “The timeline for shoulder surgery and repair is, you know, 4-6 months or so. Did my rotator cuff back in October. I’m rehabbing. As long as there’s no setbacks, I hope to be cleared by the time WrestleMania rolls around in April. But, I mean, at the end of the day, that decision isn’t mine. I just can do the best I can day after day, get myself in a good position, and hope for the best.”
Rollins suffered the injury during his match against Cody Rhodes at Crown Jewel: Perth 2025. He was the World Heavyweight Champion at the time but had to vacate the title due to injury. With Rollins sidelined, WWE was forced to adjust its plans. Rollins was written out in an angle where he was betrayed by the other members of The Vision. The faction now consists of Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, Austin Theory, and Paul Heyman.
WrestleMania 42 is being held at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday, April 18 and Sunday, April 19. Plans for the event will start to come into focus as the Royal Rumble takes place at the end of this month.
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