Popping out of WWE SummerSlam, many followers speculated that both a triple-threat between Seth Rollins, CM Punk, and Drew McIntyre or a singles bout between Rollins and Punk was imminently to ensure that WWE programming. That, nevertheless, was not the case, as Rollins was viciously attacked by Bronson Reed on this week’s episode of “WWE Uncooked,” with the “Massive” star notably nailing the previous WWE Champion with a half-dozen tsunamis. Wrestling journalist David Meltzer later reported that this angle was strategically accomplished to cowl up a reputable damage to Rollins. Within the newest version of the Wrestling Observer Publication, Meltzer additional mentioned the transfer.
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In response to Meltzer, Rollins is cleared to compete within the ring, however stays “banged up” from “continual” well being points. Consequently, Rollins is reportedly taking a while off the highway in an effort to get himself again right into a pristine bodily situation. The character of Rollins’ damage, particularly if it is associated to his current torn meniscus or a completely completely different one, stays unclear.
Ought to Rollins return in time for WWE Bash in Berlin, which takes place on August 31, Meltzer said that it appears possible for him to feud with Reed, as an alternative of Punk, who resumed his rivalry with Drew McIntyre on “Uncooked” this week. No matter WWE’s artistic pivot, Meltzer asserts that WWE followers will see Punk vs. Rollins in a one-on-one capability in some unspecified time in the future sooner or later.
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Rollins wasn’t the one expertise positioned in an damage angle this week, as Meltzer beforehand reported that the assault to Harm CTRL’s Dakota Kai was coordinated to cowl up an actual damage as nicely.
