WWE champion Seth Rollins injures knee, new champ to be crowned at Survivor Series

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WWE champion Seth Rollins injures knee, new champ to be crowned at Survivor Series
Seth Rollins has reportedly suffered multiple tears to his right knee and will be out of action for 6-9 months

MANILA, Philippines – World Wrestling Entertainment has had to call an audible after one of its biggest stars was injured in action.

Reigning WWE champion Seth Rollins suffered tears to the ACL, MCL and medial meniscus in his right knee during a match against Kane in Dublin, Ireland on Wednesday, November 4 and is expected to be out for 6-9 months, WWE confirmed on its website.

Rollins was scheduled to face former Shield teammate Roman Reigns at WWE’s upcoming Survivor Series event on November 22 in Atlanta, Ga. Instead, a tournament to crown a new champion will be held.

(READ: RAW Deal: Survivor Series, literally)

The 29-year-old CrossFit devotee appeared noticeably hurt in fan video of the incident, which happened as he reversed a superplex and set up to powerbomb Kane through a table. Rollins’ right leg immediately buckled, but he still managed to complete the spot.


The injury brings an inconclusive end to a title reign that began with much promise but faced adversity along the way. It began with Rollins’ cashing in his Money in the Bank briefcase at WrestleMania 31 in March, swerving cynical fans who feared WWE’s direction pointed towards force-feeding the one-dimensional Reigns to fans as the next champion.

Fans appreciated Rollins’ clever heel tactics, fast-paced matches and indy wrestling credentials, but his reign lost momentum over time due to underwhelming booking as an insecure champion constantly seeking The Authority’s approval, plus the banning of his popular finishing move The Curb Stomp.

Among the highlights of his run as champion include a victory over John Cena at Summerslam in August to annex the United States championship in a match that garnered mainstream media attention from the involvement of comedian Jon Stewart.

WWE has struggled with injuries to some of its biggest draws in the past year. Neck surgery and concussion-related issues have kept Daniel Bryan out of the ring for much of the past two years, while WWE has announced that Randy Orton will spend some time on the sidelines due to a shoulder injury.

Though plans for the tournament have yet to be announced, it’d make sense for top WWE stars Reigns, Dean Ambrose, and Bray Wyatt, plus Intercontinental champion Kevin Owens and United States champion Alberto Del Rio to factor into the mix. Sheamus, who holds the Money in the Bank briefcase, also looms as a wild card with the title up for grabs. – Rappler.com

 

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