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Ahead of WWE’s SummerSlam, uncertainty looms following Seth Rollins’ apparent injury at Saturday Night’s Main Event. During the show, the former World Heavyweight Champion suffered a concerning physical setback, with onlookers LA Knight, Paul Heyman, and medical personnel reacting visibly to the incident. While WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H described the injury as “bad” during the Evolution Post-Show, no official details about Rollins’ condition or timeline have been confirmed, leaving fans divided over whether the incident was legitimate or part of a scripted storyline.

The injury casts doubt on Rollins’ role at SummerSlam, where he was initially rumored to face Roman Reigns in a highly anticipated rematch. Their last clash occurred at WrestleMania 41, a triple-threat bout involving CM Punk, which Rollins won after Heyman turned on both Reigns and Punk. With Rollins’ status in question, speculation now centers on Reigns potentially entering the World Heavyweight Championship picture instead, though the match currently features Gunther defending against Punk.

Adding intrigue, unresolved questions surround Rollins’ faction—comprising Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed—and its future. Heyman’s involvement has fueled rumors that Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, linked to multiple shelved storylines in recent years, could emerge as the group’s hidden architect. The Hollywood star’s WWE return earlier this year saw him confront John Cena, though their rivalry stalled abruptly. Now, observers suggest his influence may extend to Rollins’ alliance, which targeted Reigns earlier this year, even temporarily sidelining him post-WrestleMania.

The faction’s actions—including Rollins’ Money in the Bank contract win, which could block Cody Rhodes’ championship pursuits—align with theories of a broader plan. Speculation hints that The Rock, aiming to settle scores with Reigns and Rhodes while reasserting control over Cena, may have orchestrated the group’s rise as a contingency amid Cena’s underwhelming title run. While unconfirmed, such a revelation at SummerSlam could reshape WWE’s narrative landscape.

For now, Rollins’ injury remains the focal point, with WWE creative facing pressure to pivot swiftly. Whether Reigns’ potential championship bid or a shocking Rock-led twist takes center stage, SummerSlam’s stakes have undeniably intensified.