For those who missed the first night of WWE SummerSlam, it was a night full of major surprises in professional wrestling. After CM Punk triumphed over Gunther to claim the World Heavyweight title, Seth Rollins made a shocking appearance by cashing in his Money in the Bank (MITB) contract. This moment wasn’t the only jaw-dropper, as Rollins, now the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion, appeared on the Rich Eisen Show ahead of WWE Monday Night Raw to talk about his recent actions.
Rollins revealed, “I fooled the whole world.” Following his match against LaNight during the Saturday Night Main Event, Rollins pretended to have injured his knee, wearing braces and using crutches for nearly three weeks. Given his history of serious knee injuries, including ACL tears in 2015 and a meniscus tear in January 2024, many believed the injury was real. Rollins admitted he had deceived everyone about the severity and duration of his supposed injury. He expressed his gratitude on the show, asking fans to tune in to Netflix that evening while thanking them for their support.
However, not everyone was convinced. WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray, who was at SummerSlam, suspected something was off about Rollins’ knee injury. Ray voiced his doubts during a radio broadcast, noticing inconsistencies about the injury.
Rollins also shared that Becky Lynch, his wife, was unhappy about the deception. A month earlier, Lynch had posted a video of Rollins on crutches walking with their daughter, Lio, but Rollins admitted that Lynch was upset about having to lie to her friends and family for those weeks. He recounted a funny moment when he asked his daughter not to reveal his “fake injury,” but she ended up telling her kindergarten teacher. While Rollins currently holds the title, CM Punk tasted gold briefly after his tough match with Gunther. The ongoing rivalry hints at possible future showdowns, including a potential rematch where Punk might seek revenge against both Rollins and his former manager Paul Heyman.
Fan Take: This shocking turn of events at SummerSlam electrifies WWE fans, injecting fresh drama and unpredictability into the title picture. Rollins’ clever deception and the brewing tensions promise exciting storylines that could redefine rivalries and captivate the WWE universe for months to come.
