The enigma surrounding the masked attacker who ambushed Bron Breaker during the Royal Rumble has taken an intriguing twist, with insight coming from Seth Rollins himself. During an interview with Casey Buescher on February 5, 2026, Rollins commented on the incident in a cryptic manner. Though still recovering from a shoulder injury, he noted that the move used by the mysterious assailant, the Stomp, remains within his capabilities.
Rollins stated, “My shoulder isn’t in great shape right now—I can’t lift you overhead or toss you around like before. It hurts too much. But you don’t need a fully functional shoulder to pull off the moves you excel at, so I’ll leave it to you to figure it out.”
This came shortly after Corey Hayes from BodySlam.net reported on February 4 that WWE orchestrated the masked attacker storyline hoping Rollins would make a comeback by WrestleMania 42.
The masked figure delivered a decisive curve stomp to Breaker and assisted Oba Femi in eliminating him, captivating fans since the January 31 event. Rollins hinting that his injury didn’t limit his movement gave strong support to the speculation that he might be the one behind the mask.
The drama escalated on the February 2 episode of WWE RAW, where Breaker lost his composure, causing chaos ringside, confronting authority figure Adam Pearce for answers, and nearly clashing with members of Vision’s faction. Paul Heyman pointed towards Pearce, hinting that details like immigration or travel permits could reveal the masked attacker’s identity. Meanwhile, LA Knight intensified the disorder by attacking both Austin Theory and Logan Paul.
Sidelined since his shoulder injury at Crown Jewel 2025, Rollins recently mentioned he is “focusing on WrestleMania” but leaving the timing to his medical team. This recent interview hints that WWE is subtly preparing fans for his return, possibly even concealing him openly. If Rollins is indeed the masked assailant, it could be one of WWE’s most cleverly executed comebacks.
What do you think — is Seth Rollins secretly behind the Royal Rumble attack, or is WWE leading fans astray ahead of WrestleMania 42? Share your theories and join the conversation below.
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Fan Take: This storyline adds a fascinating layer of mystery and anticipation for WWE fans, reigniting interest in Rollins’ comeback journey. If WWE pulls off this subtle reveal correctly, it could elevate WrestleMania 42 as one of the most memorable events in recent history.
