Seth Rollins is anticipated to make his comeback just in time for WWE WrestleMania 42, set to compete in the major event this April. Since suffering a shoulder injury in his September match against Cody Rhodes at Crown Jewel, Rollins has been out of action. Once at the pinnacle of his career, Rollins underwent surgery that sidelined him from television. Meanwhile, a shocking turn occurred on WWE RAW when Bron Breaker attacked Rollins and brought Bronson Reed to officially remove him from the scene.
Rollins has been widely expected to return for WrestleMania, WWE’s biggest annual spectacle. According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the former world champion—who had to vacate his title due to injury—will face Bron Breaker in what is shaping up as a revenge-driven storyline. The rivalry has been building, as recently a masked assailant attacked Breaker before the Royal Rumble and delivered a Curb Stomp. Breaker was quickly eliminated from the Rumble by Oba Femi, entering as the second competitor. Fans are now speculating about the identity of this masked figure, since a second mysterious character has appeared on WWE programming lately.
Austin Theory was the first masked character to interfere in a match involving Breaker, aiding in pinning CM Punk at the Survivor Series Wargames in November before revealing his identity and joining The Vision faction. Rollins is rumored to be the new masked fighter but is believed not to be the one who appeared at the Rumble—likely Grayson Waller—who was used temporarily to buy Rollins more recovery time before his eventual unmasking.
The Breaker vs. Rollins feud offers a compelling backstory and promises an intriguing grudge match. Prior to the Rumble, Breaker had a shot at the World Heavyweight Championship but fell short against CM Punk on Netflix’s RAW anniversary show. Rollins, having relinquished the championship due to injury, is expected to seek reclaiming the title later this year. WWE should leverage this animosity and championship ambition to craft a match that not only carries personal stakes but also championship implications.
The Mania bout is expected to serve as the number one contender’s match, with either Breaker or Rollins set to challenge the reigning world champion—either Punk or Roman Reigns, the latter having won the Royal Rumble and committed to facing “The World’s Greatest Man” at WrestleMania. This title opportunity could ultimately be contested at WWE Backlash on May 9th.
Fan Take:
Rollins’ return to face Breaker is a massive moment for WWE fans, as it promises a deeply personal and hard-fought rivalry at the company’s grandest stage. This storyline not only revitalizes Rollins’ career but also sets up a captivating chase for the world title that could shape WWE’s main event scene for months to come.
