Paul Heyman has addressed the injury scare surrounding his client, Seth Rollins, which occurred at last weekend’s Saturday Night’s Main Event.
In a new interview, Heyman downplayed the long-term severity of the situation while praising WWE’s modern approach to handling injuries.
Rollins suffered an apparent knee injury during his match against LA Knight on July 12th. The injury forced a last-second, unplanned change to the finish, with LA Knight picking up a surprise victory.
Paul Heyman Downplays The “Big Deal”
Speaking to SHAK Wrestling, Paul Heyman was asked about the status of Seth Rollins. The “Wise Man” seemed unconcerned, pointing to the fact that Rollins, as the current Mr. Money in the Bank, has plenty of time to recover.
“Seth Rollins has until next June to cash in the Money in the Bank contract,” Heyman said. “If his leg fell off in the ring, they would reattach it and he’d heal by next June. So until we’re crashing into that deadline, I don’t really see the big deal… I also kind of chuckle on the inside about how big of a deal was being made.”
A More Compassionate WWE Era
Heyman used the situation to highlight what he sees as a major positive change in WWE’s backstage culture under the new regime. He praised the company’s modern medical protocols, which prioritize the long-term health of the talent.
“Pro wrestling was behind the times for many years. And you know the whole thing was if you get hurt, if you don’t work, you don’t get paid,” Heyman explained (H/T to WrestlingNews.co). “I think it is a far more compassionate look for the longevity of the performer that we do have these protocols in place.”
He believes the quick action taken by officials during the match prevented a more serious outcome. He stated the protocol “enabled Seth Rollins to get out of the ring with whatever injury he sustained, instead of further aggravating that injury and making it 10 times worse.”
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A Troubling History For Seth Rollins
The concern from fans is understandable given Seth Rollins’ history with severe knee injuries. In 2015, a devastating tear of his ACL, MCL, and meniscus forced him to vacate the WWE Championship and miss WrestleMania. His history with knee problems makes any new injury to that area a major cause for worry.
While there is still no official word on the severity of this latest injury, Heyman’s comments suggest that, for now, the plan is for Rollins to heal and eventually use his Money in the Bank contract.
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