Rollins’ presence in New York sparks renewed WWE speculation
Summary
– Seth Rollins is backstage at WWE RAW despite remaining sidelined from in-ring action
– Rollins continues recovering from rotator cuff surgery suffered against Cody Rhodes
– WWE plans include Rollins playing a key role in Netflix-related promotion
Seth Rollins may be recovering from injury, but his connection to WWE programming remains strong. Developments surrounding the January 5 episode of Monday Night RAW have brought renewed attention to his status.
Earlier in the day, Rollins shared an Instagram Story from the Good Morning Football studio in New York City. RAW is taking place nearby at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, and Rollins being in the same city without a sling quickly caught the attention of fans.
Rollins has been out of action since tearing his rotator cuff during a high-profile match against Cody Rhodes in Perth, Australia. The injury forced him to vacate the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, putting his momentum on hold late last year.
During a December appearance on Mohr Stories, Rollins explained that he had undergone rotator cuff surgery and was still months away from full clearance. At the time, he stated that roughly three months remained in his recovery timeline.
A new update from Fightful Select revealed that Rollins is already backstage at RAW. While there is no confirmation that he is scheduled to appear on the broadcast, sources indicated that he has regularly visited WWE shows while sidelined.
The report also noted that Rollins’ involvement goes beyond weekly television. WWE reportedly views him as a key figure in promoting WWE Unreal, a Netflix-related project where his injury storyline plays an important role.
Rollins’ presence comes on a significant night, as CM Punk defends the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Bron Breakker. That title picture was initially expected to involve Rollins before his injury changed plans.
Unresolved issues with Breakker and Bronson Reed, who turned on Rollins last October, continue to loom in the background. While nothing has been confirmed on screen, Rollins being backstage during WWE’s Netflix push keeps speculation alive.
