Seth Rollins, the reigning WWE World Heavyweight Champion, made a triumphant return to the ring ahead of WrestleMania 40. Rollins’ comeback follows his successful recovery from a significant setback. He had earlier endured a torn MCL and partially torn meniscus during a fierce title defense against Jinder Mahal on the January 15, 2024, episode of WWE Raw. This injury compelled him to pull out of a match at Elimination Chamber, heightening anticipation for his return among fans.
Since then, Rollins has made sporadic appearances on WWE television, with his recent appearance confirming his clearance to step back into the ring. PWInsider confirmed that Rollins is scheduled to feature in live events again, marking a significant milestone in his recovery journey. According to reports, he stepped into the ring on Saturday in Alexandria, LA, for a WWE house show.
Rollins’ return couldn’t come at a better time as the build-up to WrestleMania intensifies. This is because of his involvement in the feud between Cody Rhodes and the formidable duo of Roman Reigns and The Rock.
With Rollins back in the mix, fans can expect intense action inside the ring. However, Rollins’ return may be challenging, as he was recently targeted by WrestleMania 40 opponent Drew McIntyre on WWE RAW.
Seth Rollins teamed up with Cody Rhodes for tag team action
Last week on RAW, Seth Rollins and Cody Rhodes declared their intention to confront The Bloodline on SmackDown. This move was prompted by The Rock’s challenge the previous Friday, where The People’s Champion dared them to face him and Roman Reigns in a tag team match.
Moreover, The Rock disclosed an intriguing proposition. He said if Rollins and Rhodes triumphed on the first night of WrestleMania 40, the main event on the second night, featuring Rhodes and Reigns, would be free from The Bloodline’s influence. However, if The Rock and Reigns secured a win, the Undisputed WWE Championship match on night two would be a Bloodline Rules match.
Tensions escalated on SmackDown as The Rock, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and Cody Rhodes clashed. The Rock didn’t hold back. He taunted Rhodes by insinuating that he was a mistake, being born two decades after his siblings. This further fueled Rhodes’ fury, leading to the slap. After SmackDown concluded, fans took to Twitter to share videos of the aftermath. Despite a tense standoff, neither The Rock nor Roman Reigns engaged in a physical altercation, choosing to exit the ring instead.
Meanwhile, Seth Rollins made his in-ring return at WWE’s house show in Alexandria, LA, teaming up with Cody Rhodes. Together, they defeated Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso in a tag team match.
