WWE SummerSlam plans in chaos as things 'don't look good' for top star
Just weeks after Liv Morgan was forced on the shelf in a heartbreaking moment, Saturday Night's Main Event saw another devastating injury with major implications for the company's biggest storylines.
Over the weekend, Seth Rollins landed badly on his knee – which he's had issues with in the past – and hobbled to the corner.
After talking to referee Jessika Carr and a member of WWE's medical staff,the bout was cut short and LA Knight picked up a quick win, with reports claiming they 'called an audible' by changing the planned result on the fly.
On Sunday night, after the all-women's Evolution event, boss Paul 'Triple H' Levesque gave a concerning a update on Rollins' immediate future.
'Tomorrow night on Raw, we're gonna head down a new path, and I'm sure somebody here will ask about Seth. I'll just say right now, little bit inconclusive,' he said in a press conference. 'Doesn't look good.'
There had been reports that Rollins was seen backstage at Evolution, walking on crutches with a protective boot.
Levesque noted the current Money In The Bank contract holder was at Evolution to support his wife Becky Lynch as she defended the Women's Intercontinental Championship against Lyra Valkyria and Bayley.
'He came here tonight, he was not going to miss his wife's performance,' he added.
'He's here – or, was here. He'll be in Birmingham[, Alabama] tomorrow with Dr. Dugas. We'll get [an] MRI and hope for the best, see where we can go with that.'
Although the SummerSlam card hasn't been revealed publicly yet, Rollins was expected to play a key role as his group – which includes Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed and Paul Heyman – has been heavily involves in several big rivalries.
Levesque hinted at changing plans, as he confirmed a Gauntlet Match for tonight's episode of Monday Night Raw.
After his comments about Rollins, he said: 'In order to see where we go from there, tomorrow there will be a Gauntlet Match on Raw, maybe one of the biggest gauntlet matches we've ever done, I think.'
He announced that Bron will be in the bout along with Knight, Penta, CM Punk and Jey Uso 'to determine who will go to SummerSlam to face GUNTHER for the World Heavyweight Championship'.
The legendary wrestler teased: 'So, big night!'
Thus far, only a handful of matches have been announced for the historic first ever two-night SummerSlam on August 2 and 3. More Trending
John Cena will defend the WWE Title against King of the Ring winner Cody Rhodes, and Queen of the Ring Jade Cargill challenges Tiffany Stratton for the WWE Women's Championship.
As announced on SmackDown, there will also be a tag team match pitting Randy Orton and Jelly Roll against Drew McIntyre and Logan Paul.
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