Seth Rollins Out Six Months After Shoulder Surgery, WWE World Title Vacated

Seth Rollins will be sidelined for approximately six months following shoulder surgery due to an injury sustained during his World Heavyweight Championship match against Cody Rhodes at WWE Crown Jewel. This injury forced him to vacate the World Heavyweight Championship, which will now be contested between Jey Uso and CM Punk at WWE's Saturday Night's Main Event on November 1. Rollins' recovery timeline means he will miss major events such as Survivor Series, the 2026 Royal Rumble, and potentially WrestleMania 42, although a late March or early April return might still allow him to compete at WrestleMania. WWE has written Rollins off television through a storyline attack by his former allies Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed. Despite the setback, Rollins' spirited personality remains intact, and his injury reshapes WWE's world title picture, opening opportunities for other stars like Bron Breakker. Fans are generally accepting of the legitimacy of this injury, contrasting it with a previous exaggerated injury earlier in the year.