Seth Rollins is likely to be gearing as much as defend his World Heavyweight Championship in opposition to Drew McIntyre at WWE WrestleMania 40, however he’s nonetheless technically unable to compete because of the knee damage he suffered when defending the title in opposition to Jinder Mahal. The champion admitted that accidents occur as a result of he goes laborious all yr spherical, whereas he is unafraid to take dangers within the ring.
“You play the Lotto sufficient instances and typically you are going to win and that is the other of that,” he informed “Inside The Ropes.” “I put myself on the market, I am not afraid to take dangers. I get on the market, I’ve matches on ‘Uncooked,’ I’ve these dwell occasion matches, and accidents are certain to occur.”
There have been fears that Rollins can be dominated out of showing on “The Grandest Stage Of Them All,” particularly because of the truth he is handled knee issues up to now. Throughout his current WWE Elimination Chamber look, Rollins confirmed he’s simply days away from being medically cleared, which suggests his title match in opposition to McIntyre should not be doubtful.
“Happily for you and for me, this one’s not too critical, I have been in a position to be at ‘Uncooked’ each single week for the reason that damage,” he mentioned. “I’m very, very shut to creating a return.”
Whereas Rollins is ready to make a return to the ring, his rumored unique opponent for ‘Mania 40, CM Punk, will not be making the present as he’s nonetheless on the shelf with a triceps damage. The World Heavyweight Champion might doubtlessly be working twice at WrestleMania as he’s reportedly set to crew with Cody Rhodes in opposition to The Rock and Roman Reigns on evening one.
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