Who is Seth Rollins?

Seth Rollins is an American professional wrestler signed to WWE, widely regarded as one of the company’s top modern-era stars and a multiple-time world champion who has headlined major events like WrestleMania.[1] Known for his high-impact style and versatility as both a villain and fan favorite, he has been a central figure in WWE storylines for over a decade.

Beyond championships, Rollins has built a reputation as a workhorse performer, often anchoring Monday Night Raw and premium live events with long, athletic matches and evolving character work.[1] His prominence means that any changes to his health, contract or schedule quickly become major talking points across the wrestling world.

Injury, Surgery and WrestleMania 42 Status

In late 2025, Rollins suffered a serious shoulder injury during his match with Cody Rhodes at Crown Jewel 2025 while attempting a high-risk coast-to-coast headbutt, forcing him out of action and into surgery.[1] WWE followed up by having The Vision turn on him on Raw, writing him off television and giving a storyline explanation for his real-life recovery period.[1]

After surgery, Rollins shared that doctors expect him to be sidelined for roughly three to four months, though he stressed that his exact return date depends on when WWE’s medical team clears him.[1] Discussing his status for WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas, he said he will be “working hard to try” to make the show but admitted that the decision is ultimately out of his hands, keeping his participation uncertain while his rehabilitation continues.[1]

Contract Security and Long-Term WWE Future

Alongside his injury update, Rollins revealed that he has about three years remaining on his current WWE contract, a deal he signed in 2024 that runs through the latter part of the decade.[2][3] This confirmation reassures fans that he plans to remain with WWE for the foreseeable future and that the company still views him as a key part of its main-event picture once he is healthy.

For WWE, Rollins’ secure contract and eventual return help stabilize the transition between eras as established stars take lighter schedules and new talent emerges from NXT.[2][3] His absence creates short-term challenges for creative planning, but it also sets up a potentially high-impact comeback story that WWE can build around major events, including future WrestleManias, once he is fully cleared to wrestle again.