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Seth Rollins Punished On WWE RAW, First Challenger Revealed

By Ahmed Hamdy • Published Aug 04, 2025 20:54 EDT
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Seth Rollins is set to defend his World Heavyweight Championship tonight on WWE RAW.

The Visionary made a shocking return at SummerSlam to cash in his Money in the Bank contract on CM Punk and capture the World Heavyweight Championship.

After kicking off tonight’s episode of RAW with his faction, The Vision, Rollins was confronted by LA Knight, who beat him on Saturday Night’s Main Event after he faked his knee injury.

The Megastar pointed out that he was the last person to defeat The Visionary, challenging him to a World Heavyweight Championship match later on RAW. Nevertheless, the newly crowned champion declined.

Adam Pearce Punishes Seth Rollins For Lying On WWE RAW

As Rollins attempted to leave, RAW General Manager Adam Pearce came out on the stage. He told The Visionary that he wanted to get a couple of things off his chest.

Pearce pointed out that he normally would not book a World Heavyweight Championship match with zero promotion. He added that, normally, a WWE Superstar would not lie to his General Manager, the WWE medical team, and the WWE Universe about being injured.

The RAW General Manager then informed Rollins that, as a consequence, he would book him into a World Heavyweight Championship match against LA Knight tonight on RAW.

What I’m saying, Seth, is to hell with normal. It will be Seth ‘Freakin’ Rollins vs. LA Knight. It will be for the World Heavyweight Championship. And listen closely, this is my favorite part, it will be tonight in Brooklyn.

Pearce also stated that since Seth Rollins stole a great moment from the people at SummerSlam, it was only fitting that he steals something from him, announcing that Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker are banned from ringside during the title match later tonight.