Why WWE Must Strip Seth Rollins Of MITB Briefcase

WWE veteran believes Seth Rollins’ injury has put the Money In The Bank storyline at risk.

The Visionary was riding high leading into SummerSlam. With the Money in the Bank briefcase in hand and Paul Heyman by his side, he was poised to cash in and change the title landscape. But everything changed at Saturday Night’s Main Event.

During a match against LA Knight, Seth Rollins suffered a knee injury that has sidelined him indefinitely. While fans wait for updates, speculation about the direction of the MITB storyline has begun. WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long recently addressed the situation on The Wrestling Time Machine, hosted by Mac Davis.

They move it along without him [Seth Rollins]. They can’t wait, you know what I mean, with what’s going on right now, what’s happening right now. So I think they move along without him. I mean waiting on… Well, they may have some idea how long he may be out, I don’t know. But in that case, if he is gonna be out way too long, what do you do there? I wouldn’t wait, I would just move along and maybe put someone else there.” Long said.

WWE’s red-hot momentum might not allow for Rollins’ extended absence. The Money in the Bank contract is typically used to create surprise moments and fast-moving storylines. Leaving it in the hands of an injured superstar could risk stalling major plots, especially in a year packed with star power and championship shakeups.

WWE Universe Unsure if Seth Rollins’ Injury Is Legitimate or Part of a Bigger Storyline

Seth Rollins has yet to confirm how long he’ll be out, and Triple H has remained vague in his comments. This has fueled rumors that the injury might be part of an extended storyline, with WWE using the real-life setback to heighten suspense.

With no confirmed recovery timeline, WWE may be forced to make a difficult call. Whether Rollins’ injury is fully legitimate or part of a strategic storyline, the company must decide soon, strip him of the briefcase, or shift the narrative in a new direction before the momentum fades.