Seth Rollins Injury: Updates on WWE Star's Knee and Recovery

During an attack at the hands of Samoa Joe on the Jan. 30 episode of WWE Raw, Seth Rollins suffered a knee injury. It was announced on Monday that Rollins tore his MCL.

It is currently unclear when he'll return to the ring.

Continue for updates.  

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Latest on Rollins' Timeline For Return 

Tuesday, Feb. 7

On Monday's edition of Raw, announcer Michael Cole revealed that Rollins' WrestleMania 33 participation is "in serious doubt," via WWE:

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.@WWERollins tweeted an update about his knee injury. His availability for @WrestleMania 33 is still unknown. #RAW @SamoaJoe @TripleH pic.twitter.com/WTYsgQPqoB

— WWE (@WWE) February 7, 2017"

However, Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio (h/t Jack Jorgensen of Fansided.com) reported Rollins is expected to make it back for the event:

"Seth is considered good for WrestleMania," Meltzer reported, per Jorgensen. "So Triple H vs. Seth is on, and that's what they're working towards. Maybe that's why they didn't tip their hand, but they are going with the idea that that match is still on and he will be ready for WrestleMania."

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Rollins Comments on Knee Injury 

Wednesday, Feb. 1

Rollins released a series of tweets regarding his current state of mind on Wednesday, confirming the injury isn't a storyline for WWE: 

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Wanted to take a second to thank everyone who has reached out to me over the last two days. Life doesn't always go your way, but that is no excuse to surrender. If anything, obstacles exist to help us grow and evolve. This reinjury to my surgically repaired knee is real and a lot is up in the air right now, but one thing remains constant: my resolve. This doesn't end for me until I've reclaimed the throne. And for me, fighting and defeating Triple H is the only way. I will work harder than I ever have and push myself beyond what I know. This isn't over. The only way to wear the crown is to slay the king. I know what must be done and there's nothing that can stop me. 

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Rollins' Status Reportedly 'Up in the Air' for WrestleMania 33

Wednesday, Feb. 1

As seen in the following tweet, courtesy of WWE, Rollins left Raw on crutches:

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BREAKING: @WWERollins' right knee was re-injured at the hands of @SamoaJoe this past Monday night on #RAW! More: https://t.co/8aYrlzUHSP pic.twitter.com/VYxpVBoj3J

— WWE (@WWE) February 1, 2017"

Rollins later shared a photo of his knee as he underwent testing:

According to Ryan Satin of Pro Wrestling Sheet, the injury is legitimate, and Rollins' status for WrestleMania 33 in April is "up in the air."

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Injury Comes at Worst Possible Time For Rollins as Road to WrestleMania 33 Kicks Off

The Architect tore his right ACL, MCL and medial meniscus in November 2015, causing him to miss nearly seven months of action.

After getting screwed out of the Universal Championship by Triple H during the summer, Rollins made it his mission to get revenge on his former mentor.

The Game cost the former Shield member a spot in the Royal Rumble, which prompted Rollins to crash NXT TakeOver: San Antonio the night before the Rumble and call out Triple H.

Rollins was escorted out by security and banned from the Alamodome the following night, but he appeared on the ensuing episode of Raw to challenge Triple H once again.

The Cerebral Assassin obliged, but it turned out to be a setup, as Joe jumped Rollins, resulting in the injury.

Samoa Joe tweeted the following regarding Rollins' injury:

All signs had been pointing toward a student vs. teacher showdown between Rollins and Triple H at WrestleMania, but those plans could potentially be in jeopardy.

If Rollins is unable to compete at the Showcase of the Immortals, it is unknown how Triple H will be used or if he will even be part of the card.

Rollins vs. Triple H appeared to be one of the most compelling and anticipated matches WrestleMania had to offer, and the event will suffer a significant hit if the bout doesn't proceed as expected.

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