WWE Star Breaks Kayfabe After Seth Rollins Gets Seriously Injured

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The match was won by the current United States Champion after he hit Rollins with a low blow while the referee was distracted.

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While many people thought the injury was part of the story, a new off-the-air video on social media suggests that the injury might be a legitimate one.

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As of now, the severity of the injury is unclear. Some fans feel that Rollins was selling the injury and he's perfectly fine.

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Rollins during his first WWE championship run in 2015 suffered a similar knee injury which forced him to vacate his title. He was out of action for almost a year.

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WWE Star Breaks Kayfabe After Seth Rollins Gets Seriously Injured

The match was won by the current United States Champion after he hit Rollins with a low blow while the referee was distracted.

While many people thought the injury was part of the story, a new off-the-air video on social media suggests that the injury might be a legitimate one.

As of now, the severity of the injury is unclear. Some fans feel that Rollins was selling the injury and he's perfectly fine.

Rollins during his first WWE championship run in 2015 suffered a similar knee injury which forced him to vacate his title. He was out of action for almost a year.

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