Top three ways Seth Rollins can make his WWE return after injury

Seth Rollins is sidelined due to injury

WWE fans were left heartbroken on the latest episode of Monday Night RAW when Adam Pearce confirmed that Seth Rollins had been stripped of the World Heavyweight Championship due to a serious shoulder injury. The news ended an incredible run for The Visionary, who had carried the red brand for much of 2025.

Pearce also revealed that Seth Rollins will be out of action for months following surgery, leaving fans uncertain about when or how one of WWE’s greatest stars will return.

However, according to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Radio, the company expects Rollins to be back before WrestleMania 42 next year. That timeline opens up several exciting possibilities for how he could make his comeback.

Let’s explore the top three ways Seth Rollins could return to WWE after injury.

3. He could return on the Road to WrestleMania 42

The Road to WrestleMania is where legends are made, and Seth Rollins could use that period to make a thunderous return. With The Vision now a dominant faction led by

Bron Breakker, Paul Heyman, and Bronson Reed, the group is poised to take over WWE in Rollins’ absence.

Imagine the moment when The Vision stands tall, proclaiming themselves untouchable, only for Rollins’ theme, “Burn It Down!” to hit the arena.

A returning babyface Seth could confront his former allies and spark a deeply personal feud leading into WrestleMania 42. It would be poetic revenge and a natural continuation of his story, turning his setback into a redemption arc.

2. He could return with an iconic WWE stable

Perhaps the most thrilling scenario of all would be a reunion of one of WWE’s most iconic factions, The Shield. Becky Lynch hinted on RAW that Seth will come back to punish The Vision for their betrayal, and with the odds stacked against him, he’ll need backup.

That backup could come in the form of Roman Reigns, who has also recently distanced himself from The Bloodline. A temporary Shield reunion, even for one match, would be a dream come true for longtime fans.

Rollins and Reigns, united once more to destroy The Vision, would be a full-circle moment that perfectly ties WWE’s past and present together. It would also give Rollins the allies he needs to exact revenge and reclaim his throne as World Heavyweight Champion.

1. Return and win the Royal Rumble 2026

The Royal Rumble has produced some of the most unforgettable returns in WWE history, from John Cena in 2008 to Edge in 2020 and Cody Rhodes in 2023. Seth Rollins could be next in that legendary line.

If he’s cleared by January, the Rumble would be the perfect stage for The Visionary to shock the world. A surprise entrance, a fiery performance, and a dramatic victory would instantly position him back at the top.

Not only would it give fans one of those spine-tingling comeback moments WWE is known for, but it could also set up a WrestleMania showdown against Bron Breakker, the man who betrayed him and now carries his former legacy.

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