The Rock & Undisputed WWE Undisputed Champion Roman Reigns vs. Cody Rhodes & WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins is the headliner for WWE WrestleMania 40 (Night One). Night two will feature Reigns vs. Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title and Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre for the World Title.
Rollins had suffered a torn MCL and partially torn meniscus after wrestling a match against Jinder Mahal on a January 15 episode of RAW. However, he’s been medically cleared for a few weeks now to compete. This is something he spoke with Sports Illustrated about.
“It was not as serious as it could have been,” he told SI. “My biggest fear when I felt my knee go in the direction it wasn’t supposed to go was that it was going to be a repeat of 2015 [when he tore the ACL, MCL, and medial meniscus in his knee during a match]. I’d have had to vacate the title, miss WrestleMania, all the hard work from the past few years was going up in smoke, and I’d have to start all over. That wasn’t the case. I was able to continue to work on the injury, continue to tell stories and continue to build rivalries. I always looked at it from a glass half full situation.”
He continued, “The fact that we missed out on a few Seth Rollins matches on Raw breaks my heart as much as it does yours, but in the grand scheme of things, it’s all working out in the way it was intended to. I’m happy at full strength and ready to go for not one but two nights of WrestleMania.”
WrestleMania 40 is set to be a historic event in the world of professional wrestling, with a star-studded lineup that includes The Rock, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and Seth Rollins. The event will be split into two nights, with each night featuring high-profile matches that are sure to captivate fans around the world.
The headliner for Night One of WrestleMania 40 will be a clash between The Rock and Roman Reigns, who will be vying for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title. This highly anticipated match brings together two of the biggest names in the industry and is expected to be a show-stealer.
On Night Two, Roman Reigns will face off against Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title. Rhodes, who is the current WWE World Heavyweight Champion, will be looking to add another prestigious title to his collection. Meanwhile, Seth Rollins will go head-to-head with Drew McIntyre for the World Title.
One of the key figures in these matches is Seth Rollins, who recently made a remarkable recovery from a knee injury. Rollins suffered a torn MCL and partially torn meniscus during a match against Jinder Mahal on a January 15 episode of RAW. There were concerns that the injury could have been as serious as his previous knee injury in 2015, which forced him to miss WrestleMania and vacate the title.
Fortunately, Rollins’ recent injury was not as severe as initially feared. In an interview with Sports Illustrated, Rollins expressed his relief and gratitude for being able to continue competing. He stated, “My biggest fear when I felt my knee go in the direction it wasn’t supposed to go was that it was going to be a repeat of 2015… That wasn’t the case. I was able to continue to work on the injury, continue to tell stories and continue to build rivalries.”
Rollins also acknowledged the disappointment of fans who missed out on seeing him in action during his recovery period. However, he emphasized that everything is now falling into place as intended. He expressed his excitement about being fully fit and ready to compete on both nights of WrestleMania 40.
The inclusion of Seth Rollins in the WrestleMania 40 lineup adds an extra layer of excitement to an already stacked card. His resilience and determination to overcome adversity are a testament to his passion for the sport and his commitment to delivering top-notch performances for the fans.
As fans eagerly await the spectacle that is WrestleMania 40, the anticipation for these matches continues to grow. With the likes of The Rock, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and Seth Rollins set to grace the ring, this event promises to be a memorable one for wrestling enthusiasts worldwide.