Seth Rollins hurt his knee during Saturday Night’s Main Event. Get full injury update, Gunther vs Goldberg result, and WWE Summer Slam context.
🧭 Background & Build-Up
At the July 12 Saturday Night’s Main Event from Atlanta, WWE set up major story arcs ahead of Summer Slam:
Gunther defended his World Heavyweight Title in what appeared to be Goldberg’s retirement match. Seth Rollins faced LA Knight in a high-stakes grudge match, following tension on Raw.
🩺 Seth Rollins Knee Injury Details
In the co-main event, Rollins attempted a second-rope Lionsault but landed awkwardly, injuring his knee. Medics rushed out; the match was immediately changed to a Knight victory due to Rollins’ leg injury. Footage shows Rollins clutching his knee in visible pain and being helped backstage. WWE reportedly scrapped original booking plans for Knight to win, rewrote content on the fly. No update yet on rehab timeline or if he’ll vacate the Money in the Bank contract.
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🏆 Gunther vs Goldberg Results
In presumably Goldberg’s final match, the champion Gunther retained via submission with a rear-naked choke. The bout was physical, featuring Goldberg selling knee and shoulder pain, ending his legendary return on a respectful note
🌟 Other SNME Highlights
LA Knight scored a pinfall win over Rollins after the injury stoppage. Solo Sikoa beat Jimmy Uso in a heated U.S. Title rivalry. Randy Orton and Drew McIntyre also squared off in a hard-hitting match
Seth Rollins seemingly messed up his knee.#SNME
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) July 13, 2025
🩻 Injury History & Stakes
Rollins has a prior history of knee issues, including a tweak last year at Night of Champions. As current Money in the Bank winner, an extended recovery could affect his Summer Slam plans and contract timeline. WWE risks reshuffling Summer Slam cards if Rollins is sidelined.
🔭 What’s Next
WWE will monitor Rollins’ MRI and rehab status in the coming week. Gunther continues his dominant reign; next major matches may include Jey Uso or Sami Zayn. Storylines leading into Summer Slam will adjust based on Rollins’ availability, with potential new contenders sliding into place.
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