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Seth Rollins†World Heavyweight Championship reign officially ended on the October 20, 2025 episode of WWE RAW—but what fans saw on-screen wasnâ€t the original plan.

The show opened live from the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California, with General Manager Adam Pearce standing in the ring, ready to make a major announcement. But before he could speak, Bron Breakker appeared backstage holding the World Heavyweight Title, flanked by Bronson Reed and Paul Heyman. The trio made their way to the ring as Pearce finally confirmed what many had feared: Seth Rollins was injured and required surgery, forcing him to vacate the title.

Now, weâ€re learning that the segment didnâ€t unfold exactly how WWE had originally intended. According to WrestleVotes, there were significant last-minute changes made to the opening of RAW.

“A source backstage at #WWERaw in Sacramento tells me there were a lot of late changes to the opening segment where Adam Pearce stripped Seth Rollins of the World Heavyweight Championship. Original plans had things playing out differently than what we ultimately saw on screen.“

While itâ€s still unclear what the original version looked like, what aired showed Pearce reclaiming the title from Breakker—who had been flaunting it since he and Reed turned on Rollins one week prior. Paul Heyman tried to do damage control in the ring, cutting a promo to keep his clients looking strong as the new direction unfolded.

The unexpected shift is part of WWEâ€s fast pivot following Rollins†injury. Heâ€s expected to be out for an extended period—possibly through WrestleMania—which left the company scrambling to reset its main event scene.

Was the late change a smart move by WWE or just more chaos behind the curtain? Should they have handled Rollins†title loss differently? Drop your take in the comments and let us know what you think.

October 20, 2025 11:21 pm

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The World Heavyweight title is vacant.

On Raw, Adam Pearce told Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed that due to their actions last week, Seth Rollins has undergone ‘major surgery†and as a result, Rollins has been stripped of the World Heavyweight Championship. A new champion will be crowned at Saturday Nightâ€s Main Event on November 1 when CM Punk will face the winner of a battle royal taking place on Raw.

BREAKING NEWS: Seth Rollins has been stripped of the World Heavyweight Championship due to injury.

There will be a Battle Royal TONIGHT to determine who will face CM Punk for the title at Saturday Night’s Main Event! 🆠pic.twitter.com/mFy2dkE5gk

— WWE (@WWE) October 21, 2025

After the announcement, Pearce asked Breakker to give him the title belt. Breakker intimidated Pearce into asking nicely before handing it to Paul Heyman, who then handed it to Pearce.

Rollins was injured during his match against Cody Rhodes at WWE Crown Jewel last weekend, injuring his shoulder to the point it will require surgery. The following Monday on Raw, a shock angle took place where Breakker speared Rollins, telling Reed and Heyman that they were either with him or against him. Both quickly jumped ship, leaving Rollins laying.

Following Pearceâ€s announcement, Heyman hinted at Rollins†injury, saying that Rollins couldnâ€t shoulder the responsibility of leading The Vision into the future.

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Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch finally addressed the former Vision’s turn on her husband, former World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, on WWE television. Lynch cornered Paul Heyman outside of Adam Pearce’s office following her DQ loss to Maxxine Dupri earlier on “WWE Raw” and told him that he would be sorry when Rollins returns.

Lynch told Heyman, who she called a “penguin-faced prick” to listen up and said his snake oil salesmen tactics wouldn’t work on her, because she has never trusted him or liked him. “The Man” said that her husband didn’t trust Heyman either. She said Rollins never needed him and he used Heyman. She told the WWE Hall of Famer that her husband knew that The Vision was going to turn on him and he was surprised it took them so long.

She told Heyman not to worry, because when Rollins gets back, he’s not going to hurt him, but Heyman is nothing without the former champion. She said whatever “new nepobaby” Heyman decides to attach himself to, Rollins is going to “kill them.” She explained he’s not going to kill Heyman, but he’s going to wish that Rollins had. Lynch shoved Heyman into the wall and walked away, with the manager looking stunned.

Due to his injury, Pearce stripped Rollins of the World Heavyweight Championship earlier in the night. Rollins was reportedly injured during his match against Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes at Crown Jewel, but in storyline, he was written off by Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed’s attack last week on “Raw.”

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“WWE Raw” General Manager Adam Pearce opened Monday night’s show with the news that had been rumored throughout the day, Seth Rollins is no longer World Heavyweight Champion following the injury he sustained at Crown Jewel, and in storyline reasons, because of the attack by the former Vision last week.

After a video package of The Vision imploding on last week’s “Raw,” Pearce opened up the show in the ring. As he was speaking, a black SUV rolled up to the arena with Bronson Reed, Paul Heyman, and Bron Breakker, who was carrying the World Heavyweight Championship. The men walked out to the ring and Pearce said he was glad they were there to hear the news themselves.

Pearce said he knew Rollins was banged up from his match against Cody Rhodes at Crown Jewel, but said they’ll never know how badly because of what Breakker and Reed did last week. He said Rollins was at home after having major surgery and he had the unfortunate responsibility of announcing that as of right now, because of what Breakker and Reed did, Rollins was stripped of the title.

He explained that Punk had already earned the right to fight for the title with his victory over LA Knight and Jey Uso last Monday, and to figure out his challenger, they’d be doing things the “old school” way with an over-the-top battle royal Monday night. The winner will face Punk at Saturday Night’s Main Event and the winner of that match will take home the World Heavyweight Championship. Pearce asked Breakker to hand over the title, and after a bit of back-and-forth, Breakker handed the belt to Heyman to pass off to Pearce.

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The Bron Breakker rocket to orbit and beyond is in place as WWE seeks emergency options in the wake of the Seth Rollins injury.Â

Look no further than Breakker’s rushed-feeling heel turn, spearing Rollins and taking the stable for his lonesome now that Rollins will miss a big chunk of time.Â

This wasn’t a typical WWE rushedfeeling, though. That word usage normally implies a negative atop the whole thing. This was rushedÂin a good way, with most fans likely more than happy to see this development happen so quickly.

This shocking spear out of the way, WWE can get to the good stuff by getting Breakker in the ring with one man:Â

Why not match the speed and lethality of each Breakker spear by keeping the pace of this booking? Why waste time on other feuds and risk ruining the momentum and rise of the next top WWE star by messing around with other stuff?

The mind simply wanders back to when WWE deployed Lesnar in a strategic way to boost Drew McIntyre to an unforgettable company-headlining act during the audience-less pandemic era. He sought out and crushed Lesnar at the Royal Rumble and kept that going for a long time and to this day remains a top dog.Â

WWE following almost that same exact blueprint for Breakker now wouldn’t exactly have fans complaining. Breakker gunning for him at the Royal Rumble and turning it into a ‘Mania feud that has a chance of main-eventing is about as no-brainer of an idea as it gets.Â

There’s also the Paul Heyman factor to help it along, especially if Rollins is out of the picture. One of the greatest managers of all time happens to be a snake known to throw out a betrayal or two while jumping ships. Who is to say that doesn’t happen here to especially get fans behind Breakker?

Heyman happens to be the best guy capable of squeaking out this proposed story for the longest stretch of time throughout the winter months, too. Getting stuck between these two and eventually picking a side would make for a fantastic “B” storyline behind the Bloodline stuff going into ‘Mania next year.Â

On the topic of Lesnar, it’s not like he’s got much else going on, anyway. WWE gave him that weird little squash match win over John Cena to, for whatever reason, really impress ESPN audiences during the company’s first PLE broadcast on that streaming platform.Â

Now, Lesnar should be strictly used to put over the next generation of stars. We’ve all seen in the past Cena talking about not wasting Lesnar’s Streak-ending win over Undertaker in subsequent feuds.Â

That logic applies here, too. Lesnar just crushed Cena in one of his final appearances ever. WWE can’t waste that by having him pick up more wins or pop up in a PLE-opener or whatever. The next match for the part-timer needs to be huge and, ideally, putting over Breakker big in front of a more casual ESPN-like audience at WrestleMania would be the perfect use of the rub from decimating Cena in one of the GOAT’s final matches.Â

Some of this just lines up all too well. If Rollins will indeed miss ‘Mania next year due to injury, it sort of backs Breakker and his stable into a corner, anyway.

WWE has a deep roster and there are plenty of ways they could go to compensate, but pivoting to a crowning arc for Breakker just makes too much sense. The fast rise via betraying Seth into dominating Lensar would make him bulletproof going into what top title he chases in the aftermath.Â

It’s a little easy to forget that Breakker is only 27 years old. At times over the past year, it almost seemed like WWE pumped the proverbial brakes with him a bit while letting him get some more reps.Â

But there’s something to be said for this break-glass-in-case-of-emergency scenario. WWE tends to do its best booking when shoved into a corner due to injury or otherwise, so there’s reason to believe that in-the-fire booking could produce something special on short notice here.Â

The main-event scene needs it, too. Rollins is out. CM Punk is, frankly, older. Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns feel closer and closer to part-time status while pursuing non-wrestling stuff. There are a swell of purgatory guys like LA Knight and Jey Uso, but they feel a tier below. Breakker feels near the top of that tier already and just needs a small boost.Â

Breakker-Lesnar has been one of those what if? Requested matches from fans, anyway. Given the circumstances, getting right to it by slowly building it up until ‘Mania next year is just too compelling an opportunity to pass up right now.

This isn’t what WWE originally had planned, no doubt. But Rollins exiting the stage opens up getting real, meaningful usage out of Lesnar while authoring a run for Breakker that can go down in modern pro wrestling history, if done well, which it should, given the presence of someone like Heyman to help it along.

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Plans for a major WWE power move involving Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, and Bronson Reed have been scrapped—and now we know just how far the original idea was set to go.

According to the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, WWE had mapped out a vision where Rollins, Breakker, and Reed—collectively known as The Vision—would dominate RAW with championship gold. Rollins would retain the World Heavyweight Championship, while Breakker and Reed were in line to become WWE World Tag Team Champions.

That entire direction changed after Rollins suffered a shoulder injury at Crown Jewel, an injury that now reportedly requires surgery and could keep him out beyond WrestleMania. As a result, Breakker and Reed officially turned on Rollins during the October 13 episode of RAW, ending their alliance in brutal fashion.

The group was clearly being set up to lead WWEâ€s flagship show, but with Rollins on the shelf, those plans unraveled fast. Breakker has now shifted his focus entirely to singles gold, making a direct statement by holding up the World Heavyweight Title after attacking Rollins.

With one injury shaking up an entire storyline, WWE is now forced to pivot—and fans are left wondering what could have been if The Vision had followed through on their path to dominance.

Do you think WWE missed a big opportunity with The Vision? Should Breakker go solo or chase tag gold again with Reed? Sound off in the comments—we want your take.

October 17, 2025 10:27 am

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Becky Lynch reacts to Seth Rollins’ possible WWE alliance offer.

On this week’s Monday Night RAW, Seth Rollins opened the episode with The Vision to celebrate becoming the Men’s Crown Jewel Champion after defeating Cody Rhodes this weekend in Perth, Australia, at the titular premium live event. However, the end of his night was completely after being attacked by Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, kicking the World Heavyweight Champion out of the group.

Following these events, Becky Lynch went on X (Twitter) to express her disdain for her husband being attacked, stating how a lot had happened in the one week she wasn’t present. Following this post, WWE star Omos replied that he was available in case Seth needed some assistance on Monday Night RAW.

After the proposition of The Nigerian Giant, Becky Lynch had an interesting reply herself with a thinking emoji, possibly expressing that she and her husband were considering taking up the offer to ally.

🤔 https://t.co/dFI0LK1LMC

— Rebecca Quin (@BeckyLynchWWE) October 16, 2025

Omos hasn’t been featured much on WWE television recently. However, he has wrestled in a couple of outside promotions in 2025. Earlier this year, he competed in Japan at NOAH, then in August, at AAA.

After more than a year, The Nigerian Giant competed inside a WWE ring again during NXT’s house shows in Columbus, Michigan, and Cleveland, where he faced the likes of Lexis King, Myles Borne, and Oba Femi.

Unfortunate Update Regarding Seth Rollins’ Possible WWE Injury

Ahead of this week’s Monday Night RAW, reports circulated that Seth may have injured his shoulder during his Crown Jewel match against Cody Rhodes. After being kicked out of The Vision, it was later rumored that this was an angle to write off the World Heavyweight Champion from television.

The latest report from Wrestling Observer Radio then noted that Seth Rollins may have to undergo rotator cuff surgery for his shoulder, with a timeline of recovery ranging from 4 to 12 months depending on the severity, which means he might miss notable PLEs like Survivor Series, Royal Rumble, and even WrestleMania.

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Seth Rollins finally overcame the last impediment to his claim to dominance in 2025, but his vision is unclear following the events of the latest episode of WWE Raw.

This year, The Visionary set out to prove he wasn’t second to anyone, as he joined forces with Paul Heyman at WrestleMania 41 to defeat Roman Reigns. In the process, the 39-year-old reclaimed the world title he established at SummerSlam and once again ensured that CM Punk would not attain it as long as he could help it.

Still, Cody Rhodes was his final test as he had yet to beat the second-generation star since his return in 2022.

At Crown Jewel: Perth, Rollins vanquished the last vestiges of doubt and claimed a long-sought-after victory over his rival and one-time ally. More importantly, he did it without the help of Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, whom he has taken under his wing.

The company’s resident workhorse may have resorted to shady tactics to do so, but he had earned the right to say he’s the number one superstar on the roster. It may have come at a cost, as reports suggest he sustained a severe injury during the match that could require surgery.

Who could’ve guessed that everything would come crashing down as The Vision turned on him two days later to close this week’s edition of WWE’s flagship series, though?

The Vision’s Inevitable Next Step

Breakker stunned the crowd as he speared his self-appointed mentor and staked a claim to his coveted world heavyweight title. Afterward, Reed and Heyman quickly picked a side and stood over the man who led them to many similar moments this year.

The two-time Intercontinental champion had actually shown signs of discontent with Rollins’s leadership for some time. In fact, you could see it during the opening segmentwhen he said he didn’t need anyone’s help.

Brekker’s frustrations seemingly grew throughout the episode, and the karmic response was swift for Rollins, who had abandoned his principles for unquestioned power. It’s a bit ironic that he didn’t see it coming because his own ambition infamously led him to betray The Shield in 2014 and turn heel earlier this year.

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His pupil only did what he would’ve done when he showed signs of weakness. Nevertheless, it makes us wonder what will become of his stable if The Visionary is forced to vacate his mantle and miss out on the chance to compete at The Showcase of Immortals.

Well, his oracle will likely do what he always does, and Breakker is the perfect prospect for this generation’s “Paul Heyman Guy.” The breakout star from NXT 2.0 is poised to be the next top star, and his new manager has spoken highly of him for some time.

It’s a pairing that honestly makes much more sense than an alliance with Rollins. Even more, the striking visual of Heyman surrounded by two big behemoths just works. It always has, and that’s why we don’t expect to see this trio split up.

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It will be interesting to see how they factor into plans for WrestleMania 42. Punk defeated Jey Uso and LA Knight to become the new number one contender. However, don’t be surprised if WWE makes a bold move and crowns Breakker as the next world heavyweight champion.

The roster’s age problem isn’t getting much better, and it’s time to invest heavily in a young star. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to see if the 27-year-old is ready to step up as John Cena and many others wind down.

So, what does this mean for Becky Lynch? The reigning women’s Intercontinental champion essentially joined The Vision at Clash in Paris, but she wasn’t there when Breakker staged his coup.

There is no one Rollins trusts more than his real-life wife, and that’s why it’s hard to believe she would ever side against him. Conversely, Lynch is obviously on pace to eventually face AJ Lee in a one-on-one match, so it would make sense to move on from her side quest with his stable.

It’s also just hard to see how she fits in here without the connection to her husband. Expect a few segments to tie up this dangling plot line, but her short-lived inclusion will likely come to an end very soon.

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That leads us to the elephant in the room that most fans aren’t considering. Is there a chance that Rollins is playing us again, and his injury isn’t as serious as we think? After all, WWE hasn’t even confirmed it yet, and the reports about it are speculative.

That would be quite the swerve now that Punk is set for a rematch at Saturday Night’s Main Event in Salt Lake City, UT, on Nov. 1. The problem is that we’ve already gone that route, and it could have diminishing returns.

This direction, with Breakker going off on his own, is much more intriguing. Additionally, it would be fitting for Rollins to face Punk on his own after he robbed him of a crowning moment at SummerSlam.

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Yes, both of those reasons would allow The Vision to generate even more heat if they actually help Rollins win again in a few weeks. Nonetheless, it would also run the risk of further disaffecting an audience that wants something new.

We don’t believe Punk’s big title win will happen on Saturday Night’s Main Event, but something about this situation suggests Rollins will really need to take some time off. It’s unclear how long that could be, but it’s hard to believe WWE would move in this direction so soon if there weren’t real concerns.

The fact that he was cleared for the closing segment of Raw could mean that the company is hopeful about his prognosis, but time will tell. Regardless, The Vision has built a foundation similar to The Bloodline, where absolute power corrupts absolutely and deceit is a crucible. So, The Visionary’s fate was sealed the second he started this path.

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Unfortunate status of Seth Rollins amidst injury rumors.

At Crown Jewel, Seth Rollins defeated Cody Rhodes to become the Men’s titular champion. The match was action-packed and featured several memorable spots, including a Coast-to-Coast from the World Heavyweight Champion to the Undisputed WWE Champion. However, this may have cost The Visionary.

On the following Monday Night RAW episode, Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed attacked Seth at the end of the show, kicking him out of The Vision. Many were shocked that this happened quite early in their partnership, and reports stated that this was a way to write off Rollins because he injured his shoulder at the PLE from the spot.

Although nothing is official yet, further reports regarding Seth Rollins’ future in WWE continue to be negative. According to Dave Meltzer on the recent Wrestling Observer Radioepisode, Rollins may be out for a long time after RAW and might even miss WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas in April next year.

Earlier reports stated that Seth may have to undergo rotator cuff surgery for his shoulder, which involves repairing a torn tendon in the shoulder by reattaching it to its original site on the upper arm. The timeline of recovery for this type of procedure may take 4 to 6 months, and possibly even 12 months to fully recover in some cases.

Dave Meltzer Predicts Bron Breakker Could Get Involve In The World Heavyweight Title Picture If Seth Rollins Vacates

Other things Dave Meltzer discussed in the episode were that WWE might announce Seth’s future tomorrow on SmackDown or possibly next week on RAW. Regarding the future of the World Heavyweight title, he suggested that a tournament could be held with Bron Breakker winning, and CM Punk could face the winner, as he is now the Number One Contender.

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Seth Rollins injury:Seth Rollins is reportedly injured and has been pulled from WWEâ€s Japan tour and is expected to undergo shoulder surgery “as soon as possible.†The injury appears to be legitimate, not a WWE storyline (work).

He suffered the injury during his match with Cody Rhodes at Crown Jewel in Perth. Rollins was originally scheduled to face CM Punk in Tokyo on October 17 and then team with Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed on October 18, but he has now been removed from both shows. Updated lineups list Punk vs. Dominik Mysterio and Punk & Nakamura vs Breakker & Reed instead.

After Monday Night Raw, Rollins was seen wearing a sling, confirming the seriousness of the injury. Reports from Dave Meltzer (Wrestling Observer) suggest the 39-year-old World Heavyweight Champion will require surgery for a shoulder or possible rotator cuff injury and could be sidelined for several months.

Fightful Selectâ€s Sean Ross Sapp reported that WWE is keeping the exact diagnosis private until further medical tests are complete. Some within WWE are hopeful itâ€s only a broken arm, which would allow Rollins to return by late 2025.

WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray on Seth Rollins injury

WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray has commented on Seth Rollinsâ€s injury, which occurred after his match with Cody Rhodes at Crown Jewel in Australia. Rollins was betrayed by Bronson Reed, Bron Breakker, and Paul Heyman on Monday Night Raw, marking a major turn in his storyline.

Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Bully Ray questioned whether the injury might be part of a storyline, saying:

“Weâ€re not sure because the heel has already used an injury to his advantage and pulled the wool over everybodyâ€s eyes. Is he doing it again? We donâ€t know, but weâ€re going to stick around and watch.â€

He added that Rollinsâ€s past use of worked injuries makes it difficult to tell whatâ€s real and whatâ€s storyline, suggesting this could even be “an elaborate work†that began with his earlier injury angle.

Possible WWE Plans for the World Heavyweight Championship After Seth Rollinsâ€s Injury

Due to Seth Rollinsâ€s injury, WWE is considering multiple options for the World Heavyweight Championship. Rollins suffered a shoulder injury during his Crown Jewel 2025 match against Cody Rhodes. Reports indicate he will be out of action for a few months.

CM Punk earned a title shot on Raw in Australia, and with Rollins injured, WWE could move forward with a match between Punk and Breakker. Breakker left with the belt after attacking Rollins.

WWE could declare the title vacant and organize a tournament to crown a new champion at Survivor Series 2025. CM Punk would remain a top contender, but other names could enter the mix. This approach mirrors 2015, when Rollins vacated the WWE Championship due to a knee injury.

If Rollinsâ€s recovery time is shorter, around three to four months, WWE might let him keep the title during his rehabilitation. This would be similar to early 2024, when Rollins held the championship despite a knee injury suffered in a match against Jinder Mahal in January, and returned in April at WrestleMania 40.

FAQs

Q. What injury did Seth Rollins get?
A. Seth Rollins possibly suffered a shoulder injury when he delivered a coast-to-coast headbutt during his match against Cody Rhodes at WWE Crown Jewel 2025. Reports say he was seen wearing a sling afterward, indicating the injury was legitimate.

Q. Did Seth Rollins wrestle with a torn meniscus?
A. Yes. After WrestleMania 40, Rollins underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus that he had been wrestling with for months.

Q. Why did Bron Breakker turn on Seth Rollins?
A. Bron Breakker turned on Rollins for personal gain and to possibly execute a plan to overthrow “The Vision.â€

Q. Who is considered Seth Rollinsâ€s biggest enemy?
A. Seth Rollins has stated that his biggest enemy is CM Punk.

Q. Did Becky Lynch betray Seth Rollins?
A. Becky Lynch is still a part of the Vision group, but she joined the group to help her husband, Seth Rollins, against CM Punk. When Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed betrayed Rollins, Lynch was not present. However, she tweeted about this betrayal and said, “Iâ€m gone for one week.â€

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