Former World Champion Seth Rollins wants to be back for WrestleMania 42. However, whether that happens isn't up to him.
Appearing on ESPN's Get Up, Rollins gave an unusually candid answer when host Mike Greenberg pressed him on his return timeline. The former World Heavyweight Champion, who has been sidelined since suffering a shoulder injury at Crown Jewel last October, refused to guarantee anything. He said:
I wish I had a solid answer for you, but I'm going to have to plead the fifth on it. I don't know. At the end of the day, I don't make the decisions. I want to be back by WrestleMania, but it's not up to me. It's up to the doctors. They've got to tell me if I'm going to be good to go.
The Road Back Has Been Slow
Seth Rollins underwent shoulder surgery following the Crown Jewel injury and was initially given a six-month recovery timeline. He was spotted training without obvious discomfort earlier this month, and WWE has reportedly been hoping to have him cleared in time for Las Vegas. But as of today, no return date is confirmed.
Rollins has previously described finishing the Crown Jewel match with the injury, saying his arm was "dangling at his side" during the final moments. 'The Visionary' has spoken openly about desiring to be back for WrestleMania season. However, his answers have consistently deferred to the medical staff rather than speculation.
The uncertainty adds a layer of suspense to WrestleMania 42 planning. Rollins was a central figure in WWE's main event picture before the injury, and his comeback, whenever it comes, could immediately reset the top of the card. WrestleMania 42 is set to take place April 18-19 in Las Vegas.
