Seth Rollins Injury Update: Sheds the Shoulder Brace, Targets a 2026 Return “We’re On Track” — And a Bears Game
Seth Rollins is moving in the right direction—literally. The Visionary says his post-surgery shoulder rehab has hit a key checkpoint, and yes, the brace is gone.
Rollins’ Recovery Update
Appearing on The Rich Eisen Show, Rollins confirmed he ditched the shoulder brace “middle of last week,” calling it a relief to “walk around like a regular person.” He joked with the crew that anyone doubting his progress could “consult my surgeon,” but the headline is simple: the recovery is tracking to plan.
Rollins still has months of rehab ahead, but he’s eyeing a ramp-up early next year. In a recent chat with Bert Kreischer, he said he’s hopeful to start training in February with a goal to return around WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas.
Bears, Brace… and a Busy Weekend
A diehard Chicago fan, Rollins is buzzing about the Bears’ surprising 9–3 start and plans to catch his first game of the season on Sunday, December 14 when Chicago hosts the Browns. The day before, he’ll be in Washington, D.C., for John Cena’s final match at Saturday Night’s Main Event (Dec. 13). One tiny hex: Seth admits he hasn’t seen the Bears win in person in over a decade—Chicago, consider yourselves warned.
The Kayfabe Cloud Around Survivor Series
WWE has leaned into Rollins’ mystique since Survivor Series: WarGames: a hooded figure assisted Team Vision with a superkick and Rollins’ own Stomp to CM Punk before vanishing. On Raw, GM Adam Pearce chased down whispers that Seth was backstage without a brace. Now, with Seth publicly confirming the brace is off, the storyline smoke just got a little thicker.
Rollins on rehab: “I’m feeling alright… we’re on track.”
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Rollins dropping the brace is the concrete milestone fans needed. The timeline—light training in February, eyes on a spring return—feels realistic for a WrestleMania-adjacent comeback, even if the clock is tight. Creatively, WWE’s “mystery ally” breadcrumbs are classic misdirection that keep Rollins’ shadow looming over CM Punk’s world title orbit without forcing an early physical beat. If Seth’s ahead of schedule, expect an in-arena tease before the bell tolls for Vegas.
Heat check: If the Bears handle business next Sunday, Seth might finally break his personal in-stadium cold streak. If not… well, at least the brace is off.
