World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins is set to undergo shoulder surgery, something that may keep him sidelined for a significant period of time. According to the October 16, 2025, edition of Wrestling Observer Radio, the recovery timeline for the surgery means Rollins will likely be out of action through WrestleMania 42.

Surgery Confirmed and Recovery Timeline

On the show, Dave Meltzer confirmed the news about the surgery and the lengthy recovery period. “Well, it looks like he’s going to need surgery on the shoulder, and that’s pretty much it,” Meltzer stated. “The story that I got was that he was going to have surgery as soon as possible… he’s going to be out for a long time, probably past Mania.”

It should be noted that his recovery timeline depends on the type of injury that he h

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