5 times WWE worked legitimate injuries into storylines

Seth Rollins delivering The Stomp to Edge on Friday Night SmackDown
Seth Rollins delivering The Stomp to Edge on Friday Night SmackDown

#1 Seth Rollins' knee injury was featured in his WWE storyline with Triple H

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Seth Rollins was the reigning WWE World Heavyweight Champion in 2015 when he was forced to vacate the title due to injury. Rollins suffered a knee injury that ruled him out for a number of months. Fast forward to 2017, and on the road to WrestleMania, Rollins revealed he had suffered another knee injury.

The Architect posted a tweet from a hospital bed indicating his knee was once again injured. The incident occurred on Monday Night RAW following an attack by Samoa Joe. Rollins was feuding with Triple H leading into the Show of Shows. Speculation was rife that the former WWE Champion would be out for a number of months, but he miraculously returned in time to face The Game.

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The injury was incorporated into the storyline, with Triple H persistently attacking Rollins' injured knee. A stipulation was also added to the contract, stating that he was forbidden from suing WWE if he was to re-injure his knee during the match. The bout was also made a non-sanctioned contest to add to the suspense of whether the match should even be really taking place. On that night, Rollins picked up the victory and put on an incredible performance.

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Edited by Arjun Kumar
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