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Seth Rollins is widely regarded as one of the most durable and consistent performers in WWE history. Often referred to as “The Visionary” or “The Architect,” he has built a reputation for delivering stealing-the-show performances regardless of his physical condition. However, in a candid new interview with Men’s Health, Rollins revealed that one of his most celebrated matches required medical intervention just to get him through the curtain.
The Hidden Injury at WrestleMania 39
While discussing how his training regimen has evolved with age, Rollins looked back at his high-profile bout against social media megastar Logan Paul at WrestleMania 39 in Los Angeles. The match is remembered for its viral high-flying spots and immense spectacle, but unbeknownst to fans, Rollins was compromising his body to make it happen. He disclosed that he suffered a micro tear in his meniscus leading up to the event, necessitating an injection to manage the pain.
“WrestleMania 39 I wanna say, it was right before that. I’m going into a match in L.A. against Logan Paul. I don’t even remember what I did but, I felt that I screwed up my meniscus a little bit. Maybe a little micro tear in the meniscus and I could feel it and I’m like, ‘What am I doing?’ So I’m having to get a shot in my knee just to get through and I’m like, but why? But why am I doing that?”
The Cost of “CrossFit Jesus”
For years, Rollins was synonymous with the moniker “CrossFit Jesus,” famous for a training intensity that few could match. He explained that in his younger years, he could push his body to the limit five or six days a week without consequence. However, hitting his mid-30s forced a harsh re-evaluation of his philosophy.
“You’re only gonna be young once. You’re only gonna have that period of time, one time, and so, I always feel like I’m so happy that I just put everything I had into my training during that period of time. I loved it. In your 20s and you’re younger, you can do it. You just recover faster, you can train harder. I used to wrestle five days a week. I would train five to six days a week. CrossFit workouts, and I’m not talking just one hour. I mean, there’d be two-hour sessions where I’m doing only lifts and a couple of wads and really intense and I just loved it, and I was sore all the time and I just didn’t care, and I loved it and I was in great shape and it was fantastic, and then, I hit 35, I stopped recovering… What happened was my training was starting to push into my performance in the ring and my availability because I felt like I was starting to, ‘Oh, that’s bothering my knee. Why am I doing that?’ I’m doing it just because it’s the thing that I’ve always done.”
Recovering for the Future
This admission of mortality is particularly relevant today, as Rollins is currently in the midst of another grueling recovery process. As of January 2026, “The Visionary” has been sidelined since the fall of 2025 following surgery to repair his rotator cuff. He recently described the rehabilitation for this shoulder issue as “way worse” than his 2015 knee reconstruction, citing sleep deprivation and the tedious nature of the recovery. However, he has reportedly turned a corner in his rehab, with mobility returning and strength training underway. Rollins is currently targeting a return to the ring prior to WrestleMania 42, hoping to once again perform on the grandest stage of them all—this time, hopefully, without the need for a pre-match injection.
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