What is the real reason behind World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins' delayed WWE television return?

As Seth Rollins has been away from WWE television since SummerSlam, fans have been waiting to see him back in the ring at live events, and they are still waiting for him to make a return to WWE RAW. Recent reports suggest that there is a specific reason behind Seth Rollins' absence. A new report has now offered a clearer picture of what’s going on behind the scenes. After losing the World Heavyweight Championship to Roman Reigns at SummerSlam, Rollins stepped away from TV, and now the real reason behind his absence is revealed. Let's take a look at Seth Rollins’ delayed WWE return.WWE reporter Dave Meltzer reveals the reason behind Seth Rollins’ delayed WWE TV returnThe real reason behind Seth Rollins' long hiatus is actually linked to a minor injury. However, reports suggest that the former heavyweight champion could be back on screen very soon. According to Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Rollins is recovering from a minor injury, and WWE has given him additional time to heal. However, the injury is not expected to keep him away much longer, but the company is reportedly waiting for the right opportunity to bring him back.Writing in the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Meltzer stated, “Rollins has what was called a minor injury so they are giving him time to heal up, but he could be back if needed now or soon and the idea is to bring him back for maximum impact when it is right at this point.” (source: Ringside News)Rollins was last seen after losing the World Heavyweight Championship to Roman Reigns at SummerSlam. Since then, he has stepped away from WWE TV till the writing of this report. However, he later revealed that he was healthy enough to wrestle non-televised events during WWE’s South American and Mexico tour. But, he chose to simply take his time and would return when the moment felt right. Speculation also floated that WWE had considered bringing him back at Money in the Bank before changing direction.Meanwhile, WWE superstar Seth Rollins has reportedly landed a new ESPN contract while continuing his successful wrestling career. Apart from appearing in thrilling excitement matches, he will make appearances on several ESPN shows related to sporting events.According to the Sports Business Journal, WWE star Seth Rollins has a separate contract with ESPN for appearances on the network for a limited number of appearances that includes Good Morning Football, First Take, Get Up, and SportsCenter. It will indeed be interesting to witness Rollins in an entirely new role apart from his wrestling skills.Despite expanding his presence in sports media, Rollins has no plans to step away from WWE, though he has only three years remaining on his current WWE contract and has expressed his desire to continue wrestling for as long as he feels he can contribute to the company.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.