Seth Rollins Sticks to Plan Despite Injury at SummerSlam 2016

Seth Rollins showed his dedication to the match and his opponent by sticking to the original plan despite dislocating his shoulder mid-match at SummerSlam 2016. Finn Balor revealed the details of their match and the conversation they had about changing the finish.

What happened?

Finn Balor has revealed that Seth Rollins rejected his offer to change their SummerSlam 2016 match finish after he dislocated his shoulder mid-match. Despite the injury, Rollins insisted that they stick to the original plan, and Balor went on to win the inaugural Universal Championship before relinquishing it the next night due to the injury.

Why it matters for Seth Rollins

Rollins' decision to stick to the plan shows his commitment to the match and his opponent. It also highlights his professionalism and ability to adapt to difficult situations. As Balor mentioned, "Seth is an absolute pro. We were able to communicate, and I was able to tell him, 'Hey, I'm hurt.' We were kind of calling the match on the fly, editing spots and changing spots and talking the whole time."

What comes next?

The match was a pivotal moment in Rollins' career, and it's interesting to think about how things might have turned out if they had switched the finish. As Balor said, "I often think, 'I wonder what that would have done for my career if we had switched the finish.'"

Balor's comments provide a unique insight into the match and the conversation they had about changing the finish. It's a testament to Rollins' professionalism and dedication to the match that he stuck to the original plan despite the injury.

The match was held on August 21, 2016, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Rollins' decision to stick to the plan despite the injury shows his commitment to the match and his opponent. It's a moment that will be remembered in the world of professional wrestling for years to come.

In a recent appearance on the "Insight" podcast, Rollins revealed the details of the match and the conversation they had about changing the finish. He said, "No pain, but I knew there was a big issue. It had actually come out like three more times in the match because anytime I lifted my arm to hit the ropes, it had come out. I got whipped into the buckle one time, and it came out."

Rollins' injury was a significant moment in the match, and it's interesting to think about how things might have turned out if they had switched the finish. As Balor said, "I often think, 'I wonder what that would have done for my career if we had switched the finish.'"

The match was a significant moment in Rollins' career, and it's a testament to his professionalism and dedication to the match that he stuck to the original plan despite the injury.

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