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By HENRY FREDERICK / Headline Surfer
ATLANTA -- Seth Rollins' knee injury is legitimate. Reports indicate he sustained the injury during a WWE Saturday Night's Main Event match against LA Knight, causing the match finish to be changed on the fly.
Specifically, the injury occurred during a moonsault move when Rollins landed awkwardly on his right leg, the same one he had previously injured in 2015. Footage shows him grabbing his knee after landing and being visibly in pain.
To clarify, this was not from a match during a larger event, but during a live event taping. The injury's severity wasn't immediately clear, but the match was ended abruptly after a doctor attended to Rollins.
The injury occurred after Rollins landed awkwardly following a moonsault attempt. Due to the injury, the match was abruptly ended, with LA Knight winning via pinfall after Rollins was unable to continue. There has not been a full update on the nature or severity of the injury yet, but it's believed to be a legitimate injury rather than a work injury.
Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful Select reported that immediate word from backstage was that his injury was legit, and that "it had at least not been planned for by medical personnel." The finish of the match was reportedly changed on the fly to have Knight win with a quick BFT, as Rollins was supposed to emerge victorious.
In addition, insider X account WrestleVotes stated that "the sense from a source just now is the Seth Rollins injury is legit."
Rollins has a history of knee injuries, including a torn ACL, MCL, and meniscus in 2015, according to a report from SEScoops.
Goldberg's retirement match against Gunther ends in a loss
Goldberg's retirement match against Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event ended with Gunther retaining his title via submission.
The match saw Gunther target Goldberg's knee, using a protective brace as a weapon. Despite Goldberg's attempts to mount a comeback with signature moves like the Spear and Jackhammer, Gunther ultimately secured the victory with a rear-naked choke, forcing Goldberg to pass out.
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Early Dominance: Gunther took control early, targeting Goldberg's knee and using the former WCW star's brace as a weapon.
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Goldberg's Resurgence: Goldberg fought back, executing his signature Spear and Jackhammer, though clutching his knee after the latter.
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Finish: Gunther capitalized on Goldberg's knee injury, eventually locking in a rear-naked choke that led to Goldberg's submission.
- Retirement Speech Interrupted: The show ran late, cutting Goldberg's planned retirement speech short.
Multimedia: Gunther vs. Goldberg | World Heavyweight Title Match: Saturday Night’s Main Event
Headline Surfer YouTube download / WWE video / July 12, 2025 / Gunther looks to end the career of WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg in a World Heavyweight Title clash at Saturday Night's Main Event.
Goldberg built his legacy in WCW
Bill Goldberg achieved immense prominence in WCW during the latter 1990s, primarily due to his lengthy undefeated streak and subsequent rise to the top of the card. He became a significant draw for the company, captivating audiences with his imposing presence and impressive winning streak.
Undefeated Streak: Goldberg burst onto the scene in late 1997 with an unprecedented and quickly growing undefeated streak, defeating opponents in short, intense matches. This streak became a central storyline and captivated fans, propelling him to main event status within a year of his debut. While the company claimed an official record of 173-0, some reports suggest the actual number of victories was lower.
Intense Style and Charisma: Goldberg's combination of power, intensity, and a unique look (bald head, goatee, black trunks) resonated with fans and set him apart from the nWo, which had dominated WCW for a significant period.
Rise to World Champion: Goldberg defeated Hulk Hogan to win the WCW World Heavyweight Championship on an episode of Nitro, a significant moment in the Monday Night Wars era. This win solidified his status as a top star and demonstrated WCW's attempt to counter the WWF's momentum.
Headlining Events: Goldberg headlined multiple WCW pay-per-view events, including their biggest annual show, Starrcade, in both 1998 and 1999.
Multimedia: Goldberg joins the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2018
Headline Surfer YouTube download / WWE video / 7 years ago / Goldberg takes his place in sports-entertainment history as a WWE Hall of Famer in 2018, during WrestleMania 34 week in New Orleans.
Randy Orton beats Drew McIntyre with the assistance of Jelly Roll
Backed by four-time Grammy-nominated artist Jelly Roll, Randy Orton emerged to go to war with Drew McIntyre, who Logan Paul flanked. In the height of the action, Jelly Roll pushed an interfering Paul to the ringside floor. The distraction gave The Viper enough time to regroup and hit the RKO on The Scottish Psychopath for the win.
Multimedia: Orton, McIntyre Clash
Headline Surfer YouTube download / WWE video / July 12, 2025 / Drew McIntyre and Randy Orton look to settle their score as Logan Paul and Jelly Roll look on. Stream Saturday Night's Main Event on Peacock.
United States Champion Solo Sikoa defeats Jimmy Uso
When Jimmy Uso got into it with the disruptive MFTs, it opened the door for United States Champion Solo Sikoa to grab his older brother through the ropes and drag him in for the quick three-count to defend his title successfully. As Sikoa, Talla Tonga, JC Mateo, and Tonga Loa treated Uso to a post-match attack, though, Jacob Fatu emerged to clean house with every MFT in sight.
Multimedia: Jacob Fatu comes to the aid of Uso
Headline Surfer YouTube download / WWE video / July 12, 2025 / Solo Sikoa uses assistance from The MFTs to defend his United States Championship against Jimmy Uso. Jacob Fatu saves Uso.
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