Seth Rollins recently returned to WWE television at Elimination Chamber, but the former world champion has now confirmed that he has not yet been medically cleared to compete in the ring.

Speaking during an appearance on the television program Good Morning Football, Rollins addressed the segment that aired on WWE RAW involving several masked men and explained that the situation was designed to protect him while he continues recovering from a shoulder injury.

During the interview, Rollins compared the execution of the WWE segment to a play used by the Kansas City Chiefs, joking about how the football team handled their strategy more smoothly.

“I’ll tell you what, I’ll give the (Kansas City) Chiefs credit on this. They were a little more synchronized than my masked men were. The masked men were all over the place. There was a lot of jumble, a lot of two left feet going on in there. The Chiefs were more synchronized. However, I gotta say, one of these plays worked! And the other one didn’t!” Rollins said.

Rollins then confirmed that the main reason for the segment was to shield him from physical contact while he continues his recovery. According to Rollins, his shoulder still needs time to heal before he can return to full in-ring action.

“Alright, we executed to perfection. We got in there, we protected Seth Rollins, we confused everybody and we got out of there, and that is what we had to do because Seth Rollins, that’s me, I’m not cleared yet. I can’t get into any real physicality. I gotta protect this shoulder for maybe another couple weeks or so and then we’ll see if we need these masked men, if we need all this trickeration or not.”

The segment on WWE RAW featured multiple masked individuals entering the ring as part of a plan meant to confuse Logan Paul and Austin Theory. Rollins also commented on the chaotic nature of the moment and joked about the risks involved when so many people are moving around the ring at the same time.

“You know what? I was just hoping nobody lost a shoe,” Rollins said while laughing. “I was like, hopefully nobody falls over or nobody lost a shoe… When you’re dealing with a lot of bodies like that and a lot of moving parts in the ring, I was just hoping nobody blew out an ACL. I was hoping nobody lost a ligament in the knee there.”

Rollins’ comments suggest that his full return to in-ring competition could still be a few weeks away as he continues focusing on his shoulder recovery. His status for WrestleMania 42 is still unkown.

Seth Rollins Says He’s Not Medically Cleared

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Tony Khan spoke with the media on Thursday to promote Sunday’s AEW Revolution pay-per-view and provided several updates on company business and talent.

Tony Khan AEW Revolution Media Call Notes

During the call, Khan shared a brief update on Samoa Joe, confirming the former AEW World Championship holder is recovering from injuries and hopes to return soon. Joe has been sidelined since defeating Mike Bailey on the January 21 episode of AEW Dynamite. A February report indicated he was in concussion protocol, while Joe himself said last week that he expects to be back “sooner than later.”

Tony Khan Discusses MyAEW and PPV Strategy

Khan was also asked about MyAEW and whether it could eventually become a domestic PPV provider given the uncertain future involving Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery.

Khan noted he maintains strong relationships with both companies, referencing his ties to Paramount through his involvement with the National Football League as well as his respect for Paramount owner David Ellison. He emphasized that MyAEW is unrelated to AEW’s partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery.

Instead, he said the platform is designed primarily to expand AEW’s international reach, noting that MyAEW is currently available in more than 150 countries. Domestically, AEW’s strategy remains focused on directing fans to HBO Max for pay-per-view events, while also maintaining other distribution partners. Khan did not reference Triller during the discussion.

ROH Future and Celebrity Appearances

When asked about the television future of Ring of Honor, Khan said the company continues to generate strong revenue from the ROH streaming service. He added that he is still exploring additional opportunities for the brand, particularly following the ongoing media industry changes involving Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery. Khan also said he is looking forward to the next round of ROH tapings scheduled for next weekend.

Khan also addressed the presence of celebrity guest Big Boom AJ in AEW and whether it could set the tone for future appearances by outside personalities. Khan highlighted AJ’s wrestling background, noting that he trained at Ohio Valley Wrestling, which many fans may not realize. He also mentioned that AJ’s influence has helped attract attention from audiences, especially when appearing alongside Big Justice and The Rizzler.

Tony Khan on AEW’s Relationship With WBD

Finally, Khan responded to questions about speculation that TKO Group Holdings’s relationship with Paramount could eventually force AEW to seek new media partners. Khan reiterated that he maintains strong relationships with David Zaslav and other executives at Warner Bros. Discovery, as well as Ellison at Paramount.

He said that a potential Paramount acquisition could actually benefit AEW, noting that the promotion already has long-term placements on TNT and TBS, along with a growing presence on HBO Max.

Khan added that he would welcome the opportunity for AEW to share network space with the Ultimate Fighting Championship, noting his positive relationship with Dana White and Hunter Campbell.

He explained that while AEW competes with WWE’s parent company under the TKO umbrella, he still sees potential value in having AEW programming alongside UFC content on the same platforms.

“There are tons of sports that exist on those platforms. I’d love to be on the same channel as UFC. I have a great relationship with Dana White and Hunter Campbell. While their sister promotion is also in pro wrestling and it’s of a competitive nature there, I think on my behalf I’d love to be on the same channel as UFC. I see a lot of positive utility for that”

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