Seth Rollins Pulled Out ‘Ruse of the Century’, Winning The World Heavyweight Championship At SummerSlam 2025

At SummerSlam, WWE delivered the “Ruse of the Century” with Seth Rollins’ stunning return. A decade ago, Rollins, as the first-time Mr. Money in the Bank, executed the iconic “Heist of the Century”. He cashed in his contract at WrestleMania 31, stealing the WWE Championship from Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar. Fast forward to 2025, Rollins has once again shocked the wrestling world.

In June, Rollins won his second Money in the Bank contract but soon faced uncertainty due to a reported injury, leaving fans questioning his status. The answer came during SummerSlam’s main event, where CM Punk defeated Gunther in a brutal 30-minute match to claim the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, marking his first WWE title reign in ten years. Moments later, Rollins, accompanied by Paul Heyman, appeared in a glittery suit, hobbling on crutches, seemingly unfit to compete.

In a dramatic twist, he discarded the crutches, shed his suit to reveal his ring gear, and stormed the ring. Cashing in his Money in the Bank contract, Rollins delivered a devastating stomp to Punk, seizing the championship and cementing another unforgettable moment. This move was fueled by a personal vendetta. Since Punk’s 2023 return, Rollins vowed to sabotage his rival’s biggest moments.

Rollins neither forgot nor forgave. While his stablemates, Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker, fell to Roman Reigns and Jey Uso earlier in the night, they stood tall with Rollins to close SummerSlam’s first night, celebrating his triumphant return. With this bold cash-in, Rollins reaffirmed his knack for stealing the spotlight and solidified his legacy as one of WWE’s most cunning superstars.

How did Becky Lynch react to Seth Rollins’ cash-in

Following Seth Rollins’ reported injury in a match against LA Knight, his wife, Becky Lynch, fueled speculation by sharing social media posts referencing his condition. She even posted videos of him using crutches. However, at SummerSlam 2025, Rollins shocked the world with his return, cashing in his Money in the Bank contract to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.

Footage captured during his entrance showed Lynch far from surprised. Instead, she clapped excitedly and cheekily addressed the camera, saying, “Oh, I’m sorry, were some of my posts misleading?” Later, she shared the clip on social media with the caption, “Don’t believe everything you see on the internet!” revealing her role in kayfabe deception. The couple, married since 2021, masterfully played into the narrative, keeping fans guessing about Rollins’ status.

Now, they aim for more success as SummerSlam 2025 continues. On night two, Lynch defends her Intercontinental Championship against Lyra Valkyria in a highly anticipated No Disqualification, Last Chance match. The stipulation means if Lynch retains, Valkyria cannot challenge for the title as long as Lynch holds it.

With Rollins’ triumphant title win on night one and Lynch’s high-stakes defense on night two, the power couple is poised to dominate SummerSlam weekend, showcasing their in-ring prowess and knack for storytelling.