During the 2025 Men’s Royal Rumble match, Roman Reigns attempted to secure his fifth consecutive WrestleMania main event spot before CM Punk eliminated him from contention. Following the elimination, Seth Rollins launched a violent assault on Reigns, prompting WWE to announce his indefinite absence through Michael Cole on Monday Night RAW.
According to PWInsider, WWE crafted this injury announcement as a storyline element building toward a larger narrative for WrestleMania in Las Vegas.
The report notes that the company implemented this angle to explain Reigns’ temporary absence from upcoming shows.
Seth Rollins capitalized on Reigns and CM Punk’s Royal Rumble eliminations, taking the opportunity to remove both competitors from active competition through targeted attacks.