Seth Rollins addressed the physical challenges of his wrestling career during an interview with Bobby Bones Sports, ahead of his Elimination Chamber qualifying match against Finn Balor on RAW.
Yeah, falling down is not fun. Falling down is painful. The older I get, the longer I do it… You don’t get used to it. There was probably a period in my late 20s, where I could wrestle every single night, and I would be like brand new the next day. Those days have come and gone. Now, after every match, it takes me longer to get out of my gear. I have to ice things, I have to take a nice hot shower and make sure that I hit all the good spots so that I can lay down in bed comfortably. It is very difficult to move once you’ve stiffened up after a little while.
The 38-year-old wrestler also highlighted the evolution in WWE’s approach to handling injuries and physical wellness.
They’re not trying to… Like if you have a bruised elbow, they’re not going to be like, ‘Okay, you gotta sit out,’ but they’re saying, ‘Let’s take a look at it. Let’s make sure that it’s not an injury and it is just something we can work through.’ They (WWE’s medical team) understand my body, they understand my complaints. If it’s your neck, let’s look at it. If it’s your hips or something, okay, well, we can work through that. They know where I’m at. It’s just a matter of trusting the team that you’ve got in place and understanding your body.
Rollins has been an integral part of WWE’s main roster for 13 years, following extensive experience in professional wrestling before joining the company as a member of The Shield.