Seth Rollins Admits Wrestling’s Wear and Tear Is Catching Up to Him

Seth Rollins is known for putting his body through the wringer every night, but he’s finally admitting just how much of a toll wrestling takes on him.

During a recent interview with Bobby Bones Sports, The Visionary got real about the physical cost of his career and how WWE’s medical system has changed over the years.

When asked if he’s hurting after every match, Rollins didn’t sugarcoat it. “Yeah, falling down is not fun. Falling down is painful,” he said. “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 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.”

For a guy who’s been WWE’s workhorse for over a decade, it’s clear that recovery time is getting longer. But what happens when those aches and pains become more serious? Rollins gave some insight into how WWE’s medical system operates and how wrestlers navigate when to speak up about injuries.

“There was always a stigma about saying you were hurt,” he admitted. “You had to be a tough guy in wrestling, right? You just tough it out, whatever it was. It’s a little bit different these days. The culture has changed to the point where we’ve learned that medical is there to help us, to work with us.”

Rollins explained that while WWE doctors won’t pull someone over minor issues, they do ensure that nothing serious gets overlooked. “They’re not trying to… 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 just something we can work through.’”

Having spent over 12 years with WWE, Rollins has built a strong relationship with the medical team, which he credits for helping him manage his body. “They 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’ honesty about the grind of pro wrestling gives a rare look at what these athletes endure night after night. With WWE’s medical culture evolving, it seems wrestlers no longer have to suffer in silence just to prove their toughness.

What do you think about Seth Rollins’ comments? Should WWE do even more to protect its talent, or is this just part of the business? Drop your thoughts in the comments!