5 Times WWE Superstars who were forced to relinquish their titles due to real-life injuries

#3 Seth Rollins - WWE Championship

Seth Rollins with the HEIST OF THE CENTURYFive years ago today, @WWERollins became WWE Champion and the first person to cash in his Money In The Bank contract at WrestleMania(via @WWE)pic.twitter.com/nFE8Q6F6j5

— B/R Wrestling (@BRWrestling) March 29, 2020

Many fans consider WWE Superstar, Seth Rollins, one of the best wrestlers in the world right now. He made his main roster debut as part of The Shield in 2012. The faction dominated WWE for over a year before Rollins turned on his brothers joined the Authority in 2014, and became Mr. Money in the Bank.

In what is famously known as "The Heist of the Century," Seth Rollins cashed in his contract in the main event of WrestleMania 31 and walked out as the world champion. Unfortunately, Rollins injured his knee in a match against Kane during a live event in Ireland in November of 2015. The injury required surgery. Thus, Rollins was forced to relinquish his title.

Damn man, @WWERollins might be injured. 😰 #WWEDublin pic.twitter.com/R5ZstuXW3X

— Joan (@joantweetswwe) November 4, 2015

Seth Rollins returned from injury at WWE Extreme Rules 2016 and attacked the WWE Champion, Roman Reigns. He challenged him for the title at Money in the Bank. Rollins won but Dean Ambrose cashed in his Money in the Bank contract and win the title from him.