CM Punk's first bout back, big change to major title match? - 4 things Seth Rollins can do at WWE SummerSlam 2024

Seth Rollins is back on WWE television. It was just a handful of weeks ago that the former World Heavyweight Champion made a surprise return on Monday Night RAW and did so far sooner than anybody expected.

Since coming back, Seth has managed to compete just once. He challenged Damian Priest for the World Heavyweight Championship at Money in the Bank. Unfortunately for The Visionary, he was not successful in regaining the title he once held.

While the loss is certainly unfortunate, Rollins proved that he is in tip-top shape even after having surgery. If anything, it could be argued that Seth moved better and looked more crisp in the ring on Saturday than he has in quite a while. He was on top of his game.

The next Premium Live Event is SummerSlam, and given Seth's loss, it isn't clear what will come next for The Visionary. As of now, he seemingly has nothing to do at the big stadium show. This article will look at a handful of things Rollins could do in Cleveland at Browns Stadium.

Below are four things Seth Rollins can do at WWE SummerSlam 2024.

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#4. He could guest host the event

Seth Rollins may have proved he can still go with the best of them at Money in the Bank, but The Visionary is still only one match in since coming back to WWE television. For a star who prides himself on being a workhorse, this is notable.

There is a very real chance that Rollins may be slowing down when it comes to in-ring action. Instead of being the working man, he may be moving to a Roman Reigns-like part-time schedule. At the very least, he might be wrestling less frequently to give his body time to heal.

If this is the case, Seth may not compete at SummerSlam at all. Still, he can have a major role in the big event by being the host. This will keep him on-screen, and he'll likely have several segments throughout the show, which will keep him relevant while not competing.

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#3. Rollins could be added to the Gunther and Damian Priest match

As of now, only a few matches are confirmed for WWE SummerSlam 2024. One bout that is already known for the big stadium show is Damian Priest defending his World Heavyweight Championship against Gunther.

Gunther earned the right to the match by winning the 2024 King of the Ring Tournament. Prior to WWE Money in the Bank, it wasn't clear if he'd be battling Priest or Rollins, but since Priest stood tall, it will be Damian who The Ring General fights. This doesn't mean it has to just be Priest, however.

There is a chance that Gunther, Damian, and Seth will clash in a Triple-Threat Match. Despite the agreed-upon stipulation that Rollins wouldn't challenge for the big gold belt again if he lost at Money in the Bank, Damian suggested waving that ruling on RAW. This could mean Seth could slide into the World Title bout in Cleveland.

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#2. He could fight CM Punk

CM Punk returned to WWE at Survivor Series WarGames last November. Fans were shocked, and it was one of the most exciting moments in the history of the company. Not everybody was as pleased, however.

Two superstars who seemed especially annoyed were Drew McIntyre and Seth Rollins. The Visionary and The Voice Of The Voiceless have had a number of verbal confrontations since then, including on WWE RAW last night.

In that segment, Seth promised that when Punk is healthy, he intends to re-injure The Straight Edge Superstar. Supposing Punk is medically cleared for The Biggest Party of the Summer, The Visionary could battle the former World Champion in his first match back. Even if Punk isn't cleared, the two could still have a fight of some kind.

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#1. Seth could hold an open challenge for any WWE Superstar to accept

If Seth does want to compete at SummerSlam despite not having a clear-cut opponent, an option that would be exciting and interesting could be The Visionary holding an open challenge. This could be accepted by someone on RAW or anyone in WWE.

For example, a RAW name not booked for the show could be the one to take on The Visionary. Ilja Dragunov, Chad Gable, Bronson Reed, or another talented star who is on the cusp of being on the upper scene of the brand could step up and battle Rollins to test their mettle.

Alternatively, an NXT performer such as Nathan Frazer or a SmackDown star such as Carmelo Hayes could be the one who accepts the challenge. Regardless, Seth vs. an unknown WWE star would build intrigue ahead of the bout taking place.