WWE News & Rumor Roundup - Top star's first world title win scrapped due to Roman Reigns; Triple H doesn't like 43-year-old star?

Roman Reigns, LA Knight
Roman Reigns, LA Knight [Photo: wwe.com]

Welcome to the December 3 edition of the WWE News and Rumor Roundup. Today's edition is packed with exciting updates about top stars such as Roman Reigns, Sami Zayn, and LA Knight. We also have an update about Seth Rollins' injury after Survivor Series.

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So, without any further delay, let's get into all the stories:

4. The latest on Seth Rollins' injury

Rollins injured his shoulder during his match with Cody Rhodes at Crown Jewel 2025 and had to undergo surgery to correct the issue. In a recent Instagram Q&A on his personal trainer, Jay Ferruggia's account, it was revealed that the former World Heavyweight Champion was out of a sling and that his rehab program was going well.

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However, Ferruggia declined to comment on his client's availability for WrestleMania 42. Fans thought Seth Rollins had fast-tracked his return to WWE after a mystery man attacked CM Punk inside the WarGames cage to help The Vision pick up the win. But the masked man's identity has seemingly been revealed, and it isn't Rollins.

3. WWE and Triple H don't have plans to make 43-year-old star a world champion

LA Knight is one of the most popular babyfaces in WWE, and fans have been clamoring to see him have a run with a world title. But The Megastar has fallen short on numerous occasions, and according to Ibou of Self Made, the company doesn't plan on ever putting a world title on Knight.

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The former United States Champion is in the finals of the Last Time is Now Tournament and is set to face Gunther to determine who gets to retire John Cena at Saturday Night's Main Event on December 13.

2. John Cena's final opponent has reportedly caused "tension" within WWE

Among Gunther and Knight, the former is the favorite to battle Cena in his final match in WWE. However, according to WrestleVotes, some "big names" backstage are not happy with The Ring General being Cena's final opponent.

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The finals of the Last Time is Now Tournament will be held this week on SmackDown. It remains to be seen whether Gunther will indeed punch his ticket to Washington, DC, or whether the company will change its plans to give Knight a push at long last.

1. WWE reportedly cancelled plans for a world title run for another star due to Roman Reigns

A few weeks ago, it was being rumored that Sami Zayn was the favorite to win the 2026 Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia and win a world title at WrestleMania, on the back of his issues with The Vision. However, those plans have seemingly been cancelled after Roman Reigns recently decided that he didn't want to pursue Hollywood full-time.

According to Ibou of Self Made on a recent livestream, Reigns has seemingly been factored into plans for the world title picture next year. On the other hand, plans for Zayn to win a world title have been scrapped, especially after the injury to Seth Rollins and his removal from The Vision.

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