In a significant blow to WWE WrestleMania 40 plans, Seth Rollins has suffered a torn MCL and partially torn meniscus after defending his WWE World Heavyweight Title on "Raw" this past Monday night. The news raises concerns over Rollins' highly anticipated title defense against real-life rival CM Punk at the "Show of Shows."

Despite the injury setback, reports suggest that Rollins versus Punk is still scheduled to take place as planned. However, the severity and progress of Rollins' knee issues will determine if this long-awaited match will ultimately happen.

Wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer revealed during "Wrestling Observer Radio" that the situation is currently "up in the air." WWE has taken precautionary measures by pulling the injured world champion from live events for the foreseeable future. Advertisements reflect that Randy Orton has replaced Rollins in these events, further hinting at the potential jeopardy of a WrestleMania main event.

The exact length of Rollins' absence from the ring remains uncertain, with the decision potentially hinging on the type of surgery he undergoes. Opting for arthroscopic surgery could allow Rollins to make a quicker return, while more invasive procedures may result in him missing WrestleMania.

The clash between CM Punk and Seth Rollins has been a highly anticipated confrontation ever since Punk's return to WWE in November 2022 at Survivor Series. With Rollins currently holding the WWE World Championship, Punk announced his entry into the Royal Rumble match, hoping to secure a title opportunity at WrestleMania.

However, should the Rollins-Punk match be ruled out before the event in April, there are other possible scenarios that WWE could explore. Last year's Royal Rumble winner, Cody Rhodes, is also pursuing a shot at the WWE Undisputed Universal Championship held by Roman Reigns, providing the company with potential alternatives.

As the WrestleMania main event hangs in the balance, WWE fans eagerly await updates on Seth Rollins' recovery and the fate of his dream match against CM Punk.