In a shocking turn of events, former World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins has been replaced by WWE on the company’s advertising banners following the recent draft. The news comes as a major blow to Rollins, who was reportedly re-signed to a new multi-year contract with WWE earlier this week.
The update affects both RAW and SmackDown, with Rollins being taken off the former’s banner. In his place are newcomers CM Punk, Becky Lynch, Liv Morgan, Damian Priest, and Sami Zayn. Gunther is the only star to retain their spot on the RAW banner, which now boasts a new look.
The change comes as part of WWE’s ongoing efforts to revamp its brand and promote fresh talent. Meanwhile, Drew McIntyre, who recently signed a new deal with WWE, has been surprisingly omitted from the RAW banner, despite being one of the company’s biggest stars.
Rollins’ absence is attributed to his upcoming knee surgery, which will keep him out for several months. The news is likely to disappoint fans who had hoped to see Rollins back in action soon.
On the SmackDown side, Cody Rhodes has moved over to be part of the blue brand, following his recent win as Undisputed WWE Champion. The old banner featured stars like Logan Paul, Bayley, Bianca Belair, Roman Reigns, Randy Orton, and IYO SKY.
The new SmackDown banner includes Logan Paul, Jade Cargill, Bianca Belair, Randy Orton, Bayley, and Cody Rhodes. This group is expected to play a key role in shaping the future of the brand, with Cargill and Belair set to compete for the Tag Team Championships at Backlash France tonight.
The changes come as WWE looks to build momentum ahead of its upcoming Backlash pay-per-view event. With new stars emerging and old favorites taking on new roles, fans are sure to be in for a thrilling ride.
