Pro wrestling is a serious business! Yes, there’s an adrenaline rush in it, but that comes at the cost of risking one’s own and competitor’s life. Wrestlers go through extensive training and practice to maintain safety in the ring. However, accidents can still happen, as was the case with Seth Rollins and John Cena. This incident even led WWE legend Bret Hart to criticize Rollins. Let’s dive into the details!
During the RAW episode on July 27, 2015, John Cena was forced by the Authority to defend his United States Championship against Seth Rollins. The match took an unexpected and painful turn when Rollins accidentally broke Cena’s nose with a botched Ripcord Knee attempt. The impact was so severe that Cena’s nose was visibly shifted to the side of his face. Rollins, recognizing his mistake, immediately apologized to Cena after the match.
Reflecting on this incident, Bret Hart shared his thoughts on Booker T’s Heated Conversations podcast. Hart emphasized the narrow margin for error in pro wrestling, stating, “There’s no excuse for those kinds of mistakes. If you’re doing CrossFit all day and you’re too tired to do your stuff in the ring… there’s just no excuse. And you watch a guy grab a guy and jerk his head down and see him full blast knee him in the face as hard as you can and actually move his nose to the side of his head; there’s just no room for those kinds of mistakes. He’s lucky, really lucky, that he didn’t seriously injure John Cena.”
Hart further underscored the seriousness of such errors, explaining that even a single mistake can have devastating consequences for a wrestler’s career and life. “When you make a mistake, one time, you could cost somebody’s family everything that they’ve got,” Hart continued.
Despite his criticism, Bret Hart expressed his admiration for Seth Rollins, hoping that he becomes the safest wrestler in the world in the future. Hart’s comments highlight the delicate balance between athletic performance and safety in professional wrestling. In current news, Seth Rollins is currently out of action due to a knee injury sustained during WrestleMania 40. He has undergone surgery, but his recovery status remains uncertain.
The incident between Rollins and Cena serves as a stark reminder of the inherent risks in professional wrestling, where even the most experienced athletes can make dangerous mistakes. It also highlights the importance of continuous improvement and vigilance in maintaining safety in the sport.
