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Seth Rollins Loses Out on a Major Entry Into the $54 Billion Worth Film Industry 1 Year Before the Release Date

Published 01/30/2024, 5:49 PM EST

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Seth Rollins, a prominent figure in the world of WWE, has undeniably reached a level of recognition that extends beyond the realms of professional wrestling. Despite his successful foray into the mainstream, Rollins faced an unexpected setback on the brink of his cinematic breakthrough. 

The film releases in February 2025 with anticipation building from the MCU and pro wrestling world. However, news broke that Rollins’ role in the movie ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ was abruptly removed. This turn of events marks a disappointing twist in his journey into the $54 billion film industry.

Seth Rollins’ role cut out from the new Captain America movie

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Seth Rollins must have been over the moon to join the cast of ‘Captain America: Brave New World as a member of a notorious faction. He had even talked about the role recently. His character is deeply rooted in Marvel Comics and associated with the Serpent Society. 

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Rollins openly shared his excitement about the project and his experience on set. Unfortunately, recent updates from Marvel insider CanWeGetSomeToast reveal the Serpent Society storyline has been removed. This means that the World Heavyweight Champion’s role ceases to exist in the revamped version of the upcoming movie.

According to the reports, the Serpent Society’s scenes played a pivotal part. Rumors suggested that the storyline would have culminated in the first major action sequence featuring Captain America, Falcon, and Isaiah Bradley. This unexpected turn of events emerged as a disappointing set of affairs for fans who wanted to witness Rollins’ role in the film.

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Wrestling fans may need to come to terms with Rollins’ exclusion from ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ and adjust their expectations accordingly. Nevertheless, this disappointing update just adds salt to the wounds of a disastrous week for the WWE star.

Rollins continues to endure a torrid time in recent weeks

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Seth Rollins faced a challenging setback recently with a knee injury potentially keeping him out of WrestleMania season. He suffered from a torn MCL and partially torn meniscus during a recent title defense against Jinder Mahal on WWE Raw. It leaves uncertainties about the title scene and his participation in upcoming WWE events.

This unfortunate turn of events coincides with Rollins’ expected defense of the title at WrestleMania XL on April 6. He has consistently defended the belt while navigating a compelling feud with CM Punk since his return to the promotion in November.

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Sheron Singh

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Amal Joyce