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Seth Rollins says Becky Lynch had a fractured vertebra
Seth Rollins said his wife, WWE wrestler Becky Lynch, had a small fracture in one of her vertebrae.
The injury kept her from wrestling for about six weeks.
Lynch returned to the ring on WWE Raw on Oct.
5, facing Liv Morgan in a match to choose the next title challenger.
That match ended in a disqualification after champion Stephanie Vaquer interfered.
Lynch, Morgan and Vaquer are now set to compete for the Women’s World Championship at WWE Money in the Bank in New Orleans.
Rollins said he remains somewhat concerned about Lynch’s back, though he believes she is doing well.
He was relieved she would not be in the event’s ladder match, which he said carried greater risks.
Seth Rollins said Becky Lynch had a small fracture in one of her vertebrae, an injury that had not previously been made public.
Rollins said the injury kept Lynch from wrestling for six weeks and that he remains somewhat concerned about her back.
Lynch returned to the ring on the Oct. 5 episode of WWE Raw, where she faced Liv Morgan in a match to decide the next challenger for the Women’s World Championship.
The match ended in a disqualification after champion Stephanie Vaquer interfered, setting up a triple threat title match between Lynch, Morgan and Vaquer.
The title match was scheduled for Money in the Bank on Oct. 10 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.
- Who
- Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins
- What
- Rollins revealed that Lynch had a fractured vertebra that kept her from wrestling for six weeks.
- When
- The injury was revealed on Oct. 9, 2026.
- Where
- The injury details were shared during an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show.
- Why
- The injury kept Lynch from wrestling; its cause is not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
She had a little fracture in one of her vertebrae.
I’m still a little concerned about the back, but it seems like all is well.
Wrestlezone reported that Lynch had been away from in-ring action since this date.
Wrestlezone reported that Lynch returned to WWE programming.
Lynch wrestled Liv Morgan on Raw in a match to determine the next Women’s World Championship challenger.
Rollins discussed Lynch’s vertebra injury during an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show.
Lynch was scheduled to compete against Morgan and Stephanie Vaquer for the Women’s World Championship at Money in the Bank.
- Injury
- A small fracture in one vertebra
- Time out of action
- Six weeks
- Return match
- Oct. 5 on WWE Raw against Liv Morgan
- Title match
- Lynch vs. Liv Morgan vs. Stephanie Vaquer
- Event venue
- Smoothie King Center, New Orleans
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