At the WWE Road To WrestleMania XL event in Alexandria, Louisiana, this past Saturday, Seth “Freakin'” Rollins made a momentous return to WWE competition. Having been sidelined due to a knee injury, the WWE World Heavyweight Champion re-entered the ring, demonstrating his readiness for combat.

In the evening’s tag-team headline match at the March 9 house show, Rollins joined forces with Cody Rhodes. Together, they emerged victorious against The Bloodline’s Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso. This encounter served as a preparatory match, gearing up Rollins and Rhodes for their impending WrestleMania XL: Night 1 challenge against The Bloodline’s iconic duo, The Rock and Roman Reigns.

This marked Rollins' inaugural match since his pause from in-ring performances, following a knee injury sustained during his WWE World Heavyweight Championship defense against Jinder Mahal on WWE Monday Night Raw on January 15.

Following the match, Rollins shared a few words, expressing his elation over his return and his current physical condition.

World Heavyweight Champion

Workhorse

Visionary

Best in the World

Seth 'Freakin' Rollins #WWEAlexandria #SethRollins #TeamRollins

📷: Kendrick Gordan | Facebook pic.twitter.com/oIZidak3w6

, Seth Rollins Fans : Fanpage (@SethRollinsFans) March 10, 2024

Cody Rhodes and Seth Rollins Wresteld As a Tag Team At WWE Live Event Show

In - #WWEAlexandria pic.twitter.com/ZejTtQimz5

, DREAM (@TeamCody__) March 10, 2024

Seth saying how it was his first match back and how great he feels #WWEAlexandria pic.twitter.com/EUVy4Q0REk

, The Real Tribal Dee ☄️ (@Darrae45) March 10, 2024