Seth Rollins breaks silence on assault, claims Rey Mysterio was a 'cathartic sacrifice'

Seth Rollins appeared on this week’s WWE RAW to talk about Rey Mysterio and revealed why he brutally attacked Masked Luchor last week. Seth Rollins injured Rey Mysterio’s eye by shoving it into corner of ringside steel steps last week. After incident, Rey Mysterio was taken to a hospital where his status was revealed to be critical. Fans have speculated that ' Ultimate Underdog' is still in hospital, getting treatment for his injury.  

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Seth Rollins reveals why he attacked Rey Mysterio

This week, Seth Rollins entered ring in a black suit with his hair pulled back. He told his partner Murphy that he wants to make a revelation that he can’t wait to share. After returning from break, Seth Rollins thanked Rey Mysterio and said that Rey Mysterio helped him understand that ‘without darkness, re can be light’. Seth Rollins n said that Rey Mysterio was a cathartic sacrifice for greater good as Master of 619 helped him realise kind of leer he wants to be.

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Humberto Carrillo interrupts Seth Rollins

Rey Mysterio’s long-time friend Humberto Carrillo interrupted Seth Rollins’ promo and called him a coward. He called Rey Mysterio his idol and hero before challenging Seth Rollins to a fight. Seth Rollins said that he’s t dressed to fight, but Murphy could take his place. Humberto Carrillo agreed to fight Murphy and fight began.

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WWE RAW results: Murphy defeats Humberto Carrillo

match was incredible from start as it featured two top-tier in-ring performers. Humberto Carrillo took control of match at start but got sidetracked with Seth Rollins at ringside. As he turned to focus on Murphy, he got hit by a high knee. Murphy went on to deliver Murphy's Law to win match. After match, Seth Rollins gave Murphy a he d, leing Murphy to continue his attack on Carrillo. Aleister Black ran in to help Carrillo and attacked Murphy. Black continued to punish Murphy as Seth Rollins ran off to save himself.

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