"Honestly, I didn't know how the crowd was going to take what I would consider a double moment," Rollins told ESPN. "When you hear the music of the guy who's got the Money in the Bank briefcase, your immediate reaction is, ' Here comes the cash-in.' But when you see somebody come out on crutches, you wonder what's happening and if we're setting up for something down the road."
"With his back turned to the audience, Rollins dropped the crutches, which fell perfectly at his sides. He swiftly removed the knee brace and ran to the ring to the deafening roar from a surprised 53,161 fans at MetLife Stadium who realized what was happening. The "Ruse of the Century" was complete. Rollins cashed in on Punk to reclaim the WWE World Heavyweight Championship."
Seth Rollins cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase on Aug. 2 at SummerSlam to reclaim the WWE World Heavyweight Championship from CM Punk, ending Punk's five-minute, 10-second title reign. Rollins appeared on crutches alongside manager Paul Heyman, creating ambiguity before dropping the crutches, removing a knee brace and sprinting to the ring. The crowd of 53,161 at MetLife Stadium erupted when the cash-in unfolded. The moment was labeled the "Ruse of the Century." The cash-in echoed Rollins' memorable WrestleMania 31 cash-in a decade earlier and further elevated his championship legacy.
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