Backstage details about former WWE champion's role at SummerSlam; he has been missing for a year - Reports

There were a lot of rumors leading into WWE SummerSlam about a former champion's return to the company and taking up a role. The star has been out with an injury for a long time. Now, there's another report about Robert Roode's lack of a role at SummerSlam.

Roode was out with an injury for a long time, and last appeared in June 2022. It was then reported that he was having surgery, and he has since had a second surgery as well, which could keep him out of action for a long time.

The star, who many fans have expressed should retire, was supposed to be present at SummerSlam this week. There was a report that he was going to be taking up a role as a backstage producer for RAW.

Bobby Roode has been spotted in Detroit.

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When talking about whether he appeared at WWE SummerSlam in that capacity at all, Fightful Select reported that he was not listed internally as part of the show as a producer. It appears that fans will have to wait to see if the former United States Champion will make a return backstage as a producer.

If he does, it's also interesting what that would say about his in-ring WWE career.

We at Sportskeeda wish Robert Roode well in his recovery from injury.