Ever since Seth Rollins won the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at Night of Champions in May 2023, he has shown that he is a capable champion who’s always prepared to face any challenger.
This year, Seth “Freakin” Rollins has truly transformed as the reigning world champion in the WWE. However, it’s hard to ignore his ongoing issues with Roman Reigns. These two superstars share a connection from their time in The Shield, and Rollins has often struggled to step out of his former partner’s shadow.
Nevertheless, he sees the chance to establish the new WWE World Heavyweight Championship on Raw as a household title and doesn’t mind being compared to “The Head of the Table”. During an interview with Joseph Staszewski of the New York Post, Rollins said, “Great, I love it. Let’s talk about it. It’s only gonna make things more exciting.”
During his sit-down interview with Corey Graves, he expressed his desire to become the world champion, hoping that everyone can move past “The Tribal Chief.”
Seth Rollins stated, “The person he has become and the champion he has become, I have no respect for that. And I just think he has been poisoned by his ego, and the biggest thing is that championship. He is taking opportunities away from everybody else; that’s about as selfish as you can be. I want to become the heavyweight champion so we can all forget about Roman Reigns”.
As the champion and representative of his brand, the 37-year-old desires to provide chances for the members of the roster and give fans a champion who is willing to take risks. It’s time for a shift, and he has embraced any challenges.
However, his counterpart continues to be the figure in WWE and holds the top title. Rollins may have made himself a target, and defeating Reigns is considered a significant accomplishment.
History of Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns: Who Has the Upper Hand?
Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins joined forces alongside Dean Ambrose to create The Shield. They made an impact at Survivor Series 2012, interfering in the event. However, things took a turn when Rollins betrayed his Shield members by attacking them with a steel chair later. This act effectively ended their alliance, leaving Reigns and Ambrose to navigate their paths independently.
The rivalry between Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins traces back to their time as part of The Shield. After the team fell apart, they immediately found themselves engaged in a heated rivalry.
As competitors, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins have locked horns on ten occasions. Interestingly, Rollins holds a 4-6 record in those matches.
One of their encounters happened at WrestleMania 31 in a Triple Threat Match. It was Seth Rollins who seized the opportunity by cashing in his Money in the Bank contract and ultimately defeating Roman Reigns to capture the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.
Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns share a memorable history having faced off times, in thrilling battles. Their encounters have been marked by a mix of triumphs and setbacks making their rivalry one of the unforgettable, in the history of WWE.