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{{Short description|American professional wrestler (born 1986)}} | |||
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{{Infobox professional wrestler | {{Infobox professional wrestler | ||
|name = Seth Rollins | | name = Seth Rollins | ||
|image = Seth Rollins |
| image = Seth Rollins July 2019.jpg | ||
| caption = Rollins in 2019 | |||
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| birth_name = Colby Daniel Lopez | |||
|caption = Rollins in April 2015 | |||
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1986|5|28}} | |||
|names = Gixx<ref name=OWOW/><br />'''Seth Rollins'''<ref name=SethRollins/><br />Taj the Destroyer<ref name=OWOW/><br />Tyler Black<ref name=OWOW/> | |||
| birth_place = ], U.S. | |||
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|weight = {{convert|217|lb|kg|abbr=on}}<ref name=WWEprofile/> | |||
| names = Gixx<ref name="CBSLocal"/><br />Seth Rollins<ref name=SethRollins/><br />'''Seth''' "'''Freakin'''" '''Rollins'''<ref name=Cagematch/><br />Taj the Destroyer<ref name=Cagematch/><br />Tyler Black<ref name=Cagematch/> | |||
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|5|28}} | |||
| height = 6 ft 1 in<ref name=WWEprofile>{{cite web|title=Seth Rollins|publisher=WWE|access-date=Aug 5, 2023|url=https://www.wwe.com/superstars/seth-rollins|archive-date=May 6, 2016|archive-url=https://archive.today/20160506204505/https://www.wwe.com/superstars/seth-rollins|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
|birth_place = ], Iowa, United States<ref name=OWOW/> | |||
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| weight = 225 lb<ref name=WWEprofile/> | ||
|billed = Davenport, Iowa<ref name=WWEprofile |
| billed = ]<ref name=WWEprofile/> | ||
| trainer = Danny Daniels<ref name=Cagematch>{{cite web|title=Seth Rollins|publisher=Cagematch|access-date=December 31, 2023|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=2250|archive-date=June 20, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240620074251/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=2250|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
|trainer = Danny Daniels<ref name=OWOW/> | |||
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| debut = August 21, 2004<ref name="EventsCagematch"/> | ||
|signature=Seth Rollins Signature.jpg}} | |||
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'''Seth Freaking Rollins'''<ref name=OWOW/> (born May 28, 1986) is an American ] signed to ], where he performs under the ] '''Seth Rollins'''. He is currently in his first reign as ]. Rollins debuted on WWE's main roster in 2012 alongside ] and ] as part of ]. He is a former ], having held the United States and WWE World Heavyweight championships concurrently (being the first wrestler to ever do so), a former ] (with Reigns), and won the ] ], which he cashed in during the main event of ] to become the first Money in the Bank contract holder to cash in at WrestleMania. | |||
'''Colby Daniel Lopez''' (born May 28, 1986) is an American ]. He is signed to ], where he performs on the ] ] under the ] '''Seth "Freakin" Rollins'''. | |||
While at WWE's developmental territories ] (FCW) and ], he was the ] ] and the first ]. Prior to signing with WWE, he wrestled as '''Tyler Black''' for ] (ROH), where he held the ] once and the ] twice (with ]). He also wrestled for various ]s including ] (FIP), where he was a one-time ]; and ] (PWG), where he was a one-time ] (also with Jacobs). Along with ] and ], Rollins is one of three men to have won the WWE World Heavyweight and ROH World championships. | |||
Prior to signing with WWE, he wrestled under the ring name '''Tyler Black''' for ] (ROH) and was part of the ] stable with ]. During his time in ROH, he held the ] once and the ] twice (with Jacobs) and won the 2009 ] tournament. He also wrestled for various ] including ], where he was a one-time ], as well as ], where he was a one-time ] (also with Jacobs). | |||
== Professional wrestling career == | |||
=== Independent circuit (2003–2009) === | |||
] | |||
Colby Lopez, as Gixx, debuted in 2003 for Scott County Wrestling (SCW). He also worked for ]'s ] (IWA) and entered the Ted Petty Invitational Tournament, defeating ] before being eliminated by ] in the quarterfinals in ], on September 23, 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thecubsfan.com/guest/jgagne/20050923iwams.htm|title=IWA-MS TPI – 09/23/05|last=Gagne|first=Joe|date=September 23, 2005|publisher=CubsFan.com}}</ref> He later won the SCW Heavyweight Championship, and spray-painted the championship belt black to mark "The Black Era" in SCW. | |||
Lopez signed with WWE in 2010 and was sent to its then-developmental territory ] (FCW), where he was renamed '''Seth Rollins''' and became the inaugural ]. After WWE rebranded its developmental brand from FCW to ], he became the inaugural ]. In November 2012, he debuted on the main roster as a member of ] alongside ] and ]. He won his first main roster championship, the ],{{efn|Then called the WWE Tag Team Championship.}} with Reigns in May 2013; he went on to hold the title a record six times with Ambrose and various partners. After leaving The Shield in 2014, he joined ], establishing his on-screen character as a leading villain. Since then, he has headlined numerous major ] for WWE, including ]. | |||
He soon joined ] winning the promotion's tag team championship with Marek Brave. The two successfully defended the championship against Ryan Boz and Danny Daniels, Brett Wayne and Hype Gotti, and Jayson Reign and Marco Cordova several times in early 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nwa-wildside.com/news/viewnews.cgi?category=all&id=1139923318|title=NWA Wildside/Worldwide News: Tuesday February 14, 2006|last=Behrens|first=Bill|date=February 14, 2006|publisher=]}}</ref> He also faced Eric Priest and ] in singles matches. | |||
Rollins is a five-time world champion in WWE, having won the ]{{efn|Called the WWE World Heavyweight Championship during one of his reigns.}} twice, ] twice, and ] once, being the inaugural champion. He has also held the ] and the ] twice each, making him WWE's 29th ] and 19th ], as well as the second wrestler to accomplish the latter twice under the ]. He is also the only wrestler to have won the WWE Championship, Universal Championship, World Heavyweight Championship, and NXT Championship, in addition to being the only wrestler to compete in the match to decide the inaugural champion of three WWE championships (NXT, Universal, and World Heavyweight). Rollins also won the ], the ], and the ]. He is an overall nine-time ] winner. All totaled, he has won 16 championships in WWE (with all but one on the main roster). | |||
He briefly appeared in ] (TNA) and teamed with Jeff Luxon in a loss to ] (] and ]) on '']'' in October 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2006/10/06/1963914.html|title=Impact: Bye, bye Eric|last=Sokol|first=Chris|date=October 6, 2006|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
Praised for his in-ring skills and ability to reinvent his on-screen character, Rollins is regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers active today and of his generation.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Beaston |first=Erik |date=May 18, 2023 |title=2023 Is Shaping Up to Be the Year of WWE's Seth Rollins |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10076504-2023-is-shaping-up-to-be-the-year-of-wwes-seth-rollins |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230611060636/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10076504-2023-is-shaping-up-to-be-the-year-of-wwes-seth-rollins |archive-date=June 11, 2023 |access-date=June 11, 2023 |website=]}}</ref> Rollins topped '']''{{'}}s '']'' list of the top 500 wrestlers in the world in 2015, 2019, and 2023, was voted as the PWI ] in 2015 and 2023 and was named ] by '']'' in 2022.<ref>{{cite web |date=August 29, 2019 |title=Seth Rollins tops the "PWI 500" |url=https://www.wwe.com/article/seth-rollins-tops-pwi-500 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703143345/https://www.wwe.com/article/seth-rollins-tops-pwi-500 |archive-date=July 3, 2022 |accessdate=August 31, 2019 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> He was the first wrestler to cash in a Money in the Bank contract at a ] event and holds the record for the longest televised match in WWE history, performing for 65 minutes whilst defeating Reigns and ] in the same night.<ref name=":7" /> | |||
On May 25, 2007, while in a match with the ] (FIP) ] The Briscoes in ], Black's tag team partner Marek Brave suffered a legitimate back injury that sidelined him for several weeks before ultimately causing him to retire. Brave returned to competition in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.insidepulse.com/articles/69532/2007/08/09/fip-headlines.html|title=FIP Headlines: Briscoes vs. Black & Brave Rematch Signed|author=Glazer, Aaron|date=August 9, 2007|publisher=InsidePulse.com}}</ref> During this time Black pursued a singles career, competing in ] (PWG) where he defeated ] on June 10<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2007/show0072.html|title=Roger Dorn Night|date=June 10, 2007|accessdate=August 9, 2010|publisher=]}}</ref> and former mentor Danny Daniels at the supercard ''Point of No Return '07'' on June 16.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lordsofpain.net/news/2007/articles/1182008359.php|title=Saturday Indy Wrestling News – ChickFight, Power Trip Wrestling, AAW And Wild Card Pro|last=Farrell|first=Errol Leigh|date=June 16, 2007|publisher=Lords of Pain}}{{unreliable source?|failed=y|date=July 2013}}</ref> | |||
==Early life== | |||
At PWG's ''Life During Wartime'' on July 6, 2008, Black teamed with Jimmy Jacobs to win the ] by defeating ] and ], who was a replacement for ].<ref name="PWGtag">{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/world_tag_team_champion/index.html|title=Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Tag Team Champions|accessdate=August 9, 2010|publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/world_tag_team_champion/champion021.html|title=Age of the Fall (Tyler Black & Jimmy Jacobs)|date=July 6, 2008|accessdate=August 9, 2010|publisher=]}}</ref> At FIP's event on December 20, 2008, Black defeated ] to win the ].<ref name="FIPworld">{{cite web|url=http://www.fullimpactpro.com/history/heavyweighthistory.htm|title=Title History: FIP World Champion|accessdate=August 9, 2010|publisher=]}}</ref> At FIP's event on May 2, 2009, Davey Richards was awarded the FIP World Heavyweight Championship by forfeit when Black was unable to compete.<ref name="FIPworld"/> | |||
Colby Daniel Lopez was born in ],<ref>{{Citation |title=Seth Rollins - Misplaced Pages: Fact or Fiction? |date=August 17, 2021 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTjsAcb36bE&list=PLvXmarOi5xICV0X4HfMH7S29EpvDpTQgd&index=10 |access-date=2024-02-08 |language=en |archive-date=February 8, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240208153456/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTjsAcb36bE&list=PLvXmarOi5xICV0X4HfMH7S29EpvDpTQgd&index=10 |url-status=live }}</ref> on May 28, 1986.<ref name="CBSLocal">{{cite web|url=https://sports.cbslocal.com/2017/05/17/seth-rollins-wwe-pro-wrestling-facts/|title=19 Things You Didn't Know About WWE Star Seth Rollins|last=Elrod|first=Norm|date=May 17, 2017|publisher=CBS Local Sports|access-date=February 18, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190219015631/https://sports.cbslocal.com/2017/05/17/seth-rollins-wwe-pro-wrestling-facts/|archive-date=February 19, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=December 18, 2018 |title=WWE Profile - Seth Rollins |url=http://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/17165220 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190219015639/http://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/17165220 |archive-date=February 19, 2019 |access-date=February 18, 2019 |website= |publisher=]}}</ref> He is of Armenian, German, and Irish descent.<ref name="chicago">{{cite news|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/celebrity/ct-seth-rollins-wwe-jon-stewart-20151012-column.html|title=Interview: WWE Champ Seth Rollins on Jon Stewart, Jay Cutler and why he's 'never leaving' the Midwest|newspaper=]|author=Gomez, Luis|date=October 12, 2015|access-date=October 12, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181201093208/https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/celebrity/ct-seth-rollins-wwe-jon-stewart-20151012-column.html|archive-date=December 1, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> He gained the Lopez surname from his Mexican-American stepfather, whom he considers his true father.<ref name="chicago"/> He has a brother and a sister, but did not know this until their existence was revealed by a DNA test in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 11, 2019 |title=Seth Rollins discovers siblings through DNA test |url=https://www.wwe.com/article/seth-rollins-discovers-siblings-through-dna-test |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230204064248/https://www.wwe.com/article/seth-rollins-discovers-siblings-through-dna-test |archive-date=February 4, 2023 |access-date=February 3, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> He graduated from ] in 2004.<ref name="CBSLocal"/> As a teenager, he was an introvert who lived a ] lifestyle and was a big fan of ] and ] music.<ref name="tattoo">{{cite web |last=Graves |first=Corey |author-link=Corey Graves |date=August 29, 2015 |title=Seth Rollins tells the stories behind his tattoos: Superstar Ink |url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/seth-rollins-tells-the-stories-behind-his-tattoos-superstar-ink |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170326061952/http://www.wwe.com/videos/seth-rollins-tells-the-stories-behind-his-tattoos-superstar-ink |archive-date=March 26, 2017 |access-date=May 16, 2017 |website= |publisher=] |format=video |time=1:08, 1:34}}</ref> He trained at a wrestling school owned by Danny Daniels on the borders of ] and ].<ref name="chicago"/> | |||
==Professional wrestling career== | |||
=== Ring of Honor === | |||
===Independent circuit (2004–2010)=== | |||
==== The Age of the Fall (2007–2009) ==== | |||
] leader ] at a ] event in 2005]] | |||
{{Main|The Age of the Fall}} | |||
Lopez made his debut at the age of 19 on August 21, 2004,<ref name="EventsCagematch">{{cite web|title=Events Database - Seth Rollins|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=250161|website=Cagematch|access-date=August 30, 2023|quote=8.21.2004|archive-date=August 30, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230830201104/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=250161|url-status=live}}</ref> wrestling in the Iowa independent scene under the ring name Gixx.<ref name="CBSLocal" /><ref name="ROHroster">{{cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/tylerblack.php|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100509020631/http://www.rohwrestling.com/tylerblack.php|title=Tyler Black profile|archive-date=May 9, 2010|access-date=April 5, 2010|publisher=]}}</ref><ref name="SLAM">{{cite web |last=Heinen |first=Frederik |title=Seth Rollins Bio |url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/Bios2/rollins_seth.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200228044723/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/Bios2/rollins_seth.html |archive-date=February 28, 2020 |access-date=February 3, 2023 |work=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> He then joined ]'s ] (IWA) under the name Tyler Black, and entered the ''Ted Petty Invitational Tournament'', defeating ] before being eliminated by ] in the quarterfinals in ] on September 23, 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thecubsfan.com/guest/jgagne/20050923iwams.htm|title=IWA-MS TPI – 09/23/05|last=Gagne|first=Joe|date=September 23, 2005|publisher=CubsFan.com|access-date=May 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180916204355/http://thecubsfan.com/guest/jgagne/20050923iwams.htm|archive-date=September 16, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
] at a ] event]] | |||
At the ] (ROH) ] taping of ] in September 2007, Black made his debut, alongside Jimmy Jacobs and ], with the three attacking ], hanging ] from the rigging that had been used during the ] earlier that night. Jacobs announced that the three had formed a ] called ]. The angle was so controversial that ROH decided to remove the footage from the pay-per-view that was being taped at the event. | |||
He soon joined ] and won the ]'s ] with Marek Brave. The two retained the ] against Ryan Boz and Danny Daniels, Brett Wayne and Hype Gotti and Jayson Reign and Marco Cordova several times in early 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nwa-wildside.com/news/viewnews.cgi?category=all&id=1139923318|title=NWA Wildside/Worldwide News: Tuesday February 14, 2006|last=Behrens|first=Bill|date=February 14, 2006 |publisher=]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071212145726/http://nwa-wildside.com/news/viewnews.cgi?category=all&id=1139923318|archive-date=December 12, 2007}}</ref> He briefly appeared in ] (TNA) and teamed with Jeff Luxon in a loss to ] (] and ]) on '']'' in October 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2006/10/06/1963914.html|title=Impact: Bye, bye Eric|last=Sokol|first=Chris|date=October 6, 2006|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]|access-date=May 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180916204415/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2006/10/06/1963914.html|archive-date=September 16, 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
However, the footage was heavily requested by ROH fans, so it was shown on the ROH Videowire for the week of September 15.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thedailysuplex.com/index.html?nid=709|title=ROH Pulls Angle From Third PPV|last=Thomas|first=Brian|date=September 17, 2004|publisher=TheDailySuplex.com}}</ref> Later on in the event Black faced Jack Evans in a ], which ended when Jacobs and Necro Butcher interfered leading ] to help Evans. A ] between The Age of the Fall and Jack Evans and the Irish Airborne ended in a ] when Necro Butcher attacked the ]. | |||
On May 25, 2007, while in a match with then ] (FIP) ] ] (] and ]) in ], Black's ] partner Marek Brave suffered a ] back injury,<ref>{{cite web |author=Glazer, Aaron |date=August 9, 2007 |title=FIP Headlines: Briscoes vs. Black & Brave Rematch Signed |url=http://www.insidepulse.com/articles/69532/2007/08/09/fip-headlines.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071212141408/http://www.insidepulse.com/articles/69532/2007/08/09/fip-headlines.html |archive-date=December 12, 2007 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |publisher=InsidePulse.com}}</ref> leading Black to pursue a singles career by competing in ] (PWG), where he defeated ] in his debut on June 10.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2007/show0072.html|title=Roger Dorn Night|date=June 10, 2007|access-date=August 9, 2010|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110308001450/http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2007/show0072.html|archive-date=March 8, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
Teaming with Jimmy Jacobs and Necro Butcher against The Vulture Squad (] and ]) in several handicap matches during early October,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.angrymarks.com/news/View.php?ArticleID=2049|title=09/22/07: Dr. Keith Report (Upcoming Shows)|author=Lipinski, Keith|date=September 22, 2007|publisher=AngryMarks.com}}{{unreliable source?|failed=y|date=July 2013}}</ref> he teamed with The Age of the Fall to against Jack Evans, Ruckus and ] in a 6-man tag team match the following month at ''Glory by Honor VI Night 1'' on November 1. The following night, Black defeated Alex "Sugarfoot" Payne but was attacked by The Briscoes following the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2006/1194205692.shtml|title=Pro's from the Palace (#213) – Results & more: ROH Glory By Honor VI N2|author=Siciliano, Mike|date=November 4, 2007|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> He appeared with The Age of the Fall in their match against The Briscoes during the main event.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/columns/62641/411-ROH-Roundtable-Preview:-Philadelphia-&-New-York---Glory-By-Honor-VI---11-2-&-11-3.htm|title=411 ROH Roundtable Preview: Philadelphia & New York – Glory By Honor VI – 11/2 & 11/3|author=Berman, Samuel|date=November 2, 2007|publisher=411mania}}</ref> At ''Final Battle 2007'', Black and Jacobs defeated the Briscoes to win the ].<ref name="ROHtag"/> | |||
At PWG's Life During Wartime on July 6, 2008, Black and ] won the ] by defeating ] and ], a replacement for ].<ref name="PWGtag">{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/world_tag_team_champion/index.html|title=Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Tag Team Champions|access-date=August 9, 2010|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100717171129/http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/world_tag_team_champion/index.html|archive-date=July 17, 2010|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/world_tag_team_champion/champion021.html|title=Age of the Fall (Tyler Black & Jimmy Jacobs)|date=July 6, 2008|access-date=August 9, 2010|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111012213221/http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/world_tag_team_champion/champion021.html|archive-date=October 12, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> At FIP's event on December 20, Black defeated ] to win the ].<ref name="FIPworld">{{cite web|url=http://www.fullimpactpro.com/history/heavyweighthistory.htm |title=Title History: FIP World Champion |access-date=August 9, 2010 |publisher=] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101006160130/http://fullimpactpro.com/history/heavyweighthistory.htm |archive-date=October 6, 2010 }}</ref> At FIP's event on May 2, 2009, ] was awarded the FIP World Heavyweight Championship by forfeit when Black was unable to compete.<ref name="FIPworld"/> | |||
They lost the titles one month later on January 26 to the ] (] and ]) when competing in an Ultimate Endurance match also involving The Hangmen 3 (] and ]), and the team of ] and ].<ref name="ROHtag"/> | |||
=== Ring of Honor === | |||
At ], ROH's sixth pay-per-view, Black challenged ] for the ] in a losing effort. At ''Up For Grabs'', Black and Jacobs won an eight-team tournament to win the ROH World Tag Team Championship for a second time.<ref name="ROHtag"/> The two lost the championship at '']'' to the team of ].<ref name="ROHtag"/> Black had a second chance at the ROH World Championship at ''Death Before Dishonor VI'' in ], when he faced McGuinness, Danielson and ] in a three-way match, but McGuinness retained. | |||
====The Age of the Fall (2007–2009)==== | |||
{{main|The Age of the Fall}} | |||
At the ] (ROH) ] taping of ] on September 15, 2007, Black made his debut alongside Jimmy Jacobs and ], with the three attacking The Briscoe Brothers, and hanging Jay Briscoe from light rigging fashioned as a noose. The three formed a ] called ].<ref>{{cite web |author=Sapolsky |first=Gabe |date=September 16, 2007 |title=Age of the Fall Footage Decision |url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/MessageBoard/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=36906&whichpage=1 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090209020312/http://www.rohwrestling.com/MessageBoard/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=36906&whichpage=1 |archive-date=February 9, 2009 |access-date=March 6, 2009}}</ref> The ] was so controversial that ROH decided to remove the footage from the pay-per-view that was being taped at the event.<ref name="SLAM"/> Black later made his ROH in-ring debut later that night in a ], wrestling Jack Evans to a ].<ref name="SLAM"/> | |||
At Glory by Honor VI in November, Black defeated Alex "Sugarfoot" Payne, but was attacked by The Briscoe Brothers following the match.<ref>{{cite web |author=Siciliano |first=Mike |date=November 4, 2007 |title=Pro's from the Palace (#213) – Results & more: ROH Glory By Honor VI N2 |url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2006/1194205692.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180916204430/http://www.wrestleview.com/news2006/1194205692.shtml |archive-date=September 16, 2018 |access-date=May 1, 2019 |publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> He appeared with The Age of the Fall in their match against The Briscoe Brothers during the main event.<ref>{{cite web |author=Berman |first=Samuel |date=November 2, 2007 |title=411 ROH Roundtable Preview: Philadelphia & New York – Glory By Honor VI – 11/2 & 11/3 |url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/columns/62641/411-ROH-Roundtable-Preview:-Philadelphia-&-New-York---Glory-By-Honor-VI---11-2-&-11-3.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120907201710/http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/columns/62641/411-ROH-Roundtable-Preview%3A-Philadelphia-%26-New-York---Glory-By-Honor-VI---11-2-%26-11-3.htm |archive-date=September 7, 2012 |access-date=May 1, 2019 |publisher=411Mania}}</ref> At ] on December 30, Black and Jacobs defeated The Briscoe Brothers to win the ].<ref name="ROHtag"/> They lost the championship one month later on January 26, 2008, to the ] (Davey Richards and ]) when competing in an ] match also involving The Hangmen 3 (] and ]), and the team of ] and ].<ref name="ROHtag" /> | |||
At '']'', Black lost a number one contenders match to ]. Following the match, Jacobs ] on Black, and Black was then attacked by Aries. At ''Full Circle'', Black was given a non-title match against the ROH World Champion Nigel McGuinness on January 16, and defeated McGuinness. The following night, number one contender Aries refused to face McGuinness, so Black faced McGuinness instead, but was unsuccessful as the match ended in a time limit draw. On June 26 at ''Violent Tendencies'', Black defeated Jimmy Jacobs in a ] match to end their feud. | |||
At ] on May 30, Black unsuccessfully challenged ] for the ].<ref name="2008 results">{{cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/content/2008-ring-honor-results|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923152648/http://www.rohwrestling.com/content/2008-ring-honor-results|title=2008 Ring of Honor Official results|date=September 16, 2007|archive-date=September 23, 2017|access-date=April 17, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> At Up For Grabs, Black and Jacobs won an eight-team tournament to win their second ROH World Tag Team Championship.<ref name="ROHtag" /> The two lost the championship at ] on November 14 to the team of ].<ref name="ROHtag" /> Black had a second chance at the ROH World Championship at Death Before Dishonor VI in ], when he faced McGuinness, Danielson and ] in a ], but McGuinness retained the title.<ref name="2008 results" /> | |||
==== ROH World Champion (2009–2010) ==== | |||
] before his defense at ] in September 2010]] | |||
In September 2009, Black had surgery on a ] in his neck.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/wrestling/2623994/Wrestling-News-and-Gossip-from-The-Sun-Mike-Aldrens-WGN-Wrestling-Globe-Newsletter.html|title=Daily wrestling news & gossip|date=September 5, 2009|last=Aldren|first=Mike|accessdate=July 25, 2010|work=The Sun }}</ref> On October 10, Black defeated ] in a first round match and then Claudio Castagnoli, ], Delirious, ] and ] in the finals to win the ] this earned him a match for the ROH World Championship.<ref name=SotF2009>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=26&nr=1481|title=Survival of the Fittest 2009|accessdate=February 14, 2010|publisher=Cagematch}}</ref> On December 19 at ], ROH's first live pay-per-view, Black wrestled ROH World Champion Austin Aries to a 60-minute time limit draw.<ref name=FB2009>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_37521.shtml|title=Caldwell's Ring Of Honor PPV Report 12/19: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of ROH's first online PPV – Austin Aries vs. Tyler Black|date=December 19, 2009|first=James|last=Caldwell|accessdate=December 20, 2009|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Because of this draw, ROH commissioner ] booked the two in a rematch between February 13, 2010 for the company's Eighth Anniversary Show. The booking saw Cornette set up a judging panel with himself on and one person picked by each competitor, in order for there to be a decisive winner in case of another draw. Aries picked Kenny King while Black picked Roderick Strong,<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Ring of Honor announces details on ROH Title match for Eighth-Anniversary show (w/ video) |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ROH_News_29/article_38026.shtml|publisher=PWTorch|accessdate=August 11, 2010|date=January 9, 2010}}</ref> whom he guaranteed a title shot should he win. At the event, Black pinned Aries to win the ROH World Championship.<ref name="ROHworld"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ROH_News_29/article_39019.shtml|title=ROH News: Big News – Result from tonight's ROH World Title match in New York City|date=February 13, 2010|last=Caldwell|first=James|accessdate=February 14, 2010|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> | |||
]At Final Battle in December, after Black lost a number one contender match to Austin Aries, Jacobs ] on him, and Black was then attacked by Aries.<ref name="2008 results" /> At Full Circle, Black was given a non-title match against then-ROH World Champion Nigel McGuinness on January 16, 2009, where Black was victorious.<ref name="2009 results">{{cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/content/2009-ring-honor-results|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171113233456/http://www.rohwrestling.com/content/2009-ring-honor-results|title=2009 Ring of Honor Official results|date=September 16, 2007|archive-date=November 13, 2017|access-date=April 17, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> The following night, Black faced McGuinness in a title match, which ended in a ].<ref name="2009 results" /> On June 26, at Violent Tendencies, Black defeated Jimmy Jacobs in a ] match to end their ].<ref name="2009 results" /> | |||
On April 3, Black retained the title in a three-way elimination match against Austin Aries and Roderick Strong at ] pay-per-view, thereby depriving Strong of his championship chance in a singles match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_40401.shtml|title=Radican's ROH The Big Bang PPV Blog 4/3: Black vs. Aries vs. Strong, Briscoes vs. KOW|date=April 3, 2010|last=Radican|first=Sean|accessdate=May 9, 2010|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> He also retained at the following pay-per-view, ], on June 19, in a match against Davey Richards.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_42063.shtml|title=Caldwell's Ring of Honor PPV report 6/19: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Death Before Dishonor VIII Internet PPV|first=James|last=Caldwell|accessdate=August 8, 2010|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Black turned heel at the August 20 tapings of '']'', after news broke that he had signed a developmental contract with ] (WWE).<ref name="heelturn">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1282411665|title=Spoilers: 8/20 Ring of Honor HDNet TV tapings|date=August 21, 2010|first=Adam|last=Martin|accessdate=August 26, 2010|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> His new ] character involved him criticizing the fans who were labeling him a sell-out for signing with WWE, a feeling Lopez states was based on true feelings.<ref name="sunint">{{cite web|url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/wrestling/3133781/ROH-champ-Tyler-Black-says-WWE-move-was-a-no-brainer.html|title=Joining WWE was easy choice|date=September 11, 2010|last=McNichol|first=Rob|accessdate=September 11, 2010|work=The Sun }}</ref> He also threatened to take the ROH World Championship with him to WWE, and refused to put the championship at stake in a match with Davey Richards on August 28 which he then lost by submission.<ref name="heelturn"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/news/results-from-richmond-charlotte/|title=Results From Richmond & Charlotte|accessdate=September 11, 2010|publisher=]}}</ref> On September 11 at ] Black lost the ROH World Championship to Roderick Strong in a No Disqualification match with ] as a guest enforcer. This was his final ROH appearance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_43710.shtml|title=9/11 ROH internet PPV live results: Caldwell & Radican's coverage of "Glory by Honor IX" – ROH Title match, Haas & Benjamin debut|first=James|last=Caldwell|author2=Radican, Sean |date=September 11, 2010|accessdate=September 11, 2010|work=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> | |||
=== World |
====ROH World Champion and departure (2009–2010)==== | ||
In September 2009, Black took a hiatus after receiving surgery on his neck.<ref>{{cite web |last=Johnson |first=Mike |date=September 8, 2009 |title=Danielson AND McGuinness to face off in their ROH farewell in NYC, Tyler Black injury update and more ROH news |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/41276/danielson-and-mcguinness-to-face-off-in-their-roh-farewell-in-nyc-tyler-black-injury-update-and-more-roh-news.html?p=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091012165952/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/41276/danielson-and-mcguinness-to-face-off-in-their-roh-farewell-in-nyc-tyler-black-injury-update-and-more-roh-news.html?p=1 |archive-date=October 12, 2009 |access-date=July 25, 2010 |publisher=PWInsider}}</ref> On October 10, Black defeated ] in a first-round match and then Claudio Castagnoli, ], ], ] and Roderick Strong in the finals to win the ], earning him a ROH World Championship match.<ref name="SotF2009">{{cite web |title=Survival of the Fittest 2009 |url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=26&nr=1481 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110616061425/http://www.cagematch.de/?id=26&nr=1481 |archive-date=June 16, 2011 |access-date=February 14, 2010 |website=Cagematch}}</ref> On December 19, at ROH's first live pay-per-view, ], Black wrestled then ROH World Champion Austin Aries to a 60-minute time limit draw.<ref name="FB2009">{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=December 19, 2009 |title=Caldwell's Ring Of Honor PPV Report 12/19: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of ROH's first online PPV – Austin Aries vs. Tyler Black |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_37521.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091222055330/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_37521.shtml |archive-date=December 22, 2009 |access-date=December 20, 2009 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> Because of this draw, then ] ] booked the two in a rematch between February 13, 2010 for the company's Eighth Anniversary Show. The booking saw Cornette set up a judging panel with himself on and one person picked by each competitor, in order for there to be a decisive winner in case of another draw. Aries picked King while Black picked Strong,<ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=January 9, 2010 |title=Ring of Honor announces details on ROH Title match for Eighth-Anniversary show (w/ video) |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ROH_News_29/article_38026.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100317030757/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ROH_News_29/article_38026.shtml |archive-date=March 17, 2010 |access-date=August 11, 2010 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> whom he guaranteed an ROH World Championship title shot should he win. At the event, Black ] Aries to win the ROH World Championship.<ref name="ROHworld"/><ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=February 13, 2010 |title=ROH News: Big News – Result from tonight's ROH World Title match in New York City |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ROH_News_29/article_39019.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100216202155/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ROH_News_29/article_39019.shtml |archive-date=February 16, 2010 |access-date=February 14, 2010 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> | |||
==== Developmental territories (2010–2013) ==== | |||
On August 8, 2010, Lopez had signed a developmental contract with ] (WWE), and was assigned to their ] ] (FCW) in September.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1281292192|title=Report: Ring of Honor Champion signs with WWE|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=August 8, 2010|accessdate=August 8, 2010|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1281302410|title=Update on Tyler Black signing with WWE|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=August 8, 2010|accessdate=August 8, 2010|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ROH_News_29/article_42976.shtml|title=WWE/ROH News: Report on current ROH World champion signing with WWE|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=August 8, 2010|accessdate=August 8, 2010|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Lopez was offered contracts from TNA and ROH, but ] (formerly Matt Sydal) convinced him to join WWE.<ref name="sunint"/> On September 14, 2010, Lopez (as Tyler Black) made his WWE debut in a dark match prior to the '']'' taping, defeating ].<ref name="SD9-14-10">{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/cards/wwe/smackdown-taping-9845.html|title=Smackdown results for September 14, 2010|accessdate=July 16, 2012}}</ref> | |||
On April 3, Black retained the title in a three-way elimination match against Austin Aries and Roderick Strong at ] pay-per-view.<ref>{{cite web |last=Radican |first=Sean |date=April 3, 2010 |title=Radican's ROH The Big Bang PPV Blog 4/3: Black vs. Aries vs. Strong, Briscoes vs. KOW |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_40401.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101222083303/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_40401.shtml |archive-date=December 22, 2010 |access-date=May 9, 2010 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> He also retained the title against Davey Richards on June 19 at ].<ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=June 19, 2010 |title=Caldwell's Ring of Honor PPV report 6/19: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Death Before Dishonor VIII Internet PPV |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_42063.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100822134026/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_42063.shtml |archive-date=August 22, 2010 |access-date=August 8, 2010 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> Black turned into a ] at the August 20 tapings of '']'' after news broke that he had signed a developmental contract with ] (WWE).<ref name="heelturn">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1282411665|title=Spoilers: 8/20 Ring of Honor HDNet TV tapings|date=August 21, 2010|first=Adam|last=Martin|access-date=August 26, 2010|publisher=WrestleView|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100928015549/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1282411665|archive-date=September 28, 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> He threatened to take the ROH World Championship with him to WWE and refused to put the championship at stake in a match with Davey Richards on August 28, which he then lost by ].<ref name="heelturn"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/news/results-from-richmond-charlotte/|title=Results From Richmond & Charlotte|access-date=September 11, 2010|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100907004815/http://www.rohwrestling.com/news/results-from-richmond-charlotte/|archive-date=September 7, 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> On September 11, at ], in his final ROH appearance, Black lost the ROH World Championship to Roderick Strong in a ] with ] as a ], ending his reign at 210 days after seven successful title defenses.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Caldwell |first1=James |last2=Radican |first2=Sean |date=September 11, 2010 |title=9/11 ROH internet PPV live results: Caldwell & Radican's coverage of "Glory by Honor IX" – ROH Title match, Haas & Benjamin debut |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_43710.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100913051136/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_43710.shtml |archive-date=September 13, 2010 |access-date=September 11, 2010 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> | |||
Lopez debuted for FCW on September 30, as Seth Rollins (a name he states is an ode to ]),<ref>. ''SethRollins.org''.</ref> in a loss to ].<ref name=SethRollins>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/17767/|title=FRI UPDATE: Giant weekend schedule, big shows, potential HITC spoiler, ROH star new name, WWE/Foley|first=Bryan|last=Alvarez|authorlink=Bryan Alvarez|date=October 1, 2010|accessdate=October 2, 2010|work=]|quote=Tyler Black has debuted in WWE developmental under the name Seth Rollins. Maybe they can have him be the brother of Skag Rollins. Given history in developmental, his name will now probably change another two dozen times before he's called up.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1286400482|title=Tyler Black makes official FCW debut last week|date=October 6, 2010|last=Martin|first=Adam|accessdate=October 8, 2010|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> Rollins then faced ] on November 4 in the first ever 'FCW 15' match under 15 minute Iron Man rules<ref name=FCW15JB/> where they fought to a 1–1 draw.<ref>{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=FCW TELEVISION REPORT: SETH ROLLINS AND HUNICO IN THE FCW 15 CHALLENGE; PETER ORLOV MAKES HIS DEBUT; SAXTON AND WASHINGTON CONTINUE THEIR FEUD|url=http://pwinsider.com/article/53097/fcw-television-report-seth-rollins-and-hunico-in-the-fcw-15-challenge-peter-orlov-makes-his-debut-saxton-and-washington-continue-their-feud.html?p=1|publisher=PWInsider|accessdate=January 26, 2012}}</ref> Following this, Rollins, along with Hunico, ] and ], participated in the FCW 15 Jack Brisco Classic tournament.<ref name=FCW15JB/> On January 13, 2011, Rollins defeated Hunico in the finals to win the tournament and became the inaugural ].<ref name=FCW15JB>{{cite web|title=Superstar of the Week: Seth Rollins|url=http://www.fcwwrestling.info/superstarmonth.html|publisher=fcwwrestling.com|accessdate=April 23, 2011|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5wIVOfgkR|archivedate=February 6, 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=FCW TELEVISION REPORT: JACK BRISCO CLASSIC FINALS GO INTO OVERTIME|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/55114/fcw-television-report-jack-brisco-classic-finals-go-into-overtime.html?p=1|publisher=PWInsider|accessdate=January 26, 2012}}</ref> | |||
===World Wrestling Entertainment/WWE=== | |||
On March 25 at a ], Rollins and Richie Steamboat defeated ] and ] to win the ].<ref name="FCW Tag">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1301110538|title=New FCW Tag Team champions crowned|last=Gerweck|first=Steve|date=March 25, 2011|accessdate=March 26, 2011|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> Rollins and Steamboat eventually lost the championship to ] and Calvin Raines.<ref name="FCWchampions">{{cite web|url=http://www.fcwwrestling.info/champions.html|title=Champions Roll Call|accessdate=May 17, 2011|publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
====Developmental territories (2010–2012)==== | |||
On August 8, 2010, Lopez signed a developmental contract with WWE and was assigned to their ] ] (FCW) in September.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1281292192|title=Report: Ring of Honor Champion signs with WWE|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=August 8, 2010|access-date=August 8, 2010|publisher=WrestleView|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120504205844/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1281292192|archive-date=May 4, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1281302410|title=Update on Tyler Black signing with WWE|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=August 8, 2010|access-date=August 8, 2010|publisher=WrestleView|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120504205849/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1281302410|archive-date=May 4, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=August 8, 2010 |title=WWE/ROH News: Report on current ROH World champion signing with WWE |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ROH_News_29/article_42976.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100825141130/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ROH_News_29/article_42976.shtml |archive-date=August 25, 2010 |access-date=August 8, 2010 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> On September 14, Black made his WWE debut in a dark match prior to the '']'' taping by defeating ].<ref name="SD9-14-10">{{cite web |title=Smackdown results for September 14, 2010 |url=http://www.profightdb.com/cards/wwe/smackdown-taping-9845.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120423200844/http://www.profightdb.com/cards/wwe/smackdown-taping-9845.html |archive-date=April 23, 2012 |access-date=July 16, 2012 |website=Profightdb.com}}</ref> | |||
Lopez debuted for FCW on September 30 under the name '''Seth Rollins''', in a loss to ].<ref name=SethRollins>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/17767/|title=FRI UPDATE: Giant weekend schedule, big shows, potential HITC spoiler, ROH star new name, WWE/Foley|first=Bryan|last=Alvarez|author-link=Bryan Alvarez|date=October 1, 2010|access-date=October 2, 2010|work=]|quote=Tyler Black has debuted in WWE developmental under the name Seth Rollins. Maybe they can have him be the brother of Skag Rollins. Given history in developmental, his name will now probably change another two dozen times before he's called up.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101004012641/http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/17767|archive-date=October 4, 2010|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1286400482|title=Tyler Black makes official FCW debut last week|date=October 6, 2010|last=Martin|first=Adam|access-date=October 8, 2010|publisher=WrestleView|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120928061839/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1286400482|archive-date=September 28, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> Rollins then faced ] on November 4 in the first ever FCW 15 match under 15-minute Iron Man rules<ref name=FCW15JB/> where they fought to a 1–1 draw.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trionfo |first=Richard |date=November 29, 2010 |title=FCW television report: Seth Rollins and Hunico in the FCW 15 challenge; Peter Orlov makes his debut; Saxton and Washington continue their feud |url=http://pwinsider.com/article/53097/fcw-television-report-seth-rollins-and-hunico-in-the-fcw-15-challenge-peter-orlov-makes-his-debut-saxton-and-washington-continue-their-feud.html?p=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120314060911/http://pwinsider.com/article/53097/fcw-television-report-seth-rollins-and-hunico-in-the-fcw-15-challenge-peter-orlov-makes-his-debut-saxton-and-washington-continue-their-feud.html?p=1 |archive-date=March 14, 2012 |access-date=January 26, 2012 |publisher=PWInsider}}</ref> Following this, Rollins, along with Hunico, ] and ], participated in the FCW 15 Jack Brisco Classic tournament.<ref name=FCW15JB/> On January 13, 2011, Rollins defeated Hunico in the finals to win the tournament and became the inaugural ].<ref name="FCW15JB">{{cite web |title=Superstar of the Week: Seth Rollins |url=http://www.fcwwrestling.info/superstarmonth.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110224082550/http://www.fcwwrestling.info/superstarmonth.html |archive-date=February 24, 2011 |access-date=April 23, 2011 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Trionfo |first=Richard |date=February 9, 2011 |title=FCW television report: Jack Brisco Classic finals go into overtime |url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/55114/fcw-television-report-jack-brisco-classic-finals-go-into-overtime.html?p=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019044003/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/55114/fcw-television-report-jack-brisco-classic-finals-go-into-overtime.html?p=1 |archive-date=October 19, 2013 |access-date=January 26, 2012 |publisher=PWInsider}}</ref> At a ] on March 25, Rollins and Steamboat defeated ] and ] to win the ],<ref name="FCW Tag">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1301110538|title=New FCW Tag Team champions crowned|last=Gerweck|first=Steve|date=March 25, 2011|access-date=March 26, 2011|publisher=WrestleView|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120930070603/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1301110538|archive-date=September 30, 2012}}</ref> which they later ] to ] and Calvin Raines.<ref name="FCWchampions">{{cite web|url=http://www.fcwwrestling.info/champions.html|title=Champions Roll Call|access-date=May 17, 2011|publisher=]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120208110516/http://fcwwrestling.info/champions.html|archive-date=February 8, 2012}}</ref> | |||
In July 2011, Rollins began a feud with ].<ref>{{cite web|title=FLORIDA CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING TELEVISION REPORT: FCW HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH; FCW DIVAS TITLE MATCH; DEAN AMBROSE MAKES HIS DEBUT WITH A PROMO; A ROTUNDO FAMILY REUNION?|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/59601/florida-championship-wrestling-television-report-fcw-heavyweight-title-match-fcw-divas-title-match-dean-ambrose-makes-his-debut-with-a-promo-a-rotundo-family-reunion.html?p=1|publisher=PWInsider|accessdate=November 15, 2011}}</ref> Ambrose and Rollins had their first match for the ] in a 15-minute ] on the August 14 episode of FCW. The match ended in a draw with neither men scoring a ] and, as a result, Rollins retained his title.<ref name=BlackMoxley/> A subsequent 20 minute rematch for the title two weeks later resulted in a similar 0–0 draw.<ref name=BlackMoxley/> A second 30-minute rematch for the title on the September 18 episode of FCW TV went to a time limit 2–2 draw and the match was sent into ], where Rollins scored a pinfall to win the match 3–2.<ref name=BlackMoxley>{{cite web|title=FLORIDA CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING TELEVISION REPORT: HOW DO YOU TOP THE FIRST TWO ROLLINS/AMBROSE MATCHES? DEVOTE THE ENTIRE SHOW TO THE THIRD MATCH AND LET THEM WRESTLE FOR 35 MINUTES|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/61759/florida-championship-wrestling-television-report-how-do-you-top-the-first-two-rollinsambrose-matches-devote-the-entire-show-to-the-third-match-and-let-them-wrestle-for-35-minutes.html?p=|publisher=PWInsider|accessdate=November 15, 2011}}</ref> On September 22, Rollins lost the FCW 15 Championship to Damien Sandow by way of disqualification after Ambrose attacked Sandow late in the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1320086876|title=FCW Results – 10/31/11|date=October 31, 2011|last=Namako|first=Jason|accessdate=December 26, 2011|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/3-news/22292-fri-update-wwe-survey-on-moving-mania-to-wwe-network-another-wacky-wwe-show-jones-vs-rampage-odds-win-a-call-from-jay-briscoe-new-tna-girl-identified-roh-affiliate-list-for-this-weekends-tv-full-weekend-schedule-tons-more|title=Fri update: WWE survey on moving Mania to WWE Network, another wacky WWE show, Jones vs. Rampage odds, win a call from Jay Briscoe, new TNA girl identified, ROH affiliate list for this weekend's TV, full weekend schedule, tons more|last=Alvarez|first=Bryan|authorlink=Bryan Alvarez|date=September 23, 2011|accessdate=September 23, 2011|work=]}}</ref> | |||
In July 2011, Rollins began a feud with ].<ref>{{cite web |last=Trionfo |first=Richard |date=July 5, 2011 |title=Florida Championship Wrestling television report: FCW Heavyweight title match; FCW Divas title match; Dean Ambrose makes his debut with a promo; a Rotundo family reunion? |url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/59601/florida-championship-wrestling-television-report-fcw-heavyweight-title-match-fcw-divas-title-match-dean-ambrose-makes-his-debut-with-a-promo-a-rotundo-family-reunion.html?p=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140225225906/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/59601/florida-championship-wrestling-television-report-fcw-heavyweight-title-match-fcw-divas-title-match-dean-ambrose-makes-his-debut-with-a-promo-a-rotundo-family-reunion.html?p=1 |archive-date=February 25, 2014 |access-date=November 15, 2011 |publisher=PWInsider}}</ref> Ambrose and Rollins had their first match for the FCW 15 Championship in a 15-minute Iron Man match on the August 14 episode of '']'', which ended in a draw with neither men scoring a ] and, as a result, Rollins retained his title.<ref name=BlackMoxley/> A subsequent 20-minute rematch for the title two weeks later resulted in a similar 0–0 draw.<ref name=BlackMoxley/> A second 30-minute rematch for the title on the September 18 episode of ''FCW'' went to a time limit 2–2 draw and the match was sent into ], where Rollins scored a ] to win the match 3–2.<ref name="BlackMoxley">{{cite web |last=Trionfo |first=Richard |date=September 18, 2011 |title=Florida Championship Wrestling television report: how do you top the first two Rollins/Ambrose matches? Devote the entire show to the third match and let them wrestle for 35 minutes |url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/61759/florida-championship-wrestling-television-report-how-do-you-top-the-first-two-rollinsambrose-matches-devote-the-entire-show-to-the-third-match-and-let-them-wrestle-for-35-minutes.html?p= |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150603062554/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/61759/florida-championship-wrestling-television-report-how-do-you-top-the-first-two-rollinsambrose-matches-devote-the-entire-show-to-the-third-match-and-let-them-wrestle-for-35-minutes.html?p= |archive-date=June 3, 2015 |access-date=November 15, 2011 |publisher=PWInsider}}</ref> On September 22, Rollins lost the FCW 15 Championship to Damien Sandow by ] after Ambrose attacked Sandow late in the match.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1320086876|title=FCW Results – 10/31/11|date=October 31, 2011|last=Namako|first=Jason|access-date=December 26, 2011|publisher=WrestleView|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111103005410/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1320086876|archive-date=November 3, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/3-news/22292-fri-update-wwe-survey-on-moving-mania-to-wwe-network-another-wacky-wwe-show-jones-vs-rampage-odds-win-a-call-from-jay-briscoe-new-tna-girl-identified-roh-affiliate-list-for-this-weekends-tv-full-weekend-schedule-tons-more|title=Fri update: WWE survey on moving Mania to WWE Network, another wacky WWE show, Jones vs. Rampage odds, win a call from Jay Briscoe, new TNA girl identified, ROH affiliate list for this weekend's TV, full weekend schedule, tons more|last=Alvarez|first=Bryan|author-link=Bryan Alvarez|date=September 23, 2011|access-date=September 23, 2011|work=]|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240526135736/https://www.webcitation.org/6F8rsKLb8?url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/3-news/22292-fri-update-wwe-survey-on-moving-mania-to-wwe-network-another-wacky-wwe-show-jones-vs-rampage-odds-win-a-call-from-jay-briscoe-new-tna-girl-identified-roh-affiliate-list-for-this-weekends-tv-full-|archive-date=May 26, 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> On February 23, 2012, Rollins defeated ] to become the new ].<ref>{{cite web |last=Trionfo |first=Richard |date=February 23, 2012 |title=New FCW champions crowned |url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/66123/new-fcw-champions-crowned.html?p=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714233059/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/66123/new-fcw-champions-crowned.html?p=1 |archive-date=July 14, 2014 |access-date=July 29, 2012 |publisher=PWInsider}}</ref> Rollins lost the championship to ] at a house show on May 31.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chaos in Crystal River tonight: Florida Title changes hands twice! Bo Dallas new Champion!!!! |url=https://twitter.com/fcwwrestling/status/214186000040202240 |publisher=] |access-date=April 17, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419194902/https://twitter.com/fcwwrestling/status/214186000040202240 |archive-date=April 19, 2014 |date=June 16, 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref> | |||
Rollins made his WWE television debut in a video package that aired during the ] pay-per-view in February 2012, where he was shown working out with ] in Cena's gym; Rollins was also featured in a speaking role.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=WWE PPV update – Tyler Black TV debut|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_58301.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=July 15, 2012}}</ref> On February 23, 2012, he defeated ] to become the new ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/66123/new-fcw-champions-crowned.html?p=1|accessdate=July 29, 2012|title=NEW FCW CHAMPIONS CROWNED|publisher=PWInsider}}</ref> | |||
When WWE ] FCW into NXT |
When WWE ] FCW into ] in August 2012,<ref name="FCWtoNXT">{{cite magazine |date= |title=WWE News: FCW name being phased out |url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/27030-wwe-news-fcw-name-being-phased-out |url-status=live |magazine=] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120817223142/http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/27030-wwe-news-fcw-name-being-phased-out |archive-date=August 17, 2012 |access-date=August 14, 2012}}</ref> Rollins' NXT TV debut took place on the second episode of the rebooted '']'' at ] on June 27, when he defeated ].<ref name="NXT062712">{{cite web |last=James |first=Justin |date=July 4, 2012 |title=James's NXT report 6/27: Week 2 of New NXT season – Bateman vs. Curtis main event, Cesaro, Seth Rollins, Steamboat |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_62883.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120712163028/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_62883.shtml |archive-date=July 12, 2012 |access-date=July 5, 2012 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Chiverton |first=George |date=June 27, 2012 |title=NXT WEEKLY RANKINGS & EVALUATION 6/20 – New NXT Week 1: Early impressions from new cast of FCW talent |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/The_Specialists_34/article_62859.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120630175206/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/The_Specialists_34/article_62859.shtml |archive-date=June 30, 2012 |access-date=January 9, 2013 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc. |quote=he has ... a solid gimmick as an outsider maverick.}}</ref> Rollins entered the ] to crown the inaugural ] where he defeated Jinder Mahal in the tournament finals on the August 29 episode of ''NXT''.<ref name="NXTChampion">{{cite web |last=James |first=Justin |date=September 5, 2012 |title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 8/29 – Week 11: First NXT champion crowned in big-match setting |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_64831.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120917071354/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_64831.shtml |archive-date=September 17, 2012 |access-date=September 8, 2012 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Parry |first=Josh |date=July 26, 2012 |title=NXT spoiler – first champion crowned |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_63732.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120728065719/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_63732.shtml |archive-date=July 28, 2012 |access-date=July 26, 2012 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> On the October 10 episode of ''NXT'', Rollins had his first successful defense of his title against Michael McGillicutty.<ref>{{cite web |last=James |first=Justin |date=October 17, 2012 |title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 10/10 – Week 17: WWE champ on commentary for excellent NXT Title match, Overall Reax |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_65947.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130201121817/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_65947.shtml |archive-date=February 1, 2013 |access-date=October 18, 2012 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> | ||
On the January 2, 2013 episode of ''NXT'', Rollins successfully defended the NXT Championship against ],<ref>{{cite web |last=Santiago |first=Andres |date=December 7, 2012 |title=WWE NXT spoilers from Florida: Kevin Nash, The Shield, Wade Barrett and much more |url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/73841/wwe-nxt-spoilers-from-florida-kevin-nash-the-shield-wade-barrett-and-much-more.html?p=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131208032945/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/73841/wwe-nxt-spoilers-from-florida-kevin-nash-the-shield-wade-barrett-and-much-more.html?p=1 |archive-date=December 8, 2013 |accessdate=January 9, 2013 |work= |publisher=PWInsider}}</ref> before losing it the next week on ''NXT'' to Big E Langston in a No Disqualification match.<ref>{{cite web |last=James |first=Justin |date=January 10, 2013 |title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 1/9: Big E. captures NXT Title, Shield involved, PAC debut promo, Overall Reax |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_67768.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216162941/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_67768.shtml |archive-date=February 16, 2013 |accessdate=January 12, 2013 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> After losing the title, Rollins continued to feud with Graves and attacked him during his number one contender's match for the NXT Championship with Conor O'Brian.<ref>{{cite web |last=James |first=Justin |date=March 1, 2013 |title=JAMES'S WWE NXT RESULTS 2/27: The Shield attacks in the main event, a match so bad that it's good, more |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_68995.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927173047/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_68995.shtml |archive-date=September 27, 2013 |accessdate=August 11, 2013 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> Rollins then accepted Graves' challenge<ref>{{cite web |last=James |first=Justin |date=April 12, 2013 |title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 4/10: Epic, must-watch Regal vs. Ohno match, Shield six-man tag match, Overall Reax |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_69953.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131002084636/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_69953.shtml |archive-date=October 2, 2013 |accessdate=August 19, 2013 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> and defeated him in a ] to end the feud.<ref>{{cite web |last=James |first=Justin |date=January 10, 2013 |title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORTS 4/17 & 4/24 & 5/1: Jericho in action, The Shield, Clash of Champions featuring several title matches, Paige vs. Summer Rae feud continues, more |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_70087.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130710043114/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_70087.shtml |archive-date=July 10, 2013 |accessdate=June 18, 2013 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> | |||
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] | ] in November 2012.]] | ||
On November 18, 2012, at the ] ], Seth Rollins made his main roster debut as a ] alongside Dean Ambrose and ], attacking ] during the triple threat main event for the ], allowing ] to pin ] and retain the title.<ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=November 18, 2012 |title=Survivor Series News: NXT stars debut in PPV main event angle, plus other news from annual PPV |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_66716.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130511122551/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_66716.shtml |archive-date=May 11, 2013 |access-date=November 19, 2012 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> The trio declared themselves ], vowed to rally against "injustice" and denied working for Punk,<ref name="Raw1119">{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=November 19, 2012 |title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 11/19: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Survivor Series fall-out |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_66731.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130304152508/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_66731.shtml |archive-date=March 4, 2013 |access-date=December 5, 2012 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref><ref name="Raw1126">{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=November 26, 2012 |title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 11/26: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – The Shield speaks, Cena-Ziggler |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_66855.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130304135906/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_66855.shtml |archive-date=March 4, 2013 |access-date=December 5, 2012 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> but routinely emerged from the crowd to attack Punk's adversaries.<ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=December 3, 2012 |title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 12/3: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – McMahon returns, Punk takes a Test |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_66980.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130310111525/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_66980.shtml |archive-date=March 10, 2013 |access-date=December 5, 2012 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=December 4, 2012 |title=WWE NEWS: WWE officially announces TLC main event change; will Ryback still get a WWE Title shot? |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_66817.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130310031803/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_66817.shtml |archive-date=March 10, 2013 |access-date=December 5, 2012 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> This led to a ] at ] on December 16, where The Shield defeated ] (Daniel Bryan and ]) and Ryback in their WWE debut match.<ref>{{cite web |last=Artus |first=Matthew |date=December 4, 2012 |title=The Shield def. Team Hell No & Ryback (Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2012/team-hell-no-ryback-vs-the-shield |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305185633/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2012/team-hell-no-ryback-vs-the-shield |archive-date=March 5, 2016 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> The Shield continued to aid Punk after TLC, attacking both Ryback and ] (at ]) in January 2013.<ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=January 7, 2013 |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 1/7: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – WWE Title match, The Rock returns, Cena vs. Ziggler (updated w/Box Score) |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_67712.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130314061924/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_67712.shtml |archive-date=March 14, 2013 |access-date=January 12, 2013 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Clapp |first=John |date=January 7, 2013 |title=The Rock def. WWE Champion CM Punk |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2013/the-rock-cm-punk |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305201619/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2013/the-rock-cm-punk |archive-date=March 5, 2016 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |website= |publisher=] |quote=With the WWE Universe and, more importantly, referee Michael Chioda unable to discern what happened, Michael Cole informed the pay-per-view audience at home that The Shield had perpetrated the assault, hitting their signature Triple Powerbomb.}}</ref> It was revealed on the January 28 episode of '']'' that Punk and his ] ] had been paying The Shield and ] to work for them.<ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=January 28, 2013 |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 1/28: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Huge Return ends Raw, Rock's first night as WWE champ, Raw Roulette, Heyman-McMahon |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_68224.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130405102008/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_68224.shtml |archive-date=April 5, 2013 |access-date=January 29, 2013 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> | |||
The Shield then quietly ended their association with Punk while beginning a feud with John Cena, Ryback |
The Shield then quietly ended their association with Punk while beginning a feud with John Cena, Ryback and ] that led to a six-man tag match on February 17 at ],<ref name="Caldwell">{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=February 4, 2013 |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 2/4: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – WWE explains many things, Punk-Jericho main event, Bruno HOF Video |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_68402.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130312084454/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_68402.shtml |archive-date=March 12, 2013 |access-date=February 6, 2013 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=February 12, 2013 |title=WWE NEWS: Title match added to Elimination Chamber; updated PPV line-up with Rock-Punk stipulation |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_68423.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130312082050/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_68423.shtml |archive-date=March 12, 2013 |access-date=February 3, 2023 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> which The Shield won.<ref>{{cite web |last=Tello |first=Craig |date=February 17, 2013 |title=The Shield def. John Cena, Ryback & Sheamus |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2013/shield-cena-ryback-sheamus |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130221033554/https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2013/shield-cena-ryback-sheamus |archive-date=February 21, 2013 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |website= |publisher=]}}</ref> On April 7, they defeated Sheamus, ] and ] at ].<ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=March 25, 2013 |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 3/25: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Rock returns for Q&A debate with Cena, Hunter punts Barrett, latest WM29 hype |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_69509.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130526014154/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_69509.shtml |archive-date=May 26, 2013 |access-date=May 26, 2013 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Clapp |first=John |date=April 7, 2013 |title=The Shield def. Randy Orton, Big Show & Sheamus |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/29/randy-orton-sheamus-big-show-vs-the-shield |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130514005711/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/29/randy-orton-sheamus-big-show-vs-the-shield |archive-date=May 14, 2013 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> The following night on ''Raw'', The Shield attempted to attack ], but were stopped by Team Hell No.<ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=April 8, 2013 |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 4/8: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – WM29 fall-out, new World Champ, no Rock, Taker live, crowd takes over |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_69884.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130430175503/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_69884.shtml |archive-date=April 30, 2013 |access-date=May 1, 2019 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> This set up a six-man tag team match on the April 22 episode of ''Raw'', which The Shield won.<ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=April 22, 2013 |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 4/22 (Second Hour): Shield vs. The Undertaker six-man tag match, Ryder squashed |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_70166.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130526234606/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_70166.shtml |archive-date=May 26, 2013 |access-date=May 1, 2019 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> On the May 13 episode of ''Raw'', The Shield's undefeated streak in televised six-man tag team matches ended in a disqualification loss in a ] against John Cena, Kane and Daniel Bryan.<ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=May 13, 2013 |title=RAW News: Shield loses first match, Lesnar's "mystique" now in-play, Dolph off TV, Miz returns, Dance-Off, App overload, more |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_70573.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130608055731/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_70573.shtml |archive-date=June 8, 2013 |access-date=May 27, 2013 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> | ||
] event in November 2013]] | |||
On May 19 at ], Rollins and Reigns defeated Team Hell No in a ] to win the WWE Tag Team Championship.<ref>{{cite web|last=Bishop|first=Matt|title=Lesnar finishes off Triple H at Extreme Rules|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2013/05/19/20834561.html|work=Slam! Wrestling|publisher=]|accessdate=May 26, 2013}}</ref> Rollins and Reigns made their first televised title defense on the May 27 episode of ''Raw'', defeating Team Hell No in a rematch.<ref>{{cite web|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 5/27 (Hour 2): Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of live Memorial Day Raw – Tag Title match, HBK cameo, bizarre App Poll|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_70880.shtml}}</ref> On the June 14 episode of ''SmackDown'', The Shield's unpinned/unsubmitted streak in televised six-man tag team matches ended at the hands of Team Hell No and ] when Daniel Bryan submitted Rollins.<ref>{{cite web|title=WWE News: Significant Smackdown spoiler for Friday's episode (w/Analysis of potential fall-out scenarios)|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_71216.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=June 15, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Plummer|first=Dale|title=Smackdown!: The Shield handed their first loss heading into Payback|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/06/14/20901596.html|work=Slam! Wrestling|publisher=]|accessdate=June 15, 2013}}</ref> Bryan and Orton then faced Rollins and Reigns at ] for the WWE Tag Team Championship, but Rollins and Reigns successfully retained the titles.<ref>{{cite web|title=Caldwell's WWE Payback PPV Results 6/16 (Hour 3)|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_71318.shtml}}</ref> Further successful title defenses followed against ] on July 14 during the ] pre-show and ] (] and ]) at ].<ref>{{cite web|title=Caldwell's WWE MITB PPV Results 7/14 (Pre-Show): Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of Shield defending Tag Titles|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_71945.shtml}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Martin|first=Adam|title=WWE Night of Champions PPV Results – 9/15/13 (Orton vs Bryan)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-news/43820-wwe-night-of-champions-ppv-results-9-15-13-orton-vs-bryan|accessdate=September 18, 2013|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> | |||
On May 19, at ], Rollins and Reigns defeated Team Hell No in a ] to win the ].<ref>{{cite web |last=Powers |first=Kevin |date=May 13, 2013 |title=The Shield def. WWE Tag Team Champions Team Hell No (Tornado Tag Team Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2013/team-hell-no-shield |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305205109/https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2013/team-hell-no-shield |archive-date=March 5, 2016 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> On the June 14 episode of ''SmackDown'', The Shield suffered their first decisive loss in televised six-man tag team matches against Team Hell No and Randy Orton when Bryan made Rollins submit.<ref>{{cite web |last=Plummer |first=Dale |date= |year=2013 |title=Smackdown!: The Shield handed their first loss heading into Payback |url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2013/06/14/20901596.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625032749/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2013/06/14/20901596.html |archive-date=June 25, 2016 |access-date=June 15, 2013 |work=Slam! Wrestling |publisher=]}}</ref> Rollins and Reigns successfully retained the WWE Tag Team Championship against Bryan and Orton at ] on June 13.<ref>{{cite web |last=Clapp |first=John |date=June 16, 2013 |title=WWE Tag Team Champions Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins def. Randy Orton & Daniel Bryan |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/2013/wwe-tag-team-champions-seth-rollins-roman-reigns-vs-randy-orton-daniel-bryan |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130827025205/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/2013/wwe-tag-team-champions-seth-rollins-roman-reigns-vs-randy-orton-daniel-bryan |archive-date=August 27, 2013 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |website= |publisher=]}}</ref> In August, The Shield began working for ] ] and ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Asher |first=Matthew |year=2013 |title=Raw: Bryan's road through Hell continues |url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2013/08/26/21076926.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150705085634/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2013/08/26/21076926.html |archive-date=July 5, 2015 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |website=SLAM! Sports |publisher=] |quote=It appears as though The Shield is now Triple H's lackeys as they open tonight's Raw as makeshift bodyguards (Jerry Lawler called them "henchmen") for The Game as he makes his way to the ring.}}</ref> They retained their titles against ] at the ] pre-show on July 14,<ref>{{cite web |last=Melok |first=Bobby |date=July 1, 2013 |title=WWE Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns def. The Usos (Kickoff Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2013/rollins-reigns-usos |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305174518/https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2013/rollins-reigns-usos |archive-date=March 5, 2016 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |website= |publisher=]}}</ref> and against ] (] and Titus O'Neil) at ] on September 15.<ref>{{cite web |last=Melok |first=Bobby |date=September 15, 2013 |title=WWE Tag Team Champions The Shield def. The Prime Time Players |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2013/the-shield-the-prime-time-players |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230112020156/https://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2013/the-shield-the-prime-time-players |archive-date=January 12, 2023 |access-date=February 3, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> At ] on October 6, the recently (]) fired ] and ] reclaimed their jobs by defeating Rollins and Reigns in a non-title match.<ref>{{cite web |last=Murphy |first=Ryan |date=September 30, 2013 |title=Cody Rhodes & Goldust def. WWE Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebattleground/2013/cody-rhodes-goldust-the-shield |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307012631/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebattleground/2013/cody-rhodes-goldust-the-shield |archive-date=March 7, 2016 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
On the October 14 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins and Reigns lost the titles to Rhodes and Goldust in a No Disqualification match following interference from Big Show.<ref>{{cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=October 14, 2013 |title=Raw results: The Rhodes get golden, Orton traps Bryan and Heyman goes to 'Hell' |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2013-10-14/wwe-raw-results-26155960/page-9 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131015193326/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2013-10-14/wwe-raw-results-26155960/page-9 |archive-date=October 15, 2013 |access-date=October 15, 2013 |publisher=]}}</ref> At ] on October 27, Rollins and Reigns failed to regain the titles in a triple threat match also involving The Usos.<ref>{{cite web |last=Melok |first=Bobby |date=October 21, 2013 |title=WWE Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes & Goldust def. Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins and The Usos |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2013/rhodes-goldust-shield-usos |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305200553/https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2013/rhodes-goldust-shield-usos |archive-date=March 5, 2016 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> At ] on November 24, The Shield teamed with ] and ], facing ], The Usos, Cody Rhodes and Goldust in a traditional ]. Although Rollins was eliminated by Mysterio, Reigns won the match for the team.<ref>{{cite web |last=Giannini |first=Alex |date=November 15, 2013 |title=The Shield & The Real Americans def. WWE Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes & Goldust, The Usos & Rey Mysterio (Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Tag Team Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2013/traditional-survivor-series-elimination-tag-team-match |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309235746/https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2013/traditional-survivor-series-elimination-tag-team-match |archive-date=March 9, 2016 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |website= |publisher=]}}</ref> At ] on December 15, The Shield lost to CM Punk in ] after Reigns accidentally ] Ambrose.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clapp |first=John |date=December 2, 2013 |title=CM Punk def. The Shield (3-on-1 Handicap Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2013/cm-punk-shield-handicap-match |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305205700/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2013/cm-punk-shield-handicap-match |archive-date=March 5, 2016 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> On January 26, 2014, at the ], Rollins entered his first ] at #2, gaining three eliminations before he was eliminated by teammate Reigns.<ref name="WWEstatsRR14">{{cite web |last1=Murphy |first1=Ryan |last2=Linder |first2=Zach |date=January 26, 2014 |title=Batista won the 30-Man Royal Rumble Match |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2014/royal-rumble-match-26171285/page-4 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140215092745/http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2014/royal-rumble-match-26171285/page-4 |archive-date=February 15, 2014 |access-date=January 27, 2014 |publisher=]}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw'', The Shield competed against Daniel Bryan, Sheamus and John Cena in a six-man tag team qualifying match to enter the ] for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, but lost the match via disqualification after ] (], ] and ]) interfered and attacked Cena, Bryan, and Sheamus.<ref>{{cite web |last=Tylwalk |first=Nick |year=2014 |title=Raw: The Yes Movement keeps rolling in Cleveland |url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/01/28/21429231.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150724080742/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/01/28/21429231.html |archive-date=July 24, 2015 |access-date=February 25, 2014 |work=SLAM! Wrestling |publisher=]}}</ref> At ] on February 23, The Shield were defeated by the Wyatt Family in a rematch.<ref>{{cite web |last=Clapp |first=John |date=February 23, 2014 |title=The Wyatt Family def. The Shield |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2014/the-shield-vs-the-wyatt-family |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160326132103/http://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2014/the-shield-vs-the-wyatt-family |archive-date=March 26, 2016 |access-date=April 15, 2016 |website= |publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
] in April 2014]] | |||
In August, The Shield began working for ] ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Tylwalk|first=Nick|title=Raw: Daniel Bryan faces an even bigger uphill climb|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/08/20/21059971.html|work=SLAM! Wrestling|accessdate=August 31, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Asher|first=Matthew|title=Raw: Bryan's road through Hell continues|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/08/26/21076926.html|work=SLAM! Wrestling|accessdate=August 31, 2013|quote=It appears as though The Shield is now Triple H's lackeys as they open tonight's Raw as makeshift bodyguards (Jerry Lawler called them "henchmen") for The Game as he makes his way to the ring.}}</ref> At ], a fired ] and ] earned their jobs back by beating Rollins and Reigns in a non-title match.<ref>{{cite web|last=Asher|first=Matthew|title=Battle may be over but WWE Battleground still leaves unresolved issues|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/10/06/21176466.html|work=SLAM! Wrestling|accessdate=November 1, 2013}}</ref> On the October 14 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins and Reigns lost the WWE Tag Team Championship to Cody Rhodes and Goldust in a ], following interference from ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|title=Raw results: The Rhodes get golden, Orton traps Bryan and Heyman goes to 'Hell'|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2013-10-14/wwe-raw-results-26155960/page-9|accessdate=October 15, 2013|publisher=]}}</ref> At ], Rollins and Reigns failed to regain the tag team title in a triple threat match.<ref>{{cite web|last=Waldman|first=Jon|title=Hell in a Cell: The usual suspects end up on top|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2013/10/27/21226396.html|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]|accessdate=November 1, 2013}}</ref> Tension was then sown in The Shield while their recent lack of success continued with a loss to CM Punk in a handicap match at the ] pay-per-view.<ref>{{cite web|last=Howell|first=Nolan|title=TLC: Randy Orton crowned new WWE World Heavyweight Champion|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2013/12/15/21339031.html|work=SLAM! Wrestling|accessdate=December 18, 2013}}</ref> At the ] pay-per-view, Rollins entered the Rumble match at #2; he had three eliminations and spent the second longest time in the match at 48 minutes before being eliminated by teammate Reigns.<ref name=WWEstatsRR14>{{cite web|last1=Murphy|first1=Ryan|last2=Linder|first2=Zach|title=Full list of Royal Rumble Match participants and eliminations|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2014/royal-rumble-match-26171285/page-4|publisher=]|accessdate=January 27, 2014|archivedate=March 21, 2014|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/6OEdeZIP7}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw'', The Shield competed in a six-man tag team match against Daniel Bryan, Sheamus, and John Cena with all three members of the winning team qualifying to enter in the ] match for the ]. The Shield lost the match via disqualification after ] interfered and attacked Cena, Bryan, and Sheamus. The Shield wanted revenge and a six-man tag for The Shield against The Wyatt Family at the ] pay-per-view was arranged, in which The Shield lost. On the March 3 ''Raw'', The Shield lost a rematch against The Wyatt Family when The Shield's poor teamwork led to Rollins walking out during the match; Rollins claimed that he had enough of being the glue holding the group together.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 3/3: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Bryan vs. Batista, WM30 hype, new Tag Champs, C.M. Punk from start to finish, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_76765.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=March 6, 2014}}</ref> On the March 7 episode of ''SmackDown'', Rollins stated The Shield reconciled despite their long-running tension after venting their frustrations on each other.<ref>{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=Parks's WWE SmackDown report 3/7 Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Friday show, including Sheamus vs. Del Rio, Shield|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_76855.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=March 26, 2014}}</ref> | |||
] performing their signature pose in May 2014]] | |||
Later in March, The Shield began a feud with Kane turning all of the members of The Shield into ] in the process.<ref>{{cite web|last=Keller|first=Wade|authorlink=Wade Keller|title=Keller's Six Pack: Raw thoughts including Hunter-Bryan beat down, Batista, Shield's turn, Bray's gimmick shift, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/kellerstake/article_77088.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=March 26, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Parks|first=Greg|title=Parks's WWE SmackDown Report 3/21: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Friday show, including Cena vs. Harper |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_77164.shtml|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=March 22, 2014}}</ref> Kane then teamed up with ] and faced The Shield at ] where The Shield won their second WrestleMania match as a group.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=WrestleMania 30 PPV results: (Hour 2): Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Cena vs. Bray, big moment for Cesaro in the Andre Battle Royal, Shield vs. Outlaws|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_77520.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=April 8, 2014}}</ref> The Shield then feuded with Triple H, the C.O.O. of WWE and leader of The Authority,<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 4/7: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – WM30 fall-out, WWE Title match teaser, Bryan's first night as champ, Warrior, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_77571.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=April 8, 2014}}</ref> who then reformed ] with ] and Randy Orton to take on The Shield.<ref>{{cite web|last=McCarron|first=Rob|title=WWE Raw TV report – April 14, 2014|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/component/content/article/36482|accessdate=May 23, 2014}}</ref> The Shield defeated Evolution at the next two pay-per-views, ] and ], in what turned out to be their last matches as factions for both Evolution and The Shield.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2014/05/05/21648471.html|title=Daniel defends, Wyatt gets weirder and the Shield survives at Extreme Rules|date=May 5, 2014|last=Asher|first=Matthew|accessdate=June 8, 2014|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref><ref name="Asher">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/PPVReports/2014/06/01/21710506.html|title=WWE Payback: The Shield Evolved, Cena stood tall and Brie dropped a bombshell|date=June 1, 2014|last=Asher|first=Matthew|accessdate=June 8, 2014|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
Later in March, The Shield began a feud with Kane, turning ] in the process.<ref>{{cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |author-link=Wade Keller |date=March 18, 2014 |title=Keller's Six Pack: Raw thoughts including Hunter-Bryan beat down, Batista, Shield's turn, Bray's gimmick shift, more |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/kellerstake/article_77088.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140326055728/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/kellerstake/article_77088.shtml |archive-date=March 26, 2014 |access-date=March 26, 2014 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Parks |first=Greg |date=March 21, 2014 |title=Parks's WWE SmackDown Report 3/21: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Friday show, including Cena vs. Harper |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_77164.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140322140659/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_77164.shtml |archive-date=March 22, 2014 |access-date=March 22, 2014 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> At ] on April 6, The Shield defeated Kane and ] (] and ]).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Linder |first=Zach |date=March 10, 2014 |title=The Shield def. Kane & The New Age Outlaws |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/30/shield-kane-outlaws |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307012057/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/30/shield-kane-outlaws |archive-date=March 7, 2016 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> The Shield then feuded with Triple H, the COO of WWE and leader of The Authority,<ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=April 7, 2014 |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 4/7: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – WM30 fall-out, WWE Title match teaser, Bryan's first night as champ, Warrior, more |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_77571.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408211403/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_77571.shtml |archive-date=April 8, 2014 |access-date=April 8, 2014 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> who reformed ] with ] and Randy Orton to take on The Shield.<ref>{{cite web |last=McCarron |first=Rob |date=April 14, 2014 |title=WWE Raw TV report – April 14, 2014 |url=http://www.f4wonline.com/component/content/article/36482 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141210163755/http://www.f4wonline.com/component/content/article/36482 |archive-date=December 10, 2014 |access-date=May 23, 2014 |website=]}}</ref> The Shield defeated Evolution at ] on May 4,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clapp |first=John |date=April 11, 2014 |title=The Shield def. Evolution |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2014/the-shield-evolution |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305173207/https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2014/the-shield-evolution |archive-date=March 5, 2016 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> and again on June 1 at ] in a No Holds Barred elimination match, in which no members of The Shield were eliminated.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Murphy |first=Ryan |date=May 12, 2014 |title=The Shield def. Evolution (No Holds Barred Elimination Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/2014/the-shield-evolution |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160326094009/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/2014/the-shield-evolution |archive-date=March 26, 2016 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
====WWE Champion (2014–2016)==== | |||
==== The Authority <!-- Let's keep the header SHORT. --> (2014–present) ==== | |||
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] and ], carrying his ] in September 2014]] | |||
On the June 2 episode of ''Raw'', after Evolution's loss to The Shield, Batista left Evolution and WWE due to Triple H not fulfilling his promise to Batista of a one-on-one championship match.<ref name="Asher"/> Triple H then claimed to have a "Plan B" which, later that night, was revealed to be Rollins attacking Ambrose and Reigns with a steel chair and rejoining ], turning ] once again.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2014/06/03/21714336.html|title=Raw: Changing of the Shield|date=June 3, 2014|last=Waldman|first=Jon|accessdate=June 23, 2014|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]}}</ref> Rollins later explained his actions by stating that The Shield would not be a success without him and Ambrose and Reigns were not his brothers, like they claimed, but business partners to help Rollins move up in WWE. Rollins then promptly became embroiled in a feud with Ambrose, with Ambrose repeatedly attacking Rollins during his matches. In his first match since re-joining the Authority, Rollins (in new ring attire) defeated ] with a ]. | |||
On the June 2 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins turned on Ambrose and Reigns to rejoin The Authority, turning heel once again.<ref name=":9">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/06/03/21714336.html|title=Raw: Changing of the Shield|date=June 3, 2014|last=Waldman|first=Jon|access-date=June 23, 2014|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706052937/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/06/03/21714336.html|archive-date=July 6, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> On June 29, Rollins won the ] at the ] after interference from Kane.<ref name=":2">{{cite web |last=Linder |first=Zach |date=June 9, 2014 |title=Seth Rollins won the Money in the Bank Contract Ladder Match |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2014/money-in-the-bank-contract-ladder-match-26381682 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140726075410/http://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2014/money-in-the-bank-contract-ladder-match-26381682 |archive-date=July 26, 2014 |access-date=July 20, 2014 |publisher=]}}</ref> Rollins defeated Ambrose at ] on July 20 via forfeit after their match was called off by Triple H after a pre-match attack by Ambrose on Rollins backstage,<ref>{{cite web |last=Wortman |first=James |date=July 7, 2014 |title=Seth Rollins def. Dean Ambrose by forfeit |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebattleground/2014/dean-ambrose-seth-rollins-26462754 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714173012/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebattleground/2014/dean-ambrose-seth-rollins-26462754 |archive-date=July 14, 2014 |access-date=June 29, 2014 |publisher=]}}</ref> as well as at ] on August 17 in a ] after hitting him with his Money in the Bank briefcase following interference from Kane.<ref>{{cite web |last=Passero |first=Mitch |date=August 4, 2014 |title=Seth Rollins def. Dean Ambrose (Lumberjack Match) |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2014/dean-ambrose-seth-rollins-26543956 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140820235929/http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2014/dean-ambrose-seth-rollins-26543956 |archive-date=August 20, 2014 |access-date=August 17, 2014 |publisher=]}}</ref> The following night on ''Raw'', Rollins defeated Ambrose once again in a ] by referee stoppage after Kane interfered again and helped Rollins execute a ] on Ambrose through ], giving him a kayfabe injury.<ref>{{cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=August 18, 2014 |title=Seth Rollins def. Dean Ambrose in a WWE App Vote Match |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-08-18/wwe-raw-results-26579583/page-10 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140822083846/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-08-18/wwe-raw-results-26579583/page-10 |archive-date=August 22, 2014 |access-date=August 18, 2014 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=August 19, 2014 |title=Who planted the cinder blocks on Raw? |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-08-18/who-planted-cinder-blocks-26581692 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140822090214/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-08-18/who-planted-cinder-blocks-26581692 |archive-date=August 22, 2014 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> On September 21, at ], a scheduled match between Rollins and Reigns ended in Rollins being declared the winner via forfeit since Reigns developed a legitimate ] which required surgery prior to the event.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clapp |first=John |date=September 9, 2014 |title=Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2014/roman-reigns-seth-rollins-26596541 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140913131908/http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2014/roman-reigns-seth-rollins-26596541 |archive-date=September 13, 2014 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Linder |first1=Zach |last2=Pellegatto |first2=Brian |last3=Link |first3=Heiko |date=September 20, 2014 |title=Roman Reigns undergoes emergency surgery |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2014/roman-reigns-breaking-news |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140923112324/http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2014/roman-reigns-breaking-news |archive-date=September 23, 2014 |access-date=September 20, 2014 |publisher=]}}</ref> He was then attacked by a returning Ambrose.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powers |first=Kevin |date=September 21, 2014 |title=Dean Ambrose answers Seth Rollins' open challenge |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2014/dean-ambrose-answers-seth-rollins-challenge |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160415015109/https://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2014/dean-ambrose-answers-seth-rollins-challenge |archive-date=April 15, 2016 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> Shortly after, Rollins adopted ] and ] as bodyguards, being named "J&J Security".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/50954-wwe-raw-results-9-29-14-live-results-from-chicago/|title=WWE RAW Results – 9/29/14 (Tag Team Main Event)|publisher=WrestleView|first=Paul|last=Nemer|date=September 30, 2014|access-date=May 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830041334/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/50954-wwe-raw-results-9-29-14-live-results-from-chicago/|archive-date=August 30, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> The feud between Rollins and Ambrose culminated on October 26 at ], where Rollins defeated Ambrose in a ] match after Bray Wyatt interfered and attacked Ambrose.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=October 13, 2014 |title=Seth Rollins def. Dean Ambrose (Hell in a Cell Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2014/seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-hell-in-a-cell-match |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161025155525/https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2014/seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-hell-in-a-cell-match |archive-date=October 25, 2016 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> Following Hell in a Cell, tension began growing between Rollins and Randy Orton due to The Authority's preferential treatment of Rollins. After defeating Orton on the November 3 episode of ''Raw'', Orton attacked The Authority but was overpowered, resulting in Rollins performing a ''Curb Stomp'' on Orton onto the steel ring steps, kayfabe injuring him.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nemer |first=Paul |date=November 4, 2014 |title=WWE RAW Results – 11/3/14 (Randy Orton vs. Seth Rollins) |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/51473-wwe-raw-results-11-3-14-live-results-from-buffalo/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210902015539/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/51473-wwe-raw-results-11-3-14-live-results-from-buffalo/ |archive-date=September 2, 2021 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> At ] on November 23, Rollins captained Team Authority in a five-on-five elimination tag team match against Team Cena, in which he was the sole survivor for his team and the last man eliminated by ], resulting in The Authority being ousted from control of WWE.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Murphy |first1=Ryan |date=October 27, 2014 |title=Team Cena def. Team Authority (Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Tag Team Match) |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2014/team-cena-team-authority-traditional-survivor-series-elimination-match-26758255 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141120075423/http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2014/team-cena-team-authority-traditional-survivor-series-elimination-match-26758255 |archive-date=November 20, 2014 |access-date=November 23, 2014 |publisher=]}}</ref> At ] on December 14, he lost to Cena in a ].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Murphy |first1=Ryan |date=November 23, 2014 |title=John Cena def. Seth Rollins (Tables Match) |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2014/john-cena-seth-rollins-tables-match-26847148 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141213094838/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2014/john-cena-seth-rollins-tables-match-26847148 |archive-date=December 13, 2014 |access-date=December 14, 2014 |publisher=]}}</ref> On the January 5, 2015 episode of ''Raw'', The Authority regained control over WWE.<ref>{{cite web |author=Caldwell |first=James |date=January 5, 2015 |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 1/5: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Ambrose vs. Wyatt ambulance match, The Authority returns, Cena Appreciation Night, more |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_82604.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150106074618/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_82604.shtml |archive-date=January 6, 2015 |access-date=January 26, 2015 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> | |||
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On the June 17 episode of '']'', Rollins, acting on behalf of The Authority, announced a traditional ] for a WWE World Heavyweight Championship contract at ] and named himself as the first entrant.<ref>{{cite web|last=Burdick|first=Michael|title=Seth Rollins' talk of Money brought Mayhem|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwemainevent/2014-06-17/results-26403151|accessdate=June 17, 2014}}</ref> On the June 23 episode of ''Raw'', after Ambrose cost Rollins a win over ] and threatened to ruin Rollins' chances at Money in the Bank, Rollins convinced Triple H to add Ambrose to the match.<ref>{{cite web|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|title=Seth Rollins def. Rob Van Dam via Disqualification|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-06-23/wwe-raw-results-26423765/page-6|accessdate=June 23, 2014}}</ref> At Money in the Bank, Rollins won the ladder match and the Money in the Bank briefcase after Kane knocked out Ambrose and held the ladder in place for Rollins to climb.<ref>{{cite web|last=Clapp|first=John|title=Seth Rollins won the Money in the Bank Contract Ladder Match|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2014/money-in-the-bank-contract-ladder-match-26381682|accessdate=June 29, 2014}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw'', Ambrose stated that he would stop Rollins from trying to attempt to cash in his Money in the Bank contract and stop him from getting a championship opportunity. At ], Rollins and Ambrose's match was called off by Triple H after Ambrose attacked Rollins backstage before the match, resulting in Rollins being handed a victory via forfeit. At ], Rollins and Ambrose would face each other in a ], which Rollins won. The next night on ''Raw'', after Ambrose attacked Rollins during a backstage interview, Rollins would curb stomp Ambrose through ] and (kayfabe) injure him, putting him out of action and angering Roman Reigns.<ref>. ''WWE''.</ref> At ], Rollins was scheduled to face ], but the match was cancelled after Reigns had a ] emergency ] surgery, with Rollins declaring himself the winner by forfeit. Rollins would then issue an open challenge, prompting Ambrose to return and attack Rollins. Later that night, Rollins would try and cash in his Money in the Bank contract on ], only to be fended off by ]. On the September 29, episode of ''Raw'', ] and ] aligned themselves with the Authority and was dubbed "J&J Security", acting as bodyguards to Rollins.<ref name="Sky">{{cite web|url=http://www1.skysports.com/other-sports/news/13043/9538767/wwe-hell-in-a-cell-2014-results-bray-wyatt-attacks-dean-ambrose-in-main-event|title=WWE Hell in a Cell 2014 results: Bray Wyatt attacks Dean Ambrose in main event|publisher=]|work=]|date=October 28, 2014|accessdate=November 21, 2014}}</ref> At ], Rollins defeated Ambrose in a ] after ] interfered and attacked Ambrose, ending their feud. | |||
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At ] on January 25, Rollins failed to win a triple threat match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Cena and champion ].<ref>{{cite web |author=Wortman |first=James |date=December 14, 2014 |title=WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar def. John Cena and Seth Rollins |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2015/brock-lesnar-john-cena-seth-rollins |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190403090802/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2015/brock-lesnar-john-cena-seth-rollins |archive-date=April 3, 2019 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |website= |publisher=]}}</ref> At ] on February 22, Rollins, Big Show and Kane defeated Ziggler, Erick Rowan and Ryback. After the match, Orton returned and attacked Noble, Mercury and Kane, while Rollins fled the arena.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Melok |first1=Bobby |date=February 3, 2015 |title=Seth Rollins, Kane & Big Show def. Dolph Ziggler, Erick Rowan & Ryback |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2015/six-man-tag-team-match |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200416001809/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2015/six-man-tag-team-match |archive-date=April 16, 2020 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> On March 29, at ], Rollins lost to Orton.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Melok |first1=Bobby |date=March 12, 2015 |title=Randy Orton def. Seth Rollins |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/31/randy-orton-seth-rollins-27188629 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150403000152/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/31/randy-orton-seth-rollins-27188629 |archive-date=April 3, 2015 |access-date=March 31, 2015 |publisher=]}}</ref> Later that night, Rollins cashed in his Money in the Bank contract during Lesnar and Reigns' WWE World Heavyweight Championship match, turning it into a triple threat match and pinned Reigns to win the title for the first time in his career, making him the first man to cash in his Money in the Bank contract at WrestleMania and during a title match.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |date=January 25, 2015 |title=Seth Rollins cashed in his Money in the Bank contract and def. Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns to become WWE World Heavyweight Champion |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/31/brock-lesnar-roman-reigns-27042102 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150223062020/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/31/brock-lesnar-roman-reigns-27042102 |archive-date=February 23, 2015 |access-date=March 31, 2015 |publisher=]}}</ref> Rollins continued his feud with Orton after WrestleMania, which led to a steel cage match for the championship with Kane residing as special guest "gatekeeper" at ] on April 26,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |date=April 13, 2015 |title=WWE Raw results, April 13, 2015: Orton and Rollins make 'Extreme' decisions to shape Extreme Rules title match |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2015-04-13/wwe-raw-results-27297712/page-6 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150917002508/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2015-04-13/wwe-raw-results-27297712/page-6 |archive-date=September 17, 2015 |access-date=September 20, 2015 |publisher=]}}</ref> where Rollins retained after interference from the latter.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Murphy |first1=Ryan |date=April 2, 2015 |title=WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins def. Randy Orton (Cage Match, with the RKO banned) |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2015/seth-rollins-randy-orton-27258762 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150428081946/http://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2015/seth-rollins-randy-orton-27258762 |archive-date=April 28, 2015 |access-date=April 26, 2015 |publisher=]}}</ref> At ] on May 17, Rollins successfully defended the title against Orton, Reigns, and Ambrose in a ] after pinning Orton.<ref name="payback2015">{{cite web |last1=Murphy |first1=Ryan |date=April 27, 2015 |title=WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins won a Fatal 4-Way Match |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/2015/wwe-world-heavyweight-champion-seth-rollins-roman-reigns-randy-orton-dean-ambrose-27335106 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151205173502/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/2015/wwe-world-heavyweight-champion-seth-rollins-roman-reigns-randy-orton-dean-ambrose-27335106 |archive-date=December 5, 2015 |access-date=May 17, 2015 |publisher=]}}</ref> Rollins retained the championship against Ambrose on May 31 at ] after getting himself disqualified,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Anthony |first1=Benigno |date=May 18, 2015 |title=Dean Ambrose def. WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins via Disqualification |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2015/seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-27407200 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150527030706/http://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2015/seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-27407200 |archive-date=May 27, 2015 |access-date=May 31, 2015 |publisher=]}}</ref> and in a ] at ] on June 14.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=June 1, 2015 |title=WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins def. Dean Ambrose |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2015/seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-ladder-match |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160724105553/https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2015/seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-ladder-match |archive-date=July 24, 2016 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
At ] on July 19, Rollins retained the title by disqualification against Brock Lesnar after The Undertaker attacked Lesnar.<ref name="Battle">{{cite web |last1=Murphy |first1=Ryan |date=June 15, 2015 |title=Brock Lesnar vs. WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins ended in a No Contest |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebattleground/2015/seth-rollins-vs-brock-lesnar-wwe-world-heavyweight-championship-match |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180312103023/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebattleground/2015/seth-rollins-vs-brock-lesnar-wwe-world-heavyweight-championship-match |archive-date=March 12, 2018 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> On August 23, Rollins defeated ] John Cena in a Winner Takes All match at ] for both the WWE World Heavyweight and the United States Championships after interference from ], making him the first and only wrestler to hold both championships simultaneously.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |last1=Artus |first1=Matthew |date=August 3, 2015 |title=WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins def. United States Champion John Cena in a Winner Takes All Match |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2015/seth-rollins-john-cena-27759334 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150822050322/http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2015/seth-rollins-john-cena-27759334 |archive-date=August 22, 2015 |access-date=August 23, 2015 |website= |publisher=]}}</ref> At ] on September 20, Rollins lost the United States Championship back to Cena but was able to retain the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against ] later that night.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Melok |first1=Bobby |date=August 31, 2015 |title=John Cena def. Seth Rollins to win the United States Championship |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2015/seth-rollins-john-cena-united-states-championship-27892611 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923150741/http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2015/seth-rollins-john-cena-united-states-championship-27892611 |archive-date=September 23, 2015 |access-date=September 20, 2015 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Laboon |first1=Jeff |date=August 24, 2015 |title=WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins def. Sting |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2015/seth-rollins-sting-27860041 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923110908/http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2015/seth-rollins-sting-27860041 |archive-date=September 23, 2015 |access-date=September 20, 2015 |publisher=]}}</ref> At ] on October 3, Rollins failed to regain the United States Championship from Cena in a steel cage match.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 3, 2015 |title=United States Champion John Cena def. Seth Rollins in a Steel Cage Match |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/network-live-msg-lesnar-big-show/2015-10-03/results-28001373/page-7 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151210062133/http://www.wwe.com/shows/network-live-msg-lesnar-big-show/2015-10-03/results-28001373/page-7 |archive-date=December 10, 2015 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> At ] on October 25, Rollins retained the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Kane and per the match stipulation, Kane was fired as Director of Operations.<ref>{{cite web |author=Powers, Kevin |date=October 25, 2015 |title=WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins def. Demon Kane |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2015/seth-rollins-kane-28001063 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307222251/http://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2015/seth-rollins-kane-28001063 |archive-date=March 7, 2016 |access-date=June 20, 2016 |website= |publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
At ], Rollins would captain Team Authority in a ] against Team Cena, where Rollins would survive until the end of the match, until he was pinned by ], who was assisted by the debuting ], which resulted in The Authority being ousted from power. Rollins would continue to feud with Cena, would was the only one who had the power to bring back the Authority, where at ], Rollins was defeated by Cena in a ]. Rollins would continue to try and get Cena to bring the Authority back until the December 29 episode of ''Raw'', where Rollins, with the help of ], would hold guest host ] hostage and threaten to injure his neck if Cena didn't bring the Authority back. Cena would oblige, with Rollins and Show attacking Cena after Rollins attempted to attack Edge anyway before joining the rest of the Authority on the stage to celebrate their return. The following week on ''Raw'', Rollins was awarded a spot in the WWE World Heavyweight Championship match at ] between Cena and Brock Lesnar, making it a ]. At the event, Rollins failed to capture the title despite interference from J&J Security.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_82945.shtml|title=CALDWELL'S ROYAL RUMBLE PPV REPORT 1/25: Ongoing "virtual-time" coverage of Lesnar vs. Cena vs. Rollins for WWE Title, annual Royal Rumble match, more|date=January 25, 2015|accessdate=January 25, 2015|website=Pro Wrestling Torch|author=Caldwell, James}}</ref> In the weeks following the Royal Rumble, Rollins would start a war-of-words feud with '']'' host ], claiming to be able to host the show better than Stewart. Rollins would appear on ''The Daily Show'' multiple times, both live and via video, inviting Stewart to appear on an episode of ''Raw''. On the March 2, 2015 episode of ''Raw'', Stewart appeared during a ''Daily Show''-styled promo segment hosted by Rollins and kicked Rollins in the groin before running out of the ring.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/wwe-raw-jon-stewart-delivers-jersey-justice-20150303|title='WWE Raw': Jon Stewart Delivers Jersey Justice|first=Kenny|last=Herzog|publisher=Rolling Stones magazine|accessdate=May 24, 2015|date=March 3, 2015}}</ref> At ], Rollins teamed with fellow Authority members Kane and Big Show to defeat Dolph Ziggler, Ryback and ] in a six-man tag team match. | |||
On November 4, during a match against Kane at a WWE live event in ], Rollins tore the ], ] and medial ] in his knee while attempting to execute a ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/11/seth-rollins-injury-torn-knee-ligaments|title=WWE champion Seth Rollins suffers devastating injury|work=]|first=Nick|last=Schwartz|date=November 5, 2015|access-date=March 9, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212050630/http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/11/seth-rollins-injury-torn-knee-ligaments|archive-date=February 12, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> The injury required surgery and it was estimated it would take Rollins out of action for approximately six to nine months, therefore he was forced to ] the WWE World Heavyweight Championship the next day, ending his reign at 220 days.<ref>{{cite web |date=November 5, 2015 |title=Seth Rollins suffers knee injury, new WWE World Heavyweight Champion to be crowned at Survivor Series |url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/seth-rollins-injury-title-tournament-survivor-series-28164051 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106023300/http://www.wwe.com/inside/seth-rollins-injury-title-tournament-survivor-series-28164051 |archive-date=November 6, 2015 |access-date=November 5, 2015 |website= |publisher=]}}</ref> WWE recognizes his reign as lasting 219 days.<ref name=":3" /> On the December 21 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins made a special appearance to accept his ] for ].<ref name=":4" /> | |||
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After an absence of several months, ] returned and attacked Rollins following his match at ]. The following night on ''Raw'', Rollins and the rest of the Authority tried to get Orton to rejoin the group, which Orton seemingly accepted. However, on the March 9 episode of ''Raw'', Orton abandoned Rollins during their handicap match against Roman Reigns and Orton then attacked Rollins in retribution for the attack by Rollins four months prior which had put him out of action. This led to a match between Rollins and Orton at ], which Orton won. Later that night, Rollins cashed in his Money in the Bank contract during the ] main event between ] and former Shield stablemate ], making it a ]. Rollins curb stomped Lesnar and Reigns before pinning Reigns to win the match and his first WWE World Heavyweight Championship. By winning the championship, he accomplished several firsts, such as becoming the first man to cash in a Money in the Bank contract at WrestleMania, as well as the first man to cash in during a match in progress. He also became the first and only wrestler to have held both the NXT Championship and WWE World Heavyweight title, and is the first WWE World Heavyweight Champion to have been born after the ] took place in 1985.<ref>. Wrestlinginc.com (March 29, 2015). Retrieved on 2015-09-20.</ref><ref>. Prowrestling.net. Retrieved on September 20, 2015.</ref> | |||
At ] on May 22, 2016, Rollins returned from injury, attacking Roman Reigns with a ''Pedigree'' after his WWE World Heavyweight Championship defense against ].<ref>{{cite web |last=Melok |first=Bobby |date=May 22, 2016 |title=WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns def. AJ Styles (Extreme Rules Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2016/roman-reigns-aj-styles-extreme-rules-match-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161029022014/https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2016/roman-reigns-aj-styles-extreme-rules-match-results |archive-date=October 29, 2016 |access-date=May 22, 2016 |publisher=]}}</ref> The following night on ''Raw'', ] scheduled a match between Reigns and Rollins for the title at ].<ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=May 23, 2016 |title=5/23 WWE Raw TV Results – Caldwell's Complete Live Report |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/05/23/may23rawresultscomplete/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160525011315/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/05/23/may23rawresultscomplete/ |archive-date=May 25, 2016 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> At the event on June 19, Rollins defeated Reigns to win his second WWE World Heavyweight Championship, becoming the first wrestler to ] defeat Reigns in singles competition on the main roster, only to lose the title minutes later to Dean Ambrose, who cashed in the Money in the Bank contract he won earlier that night.<ref>{{cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=June 19, 2016 |title=Seth Rollins def. WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns; Dean Ambrose cashed in his Money in the Bank contract to become WWE World Heavyweight Champion |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2016/roman-reigns-seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170117001929/https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2016/roman-reigns-seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-results |archive-date=January 17, 2017 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> In July, Rollins failed to regain the renamed WWE Championship<ref name=":3" /> from Ambrose on both ''Raw'' and ''SmackDown''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Caldwell |first1=James |date=July 18, 2016 |title=7/18 WWE Raw Results – CALDWELL'S Complete Live TV Report |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/07/18/july18rawresultsfinal/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160722124007/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/07/18/july18rawresultsfinal/ |archive-date=July 22, 2016 |access-date=July 20, 2016 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Burdick |first=Michael |date=July 19, 2016 |title=Dean Ambrose def. Seth Rollins – WWE Championship Match |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2016-07-19/article/ambrose-rollins |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116023738/https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2016-07-19/article/ambrose-rollins |archive-date=November 16, 2018 |access-date=July 19, 2016 |publisher=]}}</ref> During the ] on July 19, Rollins was drafted to ] as the brand's first draft pick.<ref>{{cite web |date=July 19, 2016 |title=2016 WWE Draft results: WWE officially ushers in New Era |url=http://www.wwe.com/2016-wwe-draft-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160720044640/http://www.wwe.com/2016-wwe-draft-results |archive-date=July 20, 2016 |access-date=July 19, 2016 |publisher=]}}</ref> At ] on July 24, Rollins unsuccessfully competed in a triple threat match against Ambrose and Reigns for the newly renamed WWE World Championship, which became exclusive to the ].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Melok |first1=Bobby |date=July 24, 2016 |title=WWE Champion Dean Ambrose def. Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins (Triple Threat Match) |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebattleground/2016/dean-ambrose-seth-rollins-roman-reigns-triple-threat-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160728021126/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebattleground/2016/dean-ambrose-seth-rollins-roman-reigns-triple-threat-results |archive-date=July 28, 2016 |access-date=July 24, 2016 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=WWE World Championship|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwe-world-championship|publisher=]|access-date=July 26, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160727050411/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwe-world-championship|archive-date=July 27, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> Because of this, the ] was introduced the following night on ''Raw''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Tedesco |first1=Mike |date=July 25, 2016 |title=WWE RAW Results – 7/25/16 (Live from Pittsburgh, fallout from Battleground, new era of RAW begins) |url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/64911-wwe-raw-results-72516-live-pittsburgh-fallout-battleground-new-era-raw-begins/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160728225008/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/64911-wwe-raw-results-72516-live-pittsburgh-fallout-battleground-new-era-raw-begins/ |archive-date=July 28, 2016 |access-date=July 25, 2016 |publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> Rollins lost the inaugural title match against ] on August 21 at ].<ref name=":8">{{cite web |last=Laboon |first=Jeff |date=August 21, 2016 |title=Finn Bálor def. Seth Rollins to become the first WWE Universal Champion |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2016/wwe-universal-championship-finn-balor-seth-rollins-result |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116033453/https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2016/wwe-universal-championship-finn-balor-seth-rollins-result |archive-date=November 16, 2018 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
Rollins continued his feud with Orton after WrestleMania, which lead to a steel cage match, with the ''RKO'' banned and Kane as the gatekeeper, at ].<ref>Benigno, Anthony. (April 13, 2015) . WWE.com. Retrieved on 2015-09-20.</ref><ref>Benigno, Anthony. (April 13, 2015) . WWE.com. Retrieved on 2015-09-20.</ref> Throughout April, Rollins and Kane failed to see eye-to-eye, with Rollins openly criticizing Kane's job performance. Nonetheless, at Extreme Rules, Rollins defeated Orton by escaping the cage.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Clapp|first1=John|title=WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins def. Randy Orton (Cage Match, with the RKO banned)|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2015/seth-rollins-randy-orton-27258762|publisher=WWE|accessdate=April 26, 2015}}</ref> In May, more tension arose between Rollins and Kane after Kane announced that, by vote on the WWE App, Rollins would defend the title against Orton and Reigns in a triple threat match at ].<ref name="raw4272015">{{cite web|last1=Tedesco|first1=Mike|title=WWE RAW Results – 4/27/15 (Payback main event set)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/54206-wwe-raw-results-4-27-15-live-results-from-green-bay|website=wrestleview.com|accessdate=April 28, 2015}}</ref> Dean Ambrose then defeated Rollins the following week, and as per pre-stipulation by Kane, was added to the match.<ref name="raw5042015">{{cite web|last1=Tedesco|first1=Mike|title=WWE RAW Results – 5/4/15 (Changes to Payback main event)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/54301-wwe-raw-results-5-4-15-live-results-from-montreal|website=wrestleview.com|accessdate=May 5, 2015}}</ref> ] announced on the May 11 episode of ''Raw'' that if Rollins were to lose the title at Payback, Kane would no longer be the WWE's Director of Operations.<ref name="raw5112015">{{cite web|title=WWE RAW Results – 5/11/15 (Final hype for WWE Payback)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/54400-wwe-raw-results-5-11-15-live-results-from-cincinnati|website=wrestleview.com|accessdate=May 12, 2015}}</ref> At Payback, Kane sided with Rollins, who ultimately won the four-way match, after performing a '']'' (Triple H's finishing move) on Orton.<ref name="payback2015">{{cite web|last1=Murphy|first1=Ryan|title=WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins won a Fatal 4-Way Match|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/2015/wwe-world-heavyweight-champion-seth-rollins-roman-reigns-randy-orton-dean-ambrose-27335106|publisher=WWE|accessdate=May 17, 2015}}</ref> Rollins retained the championship against Ambrose at ], getting himself disqualified for shoving a referee, and at ] in a ladder match.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Anthony|first1=Benigno|title=Dean Ambrose def. WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins via Disqualification|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2015/seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-27407200|publisher=WWE|accessdate=May 31, 2015}}</ref><ref> June 14, 2015 by Anthony Benigno of WWE.com</ref> | |||
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The following night, Lesnar returned and was chosen by the Authority to face Rollins for the championship at ].<ref name="Raw6152015">{{cite web|last1=Tedesco|first1=Mike|title=WWE RAW Results – 6/15/15 (Lesnar is the new #1 contender)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/54849-wwe-raw-results-6-15-15-live-results-from-cleveland|website=wrestleview.com|accessdate=June 15, 2015}}</ref> Despite being dominated by Lesnar, the match ended after ] attacked Lesnar, so Rollins retained the championship despite losing by disqualification.<ref name="MITB">{{cite web|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|title=WWE PPVs CALDWELL'S WWE BATTLEGROUND PPV REPORT 7/19: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live PPV – Rollins vs. Lesnar, Cena vs. Owens III, Orton returns home, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_86322.shtml|website=PWTorch.com|accessdate=July 19, 2015}}</ref> Rollins then resumed his feud with ] ]. After refusing Cena's challenges for his title, The Authority instead forced Cena to defend the United States Championship against Rollins. Cena defeated Rollins despite suffering a legitimate ] during the match.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 7/27: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Cena vs. Rollins for U.S. Title, SSlam hype, Owens vs. RKO, two Divas matches, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_86507.shtml#.VbdzOflVikp|website=PWTorch.com|accessdate=July 27, 2015}}</ref> Rollins became a double champion when he defeated Cena in a 'Winner Take All' match at ], for both the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and the United States Championship, after guest host ] attacked Cena with a steel chair, leading to Rollins hitting a chair assisted ''Pedigree'' onto Cena and scoring the pinfall. The win made Rollins the first wrestler to ever hold the WWE World Heavyweight and United States Championships simultaneously, as well as making Rollins the first wrestler to hold both a world championship and a secondary championship simultaneously since Triple H briefly held the ] and ] titles concurrently in 2002.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Artus|first1=Matthew|title=WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins def. United States Champion John Cena in a Winner Takes All Match|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2015/seth-rollins-john-cena-27759334|website=wwe.com|accessdate=August 23, 2015}}</ref> On the August 24 episode of ''Raw'', the Authority attempted to present Rollins with a statue for winning, but instead ] made his return to the WWE for the first time since the night after WrestleMania 31 and attacked Rollins, challenging Rollins for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship by raising it over his head.<ref name="Raw8242015">{{cite web|last1=Tedesco|first1=Mike|title=WWE RAW Results – 8/24/15 (The Dudleys, Sting return)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/55897-wwe-raw-results-8-24-15-live-results-in-brooklyn|website=wrestleview.com|accessdate=August 24, 2015}}</ref> ] then announced on the WWE Network that Rollins would defend the title against Sting at ].<ref>{{cite web|last1=Caldwell|first1=James|title=WWE NEWS: Three big returns on Raw – WWE Title Main Event set for Night of Champions|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_87141.shtml|publisher=PWTorch|accessdate=August 26, 2015}}</ref> On the August 31 episode of ''Raw'', Cena invoked his rematch clause to face Rollins for the United States Championship at Night of Champions.<ref name="Raw8312015">{{cite web|last1=Tedesco|first1=Mike|title=WWE RAW Results – 8/31/15 (Sting/Cena challenge Rollins)|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/55996-wwe-raw-results-8-31-15-live-results-from-tampa|website=wrestleview.com|accessdate=September 1, 2015}}</ref> At Night of Champions, Rollins lost the U.S. title back to Cena,<ref>{{cite web|last1=Melok|first1=Bobby|title=John Cena def. Seth Rollins to win the United States Championship|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2015/seth-rollins-john-cena-united-states-championship-27892611|publisher=WWE|accessdate=September 20, 2015}}</ref> but was able to retain the World title against Sting.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Laboon|first1=Jeff|title=WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins def. Sting|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2015/seth-rollins-sting-27860041|publisher=WWE|accessdate=September 20, 2015}}</ref> | |||
After Bálor relinquished the title the following night on ''Raw'' due to a legit shoulder injury sustained at SummerSlam,<ref>{{cite web|last=Kalland|first=Robby|title=Finn Balor relinquishes new WWE Universal Championship due to shoulder injury|url=http://www.cbssports.com/general/news/finn-balor-relinquishes-new-wwe-universal-championship-due-to-shoulder-injury/|work=]|date=August 22, 2016|access-date=August 31, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160826161700/http://www.cbssports.com/general/news/finn-balor-relinquishes-new-wwe-universal-championship-due-to-shoulder-injury/|archive-date=August 26, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> Rollins faced ], ] and Roman Reigns in a four-way elimination match for the title, but Triple H interfered and attacked Rollins, allowing Owens to win the championship.<ref name="Raw08292016">{{cite web |last1=Keller |first1=Wade |date=August 29, 2016 |title=KELLER'S WWE RAW REVIEW 8/29: Ongoing coverage of fatal four way for the WWE Universal Title |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/08/29/kellers-wwe-raw-review-829-ongoing-coverage-fatal-four-way-wwe-universal-title-match-kevin-owens-seth-rollins-roman-reigns-big-cass/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901173718/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/08/29/kellers-wwe-raw-review-829-ongoing-coverage-fatal-four-way-wwe-universal-title-match-kevin-owens-seth-rollins-roman-reigns-big-cass/ |archive-date=September 1, 2016 |access-date=August 29, 2016 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> On the September 5 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins attacked Owens during his celebration ceremony, turning ] for the first time since 2014.<ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=September 5, 2016 |title=9/5 WWE Raw Results – CALDWELL'S Complete Live TV Report |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/05/sept5rawresults/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160907203332/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/05/sept5rawresults/ |archive-date=September 7, 2016 |access-date=September 5, 2016 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> Rollins failed to win the title from Owens at ] on September 25 and ] on October 30 due to several interferences from ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwe-clash-champions-live-results-kevin-owens-vs-seth-rollins-221501|title=WWE Clash of Champions Live Results: Kevin Owens vs. Seth Rollins|first=Dave|last=Meltzer|work=]|date=September 25, 2016|access-date=October 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009183007/http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwe-clash-champions-live-results-kevin-owens-vs-seth-rollins-221501|archive-date=October 9, 2016|url-status=live|author-link=Dave Meltzer}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |date=October 30, 2016 |title=WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens def. Seth Rollins (Hell in a Cell Match) |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2016/kevin-owens-vs-seth-rollins-hell-in-a-cell-match-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161031085611/http://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2016/kevin-owens-vs-seth-rollins-hell-in-a-cell-match-results |archive-date=October 31, 2016 |access-date=October 30, 2016 |publisher=]}}</ref> At ] on November 20, Rollins formed part of Team Raw with Owens, Jericho, ] and Reigns in a losing effort to Team SmackDown.<ref>{{cite web |last=Burdick |first=Michael |date=November 20, 2016 |title=Team SmackDown LIVE def. Team Raw in a 5-on-5 Traditional Survivor Series Men's Elimination Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2016/raw-vs-smackdown-live-traditional-survivor-series-mens-elimination-match |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180412103005/https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2016/raw-vs-smackdown-live-traditional-survivor-series-mens-elimination-match |archive-date=April 12, 2018 |access-date=November 20, 2016 |publisher=]}}</ref> At ] on December 18, Rollins defeated Jericho.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Clapp |first1=John |date=December 18, 2016 |title=Seth Rollins def. Chris Jericho |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/roadblockendoftheline/2016/seth-rollins-vs-chris-jericho-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220211741/http://www.wwe.com/shows/roadblockendoftheline/2016/seth-rollins-vs-chris-jericho-results |archive-date=December 20, 2016 |access-date=December 18, 2016 |publisher=]}}</ref>] at ].]]In January 2017, Rollins started a feud with Triple H leading into WrestleMania. On January 28, Rollins appeared at ], interrupting the show and demanding to confront Triple H, who came out only to order security to remove Rollins from the ring.<ref>{{cite web |last=Laboon |first=Jeff |date=January 29, 2017 |title=Triple H addresses Seth Rollins' surprise at NXT TakeOver: San Antonio |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/nxt-takeover-san-antonio-2017-01-28/article/triple-h-addresses-seth-rollins-surprise-at |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180428183923/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/nxt-takeover-san-antonio-2017-01-28/article/triple-h-addresses-seth-rollins-surprise-at |archive-date=April 28, 2018 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> On the January 30 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins confronted Stephanie McMahon and once again called out Triple H, demanding answers for his betrayal.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wortman |first1=James |date=January 29, 2017 |title=Stephanie McMahon to address Seth Rollins face-to-face |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2017-01-30/article/seth-rollins-stephanie-mcmahon |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170203072922/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2017-01-30/article/seth-rollins-stephanie-mcmahon |archive-date=February 3, 2017 |access-date=January 30, 2017 |website= |publisher=]}}</ref> Later that night, Rollins was ambushed from behind by the debuting ], who choked him out in the '']''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Keller |first1=Wade |date=January 30, 2017 |title=KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 1/30: Ongoing coverage of Royal Rumble fallout including Owens celebration cut short by ominous Strowman news |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/01/30/kellers-wwe-raw-report-130-ongoing-coverage-royal-rumble-fallout-including-owens-celebration-cut-short-ominous-strowman-news/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170201183437/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/01/30/kellers-wwe-raw-report-130-ongoing-coverage-royal-rumble-fallout-including-owens-celebration-cut-short-ominous-strowman-news/ |archive-date=February 1, 2017 |access-date=January 30, 2017 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> Rollins signed a contract to compete against Triple H in a non-sanctioned match on April 2 at ],<ref name="Raw03202017">{{cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |date=March 20, 2017 |title=KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 3/20: Fallout from last week's angle with Stephanie and Mick Foley, more WrestleMania 33 hype |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/03/20/kellers-wwe-raw-report-320/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170321171326/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/03/20/kellers-wwe-raw-report-320/ |archive-date=March 21, 2017 |access-date=March 20, 2017 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=March 27, 2017 |title=Seth Rollins vs. Triple H (Non-Sanctioned Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/33/seth-rollins-vs-triple-h |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170330232640/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/33/seth-rollins-vs-triple-h |archive-date=March 30, 2017 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> which he won.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=April 2, 2017 |title=Seth Rollins def. Triple H (Non-Sanctioned Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/33/seth-rollins-vs-triple-h-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170501235242/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/33/seth-rollins-vs-triple-h-results |archive-date=May 1, 2017 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> Rollins defeated Joe at ] on April 30 to give Joe his first singles loss on the main roster.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Laboon |first=Jeff |date=April 30, 2017 |title=Seth Rollins def. Samoa Joe |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/2017/seth-rollins-vs-samoa-joe-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170505195511/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/2017/seth-rollins-vs-samoa-joe-results |archive-date=May 5, 2017 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> At ] on June 4, Rollins competed in a fatal five-way Extreme Rules match to determine the number one contender to the WWE Universal Championship also involving Bálor, Joe, Reigns and Wyatt, which Joe won.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Laboon |first=Jeff |date=June 4, 2017 |title=Samoa Joe won the Extreme Rules Fatal 5-Way Match to become No. 1 contender to the Universal Title |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2017/roman-reigns-seth-rollins-finn-balor-bray-wyatt-samoa-joe-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170712065708/https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2017/roman-reigns-seth-rollins-finn-balor-bray-wyatt-samoa-joe-results |archive-date=July 12, 2017 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
] to reform part of ].|left]]On the July 10 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins saved Dean Ambrose from an attack by ] and the Miztourage (Curtis Axel and ]).<ref>{{cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |date=July 10, 2017 |title=KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 7/10: Fallout from Great Balls of Fire including Strowman-Reigns, Cass gloats, more |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/07/10/kellers-wwe-raw-report-710-fallout-great-balls-fire-including-strowman-reigns/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170714155538/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/07/10/kellers-wwe-raw-report-710-fallout-great-balls-fire-including-strowman-reigns/ |archive-date=July 14, 2017 |access-date=July 10, 2017 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> After failing to gain Ambrose's trust for several weeks,<ref>{{cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |date=July 17, 2017 |title=KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 7/17: Reigns vs. Joe to earn Universal Title shot at Summerslam, Angle mystery revealed |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/07/17/kellers-wwe-raw-report-717-reigns-vs-joe-earn-universal-title-shot-summerslam-angle-mystery-revealed/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170721010550/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/07/17/kellers-wwe-raw-report-717-reigns-vs-joe-earn-universal-title-shot-summerslam-angle-mystery-revealed/ |archive-date=July 21, 2017 |access-date=July 17, 2017 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Campbell |first=Brian |date=July 25, 2017 |title=WWE Raw results, recap: Main event set for SummerSlam, mini Shield reunion |url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-main-event-set-for-summerslam-mini-shield-reunion/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728075333/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-main-event-set-for-summerslam-mini-shield-reunion/ |archive-date=July 28, 2017 |access-date=July 27, 2017 |work=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Tedesco |first=Mike |date=July 31, 2017 |title=WWE RAW Results – 7/31/17 (Reigns vs. Strowman vs. Joe) |url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/87587-wwe-raw-results-july-31-2017/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170804002331/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/87587-wwe-raw-results-july-31-2017/ |archive-date=August 4, 2017 |access-date=August 8, 2017 |website= |publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> the two argued in the ring on the August 14 episode of ''Raw'' and brawled with each other before fighting off ], reuniting the team in the process.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hamlin |first=Josh |date=August 14, 2017 |title=WWE Raw live results: SummerSlam go-home show |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/results/wwe-raw-live-results-summerslam-go-home-show-240941 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170815025059/http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-results/wwe-raw-live-results-summerslam-go-home-show-240941 |archive-date=August 15, 2017 |access-date=August 15, 2017 |website=]}}</ref> At ] on August 20, Ambrose and Rollins defeated Cesaro and Sheamus to win the Raw Tag Team Championship,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |date=August 20, 2017 |title=Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollins def. Cesaro & Sheamus to become the new Raw Tag Team Champions |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2017/cesaro-sheamus-dean-ambrose-seth-rollins-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821092135/http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2017/cesaro-sheamus-dean-ambrose-seth-rollins-results |archive-date=August 21, 2017 |access-date=August 21, 2017 |publisher=]}}</ref> successfully defending the titles in a rematch at ] on September 24.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |date=September 24, 2017 |title=Raw Tag Team Champions Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollins def. Cesaro & Sheamus |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2017/seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-cesaro-sheamus-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170925132200/http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2017/seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-cesaro-sheamus-results |archive-date=September 25, 2017 |access-date=September 24, 2017 |publisher=]}}</ref> On the October 9 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins and Ambrose reunited with Roman Reigns.<ref>{{cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |date=October 9, 2018 |title=KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 10/9: Shield reunion continues, Miz TV with Sheamus & Cesaro, TLC build up continues |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/10/09/kellers-wwe-raw-report-109-shield-reunion-continues-miz-tv-sheamus-cesaro-tlc-build-continues/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010155546/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/10/09/kellers-wwe-raw-report-109-shield-reunion-continues-miz-tv-sheamus-cesaro-tlc-build-continues/ |archive-date=October 10, 2017 |access-date=October 9, 2017 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> The newly reformed Shield was due to face Braun Strowman, Cesaro, Kane, The Miz and Sheamus at ] on October 22 in a 5-on-3 handicap Tables, Ladders and Chairs match, but Reigns was replaced over an illness concern by ]<ref>{{cite web |last=Burdick |first=Michael |title=Kurt Angle & Raw Tag Team Champions Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollins vs. Intercontinental Champion The Miz, Cesaro, Sheamus, Braun Strowman & Kane (5-on-3 Handicap Tables, Ladders and Chairs Match) |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2017/kurt-angle-5-on-3-handicap-tables-ladders-chairs-match |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171021060319/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2017/kurt-angle-5-on-3-handicap-tables-ladders-chairs-match |archive-date=October 21, 2017 |access-date=October 9, 2017 |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=October 20, 2017 |title=Kurt Angle will return to action and replace Roman Reigns at WWE TLC; AJ Styles to battle "The Demon" Finn Bálor |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/article/kurt-angle-returns-replace-roman-reigns-at-wwe-tlc-aj-styles-the-demon?sf123717574=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171021033901/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/article/kurt-angle-returns-replace-roman-reigns-at-wwe-tlc-aj-styles-the-demon?sf123717574=1 |archive-date=October 21, 2017 |access-date=October 20, 2017 |publisher=]}}</ref> and they won the match.<ref>{{cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |title=Kurt Angle & Raw Tag Team Champions Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollins def. Intercontinental Champion The Miz, Cesaro, Sheamus, Braun Strowman & Kane (3-on-5 Handicap Tables, Ladders and Chairs Match) |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2017/kurt-angle-dean-ambrose-seth-rollins-braun-strowman-miz-kane-cesaro-sheamush |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171104162513/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2017/kurt-angle-dean-ambrose-seth-rollins-braun-strowman-miz-kane-cesaro-sheamush |archive-date=November 4, 2017 |access-date=October 22, 2017 |publisher=]}}</ref> Ambrose and Rollins lost the titles back to Cesaro and Sheamus on the November 6 episode of ''Raw'' due to SmackDown's ] distracting the champions,<ref>{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=November 6, 2017 |title=11/6 Powell's WWE Raw Live TV Review: Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose vs. Sheamus and Cesaro for the Raw Tag Titles, Kurt Angle on Miz TV, Elias vs. Jason Jordan |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/11/06/116-powells-wwe-raw-live-tv-review-seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-vs-sheamus-cesaro-raw-tag-titles-kurt-angle-miz-tv-elias-vs-jason-jordan-guitar-pole-match/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107053312/https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/11/06/116-powells-wwe-raw-live-tv-review-seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-vs-sheamus-cesaro-raw-tag-titles-kurt-angle-miz-tv-elias-vs-jason-jordan-guitar-pole-match/ |archive-date=November 7, 2017 |access-date=November 6, 2017 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> ending their reign at 78 days (WWE recognizes their reign as lasting 79 days).<ref name=":6" /> At Survivor Series on November 19, The Shield defeated The New Day.<ref>{{cite web |last=Wortman |first=James |date=November 19, 2017 |title=The Shield def. The New Day |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2017/the-shield-the-new-day-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171122234351/http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2017/the-shield-the-new-day-results |archive-date=November 22, 2017 |access-date=November 19, 2017 |publisher=]}}</ref> In December, Ambrose suffered a torn ], sidelining him for approximately nine months, putting The Shield on hiatus.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/article/dean-ambrose-surgery-update-dec-2017|title=Dean Ambrose injury will keep him out approximately nine months|last1=Wortman|first1=James|publisher=]|date=December 20, 2017|access-date=March 22, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180322175814/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/article/dean-ambrose-surgery-update-dec-2017|archive-date=March 22, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
== Personal life == | |||
Lopez is of ], ] and ] descent.<ref name="chicago">{{cite web|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/celebrity/ct-seth-rollins-wwe-jon-stewart-20151012-column.html|title=Interview: WWE Champ Seth Rollins on Jon Stewart, Jay Cutler and why he's 'never leaving' the Midwest|publisher='']''|author=Gomez, Luis|date=2015-10-12|accessdate=2015-10-12}}</ref><ref name="Asbarez">{{cite web|url=http://asbarez.com/133945/armenian-wrestler-named-as-new-wwe-champion/|title=Armenian Wrestler Named As New WWE Champion|date=April 10, 2015|publisher=]|accessdate=}}</ref><ref name="AOW">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalcolt.com/node/9|title=The Art of Wrestling: Episode 8 – Tyler Black aka Seth Rollins|date=September 23, 2011|publisher=]|accessdate=November 9, 2014}}</ref> His real-life surname, Lopez, comes from his ] stepfather.<ref name="chicago"/> | |||
====Intercontinental Champion (2017–2018)==== | |||
On February 9, 2015, a nude photo of ] wrestler Zahra Schreiber was posted to Lopez's social media accounts, the contents of which are automatically republished by WWE.com.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ca.eonline.com/news/624305/wwe-star-seth-rollins-apologizes-after-angry-fiancee-reportedly-leaks-nude-photos-of-him-and-wwe-diva-zahra-schreiber|publisher=]|title=WWE Star Seth Rollins Apologizes After Angry Fiancée Reportedly Leaks Nude Photos of Him and WWE Diva Zahra Schreiber|author=Nessif, Bruna|date=February 10, 2015|accessdate=February 11, 2015}}</ref> Soon after, nude photos of Lopez were posted on the ] page of his then-fiancée,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lhrtimes.com/2015/02/14/leighla-schultz-retaliates-posting-private-photos-seth-rollins-zahara-schreiber-237882/|work=]|title=Leighla Schultz retaliates by posting private photos of Seth Rollins, Zahara Schreiber|author=Jonathan Strauss|date=February 14, 2015|accessdate=February 16, 2015|quote=Rollins is engaged to Leighla Schultz since last summer.}}</ref> Leighla Schultz.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.torontosun.com/2015/02/10/nude-photos-of-wwes-seth-rollins-emerge-on-twitter|work=]|title=Nude photos of WWE's Seth Rollins emerge on Twitter|author=QMI Agency|date=February 10, 2015|accessdate=February 11, 2015}}</ref> In response, Lopez apologized for "private photographs that were distributed without consent".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://time.com/3704618/wwe-seth-rollins-nude-photos-zahara-schreiber-leighia-schultz/|work=]|title=WWE Star Seth Rollins Apologizes for Nude-Photos Leak|author=McSpadden, Kevin|date=February 11, 2015|accessdate=February 11, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/WWERollins/status/565013320806445057|title=Tweeted apology|website=Twitter.com|date=February 9, 2015|accessdate=October 17, 2015}}</ref> On August 31, ] described Schreiber as Lopez's girlfriend.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tmz.com/2015/08/31/wwe-seth-rollins-girlfriend-nazi-pics-zahra-schreiber/|title=WWE Seth Rollins' Girlfriend – Fired for Nazi Pics|author=TMZ Staff|date=August 31, 2015}}</ref> | |||
On the December 25 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins and ] won the Raw Tag Team Championship from Cesaro and Sheamus.<ref>{{cite news |last=Paddock |first=Matty |date=December 27, 2017 |title=WWE TV review: Jason Jordan and Seth Rollins claim tag gold as Kevin Owens beats AJ Styles |newspaper=] |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/wwe-tv-review-jordan-rollins-claim-tag-gold-as-owens-beats-aj-raw-a8130636.html |url-status=live |access-date=February 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180220152333/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/wwe-tv-review-jordan-rollins-claim-tag-gold-as-owens-beats-aj-raw-a8130636.html |archive-date=February 20, 2018}}</ref> At the ] on January 28, 2018, Rollins entered at #18 in the Royal Rumble match, but was eliminated by Reigns.<ref>{{cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=January 28, 2018 |title=Shinsuke Nakamura won the 2018 Men's Royal Rumble Match |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2018/30-man-royal-rumble-match-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180129141433/http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2018/30-man-royal-rumble-match-results |archive-date=January 29, 2018 |access-date=January 28, 2018 |publisher=]}}</ref> Right after the Royal Rumble match, they lost the titles back to Cesaro and Sheamus, ending their reign at 34 days.<ref>{{cite web |last=Wortman |first=James |date=January 28, 2018 |title=Sheamus & Cesaro def. Raw Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins & Jason Jordan |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2018/seth-rollins-jason-jordan-sheamus-cesaro-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180129144817/http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2018/seth-rollins-jason-jordan-sheamus-cesaro-results |archive-date=January 29, 2018 |access-date=January 28, 2018 |publisher=]}}</ref> After their tag team dissolved due to Jordan having neck surgery,<ref>{{cite web |last=Currier |first=Joseph |date=February 6, 2018 |title=Jason Jordan undergoes 'minimally invasive' neck surgery |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/jason-jordan-undergoes-minimally-invasive-neck-surgery-251301 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180220152715/https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/jason-jordan-undergoes-minimally-invasive-neck-surgery-251301 |archive-date=February 20, 2018 |access-date=February 20, 2018 |work=]}}</ref> Rollins was named as a competitor in the ] to determine the #1 contender for the Universal Championship.<ref name="Raw02122018">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=February 12, 2018 |title=WWE Raw Live TV Review: Finn Balor vs. Matt Hardy vs. Bray Wyatt vs. Apollo Crews in a four-way Elimination Chamber qualifying match, Sasha Banks vs. Bayley |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/02/12/wwe-raw-live-tv-review-finn-balor-vs-matt-hardy-vs-bray-wyatt-vs-apollo-crews-four-way-elimination-chamber-qualifying-match/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220101154852/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/02/12/wwe-raw-live-tv-review-finn-balor-vs-matt-hardy-vs-bray-wyatt-vs-apollo-crews-four-way-elimination-chamber-qualifying-match/ |archive-date=January 1, 2022 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On the February 19 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins competed in a seven-men ] to decide who would enter the Elimination Chamber match last, but was ultimately eliminated by ]. Rollins wrestled for one hour and five minutes, marking the longest performance in a match by any wrestler in the show's history.<ref name=":7">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=February 19, 2018 |title=WWE Raw Live TV Review: Braun Strowman vs. Roman Reigns vs. John Cena vs. Finn Balor vs. The Miz vs. Elias vs. Seth Rollins in a gauntlet match match, Sasha Banks, Bayley, and Mickie James vs. Alexa Bliss, Mandy Rose, and Sonya Deville, final push for WWE Elimination Chamber |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/02/19/wwe-raw-live-tv-review-braun-strowman-vs-roman-reigns-vs-john-cena-vs-finn-balor-vs-miz-vs-elias-vs-seth-rollins-gauntlet-match-match-sasha-banks-bayley-mickie-james-vs-alexa-b/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220127153304/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/02/19/wwe-raw-live-tv-review-braun-strowman-vs-roman-reigns-vs-john-cena-vs-finn-balor-vs-miz-vs-elias-vs-seth-rollins-gauntlet-match-match-sasha-banks-bayley-mickie-james-vs-alexa-b/ |archive-date=January 27, 2022 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> Six days later, at ], Rollins was the fifth man eliminated by Braun Strowman in the match.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=February 25, 2018 |title=Roman Reigns won the first-ever Seven-Man Elimination Chamber Match to challenge Universal Champion Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/elimination-chamber-2018/mens-elimination-chamber-match-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180410103608/https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/elimination-chamber-2018/mens-elimination-chamber-match-results |archive-date=April 10, 2018 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
At ] on April 8, Rollins defeated Finn Bálor and The Miz in a triple threat match to win the ] for the first time in his career.<ref name="Benigno">{{cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=April 8, 2018 |title=Seth Rollins def. The Miz and Finn Bálor to become the new Intercontinental Champion |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-34/the-miz-seth-rollins-finn-balor-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180409084822/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-34/the-miz-seth-rollins-finn-balor-results |archive-date=April 9, 2018 |access-date=April 8, 2018 |publisher=]}}</ref> With his win, Rollins became the ] and the ] in WWE history, respectively.<ref name="GrandSlam">{{cite web |date=March 12, 2017 |title=The new Grand Slam winners: The 10 Superstars who have won every active championship |url=http://www.wwe.com/article/randy-orton-new-grand-slam-winners |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180312080255/http://www.wwe.com/article/randy-orton-new-grand-slam-winners |archive-date=March 12, 2018 |access-date=April 12, 2018 |publisher=]}}</ref> He successfully defended the championship against The Miz at ] on May 6<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=May 6, 2018 |title=Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins def. The Miz |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/2018/seth-rollins-the-miz-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190331154208/https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/2018/seth-rollins-the-miz-results |archive-date=March 31, 2019 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> and Elias on June 17 at ],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=June 17, 2018 |title=Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins def. Elias |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2018/seth-rollins-elias-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200606125310/https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2018/seth-rollins-elias-results |archive-date=June 6, 2020 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> before losing it to Dolph Ziggler the following night on ''Raw'' after a distraction by Ziggler's ally, ], ending his reign at 71 days.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trionfo |first=Richard |date=June 18, 2018 |title=WWE Raw report: is the friendship over?, a new champion, who is next for Lesnar?, Ronda makes a statement, and more |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=118228&p=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190129011006/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=118228&p=1 |archive-date=January 29, 2019 |access-date=May 1, 2019 |publisher=PWInsider}}</ref> Rollins failed to regain the title from Ziggler in a 30-minute ] at ] on July 15 after interference from McIntyre.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=July 15, 2018 |title=Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler def. Seth Rollins (30-Minute WWE Iron Man Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2018/dolph-ziggler-seth-rollins-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200415221700/https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2018/dolph-ziggler-seth-rollins-results |archive-date=April 15, 2020 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
== In wrestling == | |||
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* '''Finishing moves''' | |||
** '''As Seth Rollins''' | |||
*** ''Avada Kedavra'' (]) (] to a kneeling or seated opponent)<ref name="FCWprofile">{{cite web|url=http://www.fcwwrestling.info/Roster/Seth-Rollins.html|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20120818003045/http://www.fcwwrestling.info/Roster/Seth-Rollins.html|title=Seth Rollins – NXT Profile|archivedate=August 18, 2012|accessdate=December 30, 2012|publisher=]}}</ref> – 2010–2011; used mostly as a signature move thereafter | |||
*** ''Blackout''<ref name=Blueprints/> (]) / ''Peace of Mind'' / ''Curb Stomp'' (])<ref name=Blueprints>{{cite web|last=Clapp|first=John|title=The blueprints behind 'The Architect' Seth Rollins' 7 coolest moves|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/seth-rollins-seven-coolest-moves-26302108/page-8|work=]|accessdate=May 14, 2014}}</ref> (] to the back of opponent's head)<ref name="NXT062712"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1335811717|title=FCW Results – 4/29/12|last=Namako|first=Jason|work=WrestleView|date=April 30, 2012|accessdate=May 25, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1337956069|title=Spoilers: FCW TV Taping Results for June|last=Martin|first=Adam|work=WrestleView|date=May 25, 2012|accessdate=May 25, 2012}}</ref> – 2012–2015 | |||
*** ] ],<ref name=NXTvsSlater/><ref name=NXTvsMahal1/> sometimes while ]<ref name=vsHellNoRAW>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/77830/complete-wwe-raw-report-remember-to-download-the-app-the-shield-defend-their-titles-cm-punk-is-coming-back-soon-bret-hart-is-in-the-house-and-so-is-shawn-michaels-happy-birthday-natalya-remember-we-are-in-your-home-town-and-more.html?p=1|title=Complete WWE Raw report: remember to download the app; The Shield defend their titles; CM Punk is coming back soon; Bret Hart is in the house...and so is Shawn Michaels; happy birthday Natalya, remember we are in your home town; and more|accessdate=May 28, 2013}}</ref> – 2012–2014; used as a signature move thereafter | |||
*** ''Pedigree'' (])<ref name="payback2015"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_85078.shtml|title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 5/18: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Payback PPV fall-out, two title matches, packed show includes major Lana-Rusev developments and NXT champ debuting, more|last=Caldwell|first=James|work=PWTorch|date=May 18, 2015|accessdate=May 25, 2015}}</ref> – 2015–present; adopted from ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_85278.shtml|title=WWE news: Seth Rollins addresses new Pedigree finisher|last=Caldwell|first=James|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=May 28, 2015|accessdate=May 28, 2015}}</ref> | |||
*** ''Skywalker'' (])<ref name=NXTvsSlater>{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=WWE NXT report: Ohno/Barreta; the United States Champion in challenged; Divas in action; someone loses their first name; and more|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/72907/wwe-nxt-report-ohnobarreta-the-united-states-champion-is-challenged-divas-in-action-someone-loses-their-first-name-and-more.html?p=1|accessdate=October 27, 2012|publisher=PWInsider}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Chiverton|first=George|title=Chiverton's NXT scouting report: Big E. gets called up; Latest Rankings & Evaluations of NXT stars|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/The_Specialists_34/article_67350.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=July 11, 2013|quote=Rollins won with a superkick and a standing sliced bread, which Jim Ross called the 'Skywalker.'}}</ref> (NXT) – 2012–2013; used as a signature move thereafter | |||
*** ] – 2015 | |||
** '''As Tyler Black''' | |||
*** ''God's Last Gift''<ref name="ROHroster">{{cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/tylerblack.php|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20100509020631/http://www.rohwrestling.com/tylerblack.php|title=Tyler Black profile|archivedate=May 9, 2010|accessdate=April 5, 2010|publisher=]}}</ref>/''Small Package Driver''<ref name="ROHroster"/> (] floated over into a ], sometimes from the ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1273377129|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20120414192112/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1273377129|title=5/8 ROH Results: Manhattan, NY|last=Gerweck|first=Steve|archivedate=April 14, 2012|date=May 8, 2010|accessdate=May 9, 2010|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> or while applying a ])<ref name=ROHWrestling>{{cite web|url=http://411mania.com/wrestling/ring-crew-reviews-roh-death-before-dishonor-viii/|title=Tyler Black vs Davey Richards{{!}}Tyler Black wins}}</ref> | |||
*** ''Paroxysm'' (] ])<ref name=OWOW/><ref name=ROHPPV>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_32738.shtml|title=Caldwell's 6/12 ROH Take No Prisoners PPV Report: Report from live PPV taping in Houston on tonight's PPV|date=June 12, 2009|last=Caldwell|first=James|accessdate=August 9, 2010|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref name=ROHPPV2>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_31478.shtml|title=Caldwell's ROH Caged Collision PPV Report 4/17: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Ten-Man Cage match|date=April 17, 2009|last=Caldwell|first=James|accessdate=August 9, 2010|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> | |||
*** ]<ref name=OWOW>{{cite web|url=http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com/bios/s/seth-rollins/|title=Seth Rollins|accessdate=August 9, 2010|publisher=Online World of Wrestling}}</ref><ref name="ROHroster"/> | |||
*** ] followed by a ]<ref name="ROHroster"/> | |||
On August 19, at ], Rollins defeated Ziggler to regain the championship after enlisting the help of a returning Dean Ambrose.<ref>{{cite web |last=Pappolla |first=Ryan |date=August 19, 2018 |title=Seth Rollins def. Dolph Ziggler to win the Intercontinental Championship |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/summerslam-2018/dolph-ziggler-seth-rollins-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121092026/https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/summerslam-2018/dolph-ziggler-seth-rollins-results |archive-date=January 21, 2021 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw'', Rollins reformed The Shield with Ambrose and Roman Reigns, preventing Strowman from cashing in his Money in the Bank contract for the Universal Championship against Reigns.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |date=August 20, 2018 |title=8/20 WWE Raw Results: Keller's full run-down and analysis of post-Summerslam episode including Reigns stepping out in Brooklyn as new champion |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/08/20/8-20-wwe-raw-results-kellers-full-run-down-and-analysis-of-post-summerslam-episode-including-reigns-stepping-out-in-brooklyn-as-new-champion/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190121220645/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/08/20/8-20-wwe-raw-results-kellers-full-run-down-and-analysis-of-post-summerslam-episode-including-reigns-stepping-out-in-brooklyn-as-new-champion/ |archive-date=January 21, 2019 |access-date=January 21, 2019 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> At ] on September 16, Rollins and Ambrose failed to win the Raw Tag Team Championship from McIntyre and Ziggler.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |date=September 16, 2018 |title=Raw Tag Team Champions Dolph Ziggler & Drew McIntrye def. Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollins |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2018/dolph-ziggler-drew-mcIntrye-seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180917143516/https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2018/dolph-ziggler-drew-mcintrye-seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-results |archive-date=September 17, 2018 |access-date=September 24, 2018 |publisher=]}}</ref> At ] on October 6, The Shield defeated McIntyre, Ziggler and Strowman in a six-man tag team match.<ref>{{cite web |last=Pappolla |first=Ryan |date=October 6, 2018 |title=The Shield def. Braun Strowman, Drew McIntyre & Dolph Ziggler |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-super-show-down/2018-10-06/the-shield-braun-strowman-dolph-ziggler-drew-mcIntyre-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210927131616/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-super-show-down/2018-10-06/the-shield-braun-strowman-dolph-ziggler-drew-mcIntyre-results |archive-date=September 27, 2021 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> Two nights later on ''Raw'', The Shield was defeated by the trio in a rematch, with Ambrose walking away from his teammates after their defeat.<ref>{{cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |date=October 8, 2018 |title=10/8 WWE Raw Results: Keller's report on Super Show-down fallout as they head to Evolution and Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/10/08/10-8-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-super-show-down-fallout-as-they-head-to-evolution-and-crown-jewel-in-saudi-arabia/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181013014250/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/10/08/10-8-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-super-show-down-fallout-as-they-head-to-evolution-and-crown-jewel-in-saudi-arabia/ |archive-date=October 13, 2018 |access-date=October 13, 2018 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> | |||
* '''Signature moves''' | |||
** '''As Seth Rollins''' | |||
*** ]<ref name=NXTvsMahal1>{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=WWE NXT report: the first NXT champion is crowned|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=71553|accessdate=September 1, 2012|publisher=PWInsider}}</ref><ref name=WWEvsCena>{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=WWE SmackDown report: Shield in singles action|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=82429|publisher=PWInsider|accessdate=January 13, 2014}}</ref><ref name=NXTvsMcIntyre1>{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=WWE NXT report: McIntyre/Rollins; and more|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=70562|accessdate=July 27, 2012|publisher=PWInsider}}</ref><ref name=WWEvsBryan1>{{cite web|last=Trionfo|first=Richard|title=WWE RAW report: Shield versus Big Red Bearded Viper series|url=http://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=78185&p=2|publisher=PWInsider|accessdate=January 13, 2014}}</ref> | |||
*** Multiple ] variations | |||
**** ]<ref name=NXTvsMahal1/><ref name=NXTvsMcIntyre1/> | |||
**** ]<ref name=NXTvsSlater/><ref name=NXTvsMahal1/><ref name=WWEvsCena/><ref name=NXTvsMcIntyre1/> | |||
**** ]<ref name=NXTvsSlater/><ref name=NXTvsMcIntyre1/> | |||
*** ]<ref name=OWOW/> | |||
*** ] ]<ref name=NXTvsMahal1/><ref name=WWEvsCena/><ref name=NXTvsMcIntyre1/><ref name=WWEvsBryan1/> | |||
*** ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.betweentheropes.com/2014/05/09/wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-tripleh-tests-theshield/|title=WWE Friday Night SmackDown Results: Triple H Tests The Shield|last=Lopez|first=Josh|date=May 9, 2014|publisher=Between The Ropes}}</ref> | |||
*** ]<ref name=NXTvsSlater/><ref name=NXTvsMcIntyre1/> | |||
*** ]<ref name=NXTvsMahal1/><ref name=WWEvsBryan1/> | |||
*** ] followed by a falcon arrow | |||
** '''As Tyler Black''' | |||
*** ] into a ]<ref name=OWOW/> | |||
*** ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_25749.shtml|title=Caldwell's ROH "Take No Prisoners" Report 5/30: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of PPV #6|date=May 30, 2008|last=Caldwell|first=James|accessdate=August 9, 2010|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> | |||
*** ]<ref name=ROHPPV2/> | |||
*** ]<ref name=FB2009/> | |||
*** ]<ref name=OWOW/> | |||
*** ]<ref name=OWOW/> | |||
*** ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/TV_Reports_9/article_30861.shtml|title=Caldwell's ROH TV report 3/21: ROH debuts on HDNet with Jimmy Jacobs vs. Tyler Black|last=Caldwell|first=James|date=March 22, 2009|accessdate=August 8, 2010|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> | |||
*** ] ]<ref name=ROHPPV/> | |||
*** ]<ref name=ROHPPV/> | |||
On the October 22 episode of ''Raw'', Reigns took a hiatus due to his legitimate returning ]. Later that night, Rollins and Ambrose defeated Ziggler and McIntyre to win the Raw Tag Team Championship (making Rollins a double champion), only for Ambrose to ] on Rollins as he attacked him, igniting a feud between the two and disbanding The Shield once again.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trionfo |first=Richard |date=October 22, 2018 |title=WWE Raw report: the future of The Shield, the tag and universal title turmoil, a big announcement from Roman Reigns, and more |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=121185&p=3 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181023160805/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=121185&p=3 |archive-date=October 23, 2018 |access-date=May 1, 2019 |publisher=PWInsider}}</ref> Rollins and Ambrose lost the titles on the November 5 episode of ''Raw'', when Rollins lost a handicap match to ] (] and ]).<ref>{{cite web |last=Trionfo |first=Richard |date=November 5, 2018 |title=WWE Raw report: we have captains, Braun is on a quest for treasure, a new team forms, tag title match, and more |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=121557&p=2 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190129011001/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=121557&p=2 |archive-date=January 29, 2019 |access-date=May 1, 2019 |publisher=PWInsider}}</ref> On November 18, at ], Rollins defeated United States Champion ] in an interbrand champion vs. champion match.<ref>{{cite web |last=Wortman |first=James |date=November 18, 2018 |title=Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins def. United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2018/seth-rollins-shinsuke-nakamura-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220215103713/https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2018/seth-rollins-shinsuke-nakamura-results |archive-date=February 15, 2022 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> On December 16, at ], Rollins lost the Intercontinental Championship to Ambrose, ending his reign at 119 days.<ref>{{cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=December 16, 2018 |title=Dean Ambrose def. Seth Rollins to become the new Intercontinental Champion |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2018/seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210426234714/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2018/seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-results |archive-date=April 26, 2021 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> Rollins failed to regain the championship from Ambrose on several occasions, including in a Falls Count Anywhere match when Lashley interfered,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/amp/shows/raw/2019-01-07/article/dean-ambrose-def-seth-rollins-falls-count-anywhere-match-bobby-lashley|title=Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose def. Seth Rollins (Falls Count Anywhere Match)|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|date=January 7, 2019|publisher=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190108145540/https://www.wwe.com/amp/shows/raw/2019-01-07/article/dean-ambrose-def-seth-rollins-falls-count-anywhere-match-bobby-lashley|archive-date=January 8, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=January 8, 2019}}</ref> and in a triple threat match where Lashley won the championship after pinning Ambrose.<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=1/14 Powell's WWE Raw TV Review: Dean Ambrose vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Seth Rollins in a Triple Threat for the Intercontinental Championship, Ronda Rousey and Sasha Banks vs. Nia Jax and Tamina, the Royal Rumble build continues|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/01/14/1-14-powells-wwe-raw-tv-review-dean-ambrose-vs-bobby-lashley-vs-seth-rollins-in-a-triple-threat-for-the-intercontinental-championship-ronda-rousey-and-sasha-banks-vs-nia-jax-and-tamina-the-roy/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 14, 2019|access-date=January 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190115083430/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/01/14/1-14-powells-wwe-raw-tv-review-dean-ambrose-vs-bobby-lashley-vs-seth-rollins-in-a-triple-threat-for-the-intercontinental-championship-ronda-rousey-and-sasha-banks-vs-nia-jax-and-tamina-the-roy/|archive-date=January 15, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
* ''']''' | |||
** Allison Wonderland<ref name=OWOW/> | |||
** J&J Security (] and ])<ref name=Sky/> | |||
** ]<ref name=OWOW/> | |||
** Mr. Milo Beasley<ref name=OWOW/> | |||
** ]<ref name=OWOW/> | |||
==== Universal Champion (2018–2019) ==== | |||
* ''']''' | |||
At the ] on January 27, 2019, Rollins won his first Royal Rumble match by lastly eliminating Braun Strowman.<ref name=":5" /> The following night on ''Raw'', Rollins challenged Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship at ].<ref>{{cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |date=January 28, 2019 |title=1/28 WWE Raw Results: Keller's report on post-Royal Rumble episode including Seth Rollins Rumble victory |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/01/28/12-28-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-post-royal-rumble-episode-including-seth-rollins-rumble-victory/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190202153914/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/01/28/12-28-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-post-royal-rumble-episode-including-seth-rollins-rumble-victory/ |archive-date=February 2, 2019 |access-date=February 10, 2019 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> Soon after, Rollins reconciled with Ambrose and the recently returned Reigns to reform The Shield for the third time,<ref>{{cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |author-link=Wade Keller |date=March 4, 2019 |title=3/4 WWE Raw Results: Keller's report on Batista follow-up, Rousey's championship status, Shield reunion, Che & Jost from SNL Weekend Update guest host |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/03/04/3-4-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-batista-follow-up-rouseys-championship-status-shield-reunion-che-jost-from-snl-weekend-update-guest-host/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306043026/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/03/04/3-4-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-batista-follow-up-rouseys-championship-status-shield-reunion-che-jost-from-snl-weekend-update-guest-host/ |archive-date=March 6, 2019 |access-date=March 5, 2019 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> defeating McIntyre, Lashley and ] on March 10 at ].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |date=March 10, 2019 |title=The Shield def. Drew McIntyre, Bobby Lashley & Baron Corbin |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2019/the-shield-vs-baron-corbin-drew-mcintyre-bobby-lashley-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327092631/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2019/the-shield-vs-baron-corbin-drew-mcintyre-bobby-lashley-results |archive-date=March 27, 2019 |access-date=March 10, 2019 |publisher=]}}</ref> At WrestleMania 35 on April 7, Rollins defeated Lesnar to win the Universal Championship for the first time.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wortman |first1=James |date=April 7, 2019 |title=Seth Rollins def. Brock Lesnar to win the Universal Championship |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-35/brock-lesnar-vs-seth-rollins-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190409044031/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-35/brock-lesnar-vs-seth-rollins-results |archive-date=April 9, 2019 |access-date=April 7, 2019 |publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
** '''"The Aerialist"'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-10-13/wwe-raw-results-26725878/page-5|title=WWE Raw results, October 13, 2014: Dean Ambrose heads to 'Hell' against Seth Rollins and John Cena enters The Viper's nest – Seth Rollins def. Jack Swagger|publisher=]|accessdate=December 9, 2014}}</ref> | |||
** '''"The Architect"'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2014/brock-lesnar-john-cena-26581436/page-3|title=John Cena def. WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar by disqualification|publisher=]|accessdate=December 9, 2014}}</ref> | |||
** "The (Undisputed) Future of WWE"<ref>{{cite web|quote=and the man who declared himself the “Future of WWE” nearly found himself eradicated from the timeline thanks to Ambrose|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|title=Seth Rollins def. Dean Ambrose (Hell in a Cell Match)|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2014/seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-hell-in-a-cell-match-26725327/page-3|publisher=WWE|accessdate=November 16, 2014}}</ref> | |||
** "Mr. ]"<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/seth-rollins-comments-on-becoming-on-mr-money-in-the-bank-wwecom-exclusive-june-26441914|title=Seth Rollins comments on becoming on Mr. Money in the Bank: WWE.com Exclusive, June 29, 2014 (1:31)}}</ref> | |||
** '''"The Man"'''<ref>{{cite web|last1=Benigno|first1=Anthony|title=WWE Raw results, Sept. 7, 2015: Sting torments Rollins – Sting and Sheamus confronted WWE World Heavyweight & U.S. Champion Seth Rollins|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2015-09-07/wwe-raw-results-27929460|work=WWE|date=September 7, 2015|accessdate=September 8, 2015|quote=But enough is enough, and “The Man” wants his statue back from Sting, who pulled a disappearing act with The Architect’s monument two weeks ago and has been holding it hostage ever since. Just another day in the life of “The Man.”}}</ref> | |||
] in May 2019]] | |||
* ''']''' | |||
Rollins then entered a feud with AJ Styles,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |date=April 22, 2019 |title=AJ Styles def. Baron Corbin to earn a Universal Championship opportunity at WWE Money in the Bank |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2019-04-22/article/aj-styles-def-baron-corbin |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702124743/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2019-04-22/article/aj-styles-def-baron-corbin |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=April 22, 2019 |website= |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |date=April 24, 2019 |title=Seth Rollins and AJ Styles signed their Universal Championship Match contract |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2019-04-29#full-detail-40059790 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926022130/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2019-04-29 |archive-date=September 26, 2022 |access-date=April 29, 2019 |website= |publisher=]}}</ref> retaining the Universal Championship against him on May 19 at ].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |date=May 19, 2019 |title=Universal Champion Seth Rollins def. AJ Styles |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2019/seth-rollins-vs-aj-styles-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190525203047/https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2019/seth-rollins-vs-aj-styles-results |archive-date=May 25, 2019 |access-date=May 19, 2019 |website= |publisher=]}}</ref> Rollins successfully defended the title against Corbin at ] on June 7,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=June 7, 2019 |title=Universal Champion Seth Rollins def. Baron Corbin |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-super-showdown/2019/seth-rollins-vs-baron-corbin-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190914143653/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-super-showdown/2019/seth-rollins-vs-baron-corbin-results |archive-date=September 14, 2019 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> and at ] on June 23; the latter title defense featured ] as ]. He won with assistance of his real-life wife and ] ] to overcome the biased refereeing from Evans.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bristout |first=Ralph |date=June 23, 2019 |title=Universal Champion Seth Rollins def. Baron Corbin |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-stomping-grounds/2019/seth-rollins-vs-baron-corbin-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200415195811/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-stomping-grounds/2019/seth-rollins-vs-baron-corbin-results |archive-date=April 15, 2020 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> Rollins and Lynch defeated Corbin and Evans at ] on July 14 in a ] ] ]. Afterwards, Rollins lost the title to Lesnar, who cashed in his Money in the Bank contract, ending his reign at 98 days.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |date=July 14, 2019 |title=Universal Champion Seth Rollins & Raw Women's Champion Becky Lynch def. Baron Corbin & Lacey Evans; Brock Lesnar cashed in on Rollins to win the Universal Title |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/extreme-rules-2019/seth-rollins-becky-lynch-vs-baron-corbin-lacey-evans-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200415201353/https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/extreme-rules-2019/seth-rollins-becky-lynch-vs-baron-corbin-lacey-evans-results |archive-date=April 15, 2020 |access-date=February 5, 2020 |publisher=]}}</ref> The following night on ''Raw'', Rollins won a ten-man ] for the right to face Lesnar for the championship at ] by last eliminating Randy Orton.<ref name="Raw07152019">{{cite web |last=Barnett |first=Jake |date=July 15, 2019 |title=7/15 WWE Raw Results: Barnett's live review of the Battle Royal to determine Brock Lesnar's challenger at SummerSlam, Alexa Bliss vs. Naomi vs. Carmella vs. Natalya for a shot at the Raw Women's Championship at SummerSlam, Extreme Rules fallout |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/07/15/7-15-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-the-battle-royal-to-determine-brock-lesnars-challenger-at-summerslam-alexa-bliss-vs-naomi-vs-carmella-vs-natalya-for-a-shot-at-the-raw-womens-champion/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220606223119/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/07/15/7-15-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-the-battle-royal-to-determine-brock-lesnars-challenger-at-summerslam-alexa-bliss-vs-naomi-vs-carmella-vs-natalya-for-a-shot-at-the-raw-womens-champion/ |archive-date=June 6, 2022 |access-date=July 16, 2019 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At the event on August 11, Rollins defeated Lesnar to regain the championship, making him the second wrestler to hold the Universal Championship more than once. He also became the first superstar to defeat Lesnar at both WrestleMania and SummerSlam.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=August 11, 2019 |title=Seth Rollins def. Brock Lesnar to become the new Universal Champion |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2019/brock-lesnar-vs-seth-rollins-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200415232124/https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2019/brock-lesnar-vs-seth-rollins-results |archive-date=April 15, 2020 |access-date=February 6, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
** "American Love" by ] (])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMWwwaRPWNU|title=Matt Sydal vs Tyler Black}}</ref> | |||
** "Battle On" by ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://aawrestling.com/jimmyjacobs.html|title=Jimmy Jacobs|accessdate=August 9, 2010|publisher=All-American Wrestling|quote=“Battle on” by War of Ages(W/ Tyler Black)}}</ref> | |||
** "The Haunted" by ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://aawrestling.com/jimmyjacobs.html|title=Jimmy Jacobs|accessdate=August 9, 2010|publisher=All-American Wrestling|quote=“The Haunted” by Walls of Jericho (W/ Tyler Black)}}</ref> | |||
** "Flesh It Out" by ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://aawrestling.com/jimmyjacobs.html|title=Jimmy Jacobs|accessdate=August 9, 2010|publisher=All-American Wrestling|quote=“Flesh it out” by Blues Saraceno(W/ Tyler Black)}}</ref> (NXT) | |||
** "Special Op" by ]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/wwe-special-op-shield-single/id598836369"|title=WWE:"Special Op"}}</ref> (WWE; December 16, 2012 – June 2, 2014; used while a part of ]) | |||
** '''"The Second Coming"''' by ]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/wwe-second-coming-seth-rollins/id891070141"|title=WWE:"The Second coming (Seth Rollins)"}}</ref> (WWE; June 9, 2014–present; different variations used)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-Bx2JJWlgE|title=Old version.|date=|accessdate=|website=|publisher=|last=|first=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0R2XZRrZDFo|title=WWE: "The Second Coming" ► Seth Rollins 5th Theme Song|date=|accessdate=|website=|publisher=|last=|first=}}</ref> | |||
** '''"]"''' by ] (WWE; August 19, 2013 – November 24, 2014; December 29, 2014–present; used while part of ]) | |||
On the August 19 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins won his record-tying fifth Raw Tag Team Championship along with Braun Strowman when they defeated ] and ].<ref name="Raw08192019">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=August 19, 2019 |title=8/19 WWE Raw Results: Powell's review of AJ Styles vs. Braun Strowman for the U.S. Championship, and Cesaro vs. Samoa Joe and Cedric Alexander vs. Sami Zayn in first round King of the Ring tournament matches |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/08/19/8-19-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-aj-styles-vs-braun-strowman-for-the-u-s-championship-and-cesaro-vs-samoa-joe-and-cedric-alexander-vs-sami-zayn-in-first-round-king-of-the-ring-tournament/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220123112234/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/08/19/8-19-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-aj-styles-vs-braun-strowman-for-the-u-s-championship-and-cesaro-vs-samoa-joe-and-cedric-alexander-vs-sami-zayn-in-first-round-king-of-the-ring-tournament/ |archive-date=January 23, 2022 |access-date=August 26, 2019 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At ] on September 15, Rollins and Strowman lost the titles to Dolph Ziggler and ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=September 15, 2019 |title=Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode def. Seth Rollins & Braun Strowman to become the new Raw Tag Team Champions |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wweclashofchampions/2019/seth-rollins-braun-strowman-vs-dolph-ziggler-robert-roode-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200415203203/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wweclashofchampions/2019/seth-rollins-braun-strowman-vs-dolph-ziggler-robert-roode-results |archive-date=April 15, 2020 |access-date=February 6, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> Later that night, Rollins retained the Universal Championship against Strowman but was attacked by "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt after the match.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=September 15, 2019 |title=Universal Champion Seth Rollins def. Braun Strowman |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wweclashofchampions/2019/seth-rollins-vs-braun-strowman-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200415203157/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wweclashofchampions/2019/seth-rollins-vs-braun-strowman-results |archive-date=April 15, 2020 |access-date=February 6, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> At ] on October 6, Rollins defended his title against The Fiend in a Hell in a Cell match that ended in ] after The Fiend was buried under several weapons and hit with a sledgehammer by Rollins, a decision which was negatively received by critics and fans.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=October 6, 2019 |title=Universal Champion Seth Rollins vs. "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt ended in Match Stoppage (Hell in a Cell Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2019/seth-rollins-vs-the-fiend-bray-wyatt-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200222082806/https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2019/seth-rollins-vs-the-fiend-bray-wyatt-results |archive-date=February 22, 2020 |access-date=October 7, 2019 |website= |publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Currier |first=Joseph |date=October 6, 2019 |title=Crowd rejects Seth Rollins vs. The Fiend finish at WWE Hell in a Cell |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/crowd-rejects-seth-rollins-vs-fiend-finish-wwe-hell-cell-294231 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006232137/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/crowd-rejects-seth-rollins-vs-fiend-finish-wwe-hell-cell-294231 |archive-date=October 6, 2022 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |website=]}}</ref> On October 31, at ], Rollins lost the Universal Championship to The Fiend in a ], ending his second reign at 80 days.<ref>{{cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=October 31, 2019 |title="The Fiend" Bray Wyatt def. Seth Rollins to become the new Universal Champion (Falls Count Anywhere Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-crown-jewel/2019/seth-rollins-vs-the-fiend-bray-wyatt-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200415202629/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-crown-jewel/2019/seth-rollins-vs-the-fiend-bray-wyatt-results |archive-date=April 15, 2020 |access-date=November 1, 2019 |publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
== Championships and accomplishments == | |||
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==== The Messiah (2019–2020) ==== | |||
] briefcase in 2014]] | |||
Rollins was selected as the captain for Team Raw against Team SmackDown and Team NXT on November 24 at ],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Burdick |first=Michael |date=November 11, 2019 |title=Five-Man Survivor Series Elimination Triple Threat Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2019/five-man-survivor-series-elimination-triple-threat-match |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191112041418/https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2019/five-man-survivor-series-elimination-triple-threat-match |archive-date=November 12, 2019 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> where Team SmackDown emerged victorious.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Laboon |first=Jeff |date=November 24, 2019 |title=Team SmackDown def. Team Raw & Team NXT (Men's Survivor Series Elimination Triple Threat Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivor-series/2019/mens-survivor-series-elimination-triple-threat-match-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200415202305/https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivor-series/2019/mens-survivor-series-elimination-triple-threat-match-results |archive-date=April 15, 2020 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> The following night on ''Raw'', Rollins berated the entire Raw roster for "dropping the ball" and failing to win at the pay-per-view. These comments later drew the attention of Kevin Owens, who attacked Rollins and challenged him to a match, which ended in a disqualification after AOP (Akam and Rezar) attacked Owens.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Plummer |first=Dale |date=November 25, 2019 |title=RAW: Seth Rollins calls out the RAW roster after a poor Survivor Series |url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2019/11/25/22803055.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128031412/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2019/11/25/22803055.html |archive-date=November 28, 2019 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=]}}</ref> On the December 9 episode of ''Raw'', despite earlier denying an alliance with AOP, Rollins joined them by attacking Owens, turning heel for the first time since 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=December 10, 2019 |title=12/09 WWE Raw Results: Powell's review of Rey Mysterio vs. AJ Styles for the U.S. Championship, Rusev and Lana divorce, the brand's final push for the WWE TLC pay-per-view |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/12/09/12-09-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-rey-mysterio-vs-aj-styles-for-the-u-s-championship-rusev-and-lana-divorce-the-brands-final-push-for-the-wwe-tlc-pay-per-view/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210421083617/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/12/09/12-09-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-rey-mysterio-vs-aj-styles-for-the-u-s-championship-rusev-and-lana-divorce-the-brands-final-push-for-the-wwe-tlc-pay-per-view/ |archive-date=April 21, 2021 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> | |||
] twice]] | |||
After this, Rollins began calling himself the "Monday Night Messiah" while stating that he was "sacrificing" his opponents for "the greater good" and created a faction with AOP and ].<ref name="Raw12302019">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=December 30, 2019 |title=12/30 WWE Raw Results: Powell's review of the Bobby Lashley and Lana wedding, Aleister Black vs. Buddy Murphy, the final Raw of 2019 |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/12/30/12-30-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-the-bobby-lashley-and-lana-wedding-aleister-black-vs-buddy-murphy-the-final-raw-of-2019/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211124080758/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/12/30/12-30-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-the-bobby-lashley-and-lana-wedding-aleister-black-vs-buddy-murphy-the-final-raw-of-2019/ |archive-date=November 24, 2021 |access-date=December 31, 2019 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref><ref name="Raw01062020" /> Rollins and Murphy defeated ] to win the Raw Tag Team Championship on the January 20, 2020 episode of ''Raw'', becoming a record six-time champion.<ref>{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=January 20, 2020 |title=01/20 WWE Raw Results: Powell's review of Andrade vs. Rey Mysterio in a ladder match for the U.S. Championship, Rusev and Liv Morgan vs. Bobby Lashley and Lana, WWE Champion Brock Lesnar, Royal Rumble developments |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/01/20/01-20-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-andrade-vs-rey-mysterio-in-a-ladder-match-for-the-u-s-championship-rusev-and-liv-morgan-vs-bobby-lashley-and-lana-wwe-champion-brock-lesnar-royal/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210802230328/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/01/20/01-20-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-andrade-vs-rey-mysterio-in-a-ladder-match-for-the-u-s-championship-rusev-and-liv-morgan-vs-bobby-lashley-and-lana-wwe-champion-brock-lesnar-royal/ |archive-date=August 2, 2021 |access-date=January 22, 2020 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> Rollins competed in the ] on January 26, as the final entrant, but was eliminated by eventual winner Drew McIntyre.<ref>{{cite web |last=Garretson |first=Jordan |date=January 26, 2020 |title=Drew McIntyre won the 30-Man Royal Rumble Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2020/2020-men%E2%80%99s-royal-rumble-match-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116195009/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2020/2020-men%E2%80%99s-royal-rumble-match-results |archive-date=November 16, 2020 |access-date=January 26, 2020 |publisher=]}}</ref> Rollins and Murphy retained the titles against ] at ] on February 27,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Garretson |first1=Jordan |date=February 27, 2020 |title=Raw Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins & Murphy def. The Street Profits |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-super-showdown/wwe-super-showdown-2020/seth-rollins-murphy-vs-the-street-profits-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200515095530/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-super-showdown/wwe-super-showdown-2020/seth-rollins-murphy-vs-the-street-profits-results |archive-date=May 15, 2020 |access-date=February 27, 2020 |publisher=]}}</ref> but lost the titles to them on the March 2 episode of ''Raw''.<ref>{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=March 2, 2020 |title=3/2 WWE Raw Results: Powell's review of Aleister Black vs. AJ Styles, Seth Rollins and Murphy vs. The Street Profits for the Raw Tag Titles, Beth Phoenix provides an Edge update, Shayna Baszler vs. Kairi Sane, Rey Mysterio and Humberto Carrillo vs. Andrade and Angel Garza |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/03/02/3-2-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-aleister-black-vs-aj-styles-seth-rollins-and-murphy-vs-the-street-profits-for-the-raw-tag-titles-beth-phoenix-provides-an-edge-update-shayna-baszler-vs-k/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200421104952/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/03/02/3-2-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-aleister-black-vs-aj-styles-seth-rollins-and-murphy-vs-the-street-profits-for-the-raw-tag-titles-beth-phoenix-provides-an-edge-update-shayna-baszler-vs-k/ |archive-date=April 21, 2020 |access-date=March 3, 2020 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> Rollins and Murphy failed to reclaim the championship from the Street Profits at ] six days later.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |date=March 8, 2020 |title=Raw Tag Team Champions The Street Profits def. Seth Rollins & Murphy |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2020/the-street-profits-vs-seth-rollins-murphy-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201017080654/https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2020/the-street-profits-vs-seth-rollins-murphy-results |archive-date=October 17, 2020 |access-date=March 8, 2020 |publisher=]}}</ref> At ] on April 4, Rollins lost to Owens in ], ending the feud.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Powers |first1=Kevin |date=April 4, 2020 |title=Kevin Owens def. Seth Rollins in a No Disqualification Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-36/kevin-owens-vs-seth-rollins-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200415194115/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-36/kevin-owens-vs-seth-rollins-results |archive-date=April 15, 2020 |access-date=April 4, 2020 |publisher=]}}</ref> At ] on May 10, Rollins unsuccessfully challenged McIntyre for the WWE Championship.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Garretson |first=Jordan |date=May 10, 2020 |title=WWE Champion Drew McIntyre def. Seth Rollins |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2020/wwe-champion-drew-mcintyre-def-seth-rollins |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211126235446/https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2020/wwe-champion-drew-mcintyre-def-seth-rollins |archive-date=November 26, 2021 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
The next night on ''Raw'', Rollins attacked ] and injured his eye with the steel ring steps.<ref name="Raw05112020">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=May 11, 2020 |title=5/11 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Becky Lynch's major announcement, the return of Edge and Randy Orton, Lynch confronting MITB winner Asuka, Money in the Bank fallout |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/05/11/5-11-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-becky-lynchs-major-announcement-the-return-of-edge-and-randy-orton-lynch-confronting-mitb-winner-asuka-money-in-the-bank-fallout/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301071020/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/05/11/5-11-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-becky-lynchs-major-announcement-the-return-of-edge-and-randy-orton-lynch-confronting-mitb-winner-asuka-money-in-the-bank-fallout/ |archive-date=March 1, 2021 |access-date=May 12, 2020 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On the May 18 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins recruited ] as a member of his faction.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Melok |first1=Bobby |date=May 18, 2020 |title=WWE Raw results, May 18, 2020: McIntyre stands tall against Corbin as The All Mighty waits |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2020-05-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210618023027/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2020-05-18 |archive-date=June 18, 2021 |access-date=May 18, 2020 |website= |publisher=]}}</ref> Mysterio eventually returned and challenged Rollins to an ], where the only way to win was to extract the opponent's eyeball.<ref name="Raw07062020">{{cite web |last1=Powell |first1=Jason |date=July 6, 2020 |title=7/6 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Raw Women's Champion Asuka vs. Smackdown Women's Champion Bayley in a non-title match, Rey Mysterio and Aleister Black vs. Seth Rollins and Murphy, Big Show and The Viking Raiders vs. Randy Orton, Andrade, and Angel Garza |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/07/06/7-6-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-raw-womens-champion-asuka-vs-smackdown-womens-champion-bayley-in-a-non-title-match-rey-mysterio-and-aleister-black-vs-seth-rollins-and-murphy-big/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210313175423/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/07/06/7-6-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-raw-womens-champion-asuka-vs-smackdown-womens-champion-bayley-in-a-non-title-match-rey-mysterio-and-aleister-black-vs-seth-rollins-and-murphy-big/ |archive-date=March 13, 2021 |access-date=July 12, 2020 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Zak |first=Brad |date=July 6, 2020 |title=Rey Mysterio vs. Seth Rollins – Eye for an Eye Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/rey-mysterio-seth-rollins-eye-for-an-eye |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211127000016/https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/rey-mysterio-seth-rollins-eye-for-an-eye |archive-date=November 27, 2021 |access-date=July 12, 2020 |publisher=]}}</ref> At ] on July 19, Rollins won the match after using the ring steps to remove Mysterio's eye.<ref>{{cite web |last=Garretson |first=Jordan |date=July 19, 2020 |title=Seth Rollins def. Rey Mysterio (Eye for an Eye Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/extreme-rules-2020/article/seth-rollins-def-rey-mysterio-eye-for-an-eye-match |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210206042532/https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/extreme-rules-2020/article/seth-rollins-def-rey-mysterio-eye-for-an-eye-match |archive-date=February 6, 2021 |access-date=July 19, 2020 |publisher=]}}</ref> Over the following weeks, Rey's son ] confronted Rollins about the attacks on both him and his father. At ] on August 23, Rollins defeated Dominik in a ].<ref>{{cite web |last=Garretson |first=Jordan |date=August 23, 2020 |title=Seth Rollins def. Dominik Mysterio in a Street Fight |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/summerslam-2020/seth-rollins-def-dominik-mysterio-in-a-street-fight |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613182728/https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/summerslam-2020/seth-rollins-def-dominik-mysterio-in-a-street-fight |archive-date=June 13, 2021 |access-date=August 23, 2020 |publisher=]}}</ref> On August 30, Rollins and Murphy lost to Rey and Dominik Mysterio at ].<ref>{{cite web |last=Garretson |first=Jordan |date=August 30, 2020 |title=Rey & Dominik Mysterio def. Seth Rollins & Murphy |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/08-30-2020/rey-dominik-mysterio-def-seth-rollins-murphy |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210228195208/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/08-30-2020/rey-dominik-mysterio-def-seth-rollins-murphy |archive-date=February 28, 2021 |access-date=August 30, 2020 |publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
On the October 5 episode of ''Raw'', Murphy attacked Rollins after he refused to apologize to him, thus ending their alliance.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Khan |first=Steve |date=October 5, 2020 |title=WWE Raw live results: Six-man tag, KO Show with Bray Wyatt |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/results/wwe-raw-live-results-six-man-tag-ko-show-bray-wyatt-321816 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925120806/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/results/wwe-raw-live-results-six-man-tag-ko-show-bray-wyatt-321816 |archive-date=September 25, 2022 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |website=]}}</ref> As part of the ] in October, Rollins was drafted to the SmackDown ].<ref>{{cite web |author= |date=October 9, 2020 |title=See all the results from the 2020 Draft |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/10-09-2020/article/latest-wwe-draft-results-2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220410075624/https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/10-09-2020/article/latest-wwe-draft-results-2020 |archive-date=April 10, 2022 |access-date=October 9, 2020 |publisher=]}}</ref> On the November 20 episode of ''SmackDown'', Rollins lost to Murphy to end the feud.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Burdick |first=Michael |date=November 20, 2020 |title=SmackDown results, Nov. 20, 2020 WWE's "Yes!" Man gets payback as WWE gears up for Survivor Series |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2020-11-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512143736/https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2020-11-20 |archive-date=May 12, 2021 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> At ] two days later, Rollins was a part of Team SmackDown, but was the first person eliminated by Sheamus after "sacrificing" himself and his team lost the match.<ref>{{cite web |last=Garretson |first=Jordan |date=November 22, 2020 |title=Team Raw def. Team SmackDown the 5-on-5 Men's Survivor Series Elimination Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivor-series/11-22-2020/mens-survivor-series-match-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210802025319/https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivor-series/11-22-2020/mens-survivor-series-match-results |archive-date=August 2, 2021 |access-date=November 22, 2020 |publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
====The Visionary (2021–2023)==== | |||
At the ] on January 31, 2021, Rollins entered at #29, but was eliminated by eventual winner ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clapp |first=John |date=January 31, 2021 |title=Edge won the 2021 Royal Rumble Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/01-31-2021/mens-royal-rumble-match-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210205035113/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/01-31-2021/mens-royal-rumble-match-results |archive-date=February 5, 2021 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> On Night 1 of ] on April 10, Rollins lost to Cesaro,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Garretson |first=Jordan |date=April 10, 2021 |title=Cesaro def. Seth Rollins |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-37/cesaro-vs-seth-rollins-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416152009/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-37/cesaro-vs-seth-rollins-results |archive-date=April 16, 2021 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> but won a rematch at ] on June 20.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Garretson |first=Jordan |date=June 20, 2021 |title=Seth Rollins def. Cesaro |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2021/cesaro-vs-seth-rollins-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210621173508/https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2021/cesaro-vs-seth-rollins-results |archive-date=June 21, 2021 |access-date=June 20, 2021 |publisher=]}}</ref> On the July 9 episode of ''SmackDown'', Rollins defeated Cesaro again to qualify for the Money in the Bank ladder match at the ] on July 18,<ref name="SmackDown07092021">{{cite web |last1=Barnett |first1=Jake |date=July 9, 2021 |title=7/9 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Barnett's review of Seth Rollins vs. Cesaro, and Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Baron Corbin in Money in the Bank ladder match qualifiers, final Smackdown from the ThunderDome set |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/07/09/7-9-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-barnetts-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-cesaro-and-shinsuke-nakamura-vs-baron-corbin-in-money-in-the-bank-ladder-match-qualifiers-final-smackdown-from-the-thun/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210831035109/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/07/09/7-9-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-barnetts-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-cesaro-and-shinsuke-nakamura-vs-baron-corbin-in-money-in-the-bank-ladder-match-qualifiers-final-smackdown-from-the-thun/ |archive-date=August 31, 2021 |access-date=July 10, 2021 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> which was won by ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clapp |first=John |date=July 18, 2021 |title=Big E won the Money in the Bank Ladder Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/07-18-2021/mens-money-in-the-bank-ladder-match-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110033914/https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/07-18-2021/mens-money-in-the-bank-ladder-match-results |archive-date=November 10, 2021 |access-date=July 18, 2021 |publisher=]}}</ref> Later that night, Rollins interfered in the main event where Roman Reigns was defending the Universal Championship against Edge, distracting the referee to cost Edge the match.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clapp |first=John |date=July 18, 2021 |title=Universal Champion Roman Reigns def. Edge; John Cena returns to stand toe-to-toe with Reigns |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/07-18-2021/roman-reigns-vs-edge-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022154317/https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/07-18-2021/roman-reigns-vs-edge-results |archive-date=October 22, 2021 |access-date=July 18, 2021 |publisher=]}}</ref> Over the following weeks, Rollins and Edge confronted and attacked each other until the August 6 episode of ''SmackDown'', where Edge challenged Rollins to a match at ], which Rollins accepted.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Barnett |first=Jake |date=August 6, 2021 |title=8/6 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Barnett's review of Finn vs. Baron Corbin, Dominik Mysterio vs. Jey Uso, the build to SummerSlam continues |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/08/06/8-6-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-barnetts-review-of-finn-vs-baron-corbin-dominik-mysterio-vs-jey-uso-the-build-to-summerslam-continues/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210830191546/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/08/06/8-6-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-barnetts-review-of-finn-vs-baron-corbin-dominik-mysterio-vs-jey-uso-the-build-to-summerslam-continues/ |archive-date=August 30, 2021 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At the event on August 21, Rollins lost to Edge by submission,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Laboon |first=Jeff |date=August 21, 2021 |title=Edge def. Seth Rollins |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2021/edge-vs-seth-rollins-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210823001008/https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2021/edge-vs-seth-rollins-results |archive-date=August 23, 2021 |access-date=August 22, 2021 |publisher=]}}</ref> but won their rematch on the September 10 episode of ''SmackDown''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=September 10, 2021 |title=9/10 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Powell's review of Brock Lesnar's MSG appearance, Edge vs. Seth Rollins, Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso vs. The Street Profits for the Smackdown Tag Titles, Becky Lynch and Bianca Belair contract signing for Extreme Rules |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/09/10/9-10-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-powells-review-of-brock-lesnars-msg-appearance-edge-vs-seth-rollins-jimmy-uso-and-jey-uso-vs-the-street-profits-for-the-smackdown-tag-titles-becky-lyn/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006123449/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/09/10/9-10-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-powells-review-of-brock-lesnars-msg-appearance-edge-vs-seth-rollins-jimmy-uso-and-jey-uso-vs-the-street-profits-for-the-smackdown-tag-titles-becky-lyn/ |archive-date=October 6, 2021 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> As part of the ], Rollins was drafted to the Raw brand.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=October 1, 2021 |title=See all the results from the 2021 Draft |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/article/latest-wwe-draft-results-2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706061457/https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/article/latest-wwe-draft-results-2021 |archive-date=July 6, 2022 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> On the October 8 episode of ''SmackDown'', Edge demanded a Hell in a Cell match between them, which was made official for ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=October 8, 2021 |title=10/08 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Powell's review of Rey Mysterio vs. Sami Zayn in a King of the Ring tournament match, Liv Morgan vs. Carmella in a Queens Crown tournament match, contract signing for Becky Lynch vs. Bianca Belair vs. Sasha Banks at WWE Crown Jewel |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/10/08/10-08-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-powells-review-of-rey-mysterio-vs-sami-zayn-in-a-king-of-the-ring-tournament-match-liv-morgan-vs-carmella-in-a-queens-crown-tournament-match-contract-si/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009000130/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/10/08/10-08-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-powells-review-of-rey-mysterio-vs-sami-zayn-in-a-king-of-the-ring-tournament-match-liv-morgan-vs-carmella-in-a-queens-crown-tournament-match-contract-si/ |archive-date=October 9, 2021 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At the event on October 21, Rollins was defeated by Edge, ending their feud.<ref name="CrownJewel2021">{{cite web |last1=Bryant |first1=Nathan |date=October 21, 2021 |title=Edge def. Seth Rollins in a Hell in a Cell Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-crown-jewel/2021/edge-vs-seth-rollins-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022132348/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-crown-jewel/2021/edge-vs-seth-rollins-results |archive-date=October 22, 2021 |access-date=October 21, 2021 |publisher=]}}</ref> At ] on November 21, Rollins took part in the 5-on-5 elimination match on Team Raw and won the match as the sole survivor after eliminating ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bryant |first=Nathan |date=November 21, 2021 |title=Team Raw def. Team SmackDown in the 5-on-5 Men's Survivor Series Elimination Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivor-series/team-raw-vs-team-smackdown-mens-5-on-5-traditional-survivor-series-elimination-match |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230123145713/https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivor-series/team-raw-vs-team-smackdown-mens-5-on-5-traditional-survivor-series-elimination-match |archive-date=January 23, 2023 |access-date=November 21, 2021 |publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
On the October 25 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins defeated Finn Bálor, Kevin Owens, and Rey Mysterio in a ] ladder match to become the #1 contender for the WWE Championship against Big E at ] on January 1, 2022.<ref>{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=October 25, 2021 |title=10/25 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of the "season premiere" with the new post draft roster, fallout from WWE Crown Jewel |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/10/25/10-25-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-season-premiere-with-the-new-post-draft-roster-fallout-from-wwe-crown-jewel/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230125035008/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/10/25/10-25-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-season-premiere-with-the-new-post-draft-roster-fallout-from-wwe-crown-jewel/ |archive-date=January 25, 2023 |access-date=October 25, 2021 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> Over the following weeks, Owens and Bobby Lashley were also added to the WWE Championship match at Day 1, making it a fatal four-way match,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Powell |first1=Jason |date=November 29, 2021 |title=11/29 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Edge's return, WWE Champion Big E vs. Kevin Owens in a non-title match, Finn Balor vs. Seth Rollins, RKBro vs. Robert Roode and Dolph Ziggler for the Raw Tag Titles, Damian Priest vs. Apollo Crews for the U.S. Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/11/29/11-29-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-edges-return-wwe-champion-big-e-vs-kevin-owens-in-a-non-title-match-finn-balor-vs-seth-rollins-rkbro-vs-robert-roode-and-dolph-ziggler-for-the-r/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230125054427/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/11/29/11-29-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-edges-return-wwe-champion-big-e-vs-kevin-owens-in-a-non-title-match-finn-balor-vs-seth-rollins-rkbro-vs-robert-roode-and-dolph-ziggler-for-the-r/ |archive-date=January 25, 2023 |access-date=November 30, 2021 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=December 13, 2021|title=Powell's WWE Raw Hit List: Big E vs. Bobby Lashley in a non-title, No DQ match, Becky Lynch and Liv Morgan, Edge and The Miz, Otis vs. Riddle, Bianca Belair vs. Doudrop, Damian Priest and Finn Balor vs. Robert Roode and Dolph Ziggler|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/12/14/powells-wwe-raw-hit-list-big-e-vs-bobby-lashley-in-a-non-title-no-dq-match-becky-lynch-and-liv-morgan-edge-and-the-miz-otis-vs-riddle-bianca-belair-vs-doudrop-damian-priest-and-finn-balor/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211215004241/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/12/14/powells-wwe-raw-hit-list-big-e-vs-bobby-lashley-in-a-non-title-no-dq-match-becky-lynch-and-liv-morgan-edge-and-the-miz-otis-vs-riddle-bianca-belair-vs-doudrop-damian-priest-and-finn-balor/|archive-date=December 15, 2021|access-date=December 13, 2021|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> which Rollins lost after Brock Lesnar was added to the match and won the title.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bryant |first1=Nathan |date=January 1, 2022 |title=Brock Lesnar def. WWE Champion Big E, Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens and Bobby Lashley |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/day-1/day-one-2022/wwe-title-fatal-5-way-match-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230125054530/https://www.wwe.com/shows/day-1/day-one-2022/wwe-title-fatal-5-way-match-results |archive-date=January 25, 2023 |access-date=January 1, 2022 |publisher=]}}</ref> That month, he began to work as Seth "Freakin" Rollins.<ref>{{cite web |last=Middleton |first=Marc |date=January 4, 2022 |title=WWE Officially Changes Seth Rollins' Ring Name |url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2022/01/wwe-officially-changes-seth-rollins-ring-name/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018171111/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2022/01/wwe-officially-changes-seth-rollins-ring-name/ |archive-date=October 18, 2022 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |work=Wrestling Inc.}}</ref> At the ] on January 29, Rollins faced SmackDown's Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship, winning the match by disqualification but not the title.<ref name="RR2022">{{cite web |last=Bryant |first=Nathan |date=January 29, 2022 |title=Seth "Freakin" Rollins def Roman Reigns via Disqualification |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2022/roman-reigns-vs-seth-freakin-rollins-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220626174209/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2022/roman-reigns-vs-seth-freakin-rollins-results |archive-date=June 26, 2022 |access-date=January 29, 2022 |publisher=]}}</ref> On February 18, at ], he failed to win the WWE Championship inside the namesake structure after being eliminated by Lesnar.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bryant |first=Nathan |date=February 19, 2022 |title=Brock Lesnar triumphed inside the Elimination Chamber Match to capture the WWE Championship |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2022/mens-elimination-chamber-match-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111073338/https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2022/mens-elimination-chamber-match-results |archive-date=January 11, 2023 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
Rollins then unsuccessfully attempted to find a spot on the card at ], until ] announced that Rollins would face an opponent of his choosing on the March 28 episode of ''Raw''.<ref>{{cite web |author= |date=March 28, 2022 |title=Seth Rollins to face an opponent of Mr. McMahon's choosing on WrestleMania Saturday |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-38/seth-rollins-to-face-an-opponent-of-mr-mcmahons-choosing |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421035855/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-38/seth-rollins-to-face-an-opponent-of-mr-mcmahons-choosing |archive-date=April 21, 2022 |access-date=March 28, 2022 |publisher=]}}</ref> At Night 1 of WrestleMania on April 2, Rollins' opponent was unveiled as the returning ], who defeated Rollins.<ref>{{cite web |last=Bryant |first=Nathan |date=April 2, 2022 |title=Cody Rhodes returns to WWE, def. Seth "Freakin" Rollins |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-38/seth-rollins-cody-rhodes-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220404024109/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-38/seth-rollins-cody-rhodes-results |archive-date=April 4, 2022 |access-date=April 2, 2022 |publisher=]}}</ref> At ] on May 8, Rollins lost to Rhodes in a rematch.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bryant |first=Nathan |date=May 8, 2022 |title=Cody Rhodes def. Seth "Freakin" Rollins |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/2022/cody-rhodes-vs-seth-rollins-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516103644/https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/2022/cody-rhodes-vs-seth-rollins-results |archive-date=May 16, 2022 |access-date=May 9, 2022 |publisher=]}}</ref> On the following episode of ''Raw'', Rollins attacked and laid out Rhodes during his match for the United States Championship against ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=May 9, 2022 |title=5/9 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of Theory vs. Cody Rhodes for the U.S. Championship, "RK-Bro" Randy Orton and Riddle vs. The Street Profits for the Raw Tag Titles, Omos on the VIP Lounge, the fallout from WrestleMania Backlash |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/05/09/5-9-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-theory-vs-cody-rhodes-for-the-u-s-championship-rk-bro-randy-orton-and-riddle-vs-the-street-profits-for-the-raw-tag-titles-omos-on-the-vip-lounge/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004041338/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/05/09/5-9-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-theory-vs-cody-rhodes-for-the-u-s-championship-rk-bro-randy-orton-and-riddle-vs-the-street-profits-for-the-raw-tag-titles-omos-on-the-vip-lounge/ |archive-date=October 4, 2022 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> The following week, Rhodes challenged Rollins to a match at ], inside the namesake structure, which Rollins accepted.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=May 16, 2022 |title=Cody Rhodes vs. Seth "Freakin" Rollins (Hell in a Cell Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/cody-rhodes-vs-seth-freakin-rollins-hell-in-a-cell-match |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517103605/https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/cody-rhodes-vs-seth-freakin-rollins-hell-in-a-cell-match |archive-date=May 17, 2022 |access-date=May 17, 2022 |publisher=]}}</ref> At the event on June 5, Rollins lost to Rhodes, ending their feud. The match received a ] by esteemed wrestling journalist ] of the '']'', making it the first WWE main roster match to receive a five-star rating since 2011, and the first match of Rollins's career to receive such a rating.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Greg |date=June 5, 2022 |title=Cody Rhodes def. Seth "Freakin" Rollins |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2022/cody-rhodes-vs-seth-freakin-rollins-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220613125740/https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2022/cody-rhodes-vs-seth-freakin-rollins-results |archive-date=June 13, 2022 |access-date=June 6, 2022 |publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
]Rollins then began a feud with ], setting up a match between the two at ].<ref>{{Cite web |author= |date=July 18, 2022 |title=Riddle vs. Seth "Freakin" Rollins |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2022/riddle-vs-seth-freakin-rollins |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220722081322/https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2022/riddle-vs-seth-freakin-rollins |archive-date=July 22, 2022 |access-date=July 18, 2022 |publisher=]}}</ref> However, the match was postponed after Riddle suffered an injury following an attack by Rollins on the July 25 episode of ''Raw''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Currier |first=Joseph |date=July 27, 2022 |title=WWE postpones Seth Rollins vs. Riddle SummerSlam match |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/wwe-postpones-seth-rollins-vs-riddle-summerslam-match |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220812024016/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/wwe-postpones-seth-rollins-vs-riddle-summerslam-match |archive-date=August 12, 2022 |access-date=September 13, 2022 |website=]}}</ref> Despite this, both Rollins and Riddle appeared at SummerSlam on July 30, engaging in a brawl which saw Rollins come out on top.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bryant |first=Nathan |date=July 30, 2022 |title=Riddle called out Seth "Freakin" Rollins and got stomped during a wild brawl |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2022/riddle-called-out-seth-freakin-rollins-and-got-stomped-during-a-wild-brawl |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221209021011/https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2022/riddle-called-out-seth-freakin-rollins-and-got-stomped-during-a-wild-brawl |archive-date=December 9, 2022 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website= |publisher=]}}</ref> At ] on September 3, Rollins defeated Riddle.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Gregory |date=September 3, 2022 |title=Seth "Freakin" Rollins def. Matt Riddle |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/clash-at-the-castle/2022/seth-rollins-riddle-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221028022236/https://www.wwe.com/shows/clash-at-the-castle/2022/seth-rollins-riddle-results |archive-date=October 28, 2022 |access-date=September 3, 2022 |publisher=]}}</ref> On the September 19 episode of ''Raw'', it was announced that they would have a rematch in a Fight Pit match at ] on October 8,<ref>{{Cite web |author= |date=September 19, 2022 |title=Matt Riddle vs. Seth "Freakin" Rollins (Inside the Fight Pit) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/riddle-vs-seth-freakin-rollins |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920055231/https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/riddle-vs-seth-freakin-rollins |archive-date=September 20, 2022 |access-date=September 20, 2022 |publisher=]}}</ref> where Rollins lost to Riddle by submission.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Gregory |date=October 8, 2022 |title=Matt Riddle def. Seth "Freakin" Rollins Inside the Fight Pit |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2022/matt-riddle-vs-seth-freakin-rollins-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221015053133/https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2022/matt-riddle-vs-seth-freakin-rollins-results |archive-date=October 15, 2022 |access-date=October 9, 2022 |publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
Two nights later on ''Raw'', Rollins defeated Bobby Lashley to win his second United States Championship after Brock Lesnar attacked Lashley before the match.<ref name="Raw101022">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=October 10, 2022 |title=10/10 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of Bobby Lashley vs. Seth Rollins for the U.S. Title, Johnny Gargano vs. Austin Theory, The Bloodline appear, DX's 25th Anniversary celebration |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/10/10/10-10-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-bobby-lashley-vs-seth-rollins-for-the-u-s-title-johnny-gargano-vs-austin-theory-the-bloodline-appear-dxs-25th-anniversary-celebration/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221017100622/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/10/10/10-10-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-bobby-lashley-vs-seth-rollins-for-the-u-s-title-johnny-gargano-vs-austin-theory-the-bloodline-appear-dxs-25th-anniversary-celebration/ |archive-date=October 17, 2022 |access-date=October 10, 2022 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> This made him the second wrestler (after The Miz) to become a two-time WWE Grand Slam Champion.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Russell |first1=Skylar |last2=Tessier |first2=Colin |date=October 10, 2022 |title=Seth Rollins Wins United States Championship On 10/10 WWE Raw |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/ciampa-wins-united-states-championship-88-wwe-raw |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230210000242/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/ciampa-wins-united-states-championship-88-wwe-raw |archive-date=February 10, 2023 |access-date=October 11, 2022 |work=Fightful}}</ref> The following week on ''Raw'', Rollins retained the title against Riddle, ending their feud.<ref name="Raw10172022">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=October 17, 2022 |title=10/17 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley, Seth Rollins vs. Matt Riddle for the U.S. Championship, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson vs. "Alpha Academy" Chad Gable and Otis, Dexter Lumis vs. The Miz, Elias returns |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/10/17/10-17-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-brock-lesnar-and-bobby-lashley-seth-rollins-vs-matt-riddle-for-the-u-s-championship-luke-gallows-and-karl-anderson-vs-alpha-academy-chad-gable/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221028204235/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/10/17/10-17-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-brock-lesnar-and-bobby-lashley-seth-rollins-vs-matt-riddle-for-the-u-s-championship-luke-gallows-and-karl-anderson-vs-alpha-academy-chad-gable/ |archive-date=October 28, 2022 |access-date=October 17, 2022 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On the November 7 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins issued an open challenge that was answered by Lashley, who attacked Rollins before the match. As a result, ] ] cashed in his contract, however, Rollins retained the title due to interference from Lashley.<ref>{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=November 7, 2022 |title=11/07 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of Seth Rollins holding an open challenge for the U.S. Championship, the fallout from WWE Crown Jewel, and the build to WWE Survivor Series begins |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/11/07/11-07-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-holding-an-open-challenge-for-the-u-s-championship-the-fallout-from-wwe-crown-jewel-and-the-build-to-wwe-survivor-series-begins/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221108041435/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/11/07/11-07-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-holding-an-open-challenge-for-the-u-s-championship-the-fallout-from-wwe-crown-jewel-and-the-build-to-wwe-survivor-series-begins/ |archive-date=November 8, 2022 |access-date=November 8, 2022 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> Rollins then started a feud with Theory, turning face for the first time since 2019.<ref>{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=November 14, 2022 |title=11/14 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor for the U.S. Championship, Matt Riddle vs. Chad Gable, The Miz apologizes for Dexter Lumis deception on Miz TV, the build to WWE Survivor Series continues |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/11/14/11-14-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-finn-balor-for-the-u-s-championship-matt-riddle-vs-chad-gable-the-miz-apologizes-for-dexter-lumis-deception-on-miz-tv-the-build-to/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221115061554/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/11/14/11-14-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-finn-balor-for-the-u-s-championship-matt-riddle-vs-chad-gable-the-miz-apologizes-for-dexter-lumis-deception-on-miz-tv-the-build-to/ |archive-date=November 15, 2022 |access-date=November 15, 2022 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At ] on November 26, Rollins lost the United States Championship to Theory in a triple threat match also involving Lashley, ending his reign at 47 days.<ref name="SSeries2022">{{cite web |last=Gilpin |first=Matt |date=November 26, 2022 |title=Austin Theory def. Seth Rollins and Bobby Lashley to win the United States Title |url=https://www.wwe.com/survivor-series-2022/seth-freakin-rollins-vs-bobby-lashley-vs-austin-theory-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221130170311/https://www.wwe.com/survivor-series-2022/seth-freakin-rollins-vs-bobby-lashley-vs-austin-theory-results |archive-date=November 30, 2022 |access-date=November 27, 2022 |publisher=]}}</ref> On the January 2, 2023 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins failed to regain the title from Theory.<ref name="Raw01022023">{{cite news |last=Keller |first=Wade |date=January 2, 2023 |title=1/2 WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW RESULTS: Keller's report on Seth Rollins vs. Austin Theory, Bianca Belair vs. Alexa Bliss |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc. |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/01/02/1-2-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-seth-rollins-vs-austin-theory-bianca-belair-vs-alexa-bliss/ |access-date=January 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230103164033/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/01/02/1-2-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-seth-rollins-vs-austin-theory-bianca-belair-vs-alexa-bliss/ |archive-date=January 3, 2023}}</ref> On January 28, Rollins entered the ] at #15, but was eliminated by ].<ref name="RR2023">{{cite web |last=Miller |first=Gregory |date=January 28, 2023 |title=Cody Rhodes won the 2023 Men's Royal Rumble Match to earn a World Title opportunity at WrestleMania |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2023/mens-royal-rumble-match-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201063128/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2023/mens-royal-rumble-match-results |archive-date=February 1, 2023 |access-date=January 28, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> At ] on February 18, Rollins failed to win the title in an Elimination Chamber match when he was the last person eliminated by Theory after interference from Paul.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 18, 2023 |title=Austin Theory retained U.S. Title inside the Elimination Chamber with help from Logan Paul |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2023/mens-elimination-chamber-match-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220045301/https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2023/mens-elimination-chamber-match-results |archive-date=February 20, 2023 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> At Night 1 of ] on April 1, Rollins defeated Paul.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gilpin |first=Matt |date=April 1, 2023 |title=Seth "Freakin" Rollins def. Logan Paul |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/seth-rollins-vs-logan-paul-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403050412/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/seth-rollins-vs-logan-paul-results |archive-date=April 3, 2023 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> At ] on May 6, Rollins defeated ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gilpin |first=Matt |date=May 6, 2023 |title=Seth "Freakin" Rollins def. Omos |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/2023/seth-freakin-rollins-vs-omos-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230507103827/https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/2023/seth-freakin-rollins-vs-omos-results |archive-date=May 7, 2023 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
==== World Heavyweight Champion (2023–2024) ==== | |||
On the May 8 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins won the right to compete for the newly established ] at ] by first defeating ] and ] in a triple threat match, then defeating ], who had won a similar triple threat match.<ref>{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=May 8, 2023 |title=5/8 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Damian Priest in a Triple Threat, Cody Rhodes vs. Finn Balor vs. The Miz in Triple Threat, the Triple Threat winners meet for a spot in the WWE World Heavyweight Championship match at Night of Champions, Trish Stratus appears |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/05/08/5-8-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-vs-damian-priest-in-a-triple-threat-cody-rhodes-vs-finn-balor-vs-the-miz-in-triple-threat-the-triple-threat-winner/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230509004442/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/05/08/5-8-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-vs-damian-priest-in-a-triple-threat-cody-rhodes-vs-finn-balor-vs-the-miz-in-triple-threat-the-triple-threat-winner/ |archive-date=May 9, 2023 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At the event on May 27, Rollins defeated ] in the tournament final to become the inaugural champion.<ref name="NOC2023">{{cite web |last=Miller |first=Gregory |date=May 27, 2023 |title=Seth "Freakin" Rollins def. AJ Styles to win the World Heavyweight Championship |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2023/seth-freakin-rollins-vs-aj-styles-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230528055234/https://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2023/seth-freakin-rollins-vs-aj-styles-results |archive-date=May 28, 2023 |access-date=May 28, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> On the June 5 episode of ''Raw,'' Rollins defeated Priest in an open challenge to retain the title.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=June 5, 2023 |title=WWE Raw results (6/5): Powell's live review of Seth Rollins vs. Damian Priest for the World Heavyweight Championship, Zoey Stark vs. Natalya, and Becky Lynch vs. Sonya Deville in Money in the Bank qualifiers, Miz TV with guest Cody Rhodes |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/06/05/wwe-raw-results-6-5-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-damian-priest-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-zoey-stark-vs-natalya-and-becky-lynch-vs-sonya-deville-in-money-in-the-bank-qu/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230606020213/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/06/05/wwe-raw-results-6-5-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-damian-priest-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-zoey-stark-vs-natalya-and-becky-lynch-vs-sonya-deville-in-money-in-the-bank-qu/ |archive-date=June 6, 2023 |access-date=April 20, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At ] on June 20, Rollins defeated ] to retain the title.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Moore |first1=John |date=June 20, 2023 |title=6/20 NXT TV results: Moore's review of Gold Rush night one featuring Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker for the World Heavyweight Championship, Wes Lee vs. Tyler Bate for the NXT North American Title with Mustafa Ali as special referee, Dana Brooke vs. Cora Jade, a Triple Threat for an NXT Tag Team Title shot |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/06/20/6-20-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-gold-rush-night-one-featuring-seth-rollins-vs-bron-breakker-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-wes-lee-vs-tyler-bate-for-the-nxt-north-american-title-wit/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230629025800/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/06/20/6-20-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-gold-rush-night-one-featuring-seth-rollins-vs-bron-breakker-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-wes-lee-vs-tyler-bate-for-the-nxt-north-american-title-wit/ |archive-date=June 29, 2023 |access-date=June 20, 2023 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On July 1, at ], Rollins successfully defended the title against Bálor after an unintended distraction by Priest, who seemingly had intentions of cashing in his newly-won Money in the Bank briefcase, causing the latter to lose the match.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Konuwa |first=Alfred |date=July 1, 2023 |title=WWE Money In The Bank 2023 Results: Seth Rollins Beats Finn Balor, Priest Doesn't Cash In |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/alfredkonuwa/2023/07/01/wwe-money-in-the-bank-2023-results-seth-rollins-beats-finn-balor-priest-doesnt-cash-in |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230711123938/https://www.forbes.com/sites/alfredkonuwa/2023/07/01/wwe-money-in-the-bank-2023-results-seth-rollins-beats-finn-balor-priest-doesnt-cash-in |archive-date=July 11, 2023 |access-date=July 11, 2023 |website=]}}</ref> At ] on August 5, Rollins defeated Bálor once again to retain the title.<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE SummerSlam results: Powell's review of Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso in Tribal Combat for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title, Asuka vs. Bianca Belair vs. Charlotte Flair for the WWE Women's Title, Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor for the World Heavyweight Title, Brock Lesnar vs. Cody Rhodes|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/08/05/wwe-summerslam-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-jey-uso-in-tribal-combat-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-title-asuka-vs-bianca-belair-vs-charlotte-flair-for-the-wwe-womens-ti/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=August 5, 2023|access-date=August 5, 2023|archive-date=August 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230806084938/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/08/05/wwe-summerslam-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-jey-uso-in-tribal-combat-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-title-asuka-vs-bianca-belair-vs-charlotte-flair-for-the-wwe-womens-ti/|url-status=live}}</ref> Rollins then entered into a feud with ],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=August 7, 2023 |title=WWE Raw results (8/7): Powell's live review of the SummerSlam fallout edition |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/08/07/wwe-raw-results-8-4-powells-live-review-of-the-summerslam-fallout-edition/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810225215/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/08/07/wwe-raw-results-8-4-powells-live-review-of-the-summerslam-fallout-edition/ |archive-date=August 10, 2023 |access-date=April 20, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=August 14, 2023 |title=WWE Raw results (8/14): Powell's live review of Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus with Zoey Stark barred from ringside, Shinsuke Nakamura follow-up from his turn on Seth Rollins |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/08/14/wwe-raw-results-8-14-powells-live-review-of-becky-lynch-vs-trish-stratus-with-zoey-stark-barred-from-ringside-shinsuke-nakamura-follow-up-from-his-turn-on-seth-rollins/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230816162304/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/08/14/wwe-raw-results-8-14-powells-live-review-of-becky-lynch-vs-trish-stratus-with-zoey-stark-barred-from-ringside-shinsuke-nakamura-follow-up-from-his-turn-on-seth-rollins/ |archive-date=August 16, 2023 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> whom he defeated to retain the title on September 2 at ]<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Payback results: Powell's review of Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura for the World Heavyweight Title, Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Rodriguez for the Women's World Title, LA Knight vs. The Miz|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/09/02/wwe-payback-results-powells-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-for-the-world-heavyweight-title-rhea-ripley-vs-raquel-rodriguez-for-the-womens-world-title-la-knight-vs-the-miz/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=September 2, 2023|access-date=September 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230903191213/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/09/02/wwe-payback-results-powells-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-for-the-world-heavyweight-title-rhea-ripley-vs-raquel-rodriguez-for-the-womens-world-title-la-knight-vs-the-miz/|archive-date=September 3, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> and at ] on October 7 in a ].<ref>{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=October 7, 2023 |title=WWE Fastlane results: Powell's review of Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura in a Last Man Standing match for the World Heavyweight Title, John Cena and LA Knight vs. Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/10/07/wwe-fastlane-results-powells-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-in-a-last-man-standing-match-for-the-world-heavyweight-title-john-cena-and-la-knight-vs-solo-sikoa-and-jimmy-uso/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008193457/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/10/07/wwe-fastlane-results-powells-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-in-a-last-man-standing-match-for-the-world-heavyweight-title-john-cena-and-la-knight-vs-solo-sikoa-and-jimmy-uso/ |archive-date=October 8, 2023 |access-date=October 7, 2023 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> | |||
At ] on November 4, Rollins retained the title against ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Crown Jewel results: Powell's review of Roman Reigns vs. LA Knight for the WWE Universal Title, Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre for the World Heavyweight Title, Rey Mysterio vs. Logan Paul for the U.S. Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/11/04/wwe-crown-jewel-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-la-knight-for-the-wwe-universal-title-seth-rollins-vs-drew-mcintyre-for-the-world-heavyweight-title-rey-mysterio-vs-logan-paul-for-the/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=November 4, 2023|access-date=November 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231104223232/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/11/04/wwe-crown-jewel-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-la-knight-for-the-wwe-universal-title-seth-rollins-vs-drew-mcintyre-for-the-world-heavyweight-title-rey-mysterio-vs-logan-paul-for-the/|archive-date=November 4, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> On the November 6 episode of ''Raw'', after retaining the World Heavyweight Championship against ], a brawl ensued between Rollins, Zayn, Cody Rhodes, ], and ] (Balor, Priest, ], and ]). ] came out to declare a ] between the eight men at ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Raw results (11/06): Powell's live review of Ricochet vs. Miz vs. Bronson Reed vs. Ivar for a shot at the Intercontinental Championship, battle royal for a shot at the Women's World Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/11/06/wwe-raw-results-11-06-powells-live-review-of-ricochet-vs-miz-vs-bronson-reed-vs-ivar-for-a-shot-at-the-intercontinental-championship-battle-royal-for-a-shot-at-the-womens-world-championship/|date=November 6, 2023|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=November 6, 2023|archive-date=November 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231107003103/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/11/06/wwe-raw-results-11-06-powells-live-review-of-ricochet-vs-miz-vs-bronson-reed-vs-ivar-for-a-shot-at-the-intercontinental-championship-battle-royal-for-a-shot-at-the-womens-world-championship/|url-status=live}}</ref> McIntyre was later added to the match, joining forces with The Judgment Day, while a returning ] joined Rollins' team.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=November 20, 2023 |title=WWE Raw results (11/20): Powell's live review of the WarGames advantage match, Drew McIntyre's promo, Nia Jax vs. Raquel Rodriguez, Becky Lynch vs. Xia Li, Chad Gable vs. Shinsuke Nakamura |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/11/20/wwe-raw-results-11-20-powells-live-review-of-the-wargames-advantage-match-drew-mcintyres-promo-nia-jax-vs-raquel-rodriguez-becky-lynch-vs-xia-li-chad-gable-vs-shinsuke-nakamura/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231121013327/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/11/20/wwe-raw-results-11-20-powells-live-review-of-the-wargames-advantage-match-drew-mcintyres-promo-nia-jax-vs-raquel-rodriguez-becky-lynch-vs-xia-li-chad-gable-vs-shinsuke-nakamura/ |archive-date=November 21, 2023 |access-date=April 20, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At the event on November 25, Rollins' team defeated the Judgment Day.<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Survivor Series WarGames results: Powell's review of Randy Orton, Seth Rollins, Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, and Sami Zayn vs. Drew McIntyre and The Judgment Day in a WarGames match, Women's WarGames match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/11/25/wwe-survivor-series-wargames-results-powells-review-of-randy-orton-seth-rollins-cody-rhodes-jey-uso-and-sami-zayn-vs-drew-mcintyre-and-the-judgment-day-in-a-wargames-match-womens-wargames-m/|date=November 25, 2023|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=November 25, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231126231812/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/11/25/wwe-survivor-series-wargames-results-powells-review-of-randy-orton-seth-rollins-cody-rhodes-jey-uso-and-sami-zayn-vs-drew-mcintyre-and-the-judgment-day-in-a-wargames-match-womens-wargames-m/|archive-date=November 26, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> Rollins then retained his title against Uso on the December 4 episode of ''Raw'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=December 4, 2023 |title=WWE Raw results (12/4): Powell's live review of Seth Rollins vs. Jey Uso for the World Heavyweight Championship, Drew McIntyre vs. Sami Zayn, The Creeds vs. Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/12/04/wwe-raw-results-12-4-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-jey-uso-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-drew-mcintyre-vs-sami-zayn-the-creeds-vs-dominik-mysterio-and-jd-mcdonagh/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231223135258/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/12/04/wwe-raw-results-12-4-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-jey-uso-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-drew-mcintyre-vs-sami-zayn-the-creeds-vs-dominik-mysterio-and-jd-mcdonagh/ |archive-date=December 23, 2023 |access-date=April 20, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> McIntyre in a rematch at ] on January 1, 2024,<ref>{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=January 1, 2024 |title=WWE Raw results (1/1): Powell's live review of Day 1 with Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre for the World Heavyweight Championship, Rhea Ripley vs. Ivy Nile for the Women's World Championship, Becky Lynch vs. Nia Jax |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/01/wwe-raw-results-1-1-powells-live-review-of-day-1-with-seth-rollins-vs-drew-mcintyre-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-rhea-ripley-vs-ivy-nile-for-the-womens-world-championship-becky-ly/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240102010628/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/01/wwe-raw-results-1-1-powells-live-review-of-day-1-with-seth-rollins-vs-drew-mcintyre-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-rhea-ripley-vs-ivy-nile-for-the-womens-world-championship-becky-ly/ |archive-date=January 2, 2024 |access-date=January 1, 2024 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> and ] on the January 15 episode of ''Raw''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=January 15, 2024 |title=WWE Raw results (1/15): Powell's live review of Seth Rollins vs. Jinder Mahal for the World Heavyweight Championship, Finn Balor and Damian Priest vs. R-Truth and The Miz in a non-title match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/15/wwe-raw-results-1-15-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-jinder-mahal-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-finn-balor-and-damian-priest-vs-r-truth-and-the-miz-in-a-non-title-match/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240116030533/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/15/wwe-raw-results-1-15-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-jinder-mahal-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-finn-balor-and-damian-priest-vs-r-truth-and-the-miz-in-a-non-title-match/ |archive-date=January 16, 2024 |access-date=April 20, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> | |||
] face to face with ] and ] at ].]] | |||
The following week, Rollins announced that he would be out of action due to an MCL injury.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=January 22, 2024 |title=WWE Raw results (1/22): Powell’s live review of Seth Rollins’ medical update, CM Punk and Cody Rhodes face-to-face meeting, Drew McIntyre vs. Damian Priest, The Miz vs. Dominik Mysterio |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/22/wwe-raw-results-1-22-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-medical-update-cm-punk-and-cody-rhodes-face-to-face-meeting-drew-mcintyre-vs-damian-priest-the-miz-vs-dominik-mysterio/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240619195354/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/22/wwe-raw-results-1-22-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-medical-update-cm-punk-and-cody-rhodes-face-to-face-meeting-drew-mcintyre-vs-damian-priest-the-miz-vs-dominik-mysterio/ |archive-date=June 19, 2024 |access-date=November 17, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On the March 4 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins announced that he was medically cleared to compete again and would team up with Rhodes against Roman Reigns and ] in the main event of Night 1 of ] on April 6,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=March 4, 2024 |title=WWE Raw results (3/4): Powell’s live review of Drew McIntyre vs. Jey Uso, Becky Lynch vs. Nia Jax, Damian Priest and Finn Balor vs. Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci in a non-title match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/03/04/wwe-raw-results-3-4-powells-live-review-of-drew-mcintyre-vs-jey-uso-becky-lynch-vs-nia-jax-damian-priest-and-finn-balor-vs-ludwig-kaiser-and-giovanni-vinci-in-a-non-title-match/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240321174821/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/03/04/wwe-raw-results-3-4-powells-live-review-of-drew-mcintyre-vs-jey-uso-becky-lynch-vs-nia-jax-damian-priest-and-finn-balor-vs-ludwig-kaiser-and-giovanni-vinci-in-a-non-title-match/ |archive-date=March 21, 2024 |access-date=November 17, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> but they were defeated.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 6, 2024 |title=WrestleMania 40 Night 1: Live results and analysis |url=https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/39877792/wrestlemania-40-night-1-live-results-analysis-rock-roman-reigns-cody-rhodes-seth-rollins |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240813164845/https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/39877792/wrestlemania-40-night-1-live-results-analysis-rock-roman-reigns-cody-rhodes-seth-rollins |archive-date=August 13, 2024 |access-date=November 17, 2024 |website=]}}</ref> The next night, Rollins lost the World Heavyweight Championship to McIntyre, ending his reign at 316 days. However, he appeared later that night during the main event to help Rhodes defeat Reigns.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 7, 2024 |title=WrestleMania 40 Night 2: Results and analysis |url=https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/39896314/wrestlemania-40-night-2-live-results-analysis-roman-reigns-cody-rhodes-rock |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240818021221/https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/39896314/wrestlemania-40-night-2-live-results-analysis-roman-reigns-cody-rhodes-rock |archive-date=August 18, 2024 |access-date=November 17, 2024 |website=]}}</ref> After WrestleMania XL, Rollins underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his knee and would be out of action for an unknown amount of time.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Russell |first=Skylar |date=April 19, 2024 |title=Becky Lynch Says That Seth Rollins Recently Underwent Surgery On His Knee |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/becky-lynch-says-seth-rollins-recently-underwent-surgery-his-knee |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240430151133/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/becky-lynch-says-seth-rollins-recently-underwent-surgery-his-knee |archive-date=April 30, 2024 |access-date=November 17, 2024 |website=Fightful}}</ref> | |||
==== Return from injury (2024–present) ==== | |||
After a two-month hiatus, Rollins made a surprise return on the June 17 episode of ''Raw,'' where Priest challenged him to a title match, which Rollins accepted and was scheduled for ].<ref name="Raw06172024">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=June 17, 2024 |title=WWE Raw results (6/17): Powell’s live review of Jey Uso vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Finn Balor, and Iyo Sky vs. Zelina Vega vs. Kiana James in Money in the Bank qualifiers, Carlito vs. Dragon Lee |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/06/17/wwe-raw-results-6-17-powells-live-review-of-jey-uso-vs-rey-mysterio-vs-finn-balor-and-iyo-sky-vs-zelina-vega-vs-kiana-james-in-money-in-the-bank-qualifiers-carlito-vs-dragon-lee/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240618002205/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/06/17/wwe-raw-results-6-17-powells-live-review-of-jey-uso-vs-rey-mysterio-vs-finn-balor-and-iyo-sky-vs-zelina-vega-vs-kiana-james-in-money-in-the-bank-qualifiers-carlito-vs-dragon-lee/ |archive-date=June 18, 2024 |access-date=June 17, 2024 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> The following week, Rollins and Priest agreed to a stipulation for the match; if he lost, ], but if he won, Priest would have to leave The Judgment Day.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=June 24, 2024 |title=WWE Raw results (6/24): Powell's live review of Wyatt Sicks follow-up, Bron Breakker vs. Ludwig Kaiser, Triple Threat qualifiers for the Money in the Bank ladder matches |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/06/24/wwe-raw-results-6-24-powells-live-review-of-wyatt-sicks-follow-up-bron-breakker-vs-ludwig-kaiser-triple-threat-qualifiers-for-the-money-in-the-bank-ladder-matches/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240625030820/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/06/24/wwe-raw-results-6-24-powells-live-review-of-wyatt-sicks-follow-up-bron-breakker-vs-ludwig-kaiser-triple-threat-qualifiers-for-the-money-in-the-bank-ladder-matches/ |archive-date=June 25, 2024 |access-date=June 27, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At the event on July 6, which was made a triple threat match with McIntyre cashing in his newly-won Money in the Bank contract, Rollins failed to win the title after Priest pinned McIntyre when ] interfered.<ref name="MITB2024">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=July 6, 2024 |title=WWE Money in the Bank results: Powell’s review of Damian Priest vs. Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship, two MITB ladder matches, Sami Zayn vs. Bron Breakker for the Intercontinental Title |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/07/06/wwe-money-in-the-bank-results-powells-review-of-damian-priest-vs-seth-rollins-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-two-mitb-ladder-matches-sami-zayn-vs-bron-breakker-for-the-intercontinental/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240707003842/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/07/06/wwe-money-in-the-bank-results-powells-review-of-damian-priest-vs-seth-rollins-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-two-mitb-ladder-matches-sami-zayn-vs-bron-breakker-for-the-intercontinental/ |archive-date=July 7, 2024 |access-date=July 6, 2024 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On August 3, Rollins refereed the match between Punk and McIntyre at ], which the latter won.<ref name="SSlam2024">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=August 3, 2024 |title=WWE SummerSlam results: Powell’s review of Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa in a Bloodline Rules match for the WWE Championship, Damian Priest vs. Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/08/03/wwe-summerslam-results-powells-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-solo-sikoa-in-a-bloodline-rules-match-for-the-wwe-championship-damian-priest-vs-gunther-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007112015/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/08/03/wwe-summerslam-results-powells-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-solo-sikoa-in-a-bloodline-rules-match-for-the-wwe-championship-damian-priest-vs-gunther-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship/ |archive-date=October 7, 2024 |access-date=August 3, 2024 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On the following episode of ''Raw'', Rollins was attacked by ] with six ''Tsunamis'', writing Rollins off television to allow him to recover from chronic injury issues.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=August 5, 2024 |title=WWE Raw results (8/5): Powell's live review of Gunther's first appearance as World Heavyweight Champion, CM Punk and Drew McIntyre, Sheamus vs. Ludwig Kaiser |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/08/05/wwe-raw-results-8-5-powells-live-review-of-gunthers-first-appearance-as-world-heavyweight-champion-cm-punk-and-drew-mcintyre-sheamus-vs-ludwig-kaiser/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240806004119/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/08/05/wwe-raw-results-8-5-powells-live-review-of-gunthers-first-appearance-as-world-heavyweight-champion-cm-punk-and-drew-mcintyre-sheamus-vs-ludwig-kaiser/ |archive-date=August 6, 2024 |access-date=November 17, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Carey |first=Ian |date=August 10, 2024 |title=WWE issues storyline injury update on Seth Rollins, Bronson Reed given ‘massive’ fine |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/wwe-issues-storyline-injury-update-on-seth-rollins-bronson-reed-given-massive-fine/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240825215932/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/wwe-issues-storyline-injury-update-on-seth-rollins-bronson-reed-given-massive-fine/ |archive-date=August 25, 2024 |access-date=November 17, 2024 |website=]}}</ref> After a month-long absence, Rollins returned on the September 30 episode of ''Raw'' to help ] defeat Reed in a ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=September 30, 2024 |title=WWE Raw results (9/30): Powell’s live review of Bronson Reed vs. Braun Strowman in a Last Monster Standing match, CM Punk and Drew McIntyre appear before their HIAC match at Bad Blood, Kofi Kingston vs. Chad Gable |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/09/30/wwe-raw-results-9-30-powells-live-review-of-bronson-reed-vs-braun-strowman-in-a-last-monster-standing-match-cm-punk-and-drew-mcintyre-appear-before-their-hiac-match-at-bad-blood-kofi-kingston/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241006124145/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/09/30/wwe-raw-results-9-30-powells-live-review-of-bronson-reed-vs-braun-strowman-in-a-last-monster-standing-match-cm-punk-and-drew-mcintyre-appear-before-their-hiac-match-at-bad-blood-kofi-kingston/ |archive-date=October 6, 2024 |access-date=November 17, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At ] on November 2, Rollins defeated Reed.<ref name="CrownJewel2024">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=November 2, 2024 |title=WWE Crown Jewel results: Powell’s review of Gunther vs. Cody Rhodes for the Crown Jewel Championship, Nia Jax vs. Liv Morgan for the Women’s Crown Jewel Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/11/02/wwe-crown-jewel-results-powells-review-of-gunther-vs-cody-rhodes-for-the-crown-jewel-championship-nia-jax-vs-liv-morgan-for-the-womens-crown-jewel-championship/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241114034845/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/11/02/wwe-crown-jewel-results-powells-review-of-gunther-vs-cody-rhodes-for-the-crown-jewel-championship-nia-jax-vs-liv-morgan-for-the-womens-crown-jewel-championship/ |archive-date=November 14, 2024 |access-date=November 2, 2024 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> | |||
==Professional wrestling style and persona== | |||
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Lopez's WWE ring surname is a tribute to singer ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fayobserver.com/living/wwe-smackdown-comes-to-the-crown-coliseum-july/article_a3e759a9-2809-5cae-8df6-b6d6d6600531.html|website=]|title=WWE SmackDown comes to the Crown Coliseum July 15 |date=July 11, 2014|first=Sarah|last=Campbell|access-date=June 8, 2016|url-status=live|archive-date=May 16, 2017|archive-url=https://archive.today/20170516041136/http://www.fayobserver.com/a3e759a9-2809-5cae-8df6-b6d6d6600531.html}}</ref> His finisher during his time in FCW was a superkick to a kneeling opponent's head called ''Avada Kedavra'', named after a ].<ref>{{cite web |last=Short |first=Josh |date=September 2, 2012 |title=Short's WWE NXT Review: Seth Rollins vs. Jinder Mahal to crown the first NXT Champion, Big E Langston vs. Chase Donovan, Hunico and Camacho vs. Mike Dalton and Jason Jordan |url=https://prowrestling.net/artman/publish/WWETVreports/article10027123.shtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181206053238/https://prowrestling.net/artman/publish/WWETVreports/article10027123.shtml |archive-date=December 6, 2018 |access-date=February 18, 2019 |website=ProWrestling.net |quote=Seth hit the Avada Kedavra (Super Kick to a kneeling opponent) which got another near fall.}}</ref> For most of his WWE career, he has used the '']'' as a finishing move; he also used it during his pre-WWE days as Tyler Black, where it was called the ''Blackout''.<ref>{{cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |date=April 1, 2019 |title=4/1 WWE Raw Results: Keller's report on final WrestleMania 35 hype including Stephanie's big announcement |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/04/01/4-1-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-final-wrestlemania-35-hype-including-stephanies-big-annoncement/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402084553/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/04/01/4-1-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-final-wrestlemania-35-hype-including-stephanies-big-annoncement/ |archive-date=April 2, 2019 |access-date=April 1, 2019 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Silverstein |first=Adam |date=February 20, 2018 |title=WWE has stopped emphasizing finishing maneuvers, and it's worse off for it |url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-has-stopped-emphasizing-finishing-maneuvers-and-its-worse-off-for-it/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180613090426/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-has-stopped-emphasizing-finishing-maneuvers-and-its-worse-off-for-it/ |archive-date=June 13, 2018 |access-date=February 16, 2019 |website=]}}</ref> The move was banned by WWE from March 2015 to January 2018, as then-chairman ] thought it looked "too cruel".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Arroyuelo |first=Sonia |date=December 21, 2019 |title=Seth Rollins habla del Stomp y de cómo Vince McMahon le prohibió usarlo en WWE |url=https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/86155-declaraciones-de-seth-rollins-sobre-su-finisher-el-curb-stomp- |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220815124719/https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/86155-declaraciones-de-seth-rollins-sobre-su-finisher-el-curb-stomp- |archive-date=August 15, 2022 |access-date=January 6, 2020 |website=Solowrestling.com |language=es}}</ref> During this time, Rollins used the '']''<ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=May 28, 2015 |title=WWE news: Seth Rollins addresses new Pedigree finisher |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_85278.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150529002010/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_85278.shtml |archive-date=May 29, 2015 |access-date=May 28, 2015 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> and a ] called the ''Ripcord Knee'' (and briefly ''King's Landing'') as finishing moves.<ref>{{cite web |last=Morton |first=Abel |date=February 12, 2018 |title=WWE Analysis: What now for Seth Rollins? |url=https://www.skysports.com/wwe/news/14203/11247219/wwe-analysis-what-now-for-seth-rollins |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328032954/https://www.skysports.com/wwe/news/14203/11247219/wwe-analysis-what-now-for-seth-rollins |archive-date=March 28, 2019 |access-date=February 16, 2019 |website=]}}</ref> The move has been simply referred to as the ''Stomp'' since its return, partially to avoid an association with ].<ref>{{cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |date=January 15, 2018 |title=KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 1/15: Angle addresses Strowman after last week's big angle with Lesnar and Kane, more Rumble hype, Jax vs. Asuka |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/01/15/kellers-wwe-raw-report-1-15-angle-addresses-strowman-last-weeks-big-angle-lesnar-kane-rumble-hype-jax-vs-asuka/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220630133907/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/01/15/kellers-wwe-raw-report-1-15-angle-addresses-strowman-last-weeks-big-angle-lesnar-kane-rumble-hype-jax-vs-asuka/ |archive-date=June 30, 2022 |access-date=January 15, 2018 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> | |||
Rollins' character throughout his time as a member of The Shield was that of an "out-spoken hot-head who will do crazy things" to help the team, though his methodical approach to their matches earned him the nickname of "The Architect".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=June 29, 2013 |title=WWE NEWS: Changes to The Shield evident in post-loss promo (w/Analysis of the group vs. individuals) |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_71622.shtml#.XDqh71xKgdU |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116095218/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_71622.shtml#.XDqh71xKgdU |archive-date=November 16, 2018 |access-date=January 13, 2019 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> Following his turn into a villainous character and the team's initial split, he began claiming that he played the single most important role in forming The Shield, referring to himself as the group's creator and emphasizing his "Architect" nickname. In late 2019, after turning into a different kind of villainous character and aligning himself with the ], he began to dub himself the "Monday Night Messiah" and compare himself to ] while debuting a new entrance song. He also began recruiting new "disciples" into his group, such as ] and ], while proclaiming himself to be their leader and savior.<ref name="Raw01062020">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=January 7, 2020 |title=01/06 WWE Raw Results: Powell's review of Brock Lesnar's return, Andrade vs. Rey Mysterio for the U.S. Championship, The Viking Raiders vs. The Street Profits vs. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson in a Triple Threat for the Raw Tag Titles, first show of 2020 |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/01/06/01-06-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-brock-lesnars-return-andrade-vs-rey-mysterio-for-the-u-s-championship-the-viking-raiders-vs-the-street-profits-vs-luke-gallows-and-karl-anderson-in-a/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211124080757/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/01/06/01-06-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-brock-lesnars-return-andrade-vs-rey-mysterio-for-the-u-s-championship-the-viking-raiders-vs-the-street-profits-vs-luke-gallows-and-karl-anderson-in-a/ |archive-date=November 24, 2021 |access-date=January 15, 2020 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Jordan |first=Paul |date=January 14, 2020 |title=WrestleMania 35 special to air after the Rumble, big lineup for The Bump, Evolve offering discontinued tryout and more |url=https://pwinsider.com/article/132934/wrestlemania-35-special-to-air-after-the-rumble-big-lineup-for-the-bump-evolve-offering-discounted-tryout-and-more.html?p=1 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225015109/https://pwinsider.com/article/132934/wrestlemania-35-special-to-air-after-the-rumble-big-lineup-for-the-bump-evolve-offering-discounted-tryout-and-more.html?p=1 |archive-date=February 25, 2021 |access-date=January 16, 2020 |publisher=PWInsider}}</ref> In 2021, he added "Freakin" to his ring name as a way of emphasizing his importance and adopted a persona nicknamed "The Visionary", a boastful and delusional ] with an eccentric personality and outlandish fashion sense. | |||
==Personal life== | |||
Lopez began dating Irish professional wrestler Rebecca Quin, better known as ], in January 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hendricks |first=Jaclyn |date=May 13, 2019 |title=Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins confirm relationship rumors with one photo |url=https://nypost.com/2019/05/13/becky-lynch-and-seth-rollins-confirm-relationship-rumors-with-one-photo/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190914091927/https://nypost.com/2019/05/13/becky-lynch-and-seth-rollins-confirm-relationship-rumors-with-one-photo/ |archive-date=September 14, 2019 |access-date=February 3, 2023 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=May 13, 2019 |title=Seth Rollins confirms he and Becky Lynch are dating on Instagram |url=https://www.wwe.com/article/seth-rollins-becky-lynch-instagram-kiss-dating |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703051835/https://www.wwe.com/article/seth-rollins-becky-lynch-instagram-kiss-dating |archive-date=July 3, 2022 |access-date=February 3, 2023 |website= |publisher=]}}</ref> Their daughter was born in December 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hahn |first=Jason |date=May 11, 2020 |title=WWE Superstar Becky Lynch Expecting First Child with Fiancé Seth Rollins: 'We're So Excited' |url=https://people.com/parents/becky-lynch-pregnant-expecting-first-child-seth-rollins-exclusive/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211026175911/https://people.com/parents/becky-lynch-pregnant-expecting-first-child-seth-rollins-exclusive/ |archive-date=October 26, 2021 |access-date=May 13, 2020 |website=]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=December 7, 2020 |title=Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins announce birth of their first child |url=https://www.wwe.com/article/becky-lynch-seth-rollins-baby-announcement-first-child |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022175909/https://www.wwe.com/article/becky-lynch-seth-rollins-baby-announcement-first-child |archive-date=October 22, 2021 |access-date=February 3, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> They were married on June 29, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Barile |first=Steve |date=June 29, 2021 |title=Seth Rollins announced he and Becky Lynch got married Tuesday |url=https://www.wwe.com/article/seth-rollins-and-becky-lynch-tie-the-knot-today |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211020185234/https://www.wwe.com/article/seth-rollins-and-becky-lynch-tie-the-knot-today |archive-date=October 20, 2021 |access-date=June 29, 2021 |website= |publisher=]}}</ref> They live in ].<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 22, 2019 |title=Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch get engaged |url=https://www.wwe.com/article/seth-rollins-and-becky-lynch-get-engaged |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003185435/https://www.wwe.com/article/seth-rollins-and-becky-lynch-get-engaged |archive-date=October 3, 2022 |access-date=February 3, 2023 |website= |publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
On February 9, 2015, a nude photo of former NXT wrestler Zahra Schreiber, who reportedly was Lopez's girlfriend,<ref>{{cite web |author= |date=August 31, 2015 |title=WWE Seth Rollins' Girlfriend – Fired for Nazi Pics |url=http://www.tmz.com/2015/08/31/wwe-seth-rollins-girlfriend-nazi-pics-zahra-schreiber/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181017183014/http://www.tmz.com/2015/08/31/wwe-seth-rollins-girlfriend-nazi-pics-zahra-schreiber/ |archive-date=October 17, 2018 |access-date=May 1, 2019 |website=]}}</ref> was posted to his social media accounts, the contents of which are automatically republished by WWE.com.<ref>{{cite web |author=Nessif, Bruna |date=February 10, 2015 |title=WWE Star Seth Rollins Apologizes After Angry Fiancée Reportedly Leaks Nude Photos of Him and WWE Diva Zahra Schreiber |url=http://ca.eonline.com/news/624305/wwe-star-seth-rollins-apologizes-after-angry-fiancee-reportedly-leaks-nude-photos-of-him-and-wwe-diva-zahra-schreiber |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150713092825/http://ca.eonline.com/news/624305/wwe-star-seth-rollins-apologizes-after-angry-fiancee-reportedly-leaks-nude-photos-of-him-and-wwe-diva-zahra-schreiber |archive-date=July 13, 2015 |access-date=February 11, 2015 |publisher=]}}</ref> Soon after, nude photos of Lopez were posted on the ] page of his then-fiancée,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lhrtimes.com/2015/02/14/leighla-schultz-retaliates-posting-private-photos-seth-rollins-zahara-schreiber-237882/|work=The Lahore Times|title=Leighla Schultz retaliates by posting private photos of Seth Rollins, Zahara Schreiber|author=Jonathan Strauss|date=February 14, 2015|access-date=February 16, 2015|quote=Rollins is engaged to Leighla Schultz since last summer.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150216100452/http://www.lhrtimes.com/2015/02/14/leighla-schultz-retaliates-posting-private-photos-seth-rollins-zahara-schreiber-237882/|archive-date=February 16, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> Leighla Schultz.<ref>{{cite news |author= |date=February 10, 2015 |title=Nude photos of WWE's Seth Rollins emerge on Twitter |newspaper=] |url=http://www.torontosun.com/2015/02/10/nude-photos-of-wwes-seth-rollins-emerge-on-twitter |url-status=live |access-date=February 11, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211031003/http://www.torontosun.com/2015/02/10/nude-photos-of-wwes-seth-rollins-emerge-on-twitter |archive-date=February 11, 2015}}</ref> In response, Lopez apologized for "private photographs that were distributed without consent".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://time.com/3704618/wwe-seth-rollins-nude-photos-zahara-schreiber-leighia-schultz/|magazine=]|title=WWE Star Seth Rollins Apologizes for Nude-Photos Leak|author=McSpadden, Kevin|date=February 11, 2015|access-date=February 11, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211124452/http://time.com/3704618/wwe-seth-rollins-nude-photos-zahara-schreiber-leighia-schultz/|archive-date=February 11, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> On February 25, 2016, Lopez broke up with Schreiber.<ref>{{cite news |date=February 25, 2016 |title=WWE Star Seth Rollins Zahra Schreiber break up Leak |work=] |url=http://www.tmz.com/2016/02/25/seth-rollins-zahra-schreiber-break-up |access-date=February 25, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160228015143/http://www.tmz.com/2016/02/25/seth-rollins-zahra-schreiber-break-up |archive-date=February 28, 2016}}</ref> | |||
Lopez is a fan of the ] and the ].<ref name="chicago"/> In 2014, he and his former tag team partner Marek Brave started a Moline-based professional wrestling school called The Black & The Brave Wrestling Academy.<ref>{{cite web |author=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=July 25, 2014 |title=Seth Rollins Looks to the Future with The Black & The Brave Wrestling Academy |url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/seth-rollins-black-and-brave-interview |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160811051742/http://www.wwe.com/inside/seth-rollins-black-and-brave-interview |archive-date=August 11, 2016 |access-date=June 6, 2016 |publisher=]}}</ref> In 2019, he opened a coffee shop called 329 Dport in his hometown of ].<ref>{{cite web |last=Middleton |first=Marc |date=March 1, 2019 |title=Tye Dillinger's New Ring Name & First Post-WWE Booking, Seth Rollins' New Coffee Shop (Video), Stock |url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2019/03/seth-rollins-new-coffee-shop-video-651505/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190302210413/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2019/03/seth-rollins-new-coffee-shop-video-651505/ |archive-date=March 2, 2019 |access-date=March 1, 2019 |work=Wrestling Inc.}}</ref> | |||
==Filmography== | |||
===Film=== | |||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
|- | |||
! Year | |||
! Title | |||
! Role | |||
! Notes | |||
|- | |||
|2016 | |||
|'']'' | |||
|AstroTech Lopez | |||
|Film debut | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan= "2"|2017 | |||
|'']'' | |||
|Seth Rollins/Reactor Rollins | |||
|Voice | |||
|- | |||
|'']'' | |||
|Brett | |||
| | |||
|- | |||
|2019 | |||
|'']'' | |||
|Norm | |||
|Voice | |||
|- | |||
|2020 | |||
|'']'' | |||
|Byron | |||
| | |||
|- | |||
|2025 | |||
|'']'' | |||
|{{TBA}} | |||
|Post-production<ref>{{Cite web |last=Massoto |first=Erick |date=May 16, 2023 |title=Another Beloved WWE Wrestler Has Joined the MCU in 'Captain America 4' |url=https://collider.com/captain-america-4-cast-seth-rollins/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230517041405/https://collider.com/captain-america-4-cast-seth-rollins/ |archive-date=May 17, 2023 |access-date=May 17, 2023 |website=]}}</ref> | |||
|} | |||
===Television=== | |||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
|- | |||
! Year | |||
! Title | |||
! Role | |||
! Notes | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan= "3"|2015 | |||
|- | |||
|'']'' | |||
|Himself | |||
|Episode: "Pearls" | |||
|} | |||
===Web series=== | |||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
|- | |||
! Year | |||
! Title | |||
! Role | |||
! Notes | |||
|- | |||
|2015 | |||
|'']'' | |||
|Himself | |||
|1 episode | |||
|- | |||
|2016 | |||
|''Superstar Ink'' | |||
|Himself | |||
|1 episode | |||
|- | |||
|2015–present | |||
|'']'' | |||
|Himself/The Champ | |||
|Regular appearances | |||
|- | |||
|2017 | |||
|''Southpaw Regional Wrestling'' | |||
|"Dry Rub" Doug | |||
| | |||
|} | |||
===Video games=== | |||
{|class="wikitable sortable" | |||
|- | |||
! Year !! Title !! Notes | |||
|- | |||
|2013 || '']''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/2k/wwe-2k14/wwe-2k14-full-roster-revealed|title='WWE 2K14' full roster revealed|publisher=]|access-date=May 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116034433/https://www.wwe.com/inside/2k/wwe-2k14/wwe-2k14-full-roster-revealed|archive-date=November 16, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> || ] debut | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2 | 2014 || '']''<ref>{{cite web |title=Rosters - WWE 2K15 Wiki Guide - IGN |url=http://uk.ign.com/wikis/wwe-2k15/Rosters |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220317210631/https://www.ign.com/wikis/wwe-2k15/Rosters |archive-date=March 17, 2022 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=]|date=January 8, 2014 }}</ref>|| ] <br /> (Next-gen & PC) | |||
|- | |||
| '']'' || Latest Card:<br />SS '20 | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=2 | 2015 || '']''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/2k/wwe-2k16/wwe-2k16-roster-playable-characters-superstars-divas|title=Superstars and Divas featured on WWE 2K16 roster list|publisher=]|access-date=May 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321095326/https://www.wwe.com/inside/2k/wwe-2k16/wwe-2k16-roster-playable-characters-superstars-divas|archive-date=March 21, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> || Motion capture <br />(Next-gen & PC) | |||
|- | |||
| '']''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/first-look-wwe-immortals-characters-photos#fid-27237706|title=Photos:First look WWE Immortals characters photos|publisher=]|access-date=May 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629050112/https://www.wwe.com/inside/first-look-wwe-immortals-characters-photos#fid-27237706|archive-date=June 29, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> || | |||
|- | |||
|2016 || '']''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/section/wwe-2k17/gallery/wwe-2k17-roster-art-photos|title=Photos: Find out who made the WWE 2K17 roster|publisher=]|access-date=May 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401063820/https://www.wwe.com/section/wwe-2k17/gallery/wwe-2k17-roster-art-photos|archive-date=April 1, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> || Motion capture <br /> (Next-gen & PC) | |||
|- | |||
|rowspan=3 | 2017 || ''WWE: Champions''<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.wwe.com/gallery/wwe-champions-roster-reveal-photos#fid-40082015|title=Photos: WWE Champions roster reveal|newspaper=]|access-date=May 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180814134850/https://www.wwe.com/gallery/wwe-champions-roster-reveal-photos#fid-40082015|archive-date=August 14, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> || | |||
|- | |||
| ''WWE Mayhem'' || | |||
|- | |||
| '']''<ref>{{cite web |last1=Keller |first1=Wade |date=June 19, 2017 |title=KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 6/19: Reigns announces what he wants at Summerslam, Hardys vs. Anderson & Gallows |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/06/19/kellers-wwe-raw-report-619-reigns-announces-wants-summerslam-hardys-vs-anderson-gallows/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170622134159/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/06/19/kellers-wwe-raw-report-619-reigns-announces-wants-summerslam-hardys-vs-anderson-gallows/ |archive-date=June 22, 2017 |access-date=June 19, 2017 |work=]}}</ref>|| Cover athlete | |||
|- | |||
|2018 || '']''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wwe.2k.com/roster/wwe-2k19|title=WWE 2K19 ROSTER|website=WWE 2K|access-date=November 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190103071425/https://wwe.2k.com/roster/wwe-2k19/|archive-date=January 3, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> | |||
|rowspan=2 | Motion capture | |||
|- | |||
| 2019 | |||
| '']'' | |||
|- | |||
| rowspan=3|2020 | |||
| '']''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kofallstar.netmarble.jp/event/wwe/|title=KOF ALLSTAR×WWE COLLABORATION - THE KING OF FIGHTERS|website=kofallstar.netmarblw.jp|language=ja|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629164328/https://kofallstar.netmarble.jp/event/wwe/|archive-date=June 29, 2020|access-date=July 24, 2020}}</ref> | |||
|| | |||
|- | |||
| '' WWE Racing Showdown'' | |||
|| | |||
|- | |||
| '']'' | |||
|| | |||
|- | |||
| 2022 | |||
| '']'' | |||
| | |||
|- | |||
| 2023 | |||
| '']'' | |||
| | |||
|- | |||
| 2024 | |||
| '']'' | |||
|| | |||
|} | |||
==Championships and accomplishments== | |||
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| caption1 = Rollins is a two-time ]... | |||
| image2 = Seth Rollins April 2015.jpg | |||
| caption2 = ... and a two-time ], which alongside his sole ] reign, makes him a five-time ] all totaled in WWE. | |||
| image3 = Seth Rollins IC Champ.jpg | |||
| caption3 = Rollins is also a two-time ]... | |||
| image4 = SethFreakinRollinsUnitedstatesChampion.png | |||
| caption4 = ....and a two-time ]. | |||
| image5 = Seth Rollins holds Money in the Bank briefcase at a WWE house show in January 2015.jpg | |||
| caption5 = Rollins was the winner of the 2014 ], and would cash in the contract during the main event of ] to win his first WWE Championship. | |||
}} | |||
* '''Absolute Intense Wrestling''' | * '''Absolute Intense Wrestling''' | ||
** |
**AIW Intense Championship (1 time)<ref name="CageTitles">{{cite web |title=Cagematch title listings |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=611 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160326235336/http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=2250&view=erfolge#erfolge |archive-date=March 26, 2016 |access-date=May 1, 2019 |website=Cagematch}}</ref> | ||
* ''']''' | * ''']''' | ||
** ] (])<ref name="AAW">{{cite web|url=http://www.aawrestling.com/titlehistory.html|title=Title History| |
** ] (])<ref name="AAW">{{cite web|url=http://www.aawrestling.com/titlehistory.html|title=Title History|access-date=February 20, 2010|publisher=All-American Wrestling|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100921223710/http://www.aawrestling.com/titlehistory.html|archive-date=September 21, 2010}}</ref> | ||
** ] (]) – with Marek Brave (1) and ] (1)<ref name="AAW"/> | ** ] (]) – with Marek Brave (1) and ] (1)<ref name="AAW"/> | ||
* ''']''' | * ''']''' | ||
** ] (])<ref |
** ] (])<ref>{{cite web |title=FCW Florida Heavyweight Title |url=https://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/fl/fcw/fcw-fl-h.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221224004203/https://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/fl/fcw/fcw-fl-h.html |archive-date=December 24, 2022 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website= |publisher=Wrestling-Titles.com.}}</ref> | ||
** ] (])<ref>{{cite web |title=FCW Jack Brisco 15 Title (Florida) |url=https://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/fl/fcw/fcw-15.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200216102340/https://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/fl/fcw/fcw-15.html |archive-date=February 16, 2020 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website= |publisher=Wrestling-Titles.com}}</ref> | |||
** ] (]) | |||
** ] (]) – with ]<ref name="FCW Tag"/> | ** ] (]) – with ]<ref name="FCW Tag"/> | ||
** Jack Brisco Classic (2011)<ref name="Jack Brisco Classic">{{cite web|url=http://tylerblack.net/?p=327|title=FCW Television Report (02.06.2011)|date=February 9, 2011|access-date=February 14, 2011|work=TylerBlack.net|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110831170357/http://tylerblack.net/?p=327|archive-date=August 31, 2011}}</ref> | |||
** Jack Brisco Classic (2011)<ref name="Jack Brisco Classic"/> | |||
** ]<ref name="FCWprofile"/> | ** ]<ref name="FCWprofile">{{cite web |title=Seth Rollins – NXT Profile |url=http://www.fcwwrestling.info/Roster/Seth-Rollins.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120818003045/http://www.fcwwrestling.info/Roster/Seth-Rollins.html |archive-date=August 18, 2012 |access-date=December 30, 2012 |publisher=]}}</ref> | ||
* ''']''' | * ''']''' | ||
** ] (])<ref |
** ] (])<ref>{{cite web |title=Full Impact Pro World Heavyweight Championship |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=235 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160718040937/http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=235 |archive-date=July 18, 2016 |access-date=March 9, 2019 |work=Cagematch}}</ref> | ||
* ''']''' | * ''']''' | ||
** ] (])<ref name=CageTitles/> | ** ] (])<ref name="CageTitles"/> | ||
* '''Mr. Chainsaw Productions Wrestling''' | * '''Mr. Chainsaw Productions Wrestling''' | ||
** MCPW World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1242622870.php?style=dark|title=Indy News #2: May 18|date=May 18, 2009|last=Martin|first=Adam| |
** MCPW World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1242622870.php?style=dark|title=Indy News #2: May 18|date=May 18, 2009|last=Martin|first=Adam|access-date=May 18, 2009|publisher=WrestleView|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090520212318/http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1242622870.php?style=dark|archive-date=May 20, 2009|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
* ''']''' | * ''']''' | ||
** ] (]) – with Marek Brave<ref name=CageTitles/> | ** ] (]) – with Marek Brave<ref name=CageTitles/> | ||
* ''''']''''' | |||
** Match of the Year (2022) {{small|vs. ] at ]}}<ref>{{cite web |last=Staszewski |first=Joseph |date=December 27, 2022 |title=The Post's 2022 pro wrestling awards |url=https://nypost.com/2022/12/27/the-posts-2022-pro-wrestling-awards/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221230133410/https://nypost.com/2022/12/27/the-posts-2022-pro-wrestling-awards/ |archive-date=December 30, 2022 |accessdate=December 30, 2022 |work=]}}</ref> | |||
* ''']''' | * ''']''' | ||
** ] (]) – with Jimmy Jacobs<ref |
** ] (]) – with Jimmy Jacobs<ref>{{cite web |title=PWG World Tag Team Championship |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=124 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306044230/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=124 |archive-date=March 6, 2019 |access-date=March 3, 2019 |work=Cagematch}}</ref> | ||
* ''''']''''' | * ''''']''''' | ||
** ] (2014)<ref>{{cite journal|year=2015|journal=]|volume=36|issue=2|title=the PWI Awards|pages=22–23}}</ref> |
** ] (2014) {{small|vs. ]}}<ref>{{cite journal|year=2015|journal=]|volume=36|issue=2|title=the PWI Awards|pages=22–23}}</ref> | ||
** ] ( |
** ] (2015, 2020)<ref name="pwi-online.com"> | ||
{{cite web|url=http://www.pwi-online.com/pages/PWIawards.html|title=PWI Awards|access-date=January 8, 2017|work=]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160121172943/http://www.pwi-online.com/pages/PWIawards.html|archive-date=January 21, 2016|url-status=live}} | |||
** Ranked '''1''' of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the ] in 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-500/2015.html|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2015|accessdate=October 5, 2015|work=The Internet Wrestling Database}}</ref> | |||
</ref><ref>{{cite journal|year=2021|journal=]|title=2020 Achievement Awards|publisher=]|pages=26–27}}</ref> | |||
** ] (2013) {{small|with ]}}<ref>{{cite journal|year=2014|journal=]|volume=34|issue=2|title=the PWI Awards|pages=42–43}}</ref> | |||
** ] (2015, 2023)<ref name="pwi-online.com"/> | |||
** Ranked No. 1 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the '']'' in 2015,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-500/2015.html|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2015|access-date=October 5, 2015|work=The Internet Wrestling Database|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151008195425/http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-500/2015.html|archive-date=October 8, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> 2019<ref>{{cite web |last=Lambert |first=Jeremy |date=August 29, 2019 |title=Seth Rollins Tops Annual PWI 500 |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/seth-rollins-tops-2019-pwi-500 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514223450/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/seth-rollins-tops-2019-pwi-500 |archive-date=May 14, 2022 |access-date=August 29, 2019 |work=Fightful}}</ref> and 2023<ref>{{cite web |last=Russell |first=Skyler |date=September 14, 2023 |title=Seth Rollins Tops The 2023 PWI 500, Roman Reigns Places Second; Gunther, Moxley, More Round Out Top 10|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/seth-rollins-tops-2023-pwi-500-roman-reigns-places-second-gunther-moxley-more-round-out-top-10|access-date=September 14, 2023|work=Fightful}}</ref> | |||
* ''']''' | * ''']''' | ||
** ] (])<ref name="ROHworld">{{cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/rohworldtitle.php|title=Ring of Honor Title| |
** ] (])<ref name="ROHworld">{{cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/rohworldtitle.php |title=Ring of Honor Title |access-date=April 5, 2010 |publisher=] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100412035906/http://www.rohwrestling.com/rohworldtitle.php |archive-date=April 12, 2010 }}</ref> | ||
** ] (]) – with Jimmy Jacobs<ref name="ROHtag">{{cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/rohworldtagteamtitles.php|title=Ring Of Honor Tag Team Championship| |
** ] (]) – with Jimmy Jacobs<ref name="ROHtag">{{cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/rohworldtagteamtitles.php|title=Ring Of Honor Tag Team Championship|access-date=April 5, 2010 |publisher=]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100412035856/http://www.rohwrestling.com/rohworldtagteamtitles.php|archive-date=April 12, 2010}}</ref> | ||
** ] |
** ]<ref>{{cite web |title=ROH World Championship #1 Contendership Tournament |url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=748 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307151116/http://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=748 |archive-date=March 7, 2016 |access-date=May 1, 2019 |work=Cagematch}}</ref> | ||
** ] – with Jimmy Jacobs<ref>{{cite web |last= |first= |title=ROH World Tag Team Championship reigns |url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=122&page=5&reign=25 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160808004854/http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=122&page=5&reign=25 |archive-date=August 8, 2016 |access-date=May 1, 2019 |website=Cagematch}}</ref> | |||
** ] (])<ref name=SotF2009/> | |||
** ] (])<ref name=SotF2009/> | |||
* ''''']''''' | |||
* ''''']''''' | |||
** Best Briefly Resuscitated Storyline (2015) {{small|vs. Dean Ambrose}}<ref name="RS15">{{cite magazine |last=Herzog |first=Kenny |date=July 1, 2015 |title=WWE Wrestler of the Year (So Far): Kevin Owens |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-sports/wwe-wrestler-of-the-year-so-far-kevin-owens-75404/ |magazine=] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221210185724/https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-sports/wwe-wrestler-of-the-year-so-far-kevin-owens-75404/ |archive-date=December 10, 2022 |access-date=December 20, 2020}}</ref> | |||
** ] (2013) {{small|with Roman Reigns}}<ref name="WON13">{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|authorlink=Dave Meltzer|date=January 27, 2014|title=Jan 27 2014 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2013 Annual awards issue, best in the world in numerous categories, plus all the news in pro-wrestling and MMA over the past week and more|journal=]|location=]|issn=10839593|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/component/content/article/110-wrestling-observer-newsletter/35067-jan-27-2014-wrestling-observer-newsletter-2013-annual-awards-issue-best-in-the-world-in-numerous-categories-plus-all-the-news-in-pro-wrestling-and-mma-over-the-past-week-and-more|pages=1–37}}</ref> | |||
** Most Puzzling New Finisher (2015) {{small|'']''}}<ref name="RS15"/> | |||
** Most Smothered In-Ring Potential (2014)<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Herzog |first=Kenny |date=December 17, 2014 |title=WWE Wrestler of the Year: Dolph Ziggler |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-sports/wwe-wrestler-of-the-year-dolph-ziggler-198347/ |magazine=] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925201854/https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-sports/wwe-wrestler-of-the-year-dolph-ziggler-198347/ |archive-date=September 25, 2022 |access-date=December 22, 2020}}</ref> | |||
** Ranked No. 9 of the 10 best WWE wrestlers of 2016<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Herzog |first=Ken |date=December 21, 2016 |title=10 Best WWE Wrestlers of 2016 |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-lists/10-best-wwe-wrestlers-of-2016-119760/enzo-and-cass-121969/ |magazine=] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220113111232/https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-lists/10-best-wwe-wrestlers-of-2016-119760/enzo-and-cass-121969/ |archive-date=January 13, 2022 |access-date=September 30, 2020}}</ref> | |||
* ''''']''''' | |||
** Ranked No. 3 of the ] in 2018 | |||
** ] (2022)<ref name=":1">{{cite magazine |last=Barrasso |first=Justin |date=December 28, 2022 |title=Ranking the Top 10 Wrestlers of 2022 |url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/2022/12/28/ranking-top-10-wrestlers-seth-rollins-jon-moxley-2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230123162317/https://www.si.com/wrestling/2022/12/28/ranking-top-10-wrestlers-seth-rollins-jon-moxley-2022 |archive-date=January 23, 2023 |accessdate=December 30, 2022 |magazine=]}}</ref> | |||
* ''''']''''' | |||
** ] (2013) {{small|with Roman Reigns}}<ref name="WON13">{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=January 27, 2014|title=Jan 27 2014 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2013 Annual awards issue, best in the world in numerous categories, plus all the news in pro-wrestling and MMA over the past week and more|journal=]|location=]|issn=1083-9593|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/component/content/article/110-wrestling-observer-newsletter/35067-jan-27-2014-wrestling-observer-newsletter-2013-annual-awards-issue-best-in-the-world-in-numerous-categories-plus-all-the-news-in-pro-wrestling-and-mma-over-the-past-week-and-more|pages=1–37|access-date=January 23, 2014|archive-date=August 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200827052359/https://www.f4wonline.com/|url-status=dead}}</ref> | |||
** ] (2013) – {{small|as part of ] vs. ]}}<ref name="WON13"/> | |||
**Worst Feud of the Year (2019) {{small|vs. "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt}}<ref name="WON2019">{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=March 5, 2020|title=March 13, 2020 Observer Newsletter: 40th Annual Awards Issue|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/march-13-2020-observer-newsletter-40th-annual-awards-issue-305806|journal=]|access-date=March 8, 2020}}</ref> | |||
**] (2019) {{small|vs. "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt at Hell in a Cell}}<ref name="WON2019"/> | |||
* ''']''' | * ''']''' | ||
** ] (])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/ |
** ] (])<ref name=":3">{{cite web |title=WWE Championship |url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwe-championship |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161214011819/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwe-championship |archive-date=December 14, 2016 |access-date=April 12, 2018 |publisher=]}}</ref> | ||
** ] (])<ref>{{cite web|url= |
** ] (])<ref>{{cite web |title=World Heavyweight Championship - Holders over time|url=https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/world-heavyweight-championship |date=May 27, 2023 |access-date=May 27, 2023 |publisher=]}}</ref> | ||
** ] (]) |
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American professional wrestler (born 1986)
Seth Rollins | |
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Rollins in 2019 | |
Birth name | Colby Daniel Lopez |
Born | (1986-05-28) May 28, 1986 (age 38) Davenport, Iowa, U.S. |
Spouse(s) |
Becky Lynch (m. 2021) |
Children | 1 |
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Gixx Seth Rollins Seth "Freakin" Rollins Taj the Destroyer Tyler Black |
Billed height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
Billed weight | 225 lb (102 kg) |
Billed from | Davenport, Iowa |
Trained by | Danny Daniels |
Debut | August 21, 2004 |
Signature | |
Colby Daniel Lopez (born May 28, 1986) is an American professional wrestler. He is signed to WWE, where he performs on the Raw brand under the ring name Seth "Freakin" Rollins.
Prior to signing with WWE, he wrestled under the ring name Tyler Black for Ring of Honor (ROH) and was part of the Age of the Fall stable with Jimmy Jacobs. During his time in ROH, he held the ROH World Championship once and the ROH World Tag Team Championship twice (with Jacobs) and won the 2009 Survival of the Fittest tournament. He also wrestled for various independent promotions including Full Impact Pro, where he was a one-time FIP World Heavyweight Champion, as well as Pro Wrestling Guerrilla, where he was a one-time PWG World Tag Team Champion (also with Jacobs).
Lopez signed with WWE in 2010 and was sent to its then-developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW), where he was renamed Seth Rollins and became the inaugural FCW Grand Slam Champion. After WWE rebranded its developmental brand from FCW to NXT, he became the inaugural NXT Champion. In November 2012, he debuted on the main roster as a member of The Shield alongside Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns. He won his first main roster championship, the WWE Raw Tag Team Championship, with Reigns in May 2013; he went on to hold the title a record six times with Ambrose and various partners. After leaving The Shield in 2014, he joined The Authority, establishing his on-screen character as a leading villain. Since then, he has headlined numerous major PPV and livestreaming events for WWE, including WrestleMania XL.
Rollins is a five-time world champion in WWE, having won the WWE Championship twice, Universal Championship twice, and World Heavyweight Championship once, being the inaugural champion. He has also held the Intercontinental Championship and the United States Championship twice each, making him WWE's 29th Triple Crown Champion and 19th Grand Slam Champion, as well as the second wrestler to accomplish the latter twice under the revised 2015 format. He is also the only wrestler to have won the WWE Championship, Universal Championship, World Heavyweight Championship, and NXT Championship, in addition to being the only wrestler to compete in the match to decide the inaugural champion of three WWE championships (NXT, Universal, and World Heavyweight). Rollins also won the 2014 Money in the Bank ladder match, the 2015 Slammy Award for Superstar of the Year, and the 2019 Royal Rumble match. He is an overall nine-time Slammy Award winner. All totaled, he has won 16 championships in WWE (with all but one on the main roster).
Praised for his in-ring skills and ability to reinvent his on-screen character, Rollins is regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers active today and of his generation. Rollins topped Pro Wrestling Illustrated's PWI 500 list of the top 500 wrestlers in the world in 2015, 2019, and 2023, was voted as the PWI Wrestler of the Year in 2015 and 2023 and was named Wrestler of the Year by Sports Illustrated in 2022. He was the first wrestler to cash in a Money in the Bank contract at a WrestleMania event and holds the record for the longest televised match in WWE history, performing for 65 minutes whilst defeating Reigns and John Cena in the same night.
Early life
Colby Daniel Lopez was born in Davenport, Iowa, on May 28, 1986. He is of Armenian, German, and Irish descent. He gained the Lopez surname from his Mexican-American stepfather, whom he considers his true father. He has a brother and a sister, but did not know this until their existence was revealed by a DNA test in 2019. He graduated from Davenport West High School in 2004. As a teenager, he was an introvert who lived a straight edge lifestyle and was a big fan of rock and heavy metal music. He trained at a wrestling school owned by Danny Daniels on the borders of Chicago and Oak Park.
Professional wrestling career
Independent circuit (2004–2010)
Lopez made his debut at the age of 19 on August 21, 2004, wrestling in the Iowa independent scene under the ring name Gixx. He then joined Ian Rotten's Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South (IWA) under the name Tyler Black, and entered the Ted Petty Invitational Tournament, defeating Sal Thomaselli before being eliminated by Matt Sydal in the quarterfinals in Hammond, Indiana on September 23, 2005.
He soon joined NWA Midwest and won the promotion's tag team championship with Marek Brave. The two retained the NWA Midwest Tag Team Championship against Ryan Boz and Danny Daniels, Brett Wayne and Hype Gotti and Jayson Reign and Marco Cordova several times in early 2006. He briefly appeared in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) and teamed with Jeff Luxon in a loss to The Latin American Xchange (Homicide and Hernandez) on Impact! in October 2006.
On May 25, 2007, while in a match with then Full Impact Pro (FIP) Tag Team Champions The Briscoe Brothers (Jay and Mark Briscoe) in Melbourne, Florida, Black's tag team partner Marek Brave suffered a legitimate back injury, leading Black to pursue a singles career by competing in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG), where he defeated Joey Ryan in his debut on June 10.
At PWG's Life During Wartime on July 6, 2008, Black and Jimmy Jacobs won the PWG World Tag Team Championship by defeating Roderick Strong and El Generico, a replacement for Jack Evans. At FIP's event on December 20, Black defeated Go Shiozaki to win the FIP World Heavyweight Championship. At FIP's event on May 2, 2009, Davey Richards was awarded the FIP World Heavyweight Championship by forfeit when Black was unable to compete.
Ring of Honor
The Age of the Fall (2007–2009)
Main article: The Age of the FallAt the Ring of Honor (ROH) pay-per-view taping of Man Up on September 15, 2007, Black made his debut alongside Jimmy Jacobs and Necro Butcher, with the three attacking The Briscoe Brothers, and hanging Jay Briscoe from light rigging fashioned as a noose. The three formed a stable called The Age of the Fall. The angle was so controversial that ROH decided to remove the footage from the pay-per-view that was being taped at the event. Black later made his ROH in-ring debut later that night in a dark match, wrestling Jack Evans to a no contest.
At Glory by Honor VI in November, Black defeated Alex "Sugarfoot" Payne, but was attacked by The Briscoe Brothers following the match. He appeared with The Age of the Fall in their match against The Briscoe Brothers during the main event. At Final Battle on December 30, Black and Jacobs defeated The Briscoe Brothers to win the ROH World Tag Team Championship. They lost the championship one month later on January 26, 2008, to the No Remorse Corps (Davey Richards and Rocky Romero) when competing in an Ultimate Endurance match also involving The Hangmen 3 (Brent Albright and B. J. Whitmer), and the team of Austin Aries and Bryan Danielson.
At Take No Prisoners on May 30, Black unsuccessfully challenged Nigel McGuinness for the ROH World Championship. At Up For Grabs, Black and Jacobs won an eight-team tournament to win their second ROH World Tag Team Championship. The two lost the championship at Driven on November 14 to the team of Kevin Steen and El Generico. Black had a second chance at the ROH World Championship at Death Before Dishonor VI in New York City, when he faced McGuinness, Danielson and Claudio Castagnoli in a four-way elimination match, but McGuinness retained the title.
At Final Battle in December, after Black lost a number one contender match to Austin Aries, Jacobs turned on him, and Black was then attacked by Aries. At Full Circle, Black was given a non-title match against then-ROH World Champion Nigel McGuinness on January 16, 2009, where Black was victorious. The following night, Black faced McGuinness in a title match, which ended in a time limit draw. On June 26, at Violent Tendencies, Black defeated Jimmy Jacobs in a steel cage match to end their feud.
ROH World Champion and departure (2009–2010)
In September 2009, Black took a hiatus after receiving surgery on his neck. On October 10, Black defeated Kenny King in a first-round match and then Claudio Castagnoli, Colt Cabana, Delirious, Chris Hero and Roderick Strong in the finals to win the 2009 Survival of the Fittest tournament, earning him a ROH World Championship match. On December 19, at ROH's first live pay-per-view, Final Battle, Black wrestled then ROH World Champion Austin Aries to a 60-minute time limit draw. Because of this draw, then ROH commissioner Jim Cornette booked the two in a rematch between February 13, 2010 for the company's Eighth Anniversary Show. The booking saw Cornette set up a judging panel with himself on and one person picked by each competitor, in order for there to be a decisive winner in case of another draw. Aries picked King while Black picked Strong, whom he guaranteed an ROH World Championship title shot should he win. At the event, Black pinned Aries to win the ROH World Championship.
On April 3, Black retained the title in a three-way elimination match against Austin Aries and Roderick Strong at The Big Bang! pay-per-view. He also retained the title against Davey Richards on June 19 at Death Before Dishonor VIII. Black turned into a villain at the August 20 tapings of Ring of Honor Wrestling after news broke that he had signed a developmental contract with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). He threatened to take the ROH World Championship with him to WWE and refused to put the championship at stake in a match with Davey Richards on August 28, which he then lost by submission. On September 11, at Glory By Honor IX, in his final ROH appearance, Black lost the ROH World Championship to Roderick Strong in a no disqualification match with Terry Funk as a guest enforcer, ending his reign at 210 days after seven successful title defenses.
World Wrestling Entertainment/WWE
Developmental territories (2010–2012)
On August 8, 2010, Lopez signed a developmental contract with WWE and was assigned to their developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) in September. On September 14, Black made his WWE debut in a dark match prior to the SmackDown taping by defeating Trent Barreta.
Lopez debuted for FCW on September 30 under the name Seth Rollins, in a loss to Michael McGillicutty. Rollins then faced Hunico on November 4 in the first ever FCW 15 match under 15-minute Iron Man rules where they fought to a 1–1 draw. Following this, Rollins, along with Hunico, Richie Steamboat and Jinder Mahal, participated in the FCW 15 Jack Brisco Classic tournament. On January 13, 2011, Rollins defeated Hunico in the finals to win the tournament and became the inaugural FCW Jack Brisco 15 Champion. At a house show on March 25, Rollins and Steamboat defeated Damien Sandow and Titus O'Neil to win the FCW Florida Tag Team Championship, which they later dropped to Big E Langston and Calvin Raines.
In July 2011, Rollins began a feud with Dean Ambrose. Ambrose and Rollins had their first match for the FCW 15 Championship in a 15-minute Iron Man match on the August 14 episode of FCW, which ended in a draw with neither men scoring a fall and, as a result, Rollins retained his title. A subsequent 20-minute rematch for the title two weeks later resulted in a similar 0–0 draw. A second 30-minute rematch for the title on the September 18 episode of FCW went to a time limit 2–2 draw and the match was sent into sudden death overtime, where Rollins scored a pinfall to win the match 3–2. On September 22, Rollins lost the FCW 15 Championship to Damien Sandow by disqualification after Ambrose attacked Sandow late in the match. On February 23, 2012, Rollins defeated Leo Kruger to become the new FCW Florida Heavyweight Champion. Rollins lost the championship to Rick Victor at a house show on May 31.
When WWE rebranded FCW into NXT in August 2012, Rollins' NXT TV debut took place on the second episode of the rebooted NXT at Full Sail University on June 27, when he defeated Jiro. Rollins entered the Gold Rush Tournament to crown the inaugural NXT Champion where he defeated Jinder Mahal in the tournament finals on the August 29 episode of NXT. On the October 10 episode of NXT, Rollins had his first successful defense of his title against Michael McGillicutty.
On the January 2, 2013 episode of NXT, Rollins successfully defended the NXT Championship against Corey Graves, before losing it the next week on NXT to Big E Langston in a No Disqualification match. After losing the title, Rollins continued to feud with Graves and attacked him during his number one contender's match for the NXT Championship with Conor O'Brian. Rollins then accepted Graves' challenge and defeated him in a lumberjack match to end the feud.
The Shield (2012–2014)
Main article: The ShieldOn November 18, 2012, at the Survivor Series pay-per-view, Seth Rollins made his main roster debut as a heel alongside Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns, attacking Ryback during the triple threat main event for the WWE Championship, allowing CM Punk to pin John Cena and retain the title. The trio declared themselves The Shield, vowed to rally against "injustice" and denied working for Punk, but routinely emerged from the crowd to attack Punk's adversaries. This led to a Tables, Ladders and Chairs match at TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs on December 16, where The Shield defeated Team Hell No (Daniel Bryan and Kane) and Ryback in their WWE debut match. The Shield continued to aid Punk after TLC, attacking both Ryback and The Rock (at Royal Rumble) in January 2013. It was revealed on the January 28 episode of Raw that Punk and his manager Paul Heyman had been paying The Shield and Brad Maddox to work for them.
The Shield then quietly ended their association with Punk while beginning a feud with John Cena, Ryback and Sheamus that led to a six-man tag match on February 17 at Elimination Chamber, which The Shield won. On April 7, they defeated Sheamus, Big Show and Randy Orton at WrestleMania 29. The following night on Raw, The Shield attempted to attack The Undertaker, but were stopped by Team Hell No. This set up a six-man tag team match on the April 22 episode of Raw, which The Shield won. On the May 13 episode of Raw, The Shield's undefeated streak in televised six-man tag team matches ended in a disqualification loss in a six-man elimination tag team match against John Cena, Kane and Daniel Bryan.
On May 19, at Extreme Rules, Rollins and Reigns defeated Team Hell No in a tornado tag team match to win the WWE Tag Team Championship. On the June 14 episode of SmackDown, The Shield suffered their first decisive loss in televised six-man tag team matches against Team Hell No and Randy Orton when Bryan made Rollins submit. Rollins and Reigns successfully retained the WWE Tag Team Championship against Bryan and Orton at Payback on June 13. In August, The Shield began working for Chief operating officer Triple H and The Authority. They retained their titles against The Usos at the Money in the Bank pre-show on July 14, and against The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) at Night of Champions on September 15. At Battleground on October 6, the recently (kayfabe) fired Cody Rhodes and Goldust reclaimed their jobs by defeating Rollins and Reigns in a non-title match.
On the October 14 episode of Raw, Rollins and Reigns lost the titles to Rhodes and Goldust in a No Disqualification match following interference from Big Show. At Hell in a Cell on October 27, Rollins and Reigns failed to regain the titles in a triple threat match also involving The Usos. At Survivor Series on November 24, The Shield teamed with Antonio Cesaro and Jack Swagger, facing Rey Mysterio, The Usos, Cody Rhodes and Goldust in a traditional Survivor Series match. Although Rollins was eliminated by Mysterio, Reigns won the match for the team. At TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs on December 15, The Shield lost to CM Punk in 3-on-1 handicap match after Reigns accidentally speared Ambrose. On January 26, 2014, at the Royal Rumble, Rollins entered his first Royal Rumble match at #2, gaining three eliminations before he was eliminated by teammate Reigns. The next night on Raw, The Shield competed against Daniel Bryan, Sheamus and John Cena in a six-man tag team qualifying match to enter the Elimination Chamber match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, but lost the match via disqualification after The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Erick Rowan and Luke Harper) interfered and attacked Cena, Bryan, and Sheamus. At Elimination Chamber on February 23, The Shield were defeated by the Wyatt Family in a rematch.
Later in March, The Shield began a feud with Kane, turning face in the process. At WrestleMania XXX on April 6, The Shield defeated Kane and The New Age Outlaws (Billy Gunn and Road Dogg). The Shield then feuded with Triple H, the COO of WWE and leader of The Authority, who reformed Evolution with Batista and Randy Orton to take on The Shield. The Shield defeated Evolution at Extreme Rules on May 4, and again on June 1 at Payback in a No Holds Barred elimination match, in which no members of The Shield were eliminated.
WWE Champion (2014–2016)
Main article: The AuthorityOn the June 2 episode of Raw, Rollins turned on Ambrose and Reigns to rejoin The Authority, turning heel once again. On June 29, Rollins won the Money in the Bank ladder match at the titular event after interference from Kane. Rollins defeated Ambrose at Battleground on July 20 via forfeit after their match was called off by Triple H after a pre-match attack by Ambrose on Rollins backstage, as well as at SummerSlam on August 17 in a lumberjack match after hitting him with his Money in the Bank briefcase following interference from Kane. The following night on Raw, Rollins defeated Ambrose once again in a Falls Count Anywhere match by referee stoppage after Kane interfered again and helped Rollins execute a Curb Stomp on Ambrose through cinder blocks, giving him a kayfabe injury. On September 21, at Night of Champions, a scheduled match between Rollins and Reigns ended in Rollins being declared the winner via forfeit since Reigns developed a legitimate incarcerated hernia which required surgery prior to the event. He was then attacked by a returning Ambrose. Shortly after, Rollins adopted Jamie Noble and Joey Mercury as bodyguards, being named "J&J Security". The feud between Rollins and Ambrose culminated on October 26 at Hell in a Cell, where Rollins defeated Ambrose in a Hell in a Cell match after Bray Wyatt interfered and attacked Ambrose. Following Hell in a Cell, tension began growing between Rollins and Randy Orton due to The Authority's preferential treatment of Rollins. After defeating Orton on the November 3 episode of Raw, Orton attacked The Authority but was overpowered, resulting in Rollins performing a Curb Stomp on Orton onto the steel ring steps, kayfabe injuring him. At Survivor Series on November 23, Rollins captained Team Authority in a five-on-five elimination tag team match against Team Cena, in which he was the sole survivor for his team and the last man eliminated by Dolph Ziggler, resulting in The Authority being ousted from control of WWE. At TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs on December 14, he lost to Cena in a tables match. On the January 5, 2015 episode of Raw, The Authority regained control over WWE.
Rollins cashed in his Money in the Bank contact at WrestleMania 31 to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.At Royal Rumble on January 25, Rollins failed to win a triple threat match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Cena and champion Brock Lesnar. At Fastlane on February 22, Rollins, Big Show and Kane defeated Ziggler, Erick Rowan and Ryback. After the match, Orton returned and attacked Noble, Mercury and Kane, while Rollins fled the arena. On March 29, at WrestleMania 31, Rollins lost to Orton. Later that night, Rollins cashed in his Money in the Bank contract during Lesnar and Reigns' WWE World Heavyweight Championship match, turning it into a triple threat match and pinned Reigns to win the title for the first time in his career, making him the first man to cash in his Money in the Bank contract at WrestleMania and during a title match. Rollins continued his feud with Orton after WrestleMania, which led to a steel cage match for the championship with Kane residing as special guest "gatekeeper" at Extreme Rules on April 26, where Rollins retained after interference from the latter. At Payback on May 17, Rollins successfully defended the title against Orton, Reigns, and Ambrose in a fatal-four-way match after pinning Orton. Rollins retained the championship against Ambrose on May 31 at Elimination Chamber after getting himself disqualified, and in a ladder match at Money in the Bank on June 14.
At Battleground on July 19, Rollins retained the title by disqualification against Brock Lesnar after The Undertaker attacked Lesnar. On August 23, Rollins defeated United States Champion John Cena in a Winner Takes All match at SummerSlam for both the WWE World Heavyweight and the United States Championships after interference from Jon Stewart, making him the first and only wrestler to hold both championships simultaneously. At Night of Champions on September 20, Rollins lost the United States Championship back to Cena but was able to retain the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Sting later that night. At Live from Madison Square Garden on October 3, Rollins failed to regain the United States Championship from Cena in a steel cage match. At Hell in a Cell on October 25, Rollins retained the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Kane and per the match stipulation, Kane was fired as Director of Operations.
On November 4, during a match against Kane at a WWE live event in Dublin, Ireland, Rollins tore the ACL, MCL and medial meniscus in his knee while attempting to execute a sunset flip powerbomb. The injury required surgery and it was estimated it would take Rollins out of action for approximately six to nine months, therefore he was forced to vacate the WWE World Heavyweight Championship the next day, ending his reign at 220 days. WWE recognizes his reign as lasting 219 days. On the December 21 episode of Raw, Rollins made a special appearance to accept his Slammy Award for 2015 Superstar of the Year.
At Extreme Rules on May 22, 2016, Rollins returned from injury, attacking Roman Reigns with a Pedigree after his WWE World Heavyweight Championship defense against AJ Styles. The following night on Raw, Shane McMahon scheduled a match between Reigns and Rollins for the title at Money in the Bank. At the event on June 19, Rollins defeated Reigns to win his second WWE World Heavyweight Championship, becoming the first wrestler to legitimately defeat Reigns in singles competition on the main roster, only to lose the title minutes later to Dean Ambrose, who cashed in the Money in the Bank contract he won earlier that night. In July, Rollins failed to regain the renamed WWE Championship from Ambrose on both Raw and SmackDown. During the 2016 WWE draft on July 19, Rollins was drafted to Raw as the brand's first draft pick. At Battleground on July 24, Rollins unsuccessfully competed in a triple threat match against Ambrose and Reigns for the newly renamed WWE World Championship, which became exclusive to the SmackDown brand. Because of this, the WWE Universal Championship was introduced the following night on Raw. Rollins lost the inaugural title match against Finn Bálor on August 21 at SummerSlam.
The Shield reunion (2016–2017)
After Bálor relinquished the title the following night on Raw due to a legit shoulder injury sustained at SummerSlam, Rollins faced Big Cass, Kevin Owens and Roman Reigns in a four-way elimination match for the title, but Triple H interfered and attacked Rollins, allowing Owens to win the championship. On the September 5 episode of Raw, Rollins attacked Owens during his celebration ceremony, turning face for the first time since 2014. Rollins failed to win the title from Owens at Clash of Champions on September 25 and Hell in a Cell on October 30 due to several interferences from Chris Jericho. At Survivor Series on November 20, Rollins formed part of Team Raw with Owens, Jericho, Braun Strowman and Reigns in a losing effort to Team SmackDown. At Roadblock: End of the Line on December 18, Rollins defeated Jericho.
In January 2017, Rollins started a feud with Triple H leading into WrestleMania. On January 28, Rollins appeared at NXT TakeOver: San Antonio, interrupting the show and demanding to confront Triple H, who came out only to order security to remove Rollins from the ring. On the January 30 episode of Raw, Rollins confronted Stephanie McMahon and once again called out Triple H, demanding answers for his betrayal. Later that night, Rollins was ambushed from behind by the debuting Samoa Joe, who choked him out in the Coquina Clutch. Rollins signed a contract to compete against Triple H in a non-sanctioned match on April 2 at WrestleMania 33, which he won. Rollins defeated Joe at Payback on April 30 to give Joe his first singles loss on the main roster. At Extreme Rules on June 4, Rollins competed in a fatal five-way Extreme Rules match to determine the number one contender to the WWE Universal Championship also involving Bálor, Joe, Reigns and Wyatt, which Joe won.
On the July 10 episode of Raw, Rollins saved Dean Ambrose from an attack by The Miz and the Miztourage (Curtis Axel and Bo Dallas). After failing to gain Ambrose's trust for several weeks, the two argued in the ring on the August 14 episode of Raw and brawled with each other before fighting off Cesaro and Sheamus, reuniting the team in the process. At SummerSlam on August 20, Ambrose and Rollins defeated Cesaro and Sheamus to win the Raw Tag Team Championship, successfully defending the titles in a rematch at No Mercy on September 24. On the October 9 episode of Raw, Rollins and Ambrose reunited with Roman Reigns. The newly reformed Shield was due to face Braun Strowman, Cesaro, Kane, The Miz and Sheamus at TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs on October 22 in a 5-on-3 handicap Tables, Ladders and Chairs match, but Reigns was replaced over an illness concern by Kurt Angle and they won the match. Ambrose and Rollins lost the titles back to Cesaro and Sheamus on the November 6 episode of Raw due to SmackDown's The New Day distracting the champions, ending their reign at 78 days (WWE recognizes their reign as lasting 79 days). At Survivor Series on November 19, The Shield defeated The New Day. In December, Ambrose suffered a torn biceps, sidelining him for approximately nine months, putting The Shield on hiatus.
Intercontinental Champion (2017–2018)
On the December 25 episode of Raw, Rollins and Jason Jordan won the Raw Tag Team Championship from Cesaro and Sheamus. At the Royal Rumble on January 28, 2018, Rollins entered at #18 in the Royal Rumble match, but was eliminated by Reigns. Right after the Royal Rumble match, they lost the titles back to Cesaro and Sheamus, ending their reign at 34 days. After their tag team dissolved due to Jordan having neck surgery, Rollins was named as a competitor in the Elimination Chamber match to determine the #1 contender for the Universal Championship. On the February 19 episode of Raw, Rollins competed in a seven-men gauntlet match to decide who would enter the Elimination Chamber match last, but was ultimately eliminated by Elias. Rollins wrestled for one hour and five minutes, marking the longest performance in a match by any wrestler in the show's history. Six days later, at Elimination Chamber, Rollins was the fifth man eliminated by Braun Strowman in the match.
At WrestleMania 34 on April 8, Rollins defeated Finn Bálor and The Miz in a triple threat match to win the Intercontinental Championship for the first time in his career. With his win, Rollins became the twenty-ninth Triple Crown Champion and the eighteenth Grand Slam Champion in WWE history, respectively. He successfully defended the championship against The Miz at Backlash on May 6 and Elias on June 17 at Money in the Bank, before losing it to Dolph Ziggler the following night on Raw after a distraction by Ziggler's ally, Drew McIntyre, ending his reign at 71 days. Rollins failed to regain the title from Ziggler in a 30-minute Iron Man match at Extreme Rules on July 15 after interference from McIntyre.
On August 19, at SummerSlam, Rollins defeated Ziggler to regain the championship after enlisting the help of a returning Dean Ambrose. The next night on Raw, Rollins reformed The Shield with Ambrose and Roman Reigns, preventing Strowman from cashing in his Money in the Bank contract for the Universal Championship against Reigns. At Hell in a Cell on September 16, Rollins and Ambrose failed to win the Raw Tag Team Championship from McIntyre and Ziggler. At Super Show-Down on October 6, The Shield defeated McIntyre, Ziggler and Strowman in a six-man tag team match. Two nights later on Raw, The Shield was defeated by the trio in a rematch, with Ambrose walking away from his teammates after their defeat.
On the October 22 episode of Raw, Reigns took a hiatus due to his legitimate returning leukemia. Later that night, Rollins and Ambrose defeated Ziggler and McIntyre to win the Raw Tag Team Championship (making Rollins a double champion), only for Ambrose to turn on Rollins as he attacked him, igniting a feud between the two and disbanding The Shield once again. Rollins and Ambrose lost the titles on the November 5 episode of Raw, when Rollins lost a handicap match to AOP (Akam and Rezar). On November 18, at Survivor Series, Rollins defeated United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura in an interbrand champion vs. champion match. On December 16, at TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs, Rollins lost the Intercontinental Championship to Ambrose, ending his reign at 119 days. Rollins failed to regain the championship from Ambrose on several occasions, including in a Falls Count Anywhere match when Lashley interfered, and in a triple threat match where Lashley won the championship after pinning Ambrose.
Universal Champion (2018–2019)
At the Royal Rumble on January 27, 2019, Rollins won his first Royal Rumble match by lastly eliminating Braun Strowman. The following night on Raw, Rollins challenged Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship at WrestleMania 35. Soon after, Rollins reconciled with Ambrose and the recently returned Reigns to reform The Shield for the third time, defeating McIntyre, Lashley and Baron Corbin on March 10 at Fastlane. At WrestleMania 35 on April 7, Rollins defeated Lesnar to win the Universal Championship for the first time.
Rollins then entered a feud with AJ Styles, retaining the Universal Championship against him on May 19 at Money in the Bank. Rollins successfully defended the title against Corbin at Super ShowDown on June 7, and at Stomping Grounds on June 23; the latter title defense featured Lacey Evans as special guest referee. He won with assistance of his real-life wife and Raw Women's Champion Becky Lynch to overcome the biased refereeing from Evans. Rollins and Lynch defeated Corbin and Evans at Extreme Rules on July 14 in a Winner Takes All Extreme Rules match mixed tag team match. Afterwards, Rollins lost the title to Lesnar, who cashed in his Money in the Bank contract, ending his reign at 98 days. The following night on Raw, Rollins won a ten-man battle royal for the right to face Lesnar for the championship at SummerSlam by last eliminating Randy Orton. At the event on August 11, Rollins defeated Lesnar to regain the championship, making him the second wrestler to hold the Universal Championship more than once. He also became the first superstar to defeat Lesnar at both WrestleMania and SummerSlam.
On the August 19 episode of Raw, Rollins won his record-tying fifth Raw Tag Team Championship along with Braun Strowman when they defeated Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows. At Clash of Champions on September 15, Rollins and Strowman lost the titles to Dolph Ziggler and Robert Roode. Later that night, Rollins retained the Universal Championship against Strowman but was attacked by "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt after the match. At Hell in a Cell on October 6, Rollins defended his title against The Fiend in a Hell in a Cell match that ended in referee stoppage after The Fiend was buried under several weapons and hit with a sledgehammer by Rollins, a decision which was negatively received by critics and fans. On October 31, at Crown Jewel, Rollins lost the Universal Championship to The Fiend in a falls count anywhere match, ending his second reign at 80 days.
The Messiah (2019–2020)
Rollins was selected as the captain for Team Raw against Team SmackDown and Team NXT on November 24 at Survivor Series, where Team SmackDown emerged victorious. The following night on Raw, Rollins berated the entire Raw roster for "dropping the ball" and failing to win at the pay-per-view. These comments later drew the attention of Kevin Owens, who attacked Rollins and challenged him to a match, which ended in a disqualification after AOP (Akam and Rezar) attacked Owens. On the December 9 episode of Raw, despite earlier denying an alliance with AOP, Rollins joined them by attacking Owens, turning heel for the first time since 2016.
After this, Rollins began calling himself the "Monday Night Messiah" while stating that he was "sacrificing" his opponents for "the greater good" and created a faction with AOP and Buddy Murphy. Rollins and Murphy defeated The Viking Raiders to win the Raw Tag Team Championship on the January 20, 2020 episode of Raw, becoming a record six-time champion. Rollins competed in the Royal Rumble on January 26, as the final entrant, but was eliminated by eventual winner Drew McIntyre. Rollins and Murphy retained the titles against The Street Profits at Super ShowDown on February 27, but lost the titles to them on the March 2 episode of Raw. Rollins and Murphy failed to reclaim the championship from the Street Profits at Elimination Chamber six days later. At WrestleMania 36 on April 4, Rollins lost to Owens in No Disqualification match, ending the feud. At Money in the Bank on May 10, Rollins unsuccessfully challenged McIntyre for the WWE Championship.
The next night on Raw, Rollins attacked Rey Mysterio and injured his eye with the steel ring steps. On the May 18 episode of Raw, Rollins recruited Austin Theory as a member of his faction. Mysterio eventually returned and challenged Rollins to an Eye for an Eye match, where the only way to win was to extract the opponent's eyeball. At The Horror Show at Extreme Rules on July 19, Rollins won the match after using the ring steps to remove Mysterio's eye. Over the following weeks, Rey's son Dominik Mysterio confronted Rollins about the attacks on both him and his father. At SummerSlam on August 23, Rollins defeated Dominik in a Street Fight. On August 30, Rollins and Murphy lost to Rey and Dominik Mysterio at Payback.
On the October 5 episode of Raw, Murphy attacked Rollins after he refused to apologize to him, thus ending their alliance. As part of the 2020 WWE draft in October, Rollins was drafted to the SmackDown brand. On the November 20 episode of SmackDown, Rollins lost to Murphy to end the feud. At Survivor Series two days later, Rollins was a part of Team SmackDown, but was the first person eliminated by Sheamus after "sacrificing" himself and his team lost the match.
The Visionary (2021–2023)
At the Royal Rumble on January 31, 2021, Rollins entered at #29, but was eliminated by eventual winner Edge. On Night 1 of WrestleMania 37 on April 10, Rollins lost to Cesaro, but won a rematch at Hell in a Cell on June 20. On the July 9 episode of SmackDown, Rollins defeated Cesaro again to qualify for the Money in the Bank ladder match at the titular event on July 18, which was won by Big E. Later that night, Rollins interfered in the main event where Roman Reigns was defending the Universal Championship against Edge, distracting the referee to cost Edge the match. Over the following weeks, Rollins and Edge confronted and attacked each other until the August 6 episode of SmackDown, where Edge challenged Rollins to a match at SummerSlam, which Rollins accepted. At the event on August 21, Rollins lost to Edge by submission, but won their rematch on the September 10 episode of SmackDown. As part of the 2021 Draft, Rollins was drafted to the Raw brand. On the October 8 episode of SmackDown, Edge demanded a Hell in a Cell match between them, which was made official for Crown Jewel. At the event on October 21, Rollins was defeated by Edge, ending their feud. At Survivor Series on November 21, Rollins took part in the 5-on-5 elimination match on Team Raw and won the match as the sole survivor after eliminating Jeff Hardy.
On the October 25 episode of Raw, Rollins defeated Finn Bálor, Kevin Owens, and Rey Mysterio in a fatal four-way ladder match to become the #1 contender for the WWE Championship against Big E at Day 1 on January 1, 2022. Over the following weeks, Owens and Bobby Lashley were also added to the WWE Championship match at Day 1, making it a fatal four-way match, which Rollins lost after Brock Lesnar was added to the match and won the title. That month, he began to work as Seth "Freakin" Rollins. At the Royal Rumble on January 29, Rollins faced SmackDown's Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship, winning the match by disqualification but not the title. On February 18, at Elimination Chamber, he failed to win the WWE Championship inside the namesake structure after being eliminated by Lesnar.
Rollins then unsuccessfully attempted to find a spot on the card at WrestleMania 38, until Mr. McMahon announced that Rollins would face an opponent of his choosing on the March 28 episode of Raw. At Night 1 of WrestleMania on April 2, Rollins' opponent was unveiled as the returning Cody Rhodes, who defeated Rollins. At WrestleMania Backlash on May 8, Rollins lost to Rhodes in a rematch. On the following episode of Raw, Rollins attacked and laid out Rhodes during his match for the United States Championship against Theory. The following week, Rhodes challenged Rollins to a match at Hell in a Cell, inside the namesake structure, which Rollins accepted. At the event on June 5, Rollins lost to Rhodes, ending their feud. The match received a five-star rating by esteemed wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, making it the first WWE main roster match to receive a five-star rating since 2011, and the first match of Rollins's career to receive such a rating.
Rollins then began a feud with Matt Riddle, setting up a match between the two at SummerSlam. However, the match was postponed after Riddle suffered an injury following an attack by Rollins on the July 25 episode of Raw. Despite this, both Rollins and Riddle appeared at SummerSlam on July 30, engaging in a brawl which saw Rollins come out on top. At Clash at the Castle on September 3, Rollins defeated Riddle. On the September 19 episode of Raw, it was announced that they would have a rematch in a Fight Pit match at Extreme Rules on October 8, where Rollins lost to Riddle by submission.
Two nights later on Raw, Rollins defeated Bobby Lashley to win his second United States Championship after Brock Lesnar attacked Lashley before the match. This made him the second wrestler (after The Miz) to become a two-time WWE Grand Slam Champion. The following week on Raw, Rollins retained the title against Riddle, ending their feud. On the November 7 episode of Raw, Rollins issued an open challenge that was answered by Lashley, who attacked Rollins before the match. As a result, Mr. Money in the Bank Austin Theory cashed in his contract, however, Rollins retained the title due to interference from Lashley. Rollins then started a feud with Theory, turning face for the first time since 2019. At Survivor Series WarGames on November 26, Rollins lost the United States Championship to Theory in a triple threat match also involving Lashley, ending his reign at 47 days. On the January 2, 2023 episode of Raw, Rollins failed to regain the title from Theory. On January 28, Rollins entered the Royal Rumble at #15, but was eliminated by Logan Paul. At Elimination Chamber on February 18, Rollins failed to win the title in an Elimination Chamber match when he was the last person eliminated by Theory after interference from Paul. At Night 1 of WrestleMania 39 on April 1, Rollins defeated Paul. At Backlash on May 6, Rollins defeated Omos.
World Heavyweight Champion (2023–2024)
On the May 8 episode of Raw, Rollins won the right to compete for the newly established World Heavyweight Championship at Night of Champions by first defeating Damian Priest and Shinsuke Nakamura in a triple threat match, then defeating Finn Bálor, who had won a similar triple threat match. At the event on May 27, Rollins defeated AJ Styles in the tournament final to become the inaugural champion. On the June 5 episode of Raw, Rollins defeated Priest in an open challenge to retain the title. At NXT Gold Rush on June 20, Rollins defeated Bron Breakker to retain the title. On July 1, at Money in the Bank, Rollins successfully defended the title against Bálor after an unintended distraction by Priest, who seemingly had intentions of cashing in his newly-won Money in the Bank briefcase, causing the latter to lose the match. At SummerSlam on August 5, Rollins defeated Bálor once again to retain the title. Rollins then entered into a feud with Shinsuke Nakamura, whom he defeated to retain the title on September 2 at Payback and at Fastlane on October 7 in a Last Man Standing match.
At Crown Jewel on November 4, Rollins retained the title against Drew McIntyre. On the November 6 episode of Raw, after retaining the World Heavyweight Championship against Sami Zayn, a brawl ensued between Rollins, Zayn, Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, and The Judgment Day (Balor, Priest, "Dirty" Dominik Mysterio, and JD McDonagh). Adam Pearce came out to declare a WarGames match between the eight men at Survivor Series. McIntyre was later added to the match, joining forces with The Judgment Day, while a returning Randy Orton joined Rollins' team. At the event on November 25, Rollins' team defeated the Judgment Day. Rollins then retained his title against Uso on the December 4 episode of Raw, McIntyre in a rematch at Day 1 on January 1, 2024, and Jinder Mahal on the January 15 episode of Raw.
The following week, Rollins announced that he would be out of action due to an MCL injury. On the March 4 episode of Raw, Rollins announced that he was medically cleared to compete again and would team up with Rhodes against Roman Reigns and The Rock in the main event of Night 1 of WrestleMania XL on April 6, but they were defeated. The next night, Rollins lost the World Heavyweight Championship to McIntyre, ending his reign at 316 days. However, he appeared later that night during the main event to help Rhodes defeat Reigns. After WrestleMania XL, Rollins underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his knee and would be out of action for an unknown amount of time.
Return from injury (2024–present)
After a two-month hiatus, Rollins made a surprise return on the June 17 episode of Raw, where Priest challenged him to a title match, which Rollins accepted and was scheduled for Money in the Bank. The following week, Rollins and Priest agreed to a stipulation for the match; if he lost, he would be unable to challenge Priest for the championship as long as he held it, but if he won, Priest would have to leave The Judgment Day. At the event on July 6, which was made a triple threat match with McIntyre cashing in his newly-won Money in the Bank contract, Rollins failed to win the title after Priest pinned McIntyre when CM Punk interfered. On August 3, Rollins refereed the match between Punk and McIntyre at SummerSlam, which the latter won. On the following episode of Raw, Rollins was attacked by "Big" Bronson Reed with six Tsunamis, writing Rollins off television to allow him to recover from chronic injury issues. After a month-long absence, Rollins returned on the September 30 episode of Raw to help Braun Strowman defeat Reed in a Last Monster Standing match. At Crown Jewel on November 2, Rollins defeated Reed.
Professional wrestling style and persona
Lopez's WWE ring surname is a tribute to singer Henry Rollins. His finisher during his time in FCW was a superkick to a kneeling opponent's head called Avada Kedavra, named after a magic spell that kills people in Harry Potter. For most of his WWE career, he has used the Curb Stomp as a finishing move; he also used it during his pre-WWE days as Tyler Black, where it was called the Blackout. The move was banned by WWE from March 2015 to January 2018, as then-chairman Vince McMahon thought it looked "too cruel". During this time, Rollins used the Pedigree and a jumping knee strike called the Ripcord Knee (and briefly King's Landing) as finishing moves. The move has been simply referred to as the Stomp since its return, partially to avoid an association with the real-life attack.
Rollins' character throughout his time as a member of The Shield was that of an "out-spoken hot-head who will do crazy things" to help the team, though his methodical approach to their matches earned him the nickname of "The Architect". Following his turn into a villainous character and the team's initial split, he began claiming that he played the single most important role in forming The Shield, referring to himself as the group's creator and emphasizing his "Architect" nickname. In late 2019, after turning into a different kind of villainous character and aligning himself with the AOP, he began to dub himself the "Monday Night Messiah" and compare himself to Jesus while debuting a new entrance song. He also began recruiting new "disciples" into his group, such as Murphy and Austin Theory, while proclaiming himself to be their leader and savior. In 2021, he added "Freakin" to his ring name as a way of emphasizing his importance and adopted a persona nicknamed "The Visionary", a boastful and delusional egomaniac with an eccentric personality and outlandish fashion sense.
Personal life
Lopez began dating Irish professional wrestler Rebecca Quin, better known as Becky Lynch, in January 2019. Their daughter was born in December 2020. They were married on June 29, 2021. They live in Moline, Illinois.
On February 9, 2015, a nude photo of former NXT wrestler Zahra Schreiber, who reportedly was Lopez's girlfriend, was posted to his social media accounts, the contents of which are automatically republished by WWE.com. Soon after, nude photos of Lopez were posted on the Twitter page of his then-fiancée, Leighla Schultz. In response, Lopez apologized for "private photographs that were distributed without consent". On February 25, 2016, Lopez broke up with Schreiber.
Lopez is a fan of the Chicago Bears and the St. Louis Cardinals. In 2014, he and his former tag team partner Marek Brave started a Moline-based professional wrestling school called The Black & The Brave Wrestling Academy. In 2019, he opened a coffee shop called 329 Dport in his hometown of Davenport, Iowa.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2016 | Sharknado: The 4th Awakens | AstroTech Lopez | Film debut |
2017 | The Jetsons & WWE: Robo-WrestleMania! | Seth Rollins/Reactor Rollins | Voice |
Armed Response | Brett | ||
2019 | Trouble | Norm | Voice |
2020 | Like a Boss | Byron | |
2025 | Captain America: Brave New World | TBA | Post-production |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2015 | |||
Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition | Himself | Episode: "Pearls" |
Web series
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2015 | Smosh Games | Himself | 1 episode |
2016 | Superstar Ink | Himself | 1 episode |
2015–present | UpUpDownDown | Himself/The Champ | Regular appearances |
2017 | Southpaw Regional Wrestling | "Dry Rub" Doug |
Video games
Year | Title | Notes |
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2013 | WWE 2K14 | Video game debut |
2014 | WWE 2K15 | Motion capture (Next-gen & PC) |
WWE SuperCard | Latest Card: SS '20 | |
2015 | WWE 2K16 | Motion capture (Next-gen & PC) |
WWE Immortals | ||
2016 | WWE 2K17 | Motion capture (Next-gen & PC) |
2017 | WWE: Champions | |
WWE Mayhem | ||
WWE 2K18 | Cover athlete | |
2018 | WWE 2K19 | Motion capture |
2019 | WWE 2K20 | |
2020 | The King of Fighters All Star | |
WWE Racing Showdown | ||
WWE 2K Battlegrounds | ||
2022 | WWE 2K22 | |
2023 | WWE 2K23 | |
2024 | WWE 2K24 |
Championships and accomplishments
Rollins is a two-time WWE Universal Champion...... and a two-time WWE Champion, which alongside his sole World Heavyweight Championship reign, makes him a five-time world champion all totaled in WWE.Rollins is also a two-time WWE Intercontinental Champion.......and a two-time WWE United States Champion.Rollins was the winner of the 2014 Money in the Bank ladder match, and would cash in the contract during the main event of WrestleMania 31 to win his first WWE Championship.- Absolute Intense Wrestling
- AIW Intense Championship (1 time)
- All American Wrestling
- AAW Heavyweight Championship (2 times)
- AAW Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Marek Brave (1) and Jimmy Jacobs (1)
- Florida Championship Wrestling
- FCW Florida Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- FCW Jack Brisco 15 Championship (1 time)
- FCW Florida Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Richie Steamboat
- Jack Brisco Classic (2011)
- First FCW Grand Slam Champion
- Full Impact Pro
- Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South
- Mr. Chainsaw Productions Wrestling
- MCPW World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- NWA Midwest
- NWA Midwest Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Marek Brave
- New York Post
- Match of the Year (2022) vs. Cody Rhodes at Hell in a Cell
- Pro Wrestling Guerrilla
- PWG World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Jimmy Jacobs
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Feud of the Year (2014) vs. Dean Ambrose
- Most Hated Wrestler of the Year (2015, 2020)
- Tag Team of the Year (2013) with Roman Reigns
- Wrestler of the Year (2015, 2023)
- Ranked No. 1 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2015, 2019 and 2023
- Ring of Honor
- ROH World Championship (1 time)
- ROH World Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Jimmy Jacobs
- ROH World Championship No. 1 Contender Tournament (2008)
- ROH World Tag Team Championship Tournament (2008) – with Jimmy Jacobs
- Survival of the Fittest (2009)
- Rolling Stone
- Best Briefly Resuscitated Storyline (2015) vs. Dean Ambrose
- Most Puzzling New Finisher (2015) Pedigree
- Most Smothered In-Ring Potential (2014)
- Ranked No. 9 of the 10 best WWE wrestlers of 2016
- Sports Illustrated
- Ranked No. 3 of the top 10 men's wrestlers in 2018
- Wrestler of the Year (2022)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- Tag Team of the Year (2013) with Roman Reigns
- Worst Feud of the Year (2013) – as part of The Authority vs. Big Show
- Worst Feud of the Year (2019) vs. "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt
- Worst Match of the Year (2019) vs. "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt at Hell in a Cell
- WWE
- WWE Championship (2 times)
- World Heavyweight Championship (1 time, inaugural)
- WWE Universal Championship (2 times)
- NXT Championship (1 time, inaugural)
- WWE Intercontinental Championship (2 times)
- WWE United States Championship (2 times)
- WWE (Raw) Tag Team Championship (6 times) – with Roman Reigns (1), Dean Ambrose (2), Jason Jordan (1), Braun Strowman (1), and Buddy Murphy/Murphy (1)
- Money in the Bank (2014)
- Men's Royal Rumble (2019)
- World Heavyweight Championship Tournament (2023)
- Gold Rush Tournament (2012)
- 29th Triple Crown Champion
- 11th Grand Slam Champion (under current format; 19th overall)
- Second two-time Grand Slam Champion
- Slammy Award (10 times)
- Anti-Gravity Moment of the Year (2014) Diving off the balcony at Payback
- Breakout Star of the Year (2013) with Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns as The Shield
- Double-Cross of the Year (2014) Betraying The Shield and joining The Authority
- Faction of the Year (2013, 2014) with Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns as The Shield
- Fan Participation (2014) "You Sold Out"
- Match of the Year (2014) Team Cena vs. Team Authority at Survivor Series
- Rizzie of the Year (2024)
- Superstar of the Year (2015)
- Trending Now (Hashtag) of the Year (2013) – #BelieveInTheShield with Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns as The Shield
- WWE Year-End Award for Best Reunion (2018) – as part of The Shield
- Bumpy Award (1 time)
- Best Dressed of the Half-Year (2021) – with Sonya Deville
Notes
- Then called the WWE Tag Team Championship.
- Called the WWE World Heavyweight Championship during one of his reigns.
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