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{{Infobox professional wrestler | |||
|name = Seth Rollins | |||
|image = Seth Rollins in April 2015.jpg | |||
|image_size = 225px | |||
|caption = Rollins in April 2015. | |||
|names = Gixx<ref name=OWOW/><br />'''Seth Rollins'''<ref name=SethRollins/><br />Taj the Destroyer<ref name=OWOW/><br />Tyler Black<ref name=OWOW/> | |||
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|weight = {{convert|217|lb|kg|abbr=on}}<ref name=WWEprofile/> | |||
|birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1986|5|28}} | |||
|birth_place = ], Iowa, United States<ref name=OWOW/> | |||
|resides = ], Iowa, United States<ref name=OWOW/> | |||
|billed = Davenport, Iowa<ref name=WWEprofile>{{cite web|title=Seth Rollins|url=http://www.wwe.com/superstars/seth-rollins|publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
|trainer = Danny Daniels<ref name=OWOW/> | |||
|debut = 2003<ref name="ROHroster"/> | |||
}} | |||
'''Colby Lopez'''<ref name=OWOW/> (born May 28, 1986) is an American ] signed to ], where he performs under the ] '''Seth Rollins'''. He is currently both the ] and ], in his first reign as both, and the only wrestler to hold both titles concurrently. Rollins is also a former ] (with ] as part of ]) 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 a WrestleMania. | |||
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. | |||
== Professional wrestling career == | |||
=== Independent circuit (2003–2009) === | |||
] | |||
Colby Lopez, as Gixx, debuted in 2003 for Scott County Wrestling (SCW). He also worked for ]'s ], 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. | |||
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. | |||
He briefly appeared in ] 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> | |||
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> | |||
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"/> | |||
=== Ring of Honor === | |||
==== The Age of the Fall (2007–2009) ==== | |||
{{Main|The Age of the Fall}} | |||
] 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. | |||
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 ]. | |||
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"/> | |||
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"/> | |||
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. | |||
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. | |||
==== 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> | |||
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 Wrestling Entertainment/WWE === | |||
==== 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 Ring of Honor, 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> | |||
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> | |||
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 championships 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> | |||
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> | |||
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 Wrestling,<ref name="FCWtoNXT">{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/27030-wwe-news-fcw-name-being-phased-out|title=WWE News: FCW name being phased out|accessdate=August 14, 2012|publisher=Wrestling Observer}}</ref> Rollins' NXT television debut took place on the second episode of the rebooted '']'' taped at ], where he defeated ].<ref name=NXT062712>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_62883.shtml|title=James's NXT report 6/27: Week 2 of New NXT season – Bateman vs. Curtis main event, Cesaro, Seth Rollins, Steamboat|last=James|first=Justin|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=July 4, 2012|accessdate=July 5, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Chiverton|first=George|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|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=January 9, 2013|quote=he has ... a solid gimmick as an outsider maverick.}}</ref> Rollins entered the Gold Rush Tournament to crown the inaugural ] where he defeated Jinder Mahal in the tournament finals on the August 29 ''NXT'' (taped on July 26).<ref name=NXTChampion>{{cite web|last=James|first=Justin|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|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=September 8, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=NXT spoiler – first champion crowned|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_63732.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|date=July 26, 2012|accessdate=July 26, 2012}}</ref> Rollins earlier defeated ] in the quarter-finals<ref>{{cite web|last=James|first=Justin|title=JAMES'S WWE NXT RESULTS 8/1: NXT Title tournament begins with Rollins, Steamboat, McIntyre|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_64115.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=August 9, 2012}}</ref> and Michael McGillicutty in the semi-finals.<ref>{{cite web|last=James|first=Justin|title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 8/15 – Week 9: Gold Rush tournament continues, Scotty 2 Hotty cameo, Overall Reax|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_64512.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=August 31, 2012}}</ref> On the October 10 ''NXT'', Rollins had his first successful defense of his title after he beat McGillicutty.<ref>{{cite web|last=James|first=Justin|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|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=October 18, 2012}}</ref> During the November 15 tapings of ''NXT'', Rollins pinned Mahal again in his second successful title defense;<ref>{{cite web|title=WWE NEWS: NXT SPOILERS – more details on Thursday TV taping with NXT Title match, Big Show bonus main event, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_66664.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=December 17, 2012}}</ref> the episode of the match aired on December 12 due to ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Bishop|first=Matt|title=WWE NXT: Rollins defends against Mahal|url=http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Wrestling/2012/12/13/20430246.html|work=SLAM! Wrestling|accessdate=December 17, 2012}}</ref> | |||
During the January 2, 2013 ''NXT'', which was taped on December 6, 2012,<ref>{{cite web|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|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=January 9, 2013}}</ref> Rollins, now part of The Shield, successfully defended his title against ] after interference from The Shield led to a disqualification. On the January 7 ''NXT'' taped on the same date, Rollins faced Langston in a no disqualification match for the NXT championship. The NXT locker room neutralized the other Shield members and Langston went on to defeat Rollins and win the title.<ref>{{cite web|last=James|first=Justin|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|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=January 12, 2013}}</ref> The Shield then turned their attention to Graves and attacked him during his number one contender's match for the NXT Championship with ].<ref>{{cite web|last=James|first=Justin|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|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=August 11, 2013}}</ref> Graves then challenged any member of The Shield to a match to which Rollins accepted.<ref>{{cite web|last=James|first=Justin|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|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=August 19, 2013}}</ref> Rollins and Graves faced off in a lumberjack match and after the rest of The Shield disposed of the lumberjacks and attacked Graves, Rollins won to end the feud.<ref>{{cite web|last=James|first=Justin|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|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=June 18, 2013}}</ref> | |||
==== The Shield (2012–2014) ==== | |||
{{Main|The Shield (professional wrestling)|l1=The Shield}} | |||
] | |||
Rollins made his main roster debut on November 18, 2012, at the ] pay-per-view alongside ] and ]. They assaulted ] during the triple threat main event for the ], allowing ] to pin ] and retain his title.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|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|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=November 19, 2012}}</ref> The trio declared themselves "The Shield" and vowed to rally against "injustice". The Shield denied working for Punk, but they routinely emerged from the crowd to attack Punk's adversaries.<ref name=Raw1119>{{cite web|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|accessdate=December 5, 2012|work=PWTorch|last=Caldwell|first=James}}</ref><ref name=Raw1126>{{cite web|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|accessdate=December 5, 2012|work=PWTorch|last=Caldwell|first=James}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|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|accessdate=December 5, 2012|work=PWTorch|last=Caldwell|first=James}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|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|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=December 5, 2012}}</ref> This led to a ] being set up for the ] pay-per-view, where Ambrose, Rollins, and Reigns defeated ] and Ryback in their debut match.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=CALDWELL'S WWE TLC PPV RESULTS 12/16: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of final 2012 PPV – Cena vs. Ziggler main event, Shield makes a statement|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_67280.shtml|work=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=December 17, 2012}}</ref> The Shield continued to aid Punk after TLC, attacking both Ryback and ] in January 2013.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|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|accessdate=January 12, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE Royal Rumble PPV Results 1/27: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of Punk vs. Rock, 30-man Rumble|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_68181.shtml|accessdate=January 29, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> On ''Raw'' on January 28, it was revealed that Punk and his manager ] had been paying The Shield and ] to work for them all along.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|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|accessdate=January 29, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> | |||
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 ], which The Shield won.<ref name="Caldwell">{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|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|accessdate=February 6, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=WWE News: Team Cena vs. The Shield official for Elimination Chamber; updated PPV line-up|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_68423.shtml|accessdate=February 6, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=WWE News: Chamber PPV results & notes – WM29 main event set, World Title match set, Shield big win, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_68728.shtml|accessdate=February 18, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> The Shield had their first ''Raw'' match the following night, where they defeated Ryback, Sheamus, and ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 2/18: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Chamber PPV fall-out, big Mania news, Rock's Celebration, Shield six-man tag match|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_68750.shtml|accessdate=February 26, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref> Sheamus then formed an alliance with ] and ] to face The Shield at ] where The Shield emerged victorious in their first WrestleMania match.<ref>{{cite web|last=Caldwell|first=James|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|accessdate=May 26, 2013|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Caldwell's WWE WrestleMania 29 PPV Results: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live PPV from MetLife Stadium – Rock-Cena II, Taker-Punk, Lesnar-Hunter, more|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_69830.shtml}}</ref> The following night on ''Raw'', The Shield attempted to attack ], but were stopped by ].<ref>{{cite web|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}}</ref> This set up a six-man tag team match on the April 22 episode of ''Raw'', which The Shield won.<ref>{{cite web|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}}</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 an elimination match against Cena, Kane, and Bryan.<ref>{{cite web|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|publisher=Pro Wrestling Torch|accessdate=May 27, 2013}}</ref> | |||
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> | |||
] 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> | |||
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> | |||
==== The Authority <!-- Let's keep the header SHORT. --> (2014–2015) ==== | |||
{{Main|The Authority (professional wrestling)|l1=The Authority}} | |||
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 ]. | |||
]) with ] and ] after being attacked by ] at ]]] | |||
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 ]. At ], Rollins defeated Ambrose in a ] after ] interfered and attacked Ambrose, ending their feud. | |||
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. | |||
==== WWE World Heavyweight Champion (2015–present) ==== | |||
] at ]]] | |||
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></ref><ref></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></ref><ref></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=28 April 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=5 May 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=12 May 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=31 May 2015}}</ref><ref> 14 June 2015 by Anthony Benigno of WWE.com</ref> | |||
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=15 June 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=19 July 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=27 July 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=23 August 2015}}</ref> On the August 24 episode of ''Raw'', ] 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=24 August 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=26 August 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=1 September 2015}}</ref> | |||
==Personal life== | |||
Lopez is of ] descent.<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><ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/WWERollins/status/26237514228|title=Seth Rollins @WWE Rollins|author=Rollins, Seth|date=October 2, 2010|publisher=]|accessdate=November 9, 2014}}</ref> His real-life surname, Lopez, comes from his ] stepfather. | |||
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 web|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></ref> On August 31, ] described Schreiber as Lopez's girlfriend when announcing that she had been fired, allegedly for what TMZ calls "pro-Nazi artwork" posted on her ] account. TMZ's summary is inconsistent with WWE's statement, which says her release was "due to inappropriate and offensive remarks."<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=31 August 2015}}</ref> Schreiber later stated she was not antisemitic and did not condone ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://instagram.com/p/7WAQeRrGv06kB5RhRCPpZJy-k8RRnGSC0P9m80/|title=@zahraschreiber on Instagram|publisher=Instagram|date=7 September 2015}}</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''<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> (]) / ''Curb Stomp'' (WWE) (] 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"/> | |||
* '''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/> | |||
** '''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/> | |||
* ''']''' | |||
** ] | |||
* ''']''' | |||
** Allison Wonderland<ref name=OWOW/> | |||
** ]<ref name=OWOW/> | |||
** Mr. Milo Beasley<ref name=OWOW/> | |||
** ]<ref name=OWOW/> | |||
** J&J Security (] and ]) | |||
* ''']''' | |||
** '''"The Aerialist"'''<ref name="Sky">{{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> | |||
* ''']''' | |||
** "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 CFO$<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> | |||
== Championships and accomplishments == | |||
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] briefcase in 2014]] | |||
] twice]] | |||
* '''Absolute Intense Wrestling''' | |||
** AIW Intense Division Championship (1 time)<ref name=CageTitles>{{cite web|url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=2250&view=erfolge#erfolge|title=Cagematch title listings}}</ref> | |||
* ''']''' | |||
** ] (])<ref name="AAW">{{cite web|url=http://www.aawrestling.com/titlehistory.html|title=Title History|accessdate=February 20, 2010|publisher=All-American Wrestling}}</ref> | |||
** ] (]) – with Marek Brave (1) and ] (1)<ref name="AAW"/> | |||
* ''']''' | |||
** ] (]) | |||
** ] (])<ref name="Jack Brisco Classic">{{cite web|url=http://tylerblack.net/?p=327|title=FCW Television Report (02.06.2011)|date=February 9, 2011|accessdate=February 14, 2011|work=TylerBlack.net}}</ref> | |||
** ] (]) – with ]<ref name="FCW Tag"/> | |||
** Jack Brisco Classic (2011)<ref name="Jack Brisco Classic"/> | |||
** ]<ref name="FCWprofile"/> | |||
* ''']''' | |||
** ] (])<ref name=OWOW/> | |||
* ''']''' | |||
** ] (])<ref name=CageTitles/> | |||
* '''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|accessdate=May 18, 2009|publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> | |||
* ''']''' | |||
** ] (]) – with Marek Brave<ref name=CageTitles/> | |||
* ''']''' | |||
** ] (]) – with Jimmy Jacobs<ref name=OWOW/> | |||
* ''''']''''' | |||
** ] (2014)<ref>{{cite journal|year=2015|journal=]|volume=36|issue=2|title=the PWI Awards|pages=22–23}}</ref> {{small|vs. ]}} | |||
** ] (2013)<ref>{{cite journal|year=2014|journal=]|volume=34|issue=2|title=the PWI Awards|pages=42–43}}</ref> {{small|with ]}} | |||
** Ranked '''1''' of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the ] in 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestlezone.com/news/616995-pro-wrestling-illustrated-releases-its-top-500-list-for-2015-which-wwe-star-topped-this-years-list-more|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated Releases its Top 500 List for 2015: Which WWE Star Topped This Year’s List?, More Names Revealed|accessdate=September 4, 2015|publisher=The Internet Wrestling Database}}</ref> | |||
* ''']''' | |||
** ] (])<ref name="ROHworld">{{cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/rohworldtitle.php|title=Ring of Honor Title|accessdate=April 5, 2010|publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
** ] (]) – with Jimmy Jacobs<ref name="ROHtag">{{cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/rohworldtagteamtitles.php|title=Ring Of Honor Tag Team Championship|accessdate=April 5, 2010|publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
** ] – with Jimmy Jacobs | |||
** ] (])<ref name=SotF2009/> | |||
* ''']''' | |||
** ] (])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/31/seth-rollins-brock-lesnar-roman-reigns-27042102/page-4|title=Seth Rollins cashed in his Money in the Bank contract and def. Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns to become WWE World Heavyweight Champion WWE.com}}</ref> | |||
** ] (])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sbnation.com/wrestling/2015/8/23/9195305/summerslam-2015-results-john-cena-seth-rollins-jon-stewart-wwe-world-heavyweight-championship|title=SummerSlam 2015 results: Jon Stewart attacks John Cena, helps Seth Rollins retain WWE World Heavyweight Championship}}</ref> | |||
** ] (]) – with Roman Reigns<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwetag/05192013-seth-rollins-roman-reigns|title=The Shield's first WWE Tag Team Championship reign}}</ref> | |||
** ] (])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wweppvs/article_79316.shtml|title=WWE Money in the Bank 2014 Results}}</ref> | |||
** ]s (8 times) | |||
*** Anti-Gravity Moment of the Year (]) {{small|Diving off the balcony at ]}} | |||
*** Breakout Star of the Year (]) {{small|with Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns as ]}} | |||
*** Double-Cross of the Year (2014) {{small|Betraying The Shield and joining ]}} | |||
*** Faction of the Year (2013, 2014) {{small|with Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns as The Shield}} | |||
*** Fan Participation (2014) {{small|"You Sold Out"}} | |||
*** Match of the Year (2014) {{small|Team Cena vs. Team Authority at ]}} | |||
*** Trending Now (Hashtag) of the Year (2013) – #BelieveInTheShield {{small|with Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns as The Shield}} | |||
** ] (1 time) | |||
** ] (2012) | |||
* ''''']''''' | |||
** ] (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> | |||
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Revision as of 09:02, 13 September 2015
Seth Rollins | |
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Rollins in April 2015. | |
Born | (1986-05-28) May 28, 1986 (age 38) Buffalo, Iowa, United States |
Professional wrestling career | |
Ring name(s) | Gixx Seth Rollins Taj the Destroyer Tyler Black |
Billed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Billed weight | 217 lb (98 kg) |
Billed from | Davenport, Iowa |
Trained by | Danny Daniels |
Debut | 2003 |
Colby Lopez (born May 28, 1986) is an American professional wrestler signed to WWE, where he performs under the ring name Seth Rollins. He is currently both the WWE World Heavyweight Champion and WWE United States Champion, in his first reign as both, and the only wrestler to hold both titles concurrently. Rollins is also a former WWE Tag Team Champion (with Roman Reigns as part of The Shield) and won the 2014 Money in the Bank contract, which he cashed in during the main event of WrestleMania 31 to become the first Money in the Bank contract holder to cash in at a WrestleMania.
While at WWE's developmental territories Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) and NXT, he was the inaugural NXT Champion and the first FCW Grand Slam Champion. Prior to signing with WWE, he wrestled as Tyler Black for Ring of Honor (ROH), where he held the ROH World Championship once and the ROH World Tag Team Championship twice (with Jimmy Jacobs). He also wrestled for various independent promotions including Full Impact Pro (FIP), where he was a one-time FIP World Heavyweight Champion; and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG), where he was a one-time PWG World Tag Team Champion (also with Jacobs). Along with CM Punk and Daniel Bryan, Rollins is one of three men to have won the WWE World Heavyweight and ROH World championships.
Professional wrestling career
Independent circuit (2003–2009)
Colby Lopez, as Gixx, debuted in 2003 for Scott County Wrestling (SCW). He also worked for Ian Rotten's IWA Mid-South, 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 later won the SCW Heavyweight Championship, and spray-painted the championship belt black to mark "The Black Era" in SCW.
He soon joined NWA Midwest 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. He also faced Eric Priest and A.J. Styles in singles matches.
He briefly appeared in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling 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 the Full Impact Pro (FIP) Tag Team Champions The Briscoes in Melbourne, Florida, 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. During this time Black pursued a singles career, competing in Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG) where he defeated Joey Ryan on June 10 and former mentor Danny Daniels at the supercard Point of No Return '07 on June 16.
At PWG's Life During Wartime on July 6, 2008, Black teamed with Jimmy Jacobs to win the PWG World Tag Team Championship by defeating Roderick Strong and El Generico, who was a replacement for Jack Evans. At FIP's event on December 20, 2008, 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 in September 2007, Black made his debut, alongside Jimmy Jacobs and Necro Butcher, with the three attacking The Briscoe Brothers, hanging Jay Briscoe from the rigging that had been used during the ladder match earlier that night. Jacobs announced that the three had 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.
However, the footage was heavily requested by ROH fans, so it was shown on the ROH Videowire for the week of September 15. Later on in the event Black faced Jack Evans in a dark match, which ended when Jacobs and Necro Butcher interfered leading The Irish Airborne to help Evans. A six-man tag team match between The Age of the Fall and Jack Evans and the Irish Airborne ended in a no contest when Necro Butcher attacked the referee.
Teaming with Jimmy Jacobs and Necro Butcher against The Vulture Squad (Jack Evans and Ruckus) in several handicap matches during early October, he teamed with The Age of the Fall to against Jack Evans, Ruckus and Jigsaw 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. He appeared with The Age of the Fall in their match against The Briscoes during the main event. At Final Battle 2007, Black and Jacobs defeated the Briscoes to win the ROH World Tag Team Championship.
They lost the titles one month later on January 26 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 BJ Whitmer), and the team of Austin Aries and Bryan Danielson.
At Take No Prisoners, ROH's sixth pay-per-view, Black challenged Nigel McGuinness for the ROH World Championship 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. The two lost the championship at Driven 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 three-way match, but McGuinness retained.
At Final Battle 2008, Black lost a number one contenders match to Austin Aries. Following the match, Jacobs turned 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 steel cage match to end their feud.
ROH World Champion (2009–2010)
In September 2009, Black had surgery on a bulging disc in 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 this earned him a match for the ROH World Championship. On December 19 at Final Battle 2009, ROH's first live pay-per-view, Black wrestled ROH World Champion Austin Aries to a 60-minute time limit draw. Because of this draw, 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 Kenny King while Black picked Roderick Strong, whom he guaranteed a 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, thereby depriving Strong of his championship chance in a singles match. He also retained at the following pay-per-view, Death Before Dishonor VIII, on June 19, in a match against Davey Richards. Black turned heel 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). His new heel 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. 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. On September 11 at Glory By Honor IX Black lost the ROH World Championship to Roderick Strong in a No Disqualification match with Terry Funk as a guest enforcer. This was his final ROH appearance.
World Wrestling Entertainment/WWE
Developmental territories (2010–2013)
On August 8, 2010, Lopez had signed a developmental contract with World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), and was assigned to their developmental territory Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) in September. Lopez was offered contracts from Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) and Ring of Honor, but Evan Bourne (formerly Matt Sydal) convinced him to join WWE. On September 14, 2010, Lopez (as Tyler Black) made his WWE debut in a dark match prior to the SmackDown taping, defeating Trent Barreta.
Lopez debuted for FCW on September 30, as Seth Rollins (a name he states is an ode to Henry 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 15 Champion.
On March 25 at a live event, Rollins and Richie Steamboat defeated Damien Sandow and Titus O'Neill to win the FCW Florida Tag Team Championship. Rollins and Steamboat eventually lost the championships 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. The match 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 TV went to a time limit 2–2 draw and the match was sent into sudden death rules, where Rollins scored a pinfall to win the match 3–2. On September 22, Rollins lost the FCW 15 Championship to Damien Sandow by way of disqualification after Ambrose attacked Sandow late in the match.
Rollins made his WWE television debut in a video package that aired during the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view in February 2012, where he was shown working out with John Cena in Cena's gym; Rollins was also featured in a speaking role. On February 23, 2012, he defeated Leo Kruger to become the new FCW Florida Heavyweight Champion.
When WWE rebranded FCW into NXT Wrestling, Rollins' NXT television debut took place on the second episode of the rebooted NXT taped at Full Sail University, where 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 NXT (taped on July 26). Rollins earlier defeated Drew McIntyre in the quarter-finals and Michael McGillicutty in the semi-finals. On the October 10 NXT, Rollins had his first successful defense of his title after he beat McGillicutty. During the November 15 tapings of NXT, Rollins pinned Mahal again in his second successful title defense; the episode of the match aired on December 12 due to tape delay.
During the January 2, 2013 NXT, which was taped on December 6, 2012, Rollins, now part of The Shield, successfully defended his title against Corey Graves after interference from The Shield led to a disqualification. On the January 7 NXT taped on the same date, Rollins faced Langston in a no disqualification match for the NXT championship. The NXT locker room neutralized the other Shield members and Langston went on to defeat Rollins and win the title. The Shield then turned their attention to Graves and attacked him during his number one contender's match for the NXT Championship with Conor O'Brian. Graves then challenged any member of The Shield to a match to which Rollins accepted. Rollins and Graves faced off in a lumberjack match and after the rest of The Shield disposed of the lumberjacks and attacked Graves, Rollins won to end the feud.
The Shield (2012–2014)
Main article: The ShieldRollins made his main roster debut on November 18, 2012, at the Survivor Series pay-per-view alongside Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns. They assaulted Ryback during the triple threat main event for the WWE Championship, allowing CM Punk to pin John Cena and retain his title. The trio declared themselves "The Shield" and vowed to rally against "injustice". The Shield denied working for Punk, but they routinely emerged from the crowd to attack Punk's adversaries. This led to a Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match being set up for the TLC pay-per-view, where Ambrose, Rollins, and Reigns defeated Team Hell No and Ryback in their debut match. The Shield continued to aid Punk after TLC, attacking both Ryback and The Rock in January 2013. On Raw on January 28, it was revealed that Punk and his manager Paul Heyman had been paying The Shield and Brad Maddox to work for them all along.
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. The Shield had their first Raw match the following night, where they defeated Ryback, Sheamus, and Chris Jericho. Sheamus then formed an alliance with Randy Orton and Big Show to face The Shield at WrestleMania 29 where The Shield emerged victorious in their first WrestleMania match. 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 an elimination match against Cena, Kane, and Bryan.
On May 19 at Extreme Rules, Rollins and Reigns defeated Team Hell No in a tag team tornado match to win the WWE Tag Team Championship. Rollins and Reigns made their first televised title defense on the May 27 episode of Raw, defeating Team Hell No in a rematch. 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 Randy Orton when Daniel Bryan submitted Rollins. Bryan and Orton then faced Rollins and Reigns at Payback for the WWE Tag Team Championship, but Rollins and Reigns successfully retained the titles. Further successful title defenses followed against The Usos on July 14 during the Money in the Bank pre-show and The Prime Time Players (Darren Young and Titus O'Neil) at Night of Champions.
In August, The Shield began working for chief operating officer Triple H and The Authority. At Battleground, a fired Cody Rhodes and Goldust earned their jobs back by beating Rollins and Reigns in a non-title match. On the October 14 episode of Raw, Rollins and Reigns lost the WWE Tag Team Championship to Cody Rhodes and Goldust in a No Disqualification match, following interference from Big Show. At Hell in a Cell, Rollins and Reigns failed to regain the tag team title in a triple threat match. 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 TLC pay-per-view. At the Royal Rumble 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. 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 Elimination Chamber match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. The Shield lost the match via disqualification after The Wyatt Family 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 Elimination Chamber 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. On the March 7 episode of SmackDown, Rollins stated The Shield reconciled despite their long-running tension after venting their frustrations on each other.
Later in March, The Shield began a feud with Kane turning all of the members of The Shield into fan favorites in the process. Kane then teamed up with The New Age Outlaws and faced The Shield at WrestleMania XXX where The Shield won their second WrestleMania match as a group. The Shield then feuded with Triple H, the C.O.O. of WWE and leader of The Authority, who then reformed Evolution with Batista and Randy Orton to take on The Shield. The Shield defeated Evolution at the next two pay-per-views, Extreme Rules and Payback, in what turned out to be their last matches as factions for both Evolution and The Shield.
The Authority (2014–2015)
Main article: The AuthorityOn 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. 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 The Authority, turning heel once again. 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 Kofi Kingston with a Curb Stomp.
On the June 17 episode of Main Event, Rollins, acting on behalf of The Authority, announced a traditional Money in the Bank ladder match for a WWE World Heavyweight Championship contract at Money in the Bank and named himself as the first entrant. On the June 23 episode of Raw, after Ambrose cost Rollins a win over Rob Van Dam and threatened to ruin Rollins' chances at Money in the Bank, Rollins convinced Triple H to add Ambrose to the match. 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. 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 Battleground, 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 SummerSlam, Rollins and Ambrose would face each other in a Lumberjack match, which Rollins won. The next night on Raw, after Ambrose attacked Rollins during a backstage interview, Rollins would curb stomp Ambrose through cinder blocks and (kayfabe) injure him, putting him out of action and angering Roman Reigns. At Night of Champions, Rollins was scheduled to face Roman Reigns, but the match was cancelled after Reigns had a legitimate emergency hernia 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 Brock Lesnar, only to be fended off by John Cena. At Hell in a Cell, Rollins defeated Ambrose in a Hell in a Cell match after Bray Wyatt interfered and attacked Ambrose, ending their feud.
At Survivor Series, Rollins would captain Team Authority in a 5-on-5 Survivor Series elimination tag team match against Team Cena, where Rollins would survive until the end of the match, until he was pinned by Dolph Ziggler, who was assisted by the debuting Sting, 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 TLC: Tables, Ladders and Chairs, Rollins was defeated by Cena in a Tables match. 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 Big Show, would hold guest host Edge 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 Royal Rumble between Cena and Brock Lesnar, making it a triple threat. At the event, Rollins failed to capture the title despite interference from J&J Security. In the weeks following the Royal Rumble, Rollins would start a war-of-words feud with The Daily Show host Jon Stewart, 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. At Fastlane, Rollins teamed with fellow Authority members Kane and Big Show to defeat Dolph Ziggler, Ryback and Erick Rowan in a six-man tag team match.
WWE World Heavyweight Champion (2015–present)
After an absence of several months, Randy Orton returned and attacked Rollins following his match at Fastlane. 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 WrestleMania 31, which Orton won. Later that night, Rollins cashed in his Money in the Bank contract during the WWE World Heavyweight Championship main event between Brock Lesnar and former Shield stablemate Roman Reigns, making it a triple threat match. 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 first WrestleMania event took place in 1985.
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 Extreme Rules. 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. 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 Payback. Dean Ambrose then defeated Rollins the following week, and as per pre-stipulation by Kane, was added to the match. Triple H 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. At Payback, Kane sided with Rollins, who ultimately won the four-way match, after performing a Pedigree (Triple H's finishing move) on Orton. Rollins retained the championship against Ambrose at Elimination Chamber, getting himself disqualified for shoving a referee, and at Money in the Bank in a ladder match.
The following night, Lesnar returned and was chosen by The Authority to face Rollins for the championship at Battleground. Despite being dominated by Lesnar, the match ended after The Undertaker attacked Lesnar, so Rollins retained the championship despite losing by disqualification. Rollins then resumed his feud with United States Champion John Cena. 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 broken nose during the match. Rollins became a double champion when he defeated Cena in a 'Winner Take All' match at SummerSlam, for both the WWE World Heavyweight Championship and the United States Championship, after guest host Jon Stewart 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 World Heavyweight and Intercontinental titles concurrently in 2002. On the August 24 episode of Raw, The Authority attempted to present Rollins with a statue for winning, but instead Sting 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. Triple H then announced on the WWE Network that Rollins would defend the title against Sting at Night of Champions. On the August 31 episode of Raw, Cena invoked his rematch clause to face Rollins for the United States Championship at Night of Champions.
Personal life
Lopez is of Armenian descent. His real-life surname, Lopez, comes from his Mexican-American stepfather.
On February 9, 2015, a nude photo of NXT wrestler Zahra Schreiber was posted to Lopez's 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 August 31, TMZ described Schreiber as Lopez's girlfriend when announcing that she had been fired, allegedly for what TMZ calls "pro-Nazi artwork" posted on her Instagram account. TMZ's summary is inconsistent with WWE's statement, which says her release was "due to inappropriate and offensive remarks." Schreiber later stated she was not antisemitic and did not condone antisemitism.
In wrestling
Rollins executing the Curb Stomp on Big ERollins hitting Kane with a diving high knee at WrestleMania XXXRollins executing the Avada Kedavra on Randy OrtonRollins (left) being accompanied by J&J Security (Jamie Noble and Joey Mercury) in December 2014- Finishing moves
- As Seth Rollins
- Avada Kedavra (FCW) (Superkick to a kneeling or seated opponent) – 2010–2011; used mostly as a signature move thereafter
- Blackout (NXT) / Peace of Mind (WWE) / Curb Stomp (WWE) (Running stomp to the back of opponent's head) – 2012–2015
- Diving high knee, sometimes while springboarding – 2012–2014; used as a signature move thereafter
- Pedigree (Double underhook facebuster) – 2015–present; adopted from Triple H
- Skywalker (Standing shiranui) (NXT) – 2012–2013; used as a signature move thereafter
- Snap single underhook front facelock drop – 2015
- As Tyler Black
- God's Last Gift/Small Package Driver (Fisherman buster floated over into a small package, sometimes from the top rope or while applying a wrist-clutch)
- Paroxysm (Swinging lifting inverted DDT)
- Phoenix splash
- Turnbuckle powerbomb followed by a superkick
- As Seth Rollins
- Signature moves
- As Seth Rollins
- As Tyler Black
- Managers
- Allison Wonderland
- Lacey
- Mr. Milo Beasley
- Rain
- J&J Security (Jamie Noble and Joey Mercury)
- Nicknames
- "The Aerialist"
- "The Architect"
- "The (Undisputed) Future of WWE"
- "Mr. Money in the Bank"
- "The Man"
- Entrance themes
- "American Love" by Haste The Day (IWA Mid-South)
- "Battle On" by War of Ages
- "The Haunted" by Walls of Jericho
- "Flesh It Out" by Blues Saraceno (NXT)
- "Special Op" by Jim Johnston (WWE; December 16, 2012 – June 2, 2014; used while a part of The Shield)
- "The Second Coming" by CFO$ (WWE; June 9, 2014–present; different variations used)
Championships and accomplishments
- Absolute Intense Wrestling
- AIW Intense Division 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 Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- FCW 15 Championship (1 time)
- FCW Florida Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Richie Steamboat
- Jack Brisco Classic (2011)
- First FCW Grand Slam Champion
- Mr. Chainsaw Productions Wrestling
- MCPW World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
- NWA Midwest
- NWA Midwest Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Marek Brave
- Pro Wrestling Guerrilla
- PWG World Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Jimmy Jacobs
- Pro Wrestling Illustrated
- Feud of the Year (2014) vs. Dean Ambrose
- Tag Team of the Year (2013) with Roman Reigns
- Ranked 1 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 2015
- Ring of Honor
- ROH World Championship (1 time)
- ROH World Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Jimmy Jacobs
- ROH World Tag Team Championship Tournament (2008) – with Jimmy Jacobs
- Survival of the Fittest (2009)
- WWE
- WWE World Heavyweight Championship (1 time, current)
- WWE United States Championship (1 time, current)
- WWE Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Roman Reigns
- Money in the Bank (2014)
- Slammy Awards (8 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
- Trending Now (Hashtag) of the Year (2013) – #BelieveInTheShield with Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns as The Shield
- NXT Championship (1 time)
- Gold Rush Tournament (2012)
- Wrestling Observer Newsletter
- Tag Team of the Year (2013) with Roman Reigns
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he has ... a solid gimmick as an outsider maverick.
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External links
- Seth Rollins on Twitter
- Seth Rollins on WWE.com
- Seth Rollins on Cagematch.net
- Colby Lopez at IMDb
- The Black and Brave Wrestling Academy