The 10 Most Memorable Moments of Seth Rollins’ WWE Career
Seth Rollins is one of the most decorated and successful superstars in WWE history. He has held the WWE Championship four times, the Universal Championship twice, and the Raw Tag Team Championship six times. He is also the winner of the 2019 Royal Rumble and the 2014 Money in the Bank ladder match. Rollins has been a part of some of the most iconic moments in WWE history, and his career is still going strong. Below are 10 of the most memorable moments of Seth Rollins’ WWE career.
1. Cashing in the Money in the Bank briefcase at WrestleMania 31
This was the moment that launched Rollins into the main event scene. He had won the Money in the Bank ladder match the previous year, and he cashed in his contract during the main event of WrestleMania 31. Rollins defeated Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns to win the WWE Championship, and he became the youngest WWE Champion in over a decade.
2. Feuding with The Authority
Rollins was a member of The Authority for several months in 2014 and 2015. He was the group’s enforcer, and he often did their dirty work. However, Rollins eventually turned on The Authority and became one of their biggest rivals. He feuded with Triple H and Stephanie McMahon for months, and he eventually defeated Triple H at WrestleMania 33 to become the new leader of The Authority.
3. Winning the Royal Rumble in 2019
Rollins won the Royal Rumble in 2019 by last eliminating Braun Strowman. This was a huge win for Rollins, as it earned him a main event match at WrestleMania 35. Rollins went on to defeat Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania to win the Universal Championship.
4. Turning heel in 2019
After winning the Universal Championship, Rollins turned heel and became one of the most hated superstars in WWE. He aligned himself with Paul Heyman, and he began to act more arrogant and entitled. Rollins’ heel turn was a major success, and it helped to make him one of the most popular superstars in the company.
5. Losing the Universal Championship to The Fiend
Rollins lost the Universal Championship to The Fiend at Hell in a Cell in 2019. This was a shocking defeat, as Rollins had been undefeated as champion for over six months. The Fiend’s victory was a major upset, and it helped to make him one of the most popular superstars in WWE.
6. Feuding with Rey Mysterio
Rollins feuded with Rey Mysterio in 2020. The feud began when Rollins attacked Mysterio’s son, Dominik. Rollins and Mysterio had a brutal match at SummerSlam, which Rollins won. However, Mysterio got his revenge at Payback, when he defeated Rollins in a No Holds Barred match.
7. Winning the Raw Tag Team Championships with Buddy Murphy
After losing the Universal Championship, Rollins formed a tag team with Buddy Murphy. The team won the Raw Tag Team Championships in 2020, and they held the titles for several months. Rollins and Murphy had a successful partnership, but they eventually broke up in 2021.
8. Turning face in 2021
After breaking up with Murphy, Rollins turned face and became one of the most popular superstars in WWE. He aligned himself with Cesaro, and the two of them feuded with Roman Reigns and The Usos. Rollins and Cesaro were unable to defeat Reigns and The Usos, but they did help to make SmackDown a more exciting show.
9. Winning the WWE Championship for the fourth time
In 2022, Rollins defeated Roman Reigns to win the WWE Championship for the fourth time. This was a huge win for Rollins, as it made him one of the most decorated superstars in WWE history. Rollins has held the WWE Championship for over 800 days combined, and he is one of the most successful champions in recent memory.
10. Feuding with Matt Riddle
Rollins is currently feuding with Matt Riddle. The feud began when Riddle won the United States Championship from Rollins. Rollins has since unsuccessfully challenged Riddle for the title on several occasions. The feud is still ongoing, and it is one of the most anticipated feuds in WWE.
Conclusion
Seth Rollins has had a long and successful career in WWE. He has won multiple championships, headlined WrestleMania, and been a part of some of the most iconic moments in WWE history. Rollins is still one of the most popular superstars in the company, and he is sure to continue to have a major impact on WWE for years to come.
