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{{Short description|American professional wrestler (born 1986)}}
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{{Infobox professional wrestler
| name         = Seth Rollins
| image        = Seth Rollins July 2019.jpg
| caption      = Rollins in 2019
| birth_name   = Colby Daniel Lopez
| birth_date   = {{birth date and age|1986|5|28}}
| birth_place  = [[Davenport, Iowa]], U.S.
| spouse       = {{marriage|[[Becky Lynch|Rebecca Quin]]|June 29, 2021}}
| children     = 1
| ring_names   = Gixx<ref name="CBSLocal"/><br />'''Seth Rollins'''<ref name=WWEprofile>{{cite web|title=Seth Rollins|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=Aug 5, 2023|url=https://www.wwe.com/superstars/seth-rollins|archive-date=May 6, 2016|archive-url=https://archive.today/20160506204505/https://www.wwe.com/superstars/seth-rollins|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=SethRollins/><br />Seth "Freakin" Rollins<ref name=Cagematch/><br />Taj the Destroyer<ref name=Cagematch/><br />Tyler Black<ref name=Cagematch/>
| height       = 6 ft 1 in<ref name=WWEprofile/>
| weight       = 225 lb<ref name=WWEprofile/>
| billed       = [[Davenport, Iowa]]<ref name=WWEprofile/>
| trainer      = Danny Daniels<ref name=Cagematch>{{cite web|title=Seth Rollins|publisher=Cagematch|access-date=December 31, 2023|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=2250|archive-date=June 20, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240620074251/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=2&nr=2250|url-status=live}}</ref>
| debut        = August 21, 2004<ref name="EventsCagematch"/>
| signature    = Seth Rollins Signature.jpg
}}
'''Colby Daniel Lopez''' (born May 28, 1986), better known by the [[ring name]] '''Seth Rollins''', is an American [[Professional wrestling|professional wrestler]]. He is signed to [[WWE]], where he performs on the [[Raw (WWE brand)|Raw]] [[WWE brand extension|brand]] and is the current holder of the [[Money in the Bank ladder match|Men’s Money in the Bank contract]] and is his second time holding the contract. Known for his nicknames "The Visionary", "The Revolutionary", and "The Architect", he is characterized by his over-the-top, eccentric persona and is revered as one the most versatile characters and in-ring professional wrestlers of all time.<ref name=":10">{{Cite web |last=Beaston |first=Erik |date=May 18, 2023 |title=2023 Is Shaping Up to Be the Year of WWE's Seth Rollins |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10076504-2023-is-shaping-up-to-be-the-year-of-wwes-seth-rollins |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230611060636/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10076504-2023-is-shaping-up-to-be-the-year-of-wwes-seth-rollins |archive-date=June 11, 2023 |access-date=June 11, 2023 |website=[[Bleacher Report]]}}</ref><ref name="SLAM" />

Prior to signing with WWE, he wrestled under the ring name '''Tyler Black''' for [[Ring of Honor]] (ROH) and was part of the [[Age of the Fall]] [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#stable|stable]]. During his time in ROH, he established himself as one of the best wrestlers in the [[North America]], outside of WWE. Black held the [[ROH World Championship]] [[List of ROH World Champions|once]] and the [[ROH World Tag Team Championship]] [[List of ROH World Tag Team Champions|twice]] (with [[Jimmy Jacobs]]) and won the 2009 [[ROH Survival of the Fittest|Survival of the Fittest]] tournament. He also wrestled for various [[Independent circuit|independent promotions]] including [[Full Impact Pro]], where he was a one-time [[FIP World Heavyweight Championship|FIP World Heavyweight Champion]], as well as [[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]], where he was a one-time [[PWG World Tag Team Championship|PWG World Tag Team Champion]] (also with Jimmy Jacobs).

Lopez signed with WWE in 2010 and was sent to its then-[[developmental territory]] [[Florida Championship Wrestling]] (FCW), where he was renamed '''Seth Rollins''' and became the inaugural [[Grand Slam (professional wrestling)#Florida Championship Wrestling (2012)|FCW Grand Slam Champion]]. After WWE rebranded its developmental brand from FCW to [[NXT (WWE brand)|NXT]], he became the inaugural [[NXT Championship|NXT Champion]]. In November 2012, he debuted on the main roster as a member of [[The Shield (professional wrestling)|The Shield]] alongside [[Dean Ambrose]] and [[Roman Reigns]]. He won his first main roster championship, the [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE)|WWE Tag Team Championship]],{{efn|now known as the World Tag Team Championship.}} with Roman Reigns in May 2013; he went on to hold the title a record six times with Dean Ambrose and various partners. After leaving The Shield in 2014, he joined [[The Authority (professional wrestling)|The Authority]], establishing his on-screen character as a leading villain. Since then, he has headlined numerous major [[List of WWE pay-per-view and livestreaming supercards|pay-per-view and livestreaming events]] for WWE, including their flagship annual event, [[WrestleMania]], three times ([[WrestleMania 31|31]], [[WrestleMania XL|40 – Night 1]], and [[WrestleMania 41|41 – Night 1]]).

Rollins is a five-time [[World championships in WWE|world champion]] in WWE, having won the [[WWE Championship]]{{efn|Called the WWE World Heavyweight Championship during one of his reigns.}} [[List of WWE Champions|twice]], [[WWE Universal Championship]] [[List of WWE Universal Champions|twice]], and [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE)|World Heavyweight Championship]] [[List of World Heavyweight Champions (WWE)|once]], being the inaugural champion. He has also held the [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|Intercontinental Championship]] and the [[WWE United States Championship|United States Championship]] twice each, making him WWE's 29th [[Triple Crown (professional wrestling)#WWE|Triple Crown Champion]] and 19th [[Grand Slam (professional wrestling)#WWE (1997)|Grand Slam Champion]], as well as the second wrestler to accomplish the latter twice under the [[Grand Slam (professional wrestling)#Revised format (established 2015)|revised 2015 format]]. He is also the only wrestler to have won the WWE Championship, Universal Championship, World Heavyweight Championship, and NXT Championship, in addition to being the only wrestler to compete in the match to decide the inaugural champion of three WWE championships (NXT, Universal, and World Heavyweight). Rollins also won the 2014 and 2025 [[Money in the Bank ladder match]], the [[Slammy Award#2015 Slammy Awards|2015 Slammy Award for Superstar of the Year]], and the [[Royal Rumble (2019)|2019 Royal Rumble match]]. He is an overall ten-time [[Slammy Award]] winner. All totaled, he has won 16 championships in WWE (with all but one on the main roster).

Praised for his in-ring skills and ability to reinvent his on-screen character, Rollins is regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers active today and of his generation.<ref name=":11" /> Rollins topped ''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]''{{'}}s ''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated#PWI 500|PWI 500]]'' list of the top 500 wrestlers in the world in 2015, 2019, and 2023, was voted as the PWI [[List of Pro Wrestling Illustrated awards|Wrestler of the Year]] in 2015 and 2023 and was named [[Sports Illustrated#Wrestler of the Year|Wrestler of the Year]] by ''[[Sports Illustrated]]'' in 2022.<ref>{{cite web |date=August 29, 2019 |title=Seth Rollins tops the "PWI 500" |url=https://www.wwe.com/article/seth-rollins-tops-pwi-500 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703143345/https://www.wwe.com/article/seth-rollins-tops-pwi-500 |archive-date=July 3, 2022 |accessdate=August 31, 2019 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref name=":1" /> He was the first wrestler to cash in a [[Money in the Bank (2014)|Money in the Bank contract]] at a WrestleMania event and holds the record for the longest televised match in WWE history, performing for 65 minutes; the longest continuous individual performance by a WWE wrestler in television history, whilst defeating Roman Reigns and [[John Cena]] in a [[gauntlet match]] in the same night.<ref name=":7" />
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==Early life==
Colby Daniel Lopez was born on May 28, 1986<ref name="CBSLocal">{{cite web|url=https://sports.cbslocal.com/2017/05/17/seth-rollins-wwe-pro-wrestling-facts/|title=19 Things You Didn't Know About WWE Star Seth Rollins|last=Elrod|first=Norm|date=May 17, 2017|publisher=CBS Local Sports|access-date=February 18, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190219015631/https://sports.cbslocal.com/2017/05/17/seth-rollins-wwe-pro-wrestling-facts/|archive-date=February 19, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=December 18, 2018 |title=WWE Profile - Seth Rollins |url=http://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/17165220 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190219015639/http://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/17165220 |archive-date=February 19, 2019 |access-date=February 18, 2019 |website= |publisher=[[ESPN]]}}</ref> in [[Davenport, Iowa]].<ref>{{Citation |title=Seth Rollins - Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction? |date=August 17, 2021 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTjsAcb36bE&list=PLvXmarOi5xICV0X4HfMH7S29EpvDpTQgd&index=10 |access-date=2024-02-08 |language=en |archive-date=February 8, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240208153456/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTjsAcb36bE&list=PLvXmarOi5xICV0X4HfMH7S29EpvDpTQgd&index=10 |url-status=live }}</ref> He is of Armenian, German, and Irish descent.<ref name="chicago">{{cite news|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/celebrity/ct-seth-rollins-wwe-jon-stewart-20151012-column.html|title=Interview: WWE Champ Seth Rollins on Jon Stewart, Jay Cutler and why he's 'never leaving' the Midwest|newspaper=[[The Chicago Tribune]]|author=Gomez, Luis|date=October 12, 2015|access-date=October 12, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181201093208/https://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/celebrity/ct-seth-rollins-wwe-jon-stewart-20151012-column.html|archive-date=December 1, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> He gained the Lopez surname from his Mexican-American stepfather, whom he considers his true father.<ref name="chicago"/> He has a brother and a sister, but did not know this until their existence was revealed by a DNA test in 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |date=September 11, 2019 |title=Seth Rollins discovers siblings through DNA test |url=https://www.wwe.com/article/seth-rollins-discovers-siblings-through-dna-test |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230204064248/https://www.wwe.com/article/seth-rollins-discovers-siblings-through-dna-test |archive-date=February 4, 2023 |access-date=February 3, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> He graduated from [[Davenport West High School]] in 2004.<ref name="CBSLocal"/> As a teenager, he was an introvert who lived a [[straight edge]] lifestyle and was a big fan of [[Rock music|rock]] and [[Heavy metal music|heavy metal]] music.<ref name="tattoo">{{cite web |last=Graves |first=Corey |author-link=Corey Graves |date=August 29, 2015 |title=Seth Rollins tells the stories behind his tattoos: Superstar Ink |url=http://www.wwe.com/videos/seth-rollins-tells-the-stories-behind-his-tattoos-superstar-ink |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170326061952/http://www.wwe.com/videos/seth-rollins-tells-the-stories-behind-his-tattoos-superstar-ink |archive-date=March 26, 2017 |access-date=May 16, 2017 |website= |publisher=[[WWE]] |format=video |time=1:08, 1:34}}</ref> He trained at a wrestling school owned by Danny Daniels on the borders of [[Chicago]] and [[Oak Park, Illinois|Oak Park]].<ref name="chicago"/>

==Professional wrestling career==
===Independent circuit (2004–2010)===
[[File:Jimmy Jacobs and Tyler Black.jpg|thumb|upright|Black (left) alongside [[The Age of the Fall|Age of the Fall]] leader [[Jimmy Jacobs]] at a [[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla|PWG]] event in 2005|left]]Lopez made his debut at the age of 19 on August 21, 2004,<ref name="EventsCagematch">{{cite web|title=Events Database - Seth Rollins|url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=250161|website=Cagematch|access-date=August 30, 2023|quote=8.21.2004|archive-date=August 30, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230830201104/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=1&nr=250161|url-status=live}}</ref> wrestling in the Iowa independent scene under the ring name Gixx.<ref name="CBSLocal" /><ref name="ROHroster">{{cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/tylerblack.php|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100509020631/http://www.rohwrestling.com/tylerblack.php|title=Tyler Black profile|archive-date=May 9, 2010|access-date=April 5, 2010|publisher=[[Ring of Honor]]}}</ref><ref name="SLAM">{{cite web |last=Heinen |first=Frederik |title=Seth Rollins Bio |url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/Bios2/rollins_seth.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200228044723/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/Bios2/rollins_seth.html |archive-date=February 28, 2020 |access-date=February 3, 2023 |work=Slam! Sports |publisher=[[Canoe.com|Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> He then joined [[Ian Rotten]]'s [[Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South]] (IWA) under the name Tyler Black, and entered the ''Ted Petty Invitational Tournament'', defeating [[Sal Thomaselli]] before being eliminated by [[Matt Sydal]] in the quarterfinals in [[Hammond, Indiana]] on September 23, 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thecubsfan.com/guest/jgagne/20050923iwams.htm|title=IWA-MS TPI – 09/23/05|last=Gagne|first=Joe|date=September 23, 2005|publisher=CubsFan.com|access-date=May 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180916204355/http://thecubsfan.com/guest/jgagne/20050923iwams.htm|archive-date=September 16, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

He soon joined [[National Wrestling Alliance|NWA Midwest]] and won the [[Professional wrestling promotion|promotion]]'s [[World tag team championship|tag team championship]] with Marek Brave. The two retained the [[NWA Midwest Tag Team Championship]] against Ryan Boz and Danny Daniels, Brett Wayne and Hype Gotti and Jayson Reign and Marco Cordova several times in early 2006.<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=[[NWA Wildside]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071212145726/http://nwa-wildside.com/news/viewnews.cgi?category=all&id=1139923318|archive-date=December 12, 2007}}</ref> He briefly appeared in [[Impact Wrestling|Total Nonstop Action Wrestling]] (TNA) and teamed with Jeff Luxon in a loss to [[The Latin American Xchange]] ([[Homicide (wrestler)|Homicide]] and [[Hernandez (wrestler)|Hernandez]]) on ''[[Impact! (TV series)|Impact!]]'' in October 2006.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2006/10/06/1963914.html|title=Impact: Bye, bye Eric|last=Sokol|first=Chris|date=October 6, 2006|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|access-date=May 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180916204415/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2006/10/06/1963914.html|archive-date=September 16, 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref>

On May 25, 2007, while in a match with then [[Full Impact Pro]] (FIP) [[FIP Tag Team Championship|Tag Team Champions]] [[The Briscoe Brothers]] ([[Jay Briscoe|Jay]] and [[Mark Briscoe]]) in [[Melbourne, Florida]], Black's [[tag team]] partner Marek Brave suffered a [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#legit|legitimate]] back injury,<ref>{{cite web |author=Glazer, Aaron |date=August 9, 2007 |title=FIP Headlines: Briscoes vs. Black & Brave Rematch Signed |url=http://www.insidepulse.com/articles/69532/2007/08/09/fip-headlines.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071212141408/http://www.insidepulse.com/articles/69532/2007/08/09/fip-headlines.html |archive-date=December 12, 2007 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |publisher=InsidePulse.com}}</ref> leading Black to pursue a singles career by competing in [[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]] (PWG), where he defeated [[Joey Ryan (wrestler)|Joey Ryan]] in his debut on June 10.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2007/show0072.html|title=Roger Dorn Night|date=June 10, 2007|access-date=August 9, 2010|publisher=[[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110308001450/http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/2007/show0072.html|archive-date=March 8, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref>

At PWG's Life During Wartime on July 6, 2008, Black and [[Jimmy Jacobs]] won the [[PWG World Tag Team Championship]] by defeating [[Roderick Strong]] and [[Sami Zayn|El Generico]], a replacement for [[Jack Evans (wrestler)|Jack Evans]].<ref name="PWGtag">{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/world_tag_team_champion/index.html|title=Pro Wrestling Guerrilla World Tag Team Champions|access-date=August 9, 2010|publisher=[[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100717171129/http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/world_tag_team_champion/index.html|archive-date=July 17, 2010|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/world_tag_team_champion/champion021.html|title=Age of the Fall (Tyler Black & Jimmy Jacobs)|date=July 6, 2008|access-date=August 9, 2010|publisher=[[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111012213221/http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com/results/world_tag_team_champion/champion021.html|archive-date=October 12, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref> At FIP's event on December 20, Black defeated [[Go Shiozaki]] to win the [[FIP World Heavyweight Championship]].<ref name="FIPworld">{{cite web|url=http://www.fullimpactpro.com/history/heavyweighthistory.htm |title=Title History: FIP World Champion |access-date=August 9, 2010 |publisher=[[Full Impact Pro]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101006160130/http://fullimpactpro.com/history/heavyweighthistory.htm |archive-date=October 6, 2010 }}</ref> At FIP's event on May 2, 2009, [[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)====
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At the [[Ring of Honor]] (ROH) [[List of Ring of Honor pay-per-view events|pay-per-view]] taping of [[ROH Man Up|Man Up]] on September 15, 2007, Black made his debut alongside Jimmy Jacobs and [[Necro Butcher]], with the three attacking The Briscoe Brothers, and hanging Jay Briscoe from light rigging fashioned as a noose. The three formed a [[Glossary of professional wrestling#stable|stable]] called [[The Age of the Fall]].<ref>{{cite web |author=Sapolsky |first=Gabe |date=September 16, 2007 |title=Age of the Fall Footage Decision |url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/MessageBoard/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=36906&whichpage=1 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090209020312/http://www.rohwrestling.com/MessageBoard/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=36906&whichpage=1 |archive-date=February 9, 2009 |access-date=March 6, 2009}}</ref> The [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#angle|angle]] was so controversial that ROH decided to remove the footage from the pay-per-view that was being taped at the event.<ref name="SLAM"/> Black later made his ROH in-ring debut later that night in a [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#dark match|dark match]], wrestling Jack Evans to a [[Professional wrestling#No contest|no contest]].<ref name="SLAM"/>

At Glory by Honor VI in November, Black defeated Alex "Sugarfoot" Payne, but was attacked by The Briscoe Brothers following the match.<ref>{{cite web |author=Siciliano |first=Mike |date=November 4, 2007 |title=Pro's from the Palace (#213) – Results & more: ROH Glory By Honor VI N2 |url=http://www.wrestleview.com/news2006/1194205692.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180916204430/http://www.wrestleview.com/news2006/1194205692.shtml |archive-date=September 16, 2018 |access-date=May 1, 2019 |publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> He appeared with The Age of the Fall in their match against The Briscoe Brothers during the main event.<ref>{{cite web |author=Berman |first=Samuel |date=November 2, 2007 |title=411 ROH Roundtable Preview: Philadelphia & New York – Glory By Honor VI – 11/2 & 11/3 |url=http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/columns/62641/411-ROH-Roundtable-Preview:-Philadelphia-&-New-York---Glory-By-Honor-VI---11-2-&-11-3.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120907201710/http://www.411mania.com/wrestling/columns/62641/411-ROH-Roundtable-Preview%3A-Philadelphia-%26-New-York---Glory-By-Honor-VI---11-2-%26-11-3.htm |archive-date=September 7, 2012 |access-date=May 1, 2019 |publisher=411Mania}}</ref> At [[Final Battle 2007|Final Battle]] on December 30, Black and Jacobs defeated The Briscoe Brothers to win the [[ROH World Tag Team Championship]].<ref name="ROHtag"/> They lost the championship one month later on January 26, 2008, to the [[No Remorse Corps]] (Davey Richards and [[Rocky Romero]]) when competing in an [[Iron Man match|Ultimate Endurance]] match also involving The Hangmen 3 ([[Brent Albright]] and [[B. J. Whitmer]]), and the team of [[Austin Aries]] and [[Bryan Danielson]].<ref name="ROHtag" />

At [[Take No Prisoners (2008)|Take No Prisoners]] on May 30, Black unsuccessfully challenged [[Nigel McGuinness]] for the [[ROH World Championship]].<ref name="2008 results">{{cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/content/2008-ring-honor-results|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170923152648/http://www.rohwrestling.com/content/2008-ring-honor-results|title=2008 Ring of Honor Official results|date=September 16, 2007|archive-date=September 23, 2017|access-date=April 17, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> At Up For Grabs, Black and Jacobs won an eight-team tournament to win their second ROH World Tag Team Championship.<ref name="ROHtag" /> The two lost the championship at [[ROH Driven|Driven]] on November 14 to the team of [[Kevin Steen and El Generico]].<ref name="ROHtag" /> 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 [[Antonio Cesaro|Claudio Castagnoli]] in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic elimination matches|four-way elimination match]], but McGuinness retained the title.<ref name="2008 results" />

[[File:Tyler Black (cropped).jpg|thumb|150px|Black in December 2008]]At Final Battle in December, after Black lost a number one contender match to Austin Aries, Jacobs [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#turn|turned]] on him, and Black was then attacked by Aries.<ref name="2008 results" /> At Full Circle, Black was given a non-title match against then-ROH World Champion Nigel McGuinness on January 16, 2009, where Black was victorious.<ref name="2009 results">{{cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/content/2009-ring-honor-results|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171113233456/http://www.rohwrestling.com/content/2009-ring-honor-results|title=2009 Ring of Honor Official results|date=September 16, 2007|archive-date=November 13, 2017|access-date=April 17, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> The following night, Black faced McGuinness in a title match, which ended in a [[Professional wrestling#Draw|time limit draw]].<ref name="2009 results" /> On June 26, at Violent Tendencies, Black defeated Jimmy Jacobs in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Steel cages|steel cage]] match to end their [[Feud (professional wrestling)|feud]].<ref name="2009 results" />

====ROH World Champion and departure (2009–2010)====
In September 2009, Black took a hiatus after receiving surgery on his neck.<ref>{{cite web |last=Johnson |first=Mike |date=September 8, 2009 |title=Danielson AND McGuinness to face off in their ROH farewell in NYC, Tyler Black injury update and more ROH news |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/article/41276/danielson-and-mcguinness-to-face-off-in-their-roh-farewell-in-nyc-tyler-black-injury-update-and-more-roh-news.html?p=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091012165952/https://www.pwinsider.com/article/41276/danielson-and-mcguinness-to-face-off-in-their-roh-farewell-in-nyc-tyler-black-injury-update-and-more-roh-news.html?p=1 |archive-date=October 12, 2009 |access-date=July 25, 2010 |publisher=PWInsider}}</ref> On October 10, Black defeated [[Kenny King (wrestler)|Kenny King]] in a first-round match and then Claudio Castagnoli, [[Colt Cabana]], [[Delirious (wrestler)|Delirious]], [[Chris Hero]] and Roderick Strong in the finals to win the [[ROH Survival of the Fittest#Survival of the Fittest 2009|2009 Survival of the Fittest tournament]], earning him a ROH World Championship match.<ref name="SotF2009">{{cite web |title=Survival of the Fittest 2009 |url=http://www.cagematch.de/?id=26&nr=1481 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110616061425/http://www.cagematch.de/?id=26&nr=1481 |archive-date=June 16, 2011 |access-date=February 14, 2010 |website=Cagematch}}</ref> On December 19, at ROH's first live pay-per-view, [[Final Battle 2009|Final Battle]], Black wrestled then ROH World Champion Austin Aries to a 60-minute time limit draw.<ref name="FB2009">{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=December 19, 2009 |title=Caldwell's Ring Of Honor PPV Report 12/19: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of ROH's first online PPV – Austin Aries vs. Tyler Black |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_37521.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091222055330/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_37521.shtml |archive-date=December 22, 2009 |access-date=December 20, 2009 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> Because of this draw, then [[Professional wrestling authority figures#Ring of Honor authority figures|ROH commissioner]] [[Jim Cornette]] booked the two in a rematch between February 13, 2010, for the company's Eighth Anniversary Show. The booking saw Cornette set up a judging panel with himself on and one person picked by each competitor, in order for there to be a decisive winner in case of another draw. Aries picked King while Black picked Strong,<ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=January 9, 2010 |title=Ring of Honor announces details on ROH Title match for Eighth-Anniversary show (w/ video) |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ROH_News_29/article_38026.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100317030757/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ROH_News_29/article_38026.shtml |archive-date=March 17, 2010 |access-date=August 11, 2010 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> whom he guaranteed an ROH World Championship title shot should he win. At the event, Black [[Pin (professional wrestling)|pinned]] Aries to win the ROH World Championship.<ref name="ROHworld"/><ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=February 13, 2010 |title=ROH News: Big News – Result from tonight's ROH World Title match in New York City |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ROH_News_29/article_39019.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100216202155/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ROH_News_29/article_39019.shtml |archive-date=February 16, 2010 |access-date=February 14, 2010 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref>

On April 3, Black retained the title in a three-way elimination match against Austin Aries and Roderick Strong at [[ROH The Big Bang!|The Big Bang!]] pay-per-view.<ref>{{cite web |last=Radican |first=Sean |date=April 3, 2010 |title=Radican's ROH The Big Bang PPV Blog 4/3: Black vs. Aries vs. Strong, Briscoes vs. KOW |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_40401.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101222083303/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/PPV_Reports_5/article_40401.shtml |archive-date=December 22, 2010 |access-date=May 9, 2010 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> He also retained the title against Davey Richards on June 19 at [[Death Before Dishonor VIII]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=June 19, 2010 |title=Caldwell's Ring of Honor PPV report 6/19: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Death Before Dishonor VIII Internet PPV |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_42063.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100822134026/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_42063.shtml |archive-date=August 22, 2010 |access-date=August 8, 2010 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> Black turned into a [[Heel (professional wrestling)|villain]] at the August 20 tapings of ''[[Ring of Honor Wrestling]]'' after news broke that he had signed a developmental contract with [[WWE|World Wrestling Entertainment]] (WWE).<ref name="heelturn">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1282411665|title=Spoilers: 8/20 Ring of Honor HDNet TV tapings|date=August 21, 2010|first=Adam|last=Martin|access-date=August 26, 2010|publisher=WrestleView|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100928015549/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1282411665|archive-date=September 28, 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> He threatened to take the ROH World Championship with him to WWE and refused to put the championship at stake in a match with Davey Richards on August 28, which he then lost by [[Professional wrestling#Submission|submission]].<ref name="heelturn"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/news/results-from-richmond-charlotte/|title=Results From Richmond & Charlotte|access-date=September 11, 2010|publisher=[[Ring of Honor]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100907004815/http://www.rohwrestling.com/news/results-from-richmond-charlotte/|archive-date=September 7, 2010|url-status=live}}</ref> On September 11, at [[Glory By Honor IX]], in his final ROH appearance, Black lost the ROH World Championship to Roderick Strong in a [[Professional wrestling match types#No Holds Barred match|no disqualification match]] with [[Terry Funk]] as a [[Referee (professional wrestling)#Special outside referee|guest enforcer]], ending his reign at 210 days after seven successful title defenses.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Caldwell |first1=James |last2=Radican |first2=Sean |date=September 11, 2010 |title=9/11 ROH internet PPV live results: Caldwell & Radican's coverage of "Glory by Honor IX" – ROH Title match, Haas & Benjamin debut |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_43710.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100913051136/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/otherppvs/article_43710.shtml |archive-date=September 13, 2010 |access-date=September 11, 2010 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref>

===World Wrestling Entertainment/WWE===
====Developmental territories (2010–2012)====
On August 8, 2010, Lopez signed a developmental contract with WWE and was assigned to their [[Farm team#Professional wrestling|developmental territory]] [[Florida Championship Wrestling]] (FCW) in September.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1281292192|title=Report: Ring of Honor Champion signs with WWE|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=August 8, 2010|access-date=August 8, 2010|publisher=WrestleView|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120504205844/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1281292192|archive-date=May 4, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1281302410|title=Update on Tyler Black signing with WWE|last=Martin|first=Adam|date=August 8, 2010|access-date=August 8, 2010|publisher=WrestleView|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120504205849/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1281302410|archive-date=May 4, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=August 8, 2010 |title=WWE/ROH News: Report on current ROH World champion signing with WWE |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ROH_News_29/article_42976.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100825141130/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/ROH_News_29/article_42976.shtml |archive-date=August 25, 2010 |access-date=August 8, 2010 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> On September 14, Black made his WWE debut in a dark match prior to the ''[[WWE SmackDown|SmackDown]]'' taping by defeating [[Trent Barreta]].<ref name="SD9-14-10">{{cite web |title=Smackdown results for September 14, 2010 |url=http://www.profightdb.com/cards/wwe/smackdown-taping-9845.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120423200844/http://www.profightdb.com/cards/wwe/smackdown-taping-9845.html |archive-date=April 23, 2012 |access-date=July 16, 2012 |website=Profightdb.com}}</ref>

Lopez debuted for FCW on September 30 under the name '''Seth Rollins''', in a loss to [[Curtis Axel|Michael McGillicutty]].<ref name=SethRollins>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/17767/|title=FRI UPDATE: Giant weekend schedule, big shows, potential HITC spoiler, ROH star new name, WWE/Foley|first=Bryan|last=Alvarez|author-link=Bryan Alvarez|date=October 1, 2010|access-date=October 2, 2010|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|quote=Tyler Black has debuted in WWE developmental under the name Seth Rollins. Maybe they can have him be the brother of Skag Rollins. Given history in developmental, his name will now probably change another two dozen times before he's called up.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101004012641/http://www.f4wonline.com/content/view/17767|archive-date=October 4, 2010|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1286400482|title=Tyler Black makes official FCW debut last week|date=October 6, 2010|last=Martin|first=Adam|access-date=October 8, 2010|publisher=WrestleView|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120928061839/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1286400482|archive-date=September 28, 2012|url-status=live}}</ref> Rollins then faced [[Hunico]] on November 4 in the first ever FCW 15 match under 15-minute Iron Man rules<ref name=FCW15JB/> where they fought to a 1–1 draw.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trionfo |first=Richard |date=November 29, 2010 |title=FCW television report: Seth Rollins and Hunico in the FCW 15 challenge; Peter Orlov makes his debut; Saxton and Washington continue their feud |url=http://pwinsider.com/article/53097/fcw-television-report-seth-rollins-and-hunico-in-the-fcw-15-challenge-peter-orlov-makes-his-debut-saxton-and-washington-continue-their-feud.html?p=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120314060911/http://pwinsider.com/article/53097/fcw-television-report-seth-rollins-and-hunico-in-the-fcw-15-challenge-peter-orlov-makes-his-debut-saxton-and-washington-continue-their-feud.html?p=1 |archive-date=March 14, 2012 |access-date=January 26, 2012 |publisher=PWInsider}}</ref> Following this, Rollins, along with Hunico, [[Richie Steamboat]] and [[Jinder Mahal]], 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 [[FCW Jack Brisco 15 Championship|FCW Jack Brisco 15 Champion]].<ref name="FCW15JB">{{cite web |title=Superstar of the Week: Seth Rollins |url=http://www.fcwwrestling.info/superstarmonth.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110224082550/http://www.fcwwrestling.info/superstarmonth.html |archive-date=February 24, 2011 |access-date=April 23, 2011 |publisher=[[Florida Championship Wrestling]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Trionfo |first=Richard |date=February 9, 2011 |title=FCW television report: Jack Brisco Classic finals go into overtime |url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/55114/fcw-television-report-jack-brisco-classic-finals-go-into-overtime.html?p=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019044003/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/55114/fcw-television-report-jack-brisco-classic-finals-go-into-overtime.html?p=1 |archive-date=October 19, 2013 |access-date=January 26, 2012 |publisher=PWInsider}}</ref> At a [[house show]] on March 25, Rollins and Steamboat defeated [[Damien Sandow]] and [[Titus O'Neil]] to win the [[FCW Florida Tag Team Championship]],<ref name="FCW Tag">{{cite web|url=http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1301110538|title=New FCW Tag Team champions crowned|last=Gerweck|first=Steve|date=March 25, 2011|access-date=March 26, 2011|publisher=WrestleView|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120930070603/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1301110538|archive-date=September 30, 2012}}</ref> which they later [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#drop|dropped]] to [[Big E (wrestler)|Big E Langston]] and Calvin Raines.<ref name="FCWchampions">{{cite web|url=http://www.fcwwrestling.info/champions.html|title=Champions Roll Call|access-date=May 17, 2011|publisher=[[Florida Championship Wrestling]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120208110516/http://fcwwrestling.info/champions.html|archive-date=February 8, 2012}}</ref>

In July 2011, Rollins began a feud with [[Dean Ambrose]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Trionfo |first=Richard |date=July 5, 2011 |title=Florida Championship Wrestling television report: FCW Heavyweight title match; FCW Divas title match; Dean Ambrose makes his debut with a promo; a Rotundo family reunion? |url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/59601/florida-championship-wrestling-television-report-fcw-heavyweight-title-match-fcw-divas-title-match-dean-ambrose-makes-his-debut-with-a-promo-a-rotundo-family-reunion.html?p=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140225225906/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/59601/florida-championship-wrestling-television-report-fcw-heavyweight-title-match-fcw-divas-title-match-dean-ambrose-makes-his-debut-with-a-promo-a-rotundo-family-reunion.html?p=1 |archive-date=February 25, 2014 |access-date=November 15, 2011 |publisher=PWInsider}}</ref> Ambrose and Rollins had their first match for the FCW 15 Championship in a 15-minute Iron Man match on the August 14 episode of ''[[FCW (TV series)|FCW]]'', which ended in a draw with neither men scoring a [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#fall|fall]] and, as a result, Rollins retained his title.<ref name=BlackMoxley/> A subsequent 20-minute rematch for the title two weeks later resulted in a similar 0–0 draw.<ref name=BlackMoxley/> A second 30-minute rematch for the title on the September 18 episode of ''FCW'' went to a time limit 2–2 draw and the match was sent into [[Sudden death (sport)|sudden death overtime]], where Rollins scored a [[Professional wrestling#Pinfall|pinfall]] to win the match 3–2.<ref name="BlackMoxley">{{cite web |last=Trionfo |first=Richard |date=September 18, 2011 |title=Florida Championship Wrestling television report: how do you top the first two Rollins/Ambrose matches? Devote the entire show to the third match and let them wrestle for 35 minutes |url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/61759/florida-championship-wrestling-television-report-how-do-you-top-the-first-two-rollinsambrose-matches-devote-the-entire-show-to-the-third-match-and-let-them-wrestle-for-35-minutes.html?p= |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150603062554/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/61759/florida-championship-wrestling-television-report-how-do-you-top-the-first-two-rollinsambrose-matches-devote-the-entire-show-to-the-third-match-and-let-them-wrestle-for-35-minutes.html?p= |archive-date=June 3, 2015 |access-date=November 15, 2011 |publisher=PWInsider}}</ref> On September 22, Rollins lost the FCW 15 Championship to Damien Sandow by [[Professional wrestling#Disqualification|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|access-date=December 26, 2011|publisher=WrestleView|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111103005410/http://www.wrestleview.com/viewnews.php?id=1320086876|archive-date=November 3, 2011|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/3-news/22292-fri-update-wwe-survey-on-moving-mania-to-wwe-network-another-wacky-wwe-show-jones-vs-rampage-odds-win-a-call-from-jay-briscoe-new-tna-girl-identified-roh-affiliate-list-for-this-weekends-tv-full-weekend-schedule-tons-more|title=Fri update: WWE survey on moving Mania to WWE Network, another wacky WWE show, Jones vs. Rampage odds, win a call from Jay Briscoe, new TNA girl identified, ROH affiliate list for this weekend's TV, full weekend schedule, tons more|last=Alvarez|first=Bryan|author-link=Bryan Alvarez|date=September 23, 2011|access-date=September 23, 2011|work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|archive-url=https://archive.today/20240526135736/https://www.webcitation.org/6F8rsKLb8?url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/3-news/22292-fri-update-wwe-survey-on-moving-mania-to-wwe-network-another-wacky-wwe-show-jones-vs-rampage-odds-win-a-call-from-jay-briscoe-new-tna-girl-identified-roh-affiliate-list-for-this-weekends-tv-full-|archive-date=May 26, 2024|url-status=live}}</ref> On February 23, 2012, Rollins defeated [[Adam Rose|Leo Kruger]] to become the new [[FCW Florida Heavyweight Championship|FCW Florida Heavyweight Champion]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Trionfo |first=Richard |date=February 23, 2012 |title=New FCW champions crowned |url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/66123/new-fcw-champions-crowned.html?p=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714233059/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/66123/new-fcw-champions-crowned.html?p=1 |archive-date=July 14, 2014 |access-date=July 29, 2012 |publisher=PWInsider}}</ref> Rollins lost the championship to [[Viktor (wrestler)|Rick Victor]] at a house show on May 31.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chaos in Crystal River tonight: Florida Title changes hands twice! Bo Dallas new Champion!!!! |url=https://twitter.com/fcwwrestling/status/214186000040202240 |publisher=[[Florida Championship Wrestling]] |access-date=April 17, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140419194902/https://twitter.com/fcwwrestling/status/214186000040202240 |archive-date=April 19, 2014 |date=June 16, 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref>

When WWE [[Rebranding|rebranded]] FCW into [[NXT (WWE brand)|NXT]] in August 2012,<ref name="FCWtoNXT">{{cite magazine |date= |title=WWE News: FCW name being phased out |url=http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/27030-wwe-news-fcw-name-being-phased-out |url-status=live |magazine=[[Wrestling Observer]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120817223142/http://www.f4wonline.com/more/more-top-stories/118-daily-updates/27030-wwe-news-fcw-name-being-phased-out |archive-date=August 17, 2012 |access-date=August 14, 2012}}</ref> Rollins' NXT TV debut took place on the second episode of the rebooted ''[[WWE NXT (TV series)|NXT]]'' at [[Full Sail University]] on June 27, when he defeated [[Hiroshi Takizawa|Jiro]].<ref name="NXT062712">{{cite web |last=James |first=Justin |date=July 4, 2012 |title=James's NXT report 6/27: Week 2 of New NXT season – Bateman vs. Curtis main event, Cesaro, Seth Rollins, Steamboat |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_62883.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120712163028/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_62883.shtml |archive-date=July 12, 2012 |access-date=July 5, 2012 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Chiverton |first=George |date=June 27, 2012 |title=NXT WEEKLY RANKINGS & EVALUATION 6/20 – New NXT Week 1: Early impressions from new cast of FCW talent |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/The_Specialists_34/article_62859.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120630175206/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/The_Specialists_34/article_62859.shtml |archive-date=June 30, 2012 |access-date=January 9, 2013 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc. |quote=he has ... a solid gimmick as an outsider maverick.}}</ref> Rollins entered the [[NXT Championship#Inaugural tournament|Gold Rush Tournament]] to crown the inaugural [[NXT Championship|NXT Champion]] where he defeated Jinder Mahal in the tournament finals on the August 29 episode of ''NXT''.<ref name="NXTChampion">{{cite web |last=James |first=Justin |date=September 5, 2012 |title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 8/29 – Week 11: First NXT champion crowned in big-match setting |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_64831.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120917071354/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_64831.shtml |archive-date=September 17, 2012 |access-date=September 8, 2012 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Parry |first=Josh |date=July 26, 2012 |title=NXT spoiler – first champion crowned |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_63732.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120728065719/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/quicknews/article_63732.shtml |archive-date=July 28, 2012 |access-date=July 26, 2012 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> On the October 10 episode of ''NXT'', Rollins had his first successful defense of his title against Michael McGillicutty.<ref>{{cite web |last=James |first=Justin |date=October 17, 2012 |title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 10/10 – Week 17: WWE champ on commentary for excellent NXT Title match, Overall Reax |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_65947.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130201121817/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_65947.shtml |archive-date=February 1, 2013 |access-date=October 18, 2012 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref>

On the January 2, 2013 episode of ''NXT'', Rollins successfully defended the NXT Championship against [[Corey Graves]],<ref>{{cite web |last=Santiago |first=Andres |date=December 7, 2012 |title=WWE NXT spoilers from Florida: Kevin Nash, The Shield, Wade Barrett and much more |url=http://www.pwinsider.com/article/73841/wwe-nxt-spoilers-from-florida-kevin-nash-the-shield-wade-barrett-and-much-more.html?p=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131208032945/http://www.pwinsider.com/article/73841/wwe-nxt-spoilers-from-florida-kevin-nash-the-shield-wade-barrett-and-much-more.html?p=1 |archive-date=December 8, 2013 |accessdate=January 9, 2013 |publisher=PWInsider}}</ref> before losing it the next week on ''NXT'' to Big E Langston in a No Disqualification match.<ref>{{cite web |last=James |first=Justin |date=January 10, 2013 |title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 1/9: Big E. captures NXT Title, Shield involved, PAC debut promo, Overall Reax |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_67768.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130216162941/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_67768.shtml |archive-date=February 16, 2013 |accessdate=January 12, 2013 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> After losing the title, Rollins continued to feud with Graves and attacked him during his number one contender's match for the NXT Championship with Conor O'Brian.<ref>{{cite web |last=James |first=Justin |date=March 1, 2013 |title=JAMES'S WWE NXT RESULTS 2/27: The Shield attacks in the main event, a match so bad that it's good, more |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_68995.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927173047/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_68995.shtml |archive-date=September 27, 2013 |accessdate=August 11, 2013 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> Rollins then accepted Graves' challenge<ref>{{cite web |last=James |first=Justin |date=April 12, 2013 |title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORT 4/10: Epic, must-watch Regal vs. Ohno match, Shield six-man tag match, Overall Reax |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_69953.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131002084636/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_69953.shtml |archive-date=October 2, 2013 |accessdate=August 19, 2013 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> and defeated him in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Lumberjack match|lumberjack match]] to end the feud.<ref>{{cite web |last=James |first=Justin |date=January 10, 2013 |title=JAMES'S WWE NXT REPORTS 4/17 & 4/24 & 5/1: Jericho in action, The Shield, Clash of Champions featuring several title matches, Paige vs. Summer Rae feud continues, more |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_70087.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130710043114/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwenxtreport/article_70087.shtml |archive-date=July 10, 2013 |accessdate=June 18, 2013 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref>

====The Shield (2012–2014)====
{{Main|The Shield (professional wrestling)|l1=The Shield}}
[[File:The Shield WWE.jpg|thumb|left|Rollins (right) debuted on WWE's main roster as a member of [[The Shield (professional wrestling)|The Shield]] in November 2012.]]
On November 18, 2012, at the [[Survivor Series (2012)|Survivor Series]] [[pay-per-view]], Seth Rollins made his main roster debut as a [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]] alongside Dean Ambrose and [[Roman Reigns]], attacking [[Ryback]] during the triple threat main event for the [[WWE Championship]], allowing [[CM Punk]] to pin [[John Cena]] and retain the title.<ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=November 18, 2012 |title=Survivor Series News: NXT stars debut in PPV main event angle, plus other news from annual PPV |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_66716.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130511122551/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_66716.shtml |archive-date=May 11, 2013 |access-date=November 19, 2012 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> The trio declared themselves [[The Shield (professional wrestling)|The Shield]], vowed to rally against "injustice" and denied working for Punk,<ref name="Raw1119">{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=November 19, 2012 |title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 11/19: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Survivor Series fall-out |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_66731.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130304152508/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_66731.shtml |archive-date=March 4, 2013 |access-date=December 5, 2012 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref><ref name="Raw1126">{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=November 26, 2012 |title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 11/26: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – The Shield speaks, Cena-Ziggler |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_66855.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130304135906/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_66855.shtml |archive-date=March 4, 2013 |access-date=December 5, 2012 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> but routinely emerged from the crowd to attack Punk's adversaries.<ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=December 3, 2012 |title=CALDWELL'S WWE RAW RESULTS 12/3: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – McMahon returns, Punk takes a Test |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_66980.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130310111525/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_66980.shtml |archive-date=March 10, 2013 |access-date=December 5, 2012 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=December 4, 2012 |title=WWE NEWS: WWE officially announces TLC main event change; will Ryback still get a WWE Title shot? |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_66817.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130310031803/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_66817.shtml |archive-date=March 10, 2013 |access-date=December 5, 2012 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> This led to a [[Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match|Tables, Ladders and Chairs match]] at [[TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (2012)|TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs]] on December 16, where The Shield defeated [[Team Hell No]] (Daniel Bryan and [[Kane (wrestler)|Kane]]) and Ryback in their WWE debut match.<ref>{{cite web |last=Artus |first=Matthew |date=December 4, 2012 |title=The Shield def. Team Hell No & Ryback (Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2012/team-hell-no-ryback-vs-the-shield |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305185633/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2012/team-hell-no-ryback-vs-the-shield |archive-date=March 5, 2016 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> The Shield continued to aid Punk after TLC, attacking both Ryback and [[Dwayne Johnson|The Rock]] (at [[Royal Rumble (2013)|Royal Rumble]]) in January 2013.<ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=January 7, 2013 |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 1/7: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – WWE Title match, The Rock returns, Cena vs. Ziggler (updated w/Box Score) |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_67712.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130314061924/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_67712.shtml |archive-date=March 14, 2013 |access-date=January 12, 2013 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Clapp |first=John |date=January 7, 2013 |title=The Rock def. WWE Champion CM Punk |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2013/the-rock-cm-punk |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305201619/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2013/the-rock-cm-punk |archive-date=March 5, 2016 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |website= |publisher=[[WWE]] |quote=With the WWE Universe and, more importantly, referee Michael Chioda unable to discern what happened, Michael Cole informed the pay-per-view audience at home that The Shield had perpetrated the assault, hitting their signature Triple Powerbomb.}}</ref> It was revealed on the January 28 episode of ''[[WWE Raw|Raw]]'' that Punk and his [[Manager (professional wrestling)|manager]] [[Paul Heyman]] had been paying The Shield and [[Brad Maddox]] to work for them.<ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=January 28, 2013 |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 1/28: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Huge Return ends Raw, Rock's first night as WWE champ, Raw Roulette, Heyman-McMahon |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_68224.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130405102008/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_68224.shtml |archive-date=April 5, 2013 |access-date=January 29, 2013 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref>

The Shield then quietly ended their association with Punk while beginning a feud with John Cena, Ryback and [[Sheamus]] that led to a six-man tag match on February 17 at [[Elimination Chamber (2013)|Elimination Chamber]],<ref name="Caldwell">{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=February 4, 2013 |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw Results 2/4: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – WWE explains many things, Punk-Jericho main event, Bruno HOF Video |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_68402.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130312084454/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_68402.shtml |archive-date=March 12, 2013 |access-date=February 6, 2013 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=February 12, 2013 |title=WWE NEWS: Title match added to Elimination Chamber; updated PPV line-up with Rock-Punk stipulation |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_68423.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130312082050/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_68423.shtml |archive-date=March 12, 2013 |access-date=February 3, 2023 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> which The Shield won.<ref>{{cite web |last=Tello |first=Craig |date=February 17, 2013 |title=The Shield def. John Cena, Ryback & Sheamus |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2013/shield-cena-ryback-sheamus |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130221033554/https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2013/shield-cena-ryback-sheamus |archive-date=February 21, 2013 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |website= |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On April 7, they defeated Sheamus, [[Big Show]] and [[Randy Orton]] at [[WrestleMania 29]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=March 25, 2013 |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 3/25: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Rock returns for Q&A debate with Cena, Hunter punts Barrett, latest WM29 hype |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_69509.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130526014154/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_69509.shtml |archive-date=May 26, 2013 |access-date=May 26, 2013 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Clapp |first=John |date=April 7, 2013 |title=The Shield def. Randy Orton, Big Show & Sheamus |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/29/randy-orton-sheamus-big-show-vs-the-shield |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130514005711/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/29/randy-orton-sheamus-big-show-vs-the-shield |archive-date=May 14, 2013 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> The following night on ''Raw'', The Shield attempted to attack [[The Undertaker]], but were stopped by Team Hell No.<ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=April 8, 2013 |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 4/8: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – WM29 fall-out, new World Champ, no Rock, Taker live, crowd takes over |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_69884.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130430175503/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_69884.shtml |archive-date=April 30, 2013 |access-date=May 1, 2019 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> This set up a six-man tag team match on the April 22 episode of ''Raw'', which The Shield won.<ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=April 22, 2013 |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 4/22 (Second Hour): Shield vs. The Undertaker six-man tag match, Ryder squashed |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_70166.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130526234606/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_70166.shtml |archive-date=May 26, 2013 |access-date=May 1, 2019 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> On the May 13 episode of ''Raw'', The Shield's undefeated streak in televised six-man tag team matches ended in a disqualification loss in a [[Professional wrestling tag team match types#Elimination tag team matches|six-man elimination tag team match]] against John Cena, Kane and Daniel Bryan.<ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=May 13, 2013 |title=RAW News: Shield loses first match, Lesnar's "mystique" now in-play, Dolph off TV, Miz returns, Dance-Off, App overload, more |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_70573.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130608055731/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_70573.shtml |archive-date=June 8, 2013 |access-date=May 27, 2013 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref>

[[File:Seth Rollins November 2013.jpg|thumb|upright|Rollins at a live event in November 2013]]
On May 19, at [[Extreme Rules (2013)|Extreme Rules]], Rollins and Reigns defeated Team Hell No in a [[Professional wrestling tag team match types#Tornado tag team match|tornado tag team match]] to win the [[WWE Raw Tag Team Championship|WWE Tag Team Championship]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Powers |first=Kevin |date=May 13, 2013 |title=The Shield def. WWE Tag Team Champions Team Hell No (Tornado Tag Team Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2013/team-hell-no-shield |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305205109/https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2013/team-hell-no-shield |archive-date=March 5, 2016 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On the June 14 episode of ''SmackDown'', The Shield suffered their first decisive loss in televised six-man tag team matches against Team Hell No and Randy Orton when Bryan made Rollins submit.<ref>{{cite web |last=Plummer |first=Dale |year=2013 |title=Smackdown!: The Shield handed their first loss heading into Payback |url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2013/06/14/20901596.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625032749/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2013/06/14/20901596.html |archive-date=June 25, 2016 |access-date=June 15, 2013 |work=Slam! Wrestling |publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> Rollins and Reigns successfully retained the WWE Tag Team Championship against Bryan and Orton at [[Payback (2013)|Payback]] on June 13.<ref>{{cite web |last=Clapp |first=John |date=June 16, 2013 |title=WWE Tag Team Champions Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins def. Randy Orton & Daniel Bryan |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/2013/wwe-tag-team-champions-seth-rollins-roman-reigns-vs-randy-orton-daniel-bryan |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130827025205/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/2013/wwe-tag-team-champions-seth-rollins-roman-reigns-vs-randy-orton-daniel-bryan |archive-date=August 27, 2013 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |website= |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> In August, The Shield began working for [[Chief operating officer]] [[Triple H]] and [[The Authority (professional wrestling)|The Authority]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Asher |first=Matthew |year=2013 |title=Raw: Bryan's road through Hell continues |url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2013/08/26/21076926.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150705085634/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2013/08/26/21076926.html |archive-date=July 5, 2015 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |website=SLAM! Sports |publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]] |quote=It appears as though The Shield is now Triple H's lackeys as they open tonight's Raw as makeshift bodyguards (Jerry Lawler called them "henchmen") for The Game as he makes his way to the ring.}}</ref> They retained their titles against [[The Usos]] at the [[Money in the Bank (2013)|Money in the Bank]] pre-show on July 14,<ref>{{cite web |last=Melok |first=Bobby |date=July 1, 2013 |title=WWE Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns def. The Usos (Kickoff Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2013/rollins-reigns-usos |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305174518/https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2013/rollins-reigns-usos |archive-date=March 5, 2016 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |website= |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> and against [[The Prime Time Players]] ([[Darren Young]] and Titus O'Neil) at [[Night of Champions (2013)|Night of Champions]] on September 15.<ref>{{cite web |last=Melok |first=Bobby |date=September 15, 2013 |title=WWE Tag Team Champions The Shield def. The Prime Time Players |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2013/the-shield-the-prime-time-players |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230112020156/https://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2013/the-shield-the-prime-time-players |archive-date=January 12, 2023 |access-date=February 3, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[Battleground (2013)|Battleground]] on October 6, the recently ([[kayfabe]]) fired [[Cody Rhodes]] and [[Goldust]] reclaimed their jobs by defeating Rollins and Reigns in a non-title match.<ref>{{cite web |last=Murphy |first=Ryan |date=September 30, 2013 |title=Cody Rhodes & Goldust def. WWE Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins & Roman Reigns |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebattleground/2013/cody-rhodes-goldust-the-shield |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307012631/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebattleground/2013/cody-rhodes-goldust-the-shield |archive-date=March 7, 2016 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

On the October 14 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins and Reigns lost the titles to Rhodes and Goldust in a No Disqualification match following interference from Big Show.<ref>{{cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=October 14, 2013 |title=Raw results: The Rhodes get golden, Orton traps Bryan and Heyman goes to 'Hell' |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2013-10-14/wwe-raw-results-26155960/page-9 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131015193326/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2013-10-14/wwe-raw-results-26155960/page-9 |archive-date=October 15, 2013 |access-date=October 15, 2013 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[Hell in a Cell (2013)|Hell in a Cell]] on October 27, Rollins and Reigns failed to regain the titles in a triple threat match also involving The Usos.<ref>{{cite web |last=Melok |first=Bobby |date=October 21, 2013 |title=WWE Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes & Goldust def. Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins and The Usos |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2013/rhodes-goldust-shield-usos |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305200553/https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2013/rhodes-goldust-shield-usos |archive-date=March 5, 2016 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[Survivor Series (2013)|Survivor Series]] on November 24, The Shield teamed with [[Cesaro (wrestler)|Antonio Cesaro]] and [[Jack Swagger]], facing [[Rey Mysterio]], The Usos, Cody Rhodes and Goldust in a traditional [[Survivor Series match]]. Although Rollins was eliminated by Mysterio, Reigns won the match for the team.<ref>{{cite web |last=Giannini |first=Alex |date=November 15, 2013 |title=The Shield & The Real Americans def. WWE Tag Team Champions Cody Rhodes & Goldust, The Usos & Rey Mysterio (Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Tag Team Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2013/traditional-survivor-series-elimination-tag-team-match |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160309235746/https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2013/traditional-survivor-series-elimination-tag-team-match |archive-date=March 9, 2016 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |website= |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (2013)|TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs]] on December 15, The Shield lost to CM Punk in [[Professional wrestling match types#Handicap match|3-on-1 handicap match]] after Reigns accidentally [[Professional wrestling attacks#Spear|speared]] Ambrose.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clapp |first=John |date=December 2, 2013 |title=CM Punk def. The Shield (3-on-1 Handicap Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2013/cm-punk-shield-handicap-match |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305205700/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2013/cm-punk-shield-handicap-match |archive-date=March 5, 2016 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On January 26, 2014, at the [[Royal Rumble (2014)|Royal Rumble]], Rollins entered his first [[Royal Rumble match]] at  number 2, gaining three eliminations before he was eliminated by teammate Reigns.<ref name="WWEstatsRR14">{{cite web |last1=Murphy |first1=Ryan |last2=Linder |first2=Zach |date=January 26, 2014 |title=Batista won the 30-Man Royal Rumble Match |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2014/royal-rumble-match-26171285/page-4 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140215092745/http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2014/royal-rumble-match-26171285/page-4 |archive-date=February 15, 2014 |access-date=January 27, 2014 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw'', The Shield competed against Daniel Bryan, Sheamus and John Cena in a six-man tag team qualifying match to enter the [[Elimination Chamber|Elimination Chamber match]] for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, but lost the match via disqualification after [[The Wyatt Family]] ([[Bray Wyatt]], [[Erick Rowan]] and [[Luke Harper]]) interfered and attacked Cena, Bryan, and Sheamus.<ref>{{cite web |last=Tylwalk |first=Nick |year=2014 |title=Raw: The Yes Movement keeps rolling in Cleveland |url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/01/28/21429231.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150724080742/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/01/28/21429231.html |archive-date=July 24, 2015 |access-date=February 25, 2014 |work=SLAM! Wrestling |publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> At [[Elimination Chamber (2014)|Elimination Chamber]] on February 23, The Shield were defeated by the Wyatt Family in a rematch.<ref>{{cite web |last=Clapp |first=John |date=February 23, 2014 |title=The Wyatt Family def. The Shield |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2014/the-shield-vs-the-wyatt-family |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160326132103/http://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2014/the-shield-vs-the-wyatt-family |archive-date=March 26, 2016 |access-date=April 15, 2016 |website= |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

[[File:The Shield's fist pose.jpg|thumb|right|[[The Shield (professional wrestling)|The Shield]] performing their signature pose in May 2014]]
Later in March, The Shield began a feud with Kane, turning [[Face (professional wrestling)|face]] in the process.<ref>{{cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |author-link=Wade Keller |date=March 18, 2014 |title=Keller's Six Pack: Raw thoughts including Hunter-Bryan beat down, Batista, Shield's turn, Bray's gimmick shift, more |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/kellerstake/article_77088.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140326055728/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/kellerstake/article_77088.shtml |archive-date=March 26, 2014 |access-date=March 26, 2014 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Parks |first=Greg |date=March 21, 2014 |title=Parks's WWE SmackDown Report 3/21: Ongoing "virtual time" coverage of Friday show, including Cena vs. Harper |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_77164.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140322140659/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwesmackdownreport/article_77164.shtml |archive-date=March 22, 2014 |access-date=March 22, 2014 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> At [[WrestleMania XXX]] on April 6, The Shield defeated Kane and [[The New Age Outlaws]] ([[Billy Gunn]] and [[Road Dogg]]).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Linder |first=Zach |date=March 10, 2014 |title=The Shield def. Kane & The New Age Outlaws |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/30/shield-kane-outlaws |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307012057/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/30/shield-kane-outlaws |archive-date=March 7, 2016 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> The Shield then feuded with Triple H, the COO of WWE and leader of The Authority,<ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=April 7, 2014 |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 4/7: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – WM30 fall-out, WWE Title match teaser, Bryan's first night as champ, Warrior, more |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_77571.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140408211403/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_77571.shtml |archive-date=April 8, 2014 |access-date=April 8, 2014 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> who reformed [[Evolution (professional wrestling)|Evolution]] with [[Dave Bautista|Batista]] and Randy Orton to take on The Shield.<ref>{{cite web |last=McCarron |first=Rob |date=April 14, 2014 |title=WWE Raw TV report – April 14, 2014 |url=http://www.f4wonline.com/component/content/article/36482 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141210163755/http://www.f4wonline.com/component/content/article/36482 |archive-date=December 10, 2014 |access-date=May 23, 2014 |website=[[Wrestling Observer]]}}</ref> The Shield defeated Evolution at [[Extreme Rules (2014)|Extreme Rules]] on May 4,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clapp |first=John |date=April 11, 2014 |title=The Shield def. Evolution |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2014/the-shield-evolution |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305173207/https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2014/the-shield-evolution |archive-date=March 5, 2016 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> and again on June 1 at [[Payback (2014)|Payback]] in a No Holds Barred elimination match, in which no members of The Shield were eliminated.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Murphy |first=Ryan |date=May 12, 2014 |title=The Shield def. Evolution (No Holds Barred Elimination Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/2014/the-shield-evolution |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160326094009/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/2014/the-shield-evolution |archive-date=March 26, 2016 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

====WWE Champion (2014–2016)====
{{Main|The Authority (professional wrestling)|l1=The Authority}}
[[File:Rollins, McMahon, HHH NoC14.jpg|thumb|left|upright|Rollins, accompanied by [[Triple H]] and [[Stephanie McMahon]], carrying his [[Money in the Bank ladder match|Money in the Bank contract]] in September 2014]]
On the June 2 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins turned on Ambrose and Reigns to rejoin The Authority, turning heel once again.<ref name=":9">{{cite web|url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/06/03/21714336.html|title=Raw: Changing of the Shield|date=June 3, 2014|last=Waldman|first=Jon|access-date=June 23, 2014|work=Slam! Sports|publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150706052937/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2014/06/03/21714336.html|archive-date=July 6, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref> On June 29, Rollins won the [[Money in the Bank ladder match]] at the [[Money in the Bank (2014)|titular event]] after interference from Kane.<ref name=":2">{{cite web |last=Linder |first=Zach |date=June 9, 2014 |title=Seth Rollins won the Money in the Bank Contract Ladder Match |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2014/money-in-the-bank-contract-ladder-match-26381682 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140726075410/http://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2014/money-in-the-bank-contract-ladder-match-26381682 |archive-date=July 26, 2014 |access-date=July 20, 2014 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Rollins defeated Ambrose at [[Battleground (2014)|Battleground]] on July 20 via forfeit after their match was called off by Triple H after a pre-match attack by Ambrose on Rollins backstage,<ref>{{cite web |last=Wortman |first=James |date=July 7, 2014 |title=Seth Rollins def. Dean Ambrose by forfeit |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebattleground/2014/dean-ambrose-seth-rollins-26462754 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714173012/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebattleground/2014/dean-ambrose-seth-rollins-26462754 |archive-date=July 14, 2014 |access-date=June 29, 2014 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> as well as at [[SummerSlam (2014)|SummerSlam]] on August 17 in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Lumberjack match|lumberjack match]] after hitting him with his Money in the Bank briefcase following interference from Kane.<ref>{{cite web |last=Passero |first=Mitch |date=August 4, 2014 |title=Seth Rollins def. Dean Ambrose (Lumberjack Match) |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2014/dean-ambrose-seth-rollins-26543956 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140820235929/http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2014/dean-ambrose-seth-rollins-26543956 |archive-date=August 20, 2014 |access-date=August 17, 2014 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> The following night on ''Raw'', Rollins defeated Ambrose once again in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Falls Count Anywhere match|Falls Count Anywhere match]] by referee stoppage after Kane interfered again and helped Rollins execute a [[Professional wrestling attacks#Curb stomp|''Curb Stomp'']] on Ambrose through [[Concrete masonry unit|cinder blocks]], giving him a kayfabe injury.<ref>{{cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=August 18, 2014 |title=Seth Rollins def. Dean Ambrose in a WWE App Vote Match |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-08-18/wwe-raw-results-26579583/page-10 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140822083846/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-08-18/wwe-raw-results-26579583/page-10 |archive-date=August 22, 2014 |access-date=August 18, 2014 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=August 19, 2014 |title=Who planted the cinder blocks on Raw? |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-08-18/who-planted-cinder-blocks-26581692 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140822090214/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-08-18/who-planted-cinder-blocks-26581692 |archive-date=August 22, 2014 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On September 21, at [[Night of Champions (2014)|Night of Champions]], a scheduled match between Rollins and Reigns ended in Rollins being declared the winner via forfeit since Reigns developed a legitimate [[incarcerated hernia]] which required surgery prior to the event.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clapp |first=John |date=September 9, 2014 |title=Roman Reigns vs. Seth Rollins |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2014/roman-reigns-seth-rollins-26596541 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140913131908/http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2014/roman-reigns-seth-rollins-26596541 |archive-date=September 13, 2014 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Linder |first1=Zach |last2=Pellegatto |first2=Brian |last3=Link |first3=Heiko |date=September 20, 2014 |title=Roman Reigns undergoes emergency surgery |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2014/roman-reigns-breaking-news |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140923112324/http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2014/roman-reigns-breaking-news |archive-date=September 23, 2014 |access-date=September 20, 2014 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> He was then attacked by a returning Ambrose.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powers |first=Kevin |date=September 21, 2014 |title=Dean Ambrose answers Seth Rollins' open challenge |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2014/dean-ambrose-answers-seth-rollins-challenge |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160415015109/https://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2014/dean-ambrose-answers-seth-rollins-challenge |archive-date=April 15, 2016 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Shortly after, Rollins adopted [[Jamie Noble]] and [[Joey Mercury]] as bodyguards, being named "J&J Security".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/50954-wwe-raw-results-9-29-14-live-results-from-chicago/|title=WWE RAW Results – 9/29/14 (Tag Team Main Event)|publisher=WrestleView|first=Paul|last=Nemer|date=September 30, 2014|access-date=May 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830041334/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/50954-wwe-raw-results-9-29-14-live-results-from-chicago/|archive-date=August 30, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> The feud between Rollins and Ambrose culminated on October 26 at [[Hell in a Cell (2014)|Hell in a Cell]], where Rollins defeated Ambrose in a [[Hell in a Cell]] match after Bray Wyatt interfered and attacked Ambrose.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=October 13, 2014 |title=Seth Rollins def. Dean Ambrose (Hell in a Cell Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2014/seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-hell-in-a-cell-match |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161025155525/https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2014/seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-hell-in-a-cell-match |archive-date=October 25, 2016 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Following Hell in a Cell, tension began growing between Rollins and Randy Orton due to The Authority's preferential treatment of Rollins. After defeating Orton on the November 3 episode of ''Raw'', Orton attacked The Authority but was overpowered, resulting in Rollins performing a ''Curb Stomp'' on Orton onto the steel ring steps, kayfabe injuring him.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nemer |first=Paul |date=November 4, 2014 |title=WWE RAW Results – 11/3/14 (Randy Orton vs. Seth Rollins) |url=https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/51473-wwe-raw-results-11-3-14-live-results-from-buffalo/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210902015539/https://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-raw-results/51473-wwe-raw-results-11-3-14-live-results-from-buffalo/ |archive-date=September 2, 2021 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> At [[Survivor Series (2014)|Survivor Series]] on November 23, Rollins captained Team Authority in a five-on-five elimination tag team match against Team Cena, in which he was the sole survivor for his team and the last man eliminated by [[Dolph Ziggler]], resulting in The Authority being ousted from control of WWE.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Murphy |first1=Ryan |date=October 27, 2014 |title=Team Cena def. Team Authority (Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Tag Team Match) |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2014/team-cena-team-authority-traditional-survivor-series-elimination-match-26758255 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141120075423/http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2014/team-cena-team-authority-traditional-survivor-series-elimination-match-26758255 |archive-date=November 20, 2014 |access-date=November 23, 2014 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (2014)|TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs]] on December 14, he lost to Cena in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Tables match|tables match]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Murphy |first1=Ryan |date=November 23, 2014 |title=John Cena def. Seth Rollins (Tables Match) |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2014/john-cena-seth-rollins-tables-match-26847148 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141213094838/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2014/john-cena-seth-rollins-tables-match-26847148 |archive-date=December 13, 2014 |access-date=December 14, 2014 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On the January 5, 2015 episode of ''Raw'', The Authority regained control over WWE.<ref>{{cite web |author=Caldwell |first=James |date=January 5, 2015 |title=Caldwell's WWE Raw results 1/5: Complete "virtual-time" coverage of live Raw – Ambrose vs. Wyatt ambulance match, The Authority returns, Cena Appreciation Night, more |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_82604.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150106074618/http://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/wwerawreport/article_82604.shtml |archive-date=January 6, 2015 |access-date=January 26, 2015 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref>

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At [[Royal Rumble (2015)|Royal Rumble]] on January 25, Rollins failed to win a triple threat match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Cena and champion [[Brock Lesnar]].<ref>{{cite web |author=Wortman |first=James |date=December 14, 2014 |title=WWE World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar def. John Cena and Seth Rollins |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2015/brock-lesnar-john-cena-seth-rollins |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190403090802/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2015/brock-lesnar-john-cena-seth-rollins |archive-date=April 3, 2019 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |website= |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[Fastlane (2015)|Fastlane]] on February 22, Rollins, Big Show and Kane defeated Ziggler, Erick Rowan and Ryback. After the match, Orton returned and attacked Noble, Mercury and Kane, while Rollins fled the arena.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Melok |first1=Bobby |date=February 3, 2015 |title=Seth Rollins, Kane & Big Show def. Dolph Ziggler, Erick Rowan & Ryback |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2015/six-man-tag-team-match |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200416001809/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2015/six-man-tag-team-match |archive-date=April 16, 2020 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On March 29, at [[WrestleMania 31]], Rollins lost to Orton.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Melok |first1=Bobby |date=March 12, 2015 |title=Randy Orton def. Seth Rollins |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/31/randy-orton-seth-rollins-27188629 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150403000152/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/31/randy-orton-seth-rollins-27188629 |archive-date=April 3, 2015 |access-date=March 31, 2015 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Later that night, Rollins cashed in his Money in the Bank contract during Lesnar and Reigns' WWE World Heavyweight Championship match, turning it into a triple threat match and pinned Reigns to win the title for the first time in his career, making him the first man to cash in his Money in the Bank contract at WrestleMania and during a title match.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |date=January 25, 2015 |title=Seth Rollins cashed in his Money in the Bank contract and def. Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns to become WWE World Heavyweight Champion |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/31/brock-lesnar-roman-reigns-27042102 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150223062020/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/31/brock-lesnar-roman-reigns-27042102 |archive-date=February 23, 2015 |access-date=March 31, 2015 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Rollins continued his feud with Orton after WrestleMania, which led to a steel cage match for the championship with Kane residing as special guest "gatekeeper" at [[Extreme Rules (2015)|Extreme Rules]] on April 26,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |date=April 13, 2015 |title=WWE Raw results, April 13, 2015: Orton and Rollins make 'Extreme' decisions to shape Extreme Rules title match |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2015-04-13/wwe-raw-results-27297712/page-6 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150917002508/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2015-04-13/wwe-raw-results-27297712/page-6 |archive-date=September 17, 2015 |access-date=September 20, 2015 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> where Rollins retained after interference from the latter.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Murphy |first1=Ryan |date=April 2, 2015 |title=WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins def. Randy Orton (Cage Match, with the RKO banned) |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2015/seth-rollins-randy-orton-27258762 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150428081946/http://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2015/seth-rollins-randy-orton-27258762 |archive-date=April 28, 2015 |access-date=April 26, 2015 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[Payback (2015)|Payback]] on May 17, Rollins successfully defended the title against Orton, Reigns, and Ambrose in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Basic non-elimination matches|fatal-four-way match]] after pinning Orton.<ref name="payback2015">{{cite web |last1=Murphy |first1=Ryan |date=April 27, 2015 |title=WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins won a Fatal 4-Way Match |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/2015/wwe-world-heavyweight-champion-seth-rollins-roman-reigns-randy-orton-dean-ambrose-27335106 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151205173502/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/2015/wwe-world-heavyweight-champion-seth-rollins-roman-reigns-randy-orton-dean-ambrose-27335106 |archive-date=December 5, 2015 |access-date=May 17, 2015 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Rollins retained the championship against Ambrose on May 31 at [[Elimination Chamber (2015)|Elimination Chamber]] after getting himself disqualified,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Anthony |first1=Benigno |date=May 18, 2015 |title=Dean Ambrose def. WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins via Disqualification |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2015/seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-27407200 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150527030706/http://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2015/seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-27407200 |archive-date=May 27, 2015 |access-date=May 31, 2015 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> and in a [[ladder match]] at [[Money in the Bank (2015)|Money in the Bank]] on June 14.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=June 1, 2015 |title=WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins def. Dean Ambrose |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2015/seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-ladder-match |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160724105553/https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2015/seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-ladder-match |archive-date=July 24, 2016 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

At [[Battleground (2015)|Battleground]] on July 19, Rollins retained the title by disqualification against Brock Lesnar after The Undertaker attacked Lesnar.<ref name="Battle">{{cite web |last1=Murphy |first1=Ryan |date=June 15, 2015 |title=Brock Lesnar vs. WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins ended in a No Contest |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebattleground/2015/seth-rollins-vs-brock-lesnar-wwe-world-heavyweight-championship-match |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180312103023/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebattleground/2015/seth-rollins-vs-brock-lesnar-wwe-world-heavyweight-championship-match |archive-date=March 12, 2018 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On August 23, Rollins defeated [[WWE United States Championship|United States Champion]] John Cena in a Winner Takes All match at [[SummerSlam (2015)|SummerSlam]] for both the WWE World Heavyweight and the United States Championships after interference from [[Jon Stewart]], making him the first and only wrestler to hold both championships simultaneously.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |last1=Artus |first1=Matthew |date=August 3, 2015 |title=WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins def. United States Champion John Cena in a Winner Takes All Match |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2015/seth-rollins-john-cena-27759334 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150822050322/http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2015/seth-rollins-john-cena-27759334 |archive-date=August 22, 2015 |access-date=August 23, 2015 |website= |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[Night of Champions (2015)|Night of Champions]] on September 20, Rollins lost the United States Championship back to Cena but was able to retain the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against [[Sting (wrestler)|Sting]] later that night.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Melok |first1=Bobby |date=August 31, 2015 |title=John Cena def. Seth Rollins to win the United States Championship |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2015/seth-rollins-john-cena-united-states-championship-27892611 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923150741/http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2015/seth-rollins-john-cena-united-states-championship-27892611 |archive-date=September 23, 2015 |access-date=September 20, 2015 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Laboon |first1=Jeff |date=August 24, 2015 |title=WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins def. Sting |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2015/seth-rollins-sting-27860041 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923110908/http://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2015/seth-rollins-sting-27860041 |archive-date=September 23, 2015 |access-date=September 20, 2015 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[WWE Live from Madison Square Garden|Live from Madison Square Garden]] on October 3, Rollins failed to regain the United States Championship from Cena in a steel cage match.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 3, 2015 |title=United States Champion John Cena def. Seth Rollins in a Steel Cage Match |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/network-live-msg-lesnar-big-show/2015-10-03/results-28001373/page-7 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151210062133/http://www.wwe.com/shows/network-live-msg-lesnar-big-show/2015-10-03/results-28001373/page-7 |archive-date=December 10, 2015 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[Hell in a Cell (2015)|Hell in a Cell]] on October 25, Rollins retained the WWE World Heavyweight Championship against Kane and per the match stipulation, Kane was fired as Director of Operations.<ref>{{cite web |author=Powers, Kevin |date=October 25, 2015 |title=WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins def. Demon Kane |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2015/seth-rollins-kane-28001063 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307222251/http://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2015/seth-rollins-kane-28001063 |archive-date=March 7, 2016 |access-date=June 20, 2016 |website= |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

On November 4, during a match against Kane at a WWE live event in [[Dublin|Dublin, Ireland]], Rollins tore the [[Anterior cruciate ligament|ACL]], [[Medial collateral ligament|MCL]] and medial [[Meniscus (anatomy)|meniscus]] in his knee while attempting to execute a [[Powerbomb#Sunset Flip Powerbomb|sunset flip powerbomb]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/11/seth-rollins-injury-torn-knee-ligaments|title=WWE champion Seth Rollins suffers devastating injury|work=[[USA Today]]|first=Nick|last=Schwartz|date=November 5, 2015|access-date=March 9, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212050630/http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/11/seth-rollins-injury-torn-knee-ligaments|archive-date=February 12, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref> The injury required surgery and it was estimated it would take Rollins out of action for approximately six to nine months, therefore he was forced to [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#vacant|vacate]] the WWE World Heavyweight Championship the next day, ending his reign at 220 days.<ref>{{cite web |date=November 5, 2015 |title=Seth Rollins suffers knee injury, new WWE World Heavyweight Champion to be crowned at Survivor Series |url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/seth-rollins-injury-title-tournament-survivor-series-28164051 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151106023300/http://www.wwe.com/inside/seth-rollins-injury-title-tournament-survivor-series-28164051 |archive-date=November 6, 2015 |access-date=November 5, 2015 |website= |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> WWE recognizes his reign as lasting 219 days.<ref name=":3" /> On the December 21 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins made a special appearance to accept his [[Slammy Award]] for [[Slammy Award#2015 Slammy Awards|2015 Superstar of the Year]].<ref name=":4" />

At [[Extreme Rules (2016)|Extreme Rules]] on May 22, 2016, Rollins returned from injury, attacking Roman Reigns with a ''Pedigree'' after his WWE World Heavyweight Championship defense against [[AJ Styles]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Melok |first=Bobby |date=May 22, 2016 |title=WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns def. AJ Styles (Extreme Rules Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2016/roman-reigns-aj-styles-extreme-rules-match-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161029022014/https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2016/roman-reigns-aj-styles-extreme-rules-match-results |archive-date=October 29, 2016 |access-date=May 22, 2016 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> The following night on ''Raw'', [[Shane McMahon]] scheduled a match between Reigns and Rollins for the title at [[Money in the Bank (2016)|Money in the Bank]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=May 23, 2016 |title=5/23 WWE Raw TV Results – Caldwell's Complete Live Report |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/05/23/may23rawresultscomplete/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160525011315/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/05/23/may23rawresultscomplete/ |archive-date=May 25, 2016 |access-date=May 23, 2016 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> At the event on June 19, Rollins defeated Reigns to win his second WWE World Heavyweight Championship, becoming the first wrestler to [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#clean|legitimately]] defeat Reigns in singles competition on the main roster, only to lose the title minutes later to Dean Ambrose, who cashed in the Money in the Bank contract he won earlier that night.<ref>{{cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=June 19, 2016 |title=Seth Rollins def. WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns; Dean Ambrose cashed in his Money in the Bank contract to become WWE World Heavyweight Champion |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2016/roman-reigns-seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170117001929/https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2016/roman-reigns-seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-results |archive-date=January 17, 2017 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> In July, Rollins failed to regain the renamed WWE Championship<ref name=":3" /> from Ambrose on both ''Raw'' and ''SmackDown''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Caldwell |first1=James |date=July 18, 2016 |title=7/18 WWE Raw Results – CALDWELL'S Complete Live TV Report |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/07/18/july18rawresultsfinal/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160722124007/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/07/18/july18rawresultsfinal/ |archive-date=July 22, 2016 |access-date=July 20, 2016 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Burdick |first=Michael |date=July 19, 2016 |title=Dean Ambrose def. Seth Rollins – WWE Championship Match |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2016-07-19/article/ambrose-rollins |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116023738/https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2016-07-19/article/ambrose-rollins |archive-date=November 16, 2018 |access-date=July 19, 2016 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> During the [[2016 WWE draft]] on July 19, Rollins was drafted to [[Raw (WWE brand)|Raw]] as the brand's first draft pick.<ref>{{cite web |date=July 19, 2016 |title=2016 WWE Draft results: WWE officially ushers in New Era |url=http://www.wwe.com/2016-wwe-draft-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160720044640/http://www.wwe.com/2016-wwe-draft-results |archive-date=July 20, 2016 |access-date=July 19, 2016 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[Battleground (2016)|Battleground]] on July 24, Rollins unsuccessfully competed in a triple threat match against Ambrose and Reigns for the newly renamed WWE World Championship, which became exclusive to the [[SmackDown (WWE brand)|SmackDown brand]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Melok |first1=Bobby |date=July 24, 2016 |title=WWE Champion Dean Ambrose def. Roman Reigns & Seth Rollins (Triple Threat Match) |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebattleground/2016/dean-ambrose-seth-rollins-roman-reigns-triple-threat-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160728021126/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwebattleground/2016/dean-ambrose-seth-rollins-roman-reigns-triple-threat-results |archive-date=July 28, 2016 |access-date=July 24, 2016 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=WWE World Championship|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwe-world-championship|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=July 26, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160727050411/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwe-world-championship|archive-date=July 27, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> Because of this, the [[WWE Universal Championship]] was introduced the following night on ''Raw''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Tedesco |first1=Mike |date=July 25, 2016 |title=WWE RAW Results – 7/25/16 (Live from Pittsburgh, fallout from Battleground, new era of RAW begins) |url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/64911-wwe-raw-results-72516-live-pittsburgh-fallout-battleground-new-era-raw-begins/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160728225008/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/64911-wwe-raw-results-72516-live-pittsburgh-fallout-battleground-new-era-raw-begins/ |archive-date=July 28, 2016 |access-date=July 25, 2016 |publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> Rollins lost the inaugural title match against [[Finn Bálor]] on August 21 at [[SummerSlam (2016)|SummerSlam]].<ref name=":8">{{cite web |last=Laboon |first=Jeff |date=August 21, 2016 |title=Finn Bálor def. Seth Rollins to become the first WWE Universal Champion |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2016/wwe-universal-championship-finn-balor-seth-rollins-result |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116033453/https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2016/wwe-universal-championship-finn-balor-seth-rollins-result |archive-date=November 16, 2018 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

====The Shield reunion (2016–2017)====
[[File:Seth Rollins 2017.jpg|thumb|upright|Rollins in May 2017 at a house show. The name ''Kingslayer'' on his shirt is in reference to his win over [[Triple H]] at [[WrestleMania 33]].]]
After Bálor relinquished the title the following night on ''Raw'' due to a legit shoulder injury sustained at SummerSlam,<ref>{{cite web|last=Kalland|first=Robby|title=Finn Balor relinquishes new WWE Universal Championship due to shoulder injury|url=http://www.cbssports.com/general/news/finn-balor-relinquishes-new-wwe-universal-championship-due-to-shoulder-injury/|work=[[CBS Sports]]|date=August 22, 2016|access-date=August 31, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160826161700/http://www.cbssports.com/general/news/finn-balor-relinquishes-new-wwe-universal-championship-due-to-shoulder-injury/|archive-date=August 26, 2016|url-status=live}}</ref> Rollins faced [[Big Cass]], [[Kevin Owens]] and Roman Reigns in a four-way elimination match for the title, but Triple H interfered and attacked Rollins, allowing Owens to win the championship.<ref name="Raw08292016">{{cite web |last1=Keller |first1=Wade |date=August 29, 2016 |title=KELLER'S WWE RAW REVIEW 8/29: Ongoing coverage of fatal four way for the WWE Universal Title |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/08/29/kellers-wwe-raw-review-829-ongoing-coverage-fatal-four-way-wwe-universal-title-match-kevin-owens-seth-rollins-roman-reigns-big-cass/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160901173718/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/08/29/kellers-wwe-raw-review-829-ongoing-coverage-fatal-four-way-wwe-universal-title-match-kevin-owens-seth-rollins-roman-reigns-big-cass/ |archive-date=September 1, 2016 |access-date=August 29, 2016 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> On the September 5 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins attacked Owens during his celebration ceremony, turning [[Face (professional wrestling)|face]] for the first time since 2014.<ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=September 5, 2016 |title=9/5 WWE Raw Results – CALDWELL'S Complete Live TV Report |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/05/sept5rawresults/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160907203332/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2016/09/05/sept5rawresults/ |archive-date=September 7, 2016 |access-date=September 5, 2016 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> Rollins failed to win the title from Owens at [[Clash of Champions (2016)|Clash of Champions]] on September 25 and [[Hell in a Cell (2016)|Hell in a Cell]] on October 30 due to several interferences from [[Chris Jericho]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwe-clash-champions-live-results-kevin-owens-vs-seth-rollins-221501|title=WWE Clash of Champions Live Results: Kevin Owens vs. Seth Rollins|first=Dave|last=Meltzer|work=[[Wrestling Observer]]|date=September 25, 2016|access-date=October 10, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161009183007/http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwe-clash-champions-live-results-kevin-owens-vs-seth-rollins-221501|archive-date=October 9, 2016|url-status=live|author-link=Dave Meltzer}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |date=October 30, 2016 |title=WWE Universal Champion Kevin Owens def. Seth Rollins (Hell in a Cell Match) |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2016/kevin-owens-vs-seth-rollins-hell-in-a-cell-match-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161031085611/http://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2016/kevin-owens-vs-seth-rollins-hell-in-a-cell-match-results |archive-date=October 31, 2016 |access-date=October 30, 2016 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[Survivor Series (2016)|Survivor Series]] on November 20, Rollins formed part of Team Raw with Owens, Jericho, [[Braun Strowman]] and Reigns in a losing effort to Team SmackDown.<ref>{{cite web |last=Burdick |first=Michael |date=November 20, 2016 |title=Team SmackDown LIVE def. Team Raw in a 5-on-5 Traditional Survivor Series Men's Elimination Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2016/raw-vs-smackdown-live-traditional-survivor-series-mens-elimination-match |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180412103005/https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2016/raw-vs-smackdown-live-traditional-survivor-series-mens-elimination-match |archive-date=April 12, 2018 |access-date=November 20, 2016 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[Roadblock: End of the Line]] on December 18, Rollins defeated Jericho.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Clapp |first1=John |date=December 18, 2016 |title=Seth Rollins def. Chris Jericho |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/roadblockendoftheline/2016/seth-rollins-vs-chris-jericho-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161220211741/http://www.wwe.com/shows/roadblockendoftheline/2016/seth-rollins-vs-chris-jericho-results |archive-date=December 20, 2016 |access-date=December 18, 2016 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

In January 2017, Rollins started a feud with Triple H leading into WrestleMania. On January 28, Rollins appeared at [[NXT TakeOver: San Antonio]], interrupting the show and demanding to confront Triple H, who came out only to order security to remove Rollins from the ring.<ref>{{cite web |last=Laboon |first=Jeff |date=January 29, 2017 |title=Triple H addresses Seth Rollins' surprise at NXT TakeOver: San Antonio |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/nxt-takeover-san-antonio-2017-01-28/article/triple-h-addresses-seth-rollins-surprise-at |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180428183923/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwenxt/nxt-takeover-san-antonio-2017-01-28/article/triple-h-addresses-seth-rollins-surprise-at |archive-date=April 28, 2018 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On the January 30 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins confronted Stephanie McMahon and once again called out Triple H, demanding answers for his betrayal.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wortman |first1=James |date=January 29, 2017 |title=Stephanie McMahon to address Seth Rollins face-to-face |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2017-01-30/article/seth-rollins-stephanie-mcmahon |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170203072922/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2017-01-30/article/seth-rollins-stephanie-mcmahon |archive-date=February 3, 2017 |access-date=January 30, 2017 |website= |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Later that night, Rollins was ambushed from behind by the debuting [[Samoa Joe]], who choked him out in the ''[[Professional wrestling holds#Rear naked choke|Coquina Clutch]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Keller |first1=Wade |date=January 30, 2017 |title=KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 1/30: Ongoing coverage of Royal Rumble fallout including Owens celebration cut short by ominous Strowman news |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/01/30/kellers-wwe-raw-report-130-ongoing-coverage-royal-rumble-fallout-including-owens-celebration-cut-short-ominous-strowman-news/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170201183437/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/01/30/kellers-wwe-raw-report-130-ongoing-coverage-royal-rumble-fallout-including-owens-celebration-cut-short-ominous-strowman-news/ |archive-date=February 1, 2017 |access-date=January 30, 2017 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> Rollins signed a contract to compete against Triple H in a non-sanctioned match on April 2 at [[WrestleMania 33]],<ref name="Raw03202017">{{cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |date=March 20, 2017 |title=KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 3/20: Fallout from last week's angle with Stephanie and Mick Foley, more WrestleMania 33 hype |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/03/20/kellers-wwe-raw-report-320/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170321171326/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/03/20/kellers-wwe-raw-report-320/ |archive-date=March 21, 2017 |access-date=March 20, 2017 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=March 27, 2017 |title=Seth Rollins vs. Triple H (Non-Sanctioned Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/33/seth-rollins-vs-triple-h |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170330232640/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/33/seth-rollins-vs-triple-h |archive-date=March 30, 2017 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> which he won.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=April 2, 2017 |title=Seth Rollins def. Triple H (Non-Sanctioned Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/33/seth-rollins-vs-triple-h-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170501235242/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/33/seth-rollins-vs-triple-h-results |archive-date=May 1, 2017 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Rollins defeated Joe at [[Payback (2017)|Payback]] on April 30 to give Joe his first singles loss on the main roster.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Laboon |first=Jeff |date=April 30, 2017 |title=Seth Rollins def. Samoa Joe |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/2017/seth-rollins-vs-samoa-joe-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170505195511/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/2017/seth-rollins-vs-samoa-joe-results |archive-date=May 5, 2017 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[Extreme Rules (2017)|Extreme Rules]] on June 4, Rollins competed in a fatal five-way Extreme Rules match to determine the number one contender to the WWE Universal Championship also involving Bálor, Joe, Reigns and Wyatt, which Joe won.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Laboon |first=Jeff |date=June 4, 2017 |title=Samoa Joe won the Extreme Rules Fatal 5-Way Match to become No. 1 contender to the Universal Title |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2017/roman-reigns-seth-rollins-finn-balor-bray-wyatt-samoa-joe-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170712065708/https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2017/roman-reigns-seth-rollins-finn-balor-bray-wyatt-samoa-joe-results |archive-date=July 12, 2017 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

[[File:Ambrose and Rollins 2017.jpg|thumb|In August 2017, Rollins reunited with [[Dean Ambrose]] to reform part of [[The Shield (professional wrestling)|The Shield]].|left]]On the July 10 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins saved Dean Ambrose from an attack by [[The Miz]] and the Miztourage (Curtis Axel and [[Bo Dallas]]).<ref>{{cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |date=July 10, 2017 |title=KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 7/10: Fallout from Great Balls of Fire including Strowman-Reigns, Cass gloats, more |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/07/10/kellers-wwe-raw-report-710-fallout-great-balls-fire-including-strowman-reigns/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170714155538/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/07/10/kellers-wwe-raw-report-710-fallout-great-balls-fire-including-strowman-reigns/ |archive-date=July 14, 2017 |access-date=July 10, 2017 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> After failing to gain Ambrose's trust for several weeks,<ref>{{cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |date=July 17, 2017 |title=KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 7/17: Reigns vs. Joe to earn Universal Title shot at Summerslam, Angle mystery revealed |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/07/17/kellers-wwe-raw-report-717-reigns-vs-joe-earn-universal-title-shot-summerslam-angle-mystery-revealed/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170721010550/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/07/17/kellers-wwe-raw-report-717-reigns-vs-joe-earn-universal-title-shot-summerslam-angle-mystery-revealed/ |archive-date=July 21, 2017 |access-date=July 17, 2017 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Campbell |first=Brian |date=July 25, 2017 |title=WWE Raw results, recap: Main event set for SummerSlam, mini Shield reunion |url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-main-event-set-for-summerslam-mini-shield-reunion/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728075333/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-main-event-set-for-summerslam-mini-shield-reunion/ |archive-date=July 28, 2017 |access-date=July 27, 2017 |work=[[CBS Sports]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Tedesco |first=Mike |date=July 31, 2017 |title=WWE RAW Results – 7/31/17 (Reigns vs. Strowman vs. Joe) |url=http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/87587-wwe-raw-results-july-31-2017/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170804002331/http://www.wrestleview.com/wwe-wrestling-results/wwe-raw-results/87587-wwe-raw-results-july-31-2017/ |archive-date=August 4, 2017 |access-date=August 8, 2017 |website= |publisher=WrestleView}}</ref> the two argued in the ring on the August 14 episode of ''Raw'' and brawled with each other before fighting off [[Cesaro and Sheamus]], reuniting the team in the process.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hamlin |first=Josh |date=August 14, 2017 |title=WWE Raw live results: SummerSlam go-home show |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/results/wwe-raw-live-results-summerslam-go-home-show-240941 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170815025059/http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-results/wwe-raw-live-results-summerslam-go-home-show-240941 |archive-date=August 15, 2017 |access-date=August 15, 2017 |website=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> At [[SummerSlam (2017)|SummerSlam]] on August 20, Ambrose and Rollins defeated Cesaro and Sheamus to win the Raw Tag Team Championship,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |date=August 20, 2017 |title=Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollins def. Cesaro & Sheamus to become the new Raw Tag Team Champions |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2017/cesaro-sheamus-dean-ambrose-seth-rollins-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821092135/http://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2017/cesaro-sheamus-dean-ambrose-seth-rollins-results |archive-date=August 21, 2017 |access-date=August 21, 2017 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> successfully defending the titles in a rematch at [[No Mercy (2017)|No Mercy]] on September 24.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |date=September 24, 2017 |title=Raw Tag Team Champions Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollins def. Cesaro & Sheamus |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2017/seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-cesaro-sheamus-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170925132200/http://www.wwe.com/shows/nomercy/2017/seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-cesaro-sheamus-results |archive-date=September 25, 2017 |access-date=September 24, 2017 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On the October 9 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins and Ambrose reunited with Roman Reigns.<ref>{{cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |date=October 9, 2018 |title=KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 10/9: Shield reunion continues, Miz TV with Sheamus & Cesaro, TLC build up continues |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/10/09/kellers-wwe-raw-report-109-shield-reunion-continues-miz-tv-sheamus-cesaro-tlc-build-continues/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010155546/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/10/09/kellers-wwe-raw-report-109-shield-reunion-continues-miz-tv-sheamus-cesaro-tlc-build-continues/ |archive-date=October 10, 2017 |access-date=October 9, 2017 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> The newly reformed Shield was due to face Braun Strowman, Cesaro, Kane, The Miz and Sheamus at [[TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (2017)|TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs]] on October 22 in a 5-on-3 handicap Tables, Ladders and Chairs match, but Reigns was replaced over an illness concern by [[Kurt Angle]]<ref>{{cite web |last=Burdick |first=Michael |title=Kurt Angle & Raw Tag Team Champions Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollins vs. Intercontinental Champion The Miz, Cesaro, Sheamus, Braun Strowman & Kane (5-on-3 Handicap Tables, Ladders and Chairs Match) |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2017/kurt-angle-5-on-3-handicap-tables-ladders-chairs-match |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171021060319/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2017/kurt-angle-5-on-3-handicap-tables-ladders-chairs-match |archive-date=October 21, 2017 |access-date=October 9, 2017 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |date=October 20, 2017 |title=Kurt Angle will return to action and replace Roman Reigns at WWE TLC; AJ Styles to battle "The Demon" Finn Bálor |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/article/kurt-angle-returns-replace-roman-reigns-at-wwe-tlc-aj-styles-the-demon?sf123717574=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171021033901/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/article/kurt-angle-returns-replace-roman-reigns-at-wwe-tlc-aj-styles-the-demon?sf123717574=1 |archive-date=October 21, 2017 |access-date=October 20, 2017 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> and they won the match.<ref>{{cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |title=Kurt Angle & Raw Tag Team Champions Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollins def. Intercontinental Champion The Miz, Cesaro, Sheamus, Braun Strowman & Kane (3-on-5 Handicap Tables, Ladders and Chairs Match) |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2017/kurt-angle-dean-ambrose-seth-rollins-braun-strowman-miz-kane-cesaro-sheamush |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171104162513/http://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2017/kurt-angle-dean-ambrose-seth-rollins-braun-strowman-miz-kane-cesaro-sheamush |archive-date=November 4, 2017 |access-date=October 22, 2017 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Ambrose and Rollins lost the titles back to Cesaro and Sheamus on the November 6 episode of ''Raw'' due to SmackDown's [[The New Day (professional wrestling)|The New Day]] distracting the champions,<ref>{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=November 6, 2017 |title=11/6 Powell's WWE Raw Live TV Review: Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose vs. Sheamus and Cesaro for the Raw Tag Titles, Kurt Angle on Miz TV, Elias vs. Jason Jordan |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/11/06/116-powells-wwe-raw-live-tv-review-seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-vs-sheamus-cesaro-raw-tag-titles-kurt-angle-miz-tv-elias-vs-jason-jordan-guitar-pole-match/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107053312/https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/11/06/116-powells-wwe-raw-live-tv-review-seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-vs-sheamus-cesaro-raw-tag-titles-kurt-angle-miz-tv-elias-vs-jason-jordan-guitar-pole-match/ |archive-date=November 7, 2017 |access-date=November 6, 2017 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> ending their reign at 78 days (WWE recognizes their reign as lasting 79 days).<ref name=":6" /> At Survivor Series on November 19, The Shield defeated The New Day.<ref>{{cite web |last=Wortman |first=James |date=November 19, 2017 |title=The Shield def. The New Day |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2017/the-shield-the-new-day-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171122234351/http://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2017/the-shield-the-new-day-results |archive-date=November 22, 2017 |access-date=November 19, 2017 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> In December, Ambrose suffered a torn [[biceps]], sidelining him for approximately nine months, putting The Shield on hiatus.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/article/dean-ambrose-surgery-update-dec-2017|title=Dean Ambrose injury will keep him out approximately nine months|last1=Wortman|first1=James|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=December 20, 2017|access-date=March 22, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180322175814/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/article/dean-ambrose-surgery-update-dec-2017|archive-date=March 22, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>

====Intercontinental Champion (2017–2018)====
On the December 25 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins and [[Jason Jordan]] won the Raw Tag Team Championship from Cesaro and Sheamus.<ref>{{cite news |last=Paddock |first=Matty |date=December 27, 2017 |title=WWE TV review: Jason Jordan and Seth Rollins claim tag gold as Kevin Owens beats AJ Styles |newspaper=[[The Independent]] |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/wwe-tv-review-jordan-rollins-claim-tag-gold-as-owens-beats-aj-raw-a8130636.html |url-status=live |access-date=February 20, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180220152333/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/general/wwe-tv-review-jordan-rollins-claim-tag-gold-as-owens-beats-aj-raw-a8130636.html |archive-date=February 20, 2018}}</ref> At the [[Royal Rumble (2018)|Royal Rumble]] on January 28, 2018, Rollins entered at number 18 in the Royal Rumble match, but was eliminated by Reigns.<ref>{{cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=January 28, 2018 |title=Shinsuke Nakamura won the 2018 Men's Royal Rumble Match |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2018/30-man-royal-rumble-match-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180129141433/http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2018/30-man-royal-rumble-match-results |archive-date=January 29, 2018 |access-date=January 28, 2018 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Right after the Royal Rumble match, they lost the titles back to Cesaro and Sheamus, ending their reign at 34 days.<ref>{{cite web |last=Wortman |first=James |date=January 28, 2018 |title=Sheamus & Cesaro def. Raw Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins & Jason Jordan |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2018/seth-rollins-jason-jordan-sheamus-cesaro-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180129144817/http://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2018/seth-rollins-jason-jordan-sheamus-cesaro-results |archive-date=January 29, 2018 |access-date=January 28, 2018 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> After their tag team dissolved due to Jordan having neck surgery,<ref>{{cite web |last=Currier |first=Joseph |date=February 6, 2018 |title=Jason Jordan undergoes 'minimally invasive' neck surgery |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/jason-jordan-undergoes-minimally-invasive-neck-surgery-251301 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180220152715/https://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/jason-jordan-undergoes-minimally-invasive-neck-surgery-251301 |archive-date=February 20, 2018 |access-date=February 20, 2018 |work=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> Rollins was named as a competitor in the [[Elimination Chamber match]] to determine the #1 contender for the Universal Championship.<ref name="Raw02122018">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=February 12, 2018 |title=WWE Raw Live TV Review: Finn Balor vs. Matt Hardy vs. Bray Wyatt vs. Apollo Crews in a four-way Elimination Chamber qualifying match, Sasha Banks vs. Bayley |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/02/12/wwe-raw-live-tv-review-finn-balor-vs-matt-hardy-vs-bray-wyatt-vs-apollo-crews-four-way-elimination-chamber-qualifying-match/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220101154852/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/02/12/wwe-raw-live-tv-review-finn-balor-vs-matt-hardy-vs-bray-wyatt-vs-apollo-crews-four-way-elimination-chamber-qualifying-match/ |archive-date=January 1, 2022 |access-date=February 12, 2018 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On the February 19 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins competed in a seven-men [[gauntlet match]] to decide who would enter the Elimination Chamber match last, but was ultimately eliminated by [[Elias (wrestler)|Elias]]. Rollins wrestled for one hour and five minutes, marking the longest performance in a match by any wrestler in the show's history.<ref name=":7">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=February 19, 2018 |title=WWE Raw Live TV Review: Braun Strowman vs. Roman Reigns vs. John Cena vs. Finn Balor vs. The Miz vs. Elias vs. Seth Rollins in a gauntlet match match, Sasha Banks, Bayley, and Mickie James vs. Alexa Bliss, Mandy Rose, and Sonya Deville, final push for WWE Elimination Chamber |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/02/19/wwe-raw-live-tv-review-braun-strowman-vs-roman-reigns-vs-john-cena-vs-finn-balor-vs-miz-vs-elias-vs-seth-rollins-gauntlet-match-match-sasha-banks-bayley-mickie-james-vs-alexa-b/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220127153304/https://prowrestling.net/site/2018/02/19/wwe-raw-live-tv-review-braun-strowman-vs-roman-reigns-vs-john-cena-vs-finn-balor-vs-miz-vs-elias-vs-seth-rollins-gauntlet-match-match-sasha-banks-bayley-mickie-james-vs-alexa-b/ |archive-date=January 27, 2022 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> Six days later, at [[Elimination Chamber (2018)|Elimination Chamber]], Rollins was the fifth man eliminated by Braun Strowman in the match.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=February 25, 2018 |title=Roman Reigns won the first-ever Seven-Man Elimination Chamber Match to challenge Universal Champion Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/elimination-chamber-2018/mens-elimination-chamber-match-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180410103608/https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/elimination-chamber-2018/mens-elimination-chamber-match-results |archive-date=April 10, 2018 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

At [[WrestleMania 34]] on April 8, Rollins defeated Finn Bálor and The Miz in a triple threat match to win the [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|Intercontinental Championship]] for the first time in his career.<ref name="Benigno">{{cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=April 8, 2018 |title=Seth Rollins def. The Miz and Finn Bálor to become the new Intercontinental Champion |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-34/the-miz-seth-rollins-finn-balor-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180409084822/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-34/the-miz-seth-rollins-finn-balor-results |archive-date=April 9, 2018 |access-date=April 8, 2018 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> With his win, Rollins became the [[Triple Crown (professional wrestling)#List of WWE Men's Triple Crown winners|twenty-ninth Triple Crown Champion]] and the [[Grand Slam (professional wrestling)#Revised format (established 2015)|eighteenth Grand Slam Champion]] in WWE history, respectively.<ref name="GrandSlam">{{cite web |date=March 12, 2017 |title=The new Grand Slam winners: The 10 Superstars who have won every active championship |url=http://www.wwe.com/article/randy-orton-new-grand-slam-winners |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180312080255/http://www.wwe.com/article/randy-orton-new-grand-slam-winners |archive-date=March 12, 2018 |access-date=April 12, 2018 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> He successfully defended the championship against The Miz at [[Backlash (2018)|Backlash]] on May 6<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=May 6, 2018 |title=Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins def. The Miz |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/2018/seth-rollins-the-miz-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190331154208/https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/2018/seth-rollins-the-miz-results |archive-date=March 31, 2019 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> and Elias on June 17 at [[Money in the Bank (2018)|Money in the Bank]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=June 17, 2018 |title=Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins def. Elias |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2018/seth-rollins-elias-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200606125310/https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2018/seth-rollins-elias-results |archive-date=June 6, 2020 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> before losing it to Dolph Ziggler the following night on ''Raw'' after a distraction by Ziggler's ally, [[Drew McIntyre]], ending his reign at 71 days.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trionfo |first=Richard |date=June 18, 2018 |title=WWE Raw report: is the friendship over?, a new champion, who is next for Lesnar?, Ronda makes a statement, and more |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=118228&p=1 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190129011006/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=118228&p=1 |archive-date=January 29, 2019 |access-date=May 1, 2019 |publisher=PWInsider}}</ref> Rollins failed to regain the title from Ziggler in a 30-minute [[Iron man match|Iron Man match]] at [[Extreme Rules (2018)|Extreme Rules]] on July 15 after interference from McIntyre.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=July 15, 2018 |title=Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler def. Seth Rollins (30-Minute WWE Iron Man Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2018/dolph-ziggler-seth-rollins-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200415221700/https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2018/dolph-ziggler-seth-rollins-results |archive-date=April 15, 2020 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

On August 19, at [[SummerSlam (2018)|SummerSlam]], Rollins defeated Ziggler to regain the championship after enlisting the help of a returning Dean Ambrose.<ref>{{cite web |last=Pappolla |first=Ryan |date=August 19, 2018 |title=Seth Rollins def. Dolph Ziggler to win the Intercontinental Championship |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/summerslam-2018/dolph-ziggler-seth-rollins-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210121092026/https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/summerslam-2018/dolph-ziggler-seth-rollins-results |archive-date=January 21, 2021 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> The next night on ''Raw'', Rollins reformed The Shield with Ambrose and Roman Reigns, preventing Strowman from cashing in his Money in the Bank contract for the Universal Championship against Reigns.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |date=August 20, 2018 |title=8/20 WWE Raw Results: Keller's full run-down and analysis of post-Summerslam episode including Reigns stepping out in Brooklyn as new champion |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/08/20/8-20-wwe-raw-results-kellers-full-run-down-and-analysis-of-post-summerslam-episode-including-reigns-stepping-out-in-brooklyn-as-new-champion/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190121220645/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/08/20/8-20-wwe-raw-results-kellers-full-run-down-and-analysis-of-post-summerslam-episode-including-reigns-stepping-out-in-brooklyn-as-new-champion/ |archive-date=January 21, 2019 |access-date=January 21, 2019 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> At [[Hell in a Cell (2018)|Hell in a Cell]] on September 16, Rollins and Ambrose failed to win the Raw Tag Team Championship from McIntyre and Ziggler.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |date=September 16, 2018 |title=Raw Tag Team Champions Dolph Ziggler & Drew McIntrye def. Dean Ambrose & Seth Rollins |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2018/dolph-ziggler-drew-mcIntrye-seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180917143516/https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2018/dolph-ziggler-drew-mcintrye-seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-results |archive-date=September 17, 2018 |access-date=September 24, 2018 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[Super Show-Down (2018)|Super Show-Down]] on October 6, The Shield defeated McIntyre, Ziggler and Strowman in a six-man tag team match.<ref>{{cite web |last=Pappolla |first=Ryan |date=October 6, 2018 |title=The Shield def. Braun Strowman, Drew McIntyre & Dolph Ziggler |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-super-show-down/2018-10-06/the-shield-braun-strowman-dolph-ziggler-drew-mcIntyre-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210927131616/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-super-show-down/2018-10-06/the-shield-braun-strowman-dolph-ziggler-drew-mcIntyre-results |archive-date=September 27, 2021 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Two nights later on ''Raw'', The Shield was defeated by the trio in a rematch, with Ambrose walking away from his teammates after their defeat.<ref>{{cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |date=October 8, 2018 |title=10/8 WWE Raw Results: Keller's report on Super Show-down fallout as they head to Evolution and Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/10/08/10-8-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-super-show-down-fallout-as-they-head-to-evolution-and-crown-jewel-in-saudi-arabia/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181013014250/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/10/08/10-8-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-super-show-down-fallout-as-they-head-to-evolution-and-crown-jewel-in-saudi-arabia/ |archive-date=October 13, 2018 |access-date=October 13, 2018 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref>

On the October 22 episode of ''Raw'', Reigns took a hiatus due to his legitimate returning [[leukemia]]. Later that night, Rollins and Ambrose defeated Ziggler and McIntyre to win the Raw Tag Team Championship (making Rollins a double champion), only for Ambrose to [[Turn (professional wrestling)|turn]] on Rollins as he attacked him, igniting a feud between the two and disbanding The Shield once again.<ref>{{cite web |last=Trionfo |first=Richard |date=October 22, 2018 |title=WWE Raw report: the future of The Shield, the tag and universal title turmoil, a big announcement from Roman Reigns, and more |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=121185&p=3 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181023160805/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=121185&p=3 |archive-date=October 23, 2018 |access-date=May 1, 2019 |publisher=PWInsider}}</ref> Rollins and Ambrose lost the titles on the November 5 episode of ''Raw'', when Rollins lost a handicap match to [[The Authors of Pain|AOP]] ([[Akam (wrestler)|Akam]] and [[Rezar (wrestler)|Rezar]]).<ref>{{cite web |last=Trionfo |first=Richard |date=November 5, 2018 |title=WWE Raw report: we have captains, Braun is on a quest for treasure, a new team forms, tag title match, and more |url=https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=121557&p=2 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190129011001/https://www.pwinsider.com/ViewArticle.php?id=121557&p=2 |archive-date=January 29, 2019 |access-date=May 1, 2019 |publisher=PWInsider}}</ref> On November 18, at [[Survivor Series (2018)|Survivor Series]], Rollins defeated United States Champion [[Shinsuke Nakamura]] in an interbrand champion vs. champion match.<ref>{{cite web |last=Wortman |first=James |date=November 18, 2018 |title=Intercontinental Champion Seth Rollins def. United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2018/seth-rollins-shinsuke-nakamura-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220215103713/https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2018/seth-rollins-shinsuke-nakamura-results |archive-date=February 15, 2022 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On December 16, at [[TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs (2018)|TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs]], Rollins lost the Intercontinental Championship to Ambrose, ending his reign at 119 days.<ref>{{cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=December 16, 2018 |title=Dean Ambrose def. Seth Rollins to become the new Intercontinental Champion |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2018/seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210426234714/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwetlc/2018/seth-rollins-dean-ambrose-results |archive-date=April 26, 2021 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Rollins failed to regain the championship from Ambrose on several occasions, including in a Falls Count Anywhere match when Lashley interfered,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2019-01-07/article/dean-ambrose-def-seth-rollins-falls-count-anywhere-match-bobby-lashley|title=Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose def. Seth Rollins (Falls Count Anywhere Match)|last=Benigno|first=Anthony|date=January 7, 2019|publisher=[[WWE]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190108145540/https://www.wwe.com/amp/shows/raw/2019-01-07/article/dean-ambrose-def-seth-rollins-falls-count-anywhere-match-bobby-lashley|archive-date=January 8, 2019|url-status=live|access-date=January 8, 2019}}</ref> and in a triple threat match where Lashley won the championship after pinning Ambrose.<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=1/14 Powell's WWE Raw TV Review: Dean Ambrose vs. Bobby Lashley vs. Seth Rollins in a Triple Threat for the Intercontinental Championship, Ronda Rousey and Sasha Banks vs. Nia Jax and Tamina, the Royal Rumble build continues|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/01/14/1-14-powells-wwe-raw-tv-review-dean-ambrose-vs-bobby-lashley-vs-seth-rollins-in-a-triple-threat-for-the-intercontinental-championship-ronda-rousey-and-sasha-banks-vs-nia-jax-and-tamina-the-roy/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=January 14, 2019|access-date=January 15, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190115083430/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/01/14/1-14-powells-wwe-raw-tv-review-dean-ambrose-vs-bobby-lashley-vs-seth-rollins-in-a-triple-threat-for-the-intercontinental-championship-ronda-rousey-and-sasha-banks-vs-nia-jax-and-tamina-the-roy/|archive-date=January 15, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref>

==== Universal Champion (2018–2019) ====
At the [[Royal Rumble (2019)|Royal Rumble]] on January 27, 2019, Rollins won his first Royal Rumble match by lastly eliminating Braun Strowman.<ref name=":5" /> The following night on ''Raw'', Rollins challenged Brock Lesnar for the Universal Championship at [[WrestleMania 35]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |date=January 28, 2019 |title=1/28 WWE Raw Results: Keller's report on post-Royal Rumble episode including Seth Rollins Rumble victory |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/01/28/12-28-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-post-royal-rumble-episode-including-seth-rollins-rumble-victory/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190202153914/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/01/28/12-28-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-post-royal-rumble-episode-including-seth-rollins-rumble-victory/ |archive-date=February 2, 2019 |access-date=February 10, 2019 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> Soon after, Rollins reconciled with Ambrose and the recently returned Reigns to reform The Shield for the third time,<ref>{{cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |author-link=Wade Keller |date=March 4, 2019 |title=3/4 WWE Raw Results: Keller's report on Batista follow-up, Rousey's championship status, Shield reunion, Che & Jost from SNL Weekend Update guest host |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/03/04/3-4-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-batista-follow-up-rouseys-championship-status-shield-reunion-che-jost-from-snl-weekend-update-guest-host/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306043026/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/03/04/3-4-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-batista-follow-up-rouseys-championship-status-shield-reunion-che-jost-from-snl-weekend-update-guest-host/ |archive-date=March 6, 2019 |access-date=March 5, 2019 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> defeating McIntyre, Lashley and [[Baron Corbin]] on March 10 at [[Fastlane (2019)|Fastlane]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |date=March 10, 2019 |title=The Shield def. Drew McIntyre, Bobby Lashley & Baron Corbin |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2019/the-shield-vs-baron-corbin-drew-mcintyre-bobby-lashley-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190327092631/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwefastlane/2019/the-shield-vs-baron-corbin-drew-mcintyre-bobby-lashley-results |archive-date=March 27, 2019 |access-date=March 10, 2019 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At WrestleMania 35 on April 7, Rollins defeated Lesnar to win the Universal Championship for the first time.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wortman |first1=James |date=April 7, 2019 |title=Seth Rollins def. Brock Lesnar to win the Universal Championship |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-35/brock-lesnar-vs-seth-rollins-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190409044031/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-35/brock-lesnar-vs-seth-rollins-results |archive-date=April 9, 2019 |access-date=April 7, 2019 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

[[File:Seth Rollins Universal.jpg|thumb|upright|Rollins as [[WWE Universal Championship|Universal Champion]] in May 2019]]
Rollins then entered a feud with AJ Styles,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |date=April 22, 2019 |title=AJ Styles def. Baron Corbin to earn a Universal Championship opportunity at WWE Money in the Bank |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2019-04-22/article/aj-styles-def-baron-corbin |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190702124743/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2019-04-22/article/aj-styles-def-baron-corbin |archive-date=July 2, 2019 |access-date=April 22, 2019 |website= |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |date=April 24, 2019 |title=Seth Rollins and AJ Styles signed their Universal Championship Match contract |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2019-04-29#full-detail-40059790 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926022130/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2019-04-29 |archive-date=September 26, 2022 |access-date=April 29, 2019 |website= |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> retaining the Universal Championship against him on May 19 at [[Money in the Bank (2019)|Money in the Bank]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |date=May 19, 2019 |title=Universal Champion Seth Rollins def. AJ Styles |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2019/seth-rollins-vs-aj-styles-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190525203047/https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2019/seth-rollins-vs-aj-styles-results |archive-date=May 25, 2019 |access-date=May 19, 2019 |website= |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Rollins successfully defended the title against Corbin at [[Super ShowDown (2019)|Super ShowDown]] on June 7,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=June 7, 2019 |title=Universal Champion Seth Rollins def. Baron Corbin |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-super-showdown/2019/seth-rollins-vs-baron-corbin-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190914143653/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-super-showdown/2019/seth-rollins-vs-baron-corbin-results |archive-date=September 14, 2019 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> and at [[WWE Stomping Grounds|Stomping Grounds]] on June 23; the latter title defense featured [[Lacey Evans]] as [[Referee (professional wrestling)#Special referees|special guest referee]]. He won with assistance of his real-life wife and [[WWE Raw Women's Championship|Raw Women's Champion]] [[Becky Lynch]] to overcome the biased refereeing from Evans.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bristout |first=Ralph |date=June 23, 2019 |title=Universal Champion Seth Rollins def. Baron Corbin |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-stomping-grounds/2019/seth-rollins-vs-baron-corbin-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200415195811/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-stomping-grounds/2019/seth-rollins-vs-baron-corbin-results |archive-date=April 15, 2020 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Rollins and Lynch defeated Corbin and Evans at [[Extreme Rules (2019)|Extreme Rules]] on July 14 in a [[Professional wrestling match types#Winner Takes All match|Winner Takes All]] [[Professional wrestling match types#No Disqualification match/No Holds Barred match|Extreme Rules match]] [[Professional wrestling tag team match types#Mixed Tag Team match|mixed tag team match]]. Afterwards, Rollins lost the title to Lesnar, who cashed in his Money in the Bank contract, ending his reign at 98 days.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |date=July 14, 2019 |title=Universal Champion Seth Rollins & Raw Women's Champion Becky Lynch def. Baron Corbin & Lacey Evans; Brock Lesnar cashed in on Rollins to win the Universal Title |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/extreme-rules-2019/seth-rollins-becky-lynch-vs-baron-corbin-lacey-evans-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200415201353/https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/extreme-rules-2019/seth-rollins-becky-lynch-vs-baron-corbin-lacey-evans-results |archive-date=April 15, 2020 |access-date=February 5, 2020 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> The following night on ''Raw'', Rollins won a ten-man [[Battle royal (professional wrestling)|battle royal]] for the right to face Lesnar for the championship at [[SummerSlam (2019)|SummerSlam]] by last eliminating Randy Orton.<ref name="Raw07152019">{{cite web |last=Barnett |first=Jake |date=July 15, 2019 |title=7/15 WWE Raw Results: Barnett's live review of the Battle Royal to determine Brock Lesnar's challenger at SummerSlam, Alexa Bliss vs. Naomi vs. Carmella vs. Natalya for a shot at the Raw Women's Championship at SummerSlam, Extreme Rules fallout |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/07/15/7-15-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-the-battle-royal-to-determine-brock-lesnars-challenger-at-summerslam-alexa-bliss-vs-naomi-vs-carmella-vs-natalya-for-a-shot-at-the-raw-womens-champion/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220606223119/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/07/15/7-15-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-the-battle-royal-to-determine-brock-lesnars-challenger-at-summerslam-alexa-bliss-vs-naomi-vs-carmella-vs-natalya-for-a-shot-at-the-raw-womens-champion/ |archive-date=June 6, 2022 |access-date=July 16, 2019 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At the event on August 11, Rollins defeated Lesnar to regain the championship, making him the second wrestler to hold the Universal Championship more than once. He also became the first superstar to defeat Lesnar at both WrestleMania and SummerSlam.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=August 11, 2019 |title=Seth Rollins def. Brock Lesnar to become the new Universal Champion |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2019/brock-lesnar-vs-seth-rollins-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200415232124/https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2019/brock-lesnar-vs-seth-rollins-results |archive-date=April 15, 2020 |access-date=February 6, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

On the August 19 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins won his record-tying fifth Raw Tag Team Championship along with Braun Strowman when they defeated [[Karl Anderson]] and [[Luke Gallows]].<ref name="Raw08192019">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=August 19, 2019 |title=8/19 WWE Raw Results: Powell's review of AJ Styles vs. Braun Strowman for the U.S. Championship, and Cesaro vs. Samoa Joe and Cedric Alexander vs. Sami Zayn in first round King of the Ring tournament matches |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/08/19/8-19-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-aj-styles-vs-braun-strowman-for-the-u-s-championship-and-cesaro-vs-samoa-joe-and-cedric-alexander-vs-sami-zayn-in-first-round-king-of-the-ring-tournament/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220123112234/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/08/19/8-19-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-aj-styles-vs-braun-strowman-for-the-u-s-championship-and-cesaro-vs-samoa-joe-and-cedric-alexander-vs-sami-zayn-in-first-round-king-of-the-ring-tournament/ |archive-date=January 23, 2022 |access-date=August 26, 2019 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At [[Clash of Champions (2019)|Clash of Champions]] on September 15, Rollins and Strowman lost the titles to Dolph Ziggler and [[Robert Roode]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=September 15, 2019 |title=Dolph Ziggler & Robert Roode def. Seth Rollins & Braun Strowman to become the new Raw Tag Team Champions |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wweclashofchampions/2019/seth-rollins-braun-strowman-vs-dolph-ziggler-robert-roode-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200415203203/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wweclashofchampions/2019/seth-rollins-braun-strowman-vs-dolph-ziggler-robert-roode-results |archive-date=April 15, 2020 |access-date=February 6, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Later that night, Rollins retained the Universal Championship against Strowman but was attacked by "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt after the match.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=September 15, 2019 |title=Universal Champion Seth Rollins def. Braun Strowman |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wweclashofchampions/2019/seth-rollins-vs-braun-strowman-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200415203157/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wweclashofchampions/2019/seth-rollins-vs-braun-strowman-results |archive-date=April 15, 2020 |access-date=February 6, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[Hell in a Cell (2019)|Hell in a Cell]] on October 6, Rollins defended his title against The Fiend in a Hell in a Cell match that ended in [[Professional wrestling#Referee stoppage|referee stoppage]] after The Fiend was buried under several weapons and hit with a sledgehammer by Rollins, a decision which was negatively received by critics and fans.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=October 6, 2019 |title=Universal Champion Seth Rollins vs. "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt ended in Match Stoppage (Hell in a Cell Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2019/seth-rollins-vs-the-fiend-bray-wyatt-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200222082806/https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2019/seth-rollins-vs-the-fiend-bray-wyatt-results |archive-date=February 22, 2020 |access-date=October 7, 2019 |website= |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Currier |first=Joseph |date=October 6, 2019 |title=Crowd rejects Seth Rollins vs. The Fiend finish at WWE Hell in a Cell |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/crowd-rejects-seth-rollins-vs-fiend-finish-wwe-hell-cell-294231 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221006232137/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/crowd-rejects-seth-rollins-vs-fiend-finish-wwe-hell-cell-294231 |archive-date=October 6, 2022 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |website=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> On October 31, at [[Crown Jewel (2019)|Crown Jewel]], Rollins lost the Universal Championship to The Fiend in a [[falls count anywhere match]], ending his second reign at 80 days.<ref>{{cite web |last=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=October 31, 2019 |title="The Fiend" Bray Wyatt def. Seth Rollins to become the new Universal Champion (Falls Count Anywhere Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-crown-jewel/2019/seth-rollins-vs-the-fiend-bray-wyatt-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200415202629/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-crown-jewel/2019/seth-rollins-vs-the-fiend-bray-wyatt-results |archive-date=April 15, 2020 |access-date=November 1, 2019 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

==== The Messiah (2019–2020) ====
Rollins was selected as the captain for Team Raw against Team SmackDown and Team NXT on November 24 at [[Survivor Series (2019)|Survivor Series]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Burdick |first=Michael |date=November 11, 2019 |title=Five-Man Survivor Series Elimination Triple Threat Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2019/five-man-survivor-series-elimination-triple-threat-match |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191112041418/https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivorseries/2019/five-man-survivor-series-elimination-triple-threat-match |archive-date=November 12, 2019 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> where Team SmackDown emerged victorious.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Laboon |first=Jeff |date=November 24, 2019 |title=Team SmackDown def. Team Raw & Team NXT (Men's Survivor Series Elimination Triple Threat Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivor-series/2019/mens-survivor-series-elimination-triple-threat-match-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200415202305/https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivor-series/2019/mens-survivor-series-elimination-triple-threat-match-results |archive-date=April 15, 2020 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> The following night on ''Raw'', Rollins berated the entire Raw roster for "dropping the ball" and failing to win at the pay-per-view. These comments later drew the attention of Kevin Owens, who attacked Rollins and challenged him to a match, which ended in a disqualification after AOP (Akam and Rezar) attacked Owens.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Plummer |first=Dale |date=November 25, 2019 |title=RAW: Seth Rollins calls out the RAW roster after a poor Survivor Series |url=http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2019/11/25/22803055.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191128031412/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2019/11/25/22803055.html |archive-date=November 28, 2019 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=Slam! Sports |publisher=[[Canadian Online Explorer]]}}</ref> On the December 9 episode of ''Raw'', despite earlier denying an alliance with AOP, Rollins joined them by attacking Owens, turning heel for the first time since 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=December 10, 2019 |title=12/09 WWE Raw Results: Powell's review of Rey Mysterio vs. AJ Styles for the U.S. Championship, Rusev and Lana divorce, the brand's final push for the WWE TLC pay-per-view |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/12/09/12-09-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-rey-mysterio-vs-aj-styles-for-the-u-s-championship-rusev-and-lana-divorce-the-brands-final-push-for-the-wwe-tlc-pay-per-view/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210421083617/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/12/09/12-09-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-rey-mysterio-vs-aj-styles-for-the-u-s-championship-rusev-and-lana-divorce-the-brands-final-push-for-the-wwe-tlc-pay-per-view/ |archive-date=April 21, 2021 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref>

After this, Rollins began calling himself the "Monday Night Messiah" while stating that he was "sacrificing" his opponents for "the greater good" and created a faction with AOP and [[Buddy Murphy]].<ref name="Raw12302019">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=December 30, 2019 |title=12/30 WWE Raw Results: Powell's review of the Bobby Lashley and Lana wedding, Aleister Black vs. Buddy Murphy, the final Raw of 2019 |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/12/30/12-30-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-the-bobby-lashley-and-lana-wedding-aleister-black-vs-buddy-murphy-the-final-raw-of-2019/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211124080758/https://prowrestling.net/site/2019/12/30/12-30-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-the-bobby-lashley-and-lana-wedding-aleister-black-vs-buddy-murphy-the-final-raw-of-2019/ |archive-date=November 24, 2021 |access-date=December 31, 2019 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref><ref name="Raw01062020" /> Rollins and Murphy defeated [[The Viking Raiders]] to win the Raw Tag Team Championship on the January 20, 2020 episode of ''Raw'', becoming a record six-time champion.<ref>{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=January 20, 2020 |title=01/20 WWE Raw Results: Powell's review of Andrade vs. Rey Mysterio in a ladder match for the U.S. Championship, Rusev and Liv Morgan vs. Bobby Lashley and Lana, WWE Champion Brock Lesnar, Royal Rumble developments |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/01/20/01-20-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-andrade-vs-rey-mysterio-in-a-ladder-match-for-the-u-s-championship-rusev-and-liv-morgan-vs-bobby-lashley-and-lana-wwe-champion-brock-lesnar-royal/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210802230328/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/01/20/01-20-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-andrade-vs-rey-mysterio-in-a-ladder-match-for-the-u-s-championship-rusev-and-liv-morgan-vs-bobby-lashley-and-lana-wwe-champion-brock-lesnar-royal/ |archive-date=August 2, 2021 |access-date=January 22, 2020 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> Rollins competed in the [[Royal Rumble (2020)|Royal Rumble]] on January 26, as the final entrant, but was eliminated by eventual winner Drew McIntyre.<ref>{{cite web |last=Garretson |first=Jordan |date=January 26, 2020 |title=Drew McIntyre won the 30-Man Royal Rumble Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2020/2020-men%E2%80%99s-royal-rumble-match-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201116195009/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2020/2020-men%E2%80%99s-royal-rumble-match-results |archive-date=November 16, 2020 |access-date=January 26, 2020 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Rollins and Murphy retained the titles against [[The Street Profits]] at [[Super ShowDown (2020)|Super ShowDown]] on February 27,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Garretson |first1=Jordan |date=February 27, 2020 |title=Raw Tag Team Champions Seth Rollins & Murphy def. The Street Profits |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-super-showdown/wwe-super-showdown-2020/seth-rollins-murphy-vs-the-street-profits-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200515095530/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-super-showdown/wwe-super-showdown-2020/seth-rollins-murphy-vs-the-street-profits-results |archive-date=May 15, 2020 |access-date=February 27, 2020 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> but lost the titles to them on the March 2 episode of ''Raw''.<ref>{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=March 2, 2020 |title=3/2 WWE Raw Results: Powell's review of Aleister Black vs. AJ Styles, Seth Rollins and Murphy vs. The Street Profits for the Raw Tag Titles, Beth Phoenix provides an Edge update, Shayna Baszler vs. Kairi Sane, Rey Mysterio and Humberto Carrillo vs. Andrade and Angel Garza |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/03/02/3-2-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-aleister-black-vs-aj-styles-seth-rollins-and-murphy-vs-the-street-profits-for-the-raw-tag-titles-beth-phoenix-provides-an-edge-update-shayna-baszler-vs-k/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200421104952/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/03/02/3-2-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-aleister-black-vs-aj-styles-seth-rollins-and-murphy-vs-the-street-profits-for-the-raw-tag-titles-beth-phoenix-provides-an-edge-update-shayna-baszler-vs-k/ |archive-date=April 21, 2020 |access-date=March 3, 2020 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> Rollins and Murphy failed to reclaim the championship from the Street Profits at [[Elimination Chamber (2020)|Elimination Chamber]] six days later.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |date=March 8, 2020 |title=Raw Tag Team Champions The Street Profits def. Seth Rollins & Murphy |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2020/the-street-profits-vs-seth-rollins-murphy-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201017080654/https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2020/the-street-profits-vs-seth-rollins-murphy-results |archive-date=October 17, 2020 |access-date=March 8, 2020 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[WrestleMania 36]] on April 4, Rollins lost to Owens in [[No Disqualification match]], ending the feud.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Powers |first1=Kevin |date=April 4, 2020 |title=Kevin Owens def. Seth Rollins in a No Disqualification Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-36/kevin-owens-vs-seth-rollins-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200415194115/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-36/kevin-owens-vs-seth-rollins-results |archive-date=April 15, 2020 |access-date=April 4, 2020 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[Money in the Bank (2020)|Money in the Bank]] on May 10, Rollins unsuccessfully challenged McIntyre for the WWE Championship.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Garretson |first=Jordan |date=May 10, 2020 |title=WWE Champion Drew McIntyre def. Seth Rollins |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2020/wwe-champion-drew-mcintyre-def-seth-rollins |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211126235446/https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/2020/wwe-champion-drew-mcintyre-def-seth-rollins |archive-date=November 26, 2021 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

The next night on ''Raw'', Rollins attacked [[Rey Mysterio]] and injured his eye with the steel ring steps.<ref name="Raw05112020">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=May 11, 2020 |title=5/11 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Becky Lynch's major announcement, the return of Edge and Randy Orton, Lynch confronting MITB winner Asuka, Money in the Bank fallout |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/05/11/5-11-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-becky-lynchs-major-announcement-the-return-of-edge-and-randy-orton-lynch-confronting-mitb-winner-asuka-money-in-the-bank-fallout/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210301071020/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/05/11/5-11-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-becky-lynchs-major-announcement-the-return-of-edge-and-randy-orton-lynch-confronting-mitb-winner-asuka-money-in-the-bank-fallout/ |archive-date=March 1, 2021 |access-date=May 12, 2020 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On the May 18 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins recruited [[Austin Theory]] as a member of his faction.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Melok |first1=Bobby |date=May 18, 2020 |title=WWE Raw results, May 18, 2020: McIntyre stands tall against Corbin as The All Mighty waits |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2020-05-18 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210618023027/https://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2020-05-18 |archive-date=June 18, 2021 |access-date=May 18, 2020 |website= |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Mysterio eventually returned and challenged Rollins to an [[Eye for an Eye match]], where the only way to win was to extract the opponent's eyeball.<ref name="Raw07062020">{{cite web |last1=Powell |first1=Jason |date=July 6, 2020 |title=7/6 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Raw Women's Champion Asuka vs. Smackdown Women's Champion Bayley in a non-title match, Rey Mysterio and Aleister Black vs. Seth Rollins and Murphy, Big Show and The Viking Raiders vs. Randy Orton, Andrade, and Angel Garza |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/07/06/7-6-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-raw-womens-champion-asuka-vs-smackdown-womens-champion-bayley-in-a-non-title-match-rey-mysterio-and-aleister-black-vs-seth-rollins-and-murphy-big/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210313175423/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/07/06/7-6-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-raw-womens-champion-asuka-vs-smackdown-womens-champion-bayley-in-a-non-title-match-rey-mysterio-and-aleister-black-vs-seth-rollins-and-murphy-big/ |archive-date=March 13, 2021 |access-date=July 12, 2020 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Zak |first=Brad |date=July 6, 2020 |title=Rey Mysterio vs. Seth Rollins – Eye for an Eye Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/rey-mysterio-seth-rollins-eye-for-an-eye |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211127000016/https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/rey-mysterio-seth-rollins-eye-for-an-eye |archive-date=November 27, 2021 |access-date=July 12, 2020 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[The Horror Show at Extreme Rules]] on July 19, Rollins won the match after using the ring steps to remove Mysterio's eye.<ref>{{cite web |last=Garretson |first=Jordan |date=July 19, 2020 |title=Seth Rollins def. Rey Mysterio (Eye for an Eye Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/extreme-rules-2020/article/seth-rollins-def-rey-mysterio-eye-for-an-eye-match |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210206042532/https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/extreme-rules-2020/article/seth-rollins-def-rey-mysterio-eye-for-an-eye-match |archive-date=February 6, 2021 |access-date=July 19, 2020 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Over the following weeks, Rey's son [[Dominik Mysterio]] confronted Rollins about the attacks on both him and his father. At [[Summerslam (2020)|SummerSlam]] on August 23, Rollins defeated Dominik in a [[Hardcore match|Street Fight]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Garretson |first=Jordan |date=August 23, 2020 |title=Seth Rollins def. Dominik Mysterio in a Street Fight |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/summerslam-2020/seth-rollins-def-dominik-mysterio-in-a-street-fight |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210613182728/https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/summerslam-2020/seth-rollins-def-dominik-mysterio-in-a-street-fight |archive-date=June 13, 2021 |access-date=August 23, 2020 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On August 30, Rollins and Murphy lost to Rey and Dominik Mysterio at [[Payback (2020)|Payback]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Garretson |first=Jordan |date=August 30, 2020 |title=Rey & Dominik Mysterio def. Seth Rollins & Murphy |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/08-30-2020/rey-dominik-mysterio-def-seth-rollins-murphy |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210228195208/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwepayback/08-30-2020/rey-dominik-mysterio-def-seth-rollins-murphy |archive-date=February 28, 2021 |access-date=August 30, 2020 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

On the October 5 episode of ''Raw'', Murphy attacked Rollins after he refused to apologize to him, thus ending their alliance.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Khan |first=Steve |date=October 5, 2020 |title=WWE Raw live results: Six-man tag, KO Show with Bray Wyatt |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/results/wwe-raw-live-results-six-man-tag-ko-show-bray-wyatt-321816 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925120806/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/results/wwe-raw-live-results-six-man-tag-ko-show-bray-wyatt-321816 |archive-date=September 25, 2022 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |website=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> As part of the [[2020 WWE Draft|2020 WWE draft]] in October, Rollins was drafted to the SmackDown [[WWE brand extension|brand]].<ref>{{cite web |author= |date=October 9, 2020 |title=See all the results from the 2020 Draft |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/10-09-2020/article/latest-wwe-draft-results-2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220410075624/https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/10-09-2020/article/latest-wwe-draft-results-2020 |archive-date=April 10, 2022 |access-date=October 9, 2020 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On the November 20 episode of ''SmackDown'', Rollins lost to Murphy to end the feud.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Burdick |first=Michael |date=November 20, 2020 |title=SmackDown results, Nov. 20, 2020 WWE's "Yes!" Man gets payback as WWE gears up for Survivor Series |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2020-11-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512143736/https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/2020-11-20 |archive-date=May 12, 2021 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[Survivor Series (2020)|Survivor Series]] two days later, Rollins was a part of Team SmackDown, but was the first person eliminated by Sheamus after "sacrificing" himself and his team lost the match.<ref>{{cite web |last=Garretson |first=Jordan |date=November 22, 2020 |title=Team Raw def. Team SmackDown the 5-on-5 Men's Survivor Series Elimination Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivor-series/11-22-2020/mens-survivor-series-match-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210802025319/https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivor-series/11-22-2020/mens-survivor-series-match-results |archive-date=August 2, 2021 |access-date=November 22, 2020 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

====The Visionary (2021–2023)====
At the [[Royal Rumble (2021)|Royal Rumble]] on January 31, 2021, Rollins entered at number 29, but was eliminated by eventual winner [[Edge (wrestler)|Edge]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clapp |first=John |date=January 31, 2021 |title=Edge won the 2021 Royal Rumble Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/01-31-2021/mens-royal-rumble-match-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210205035113/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/01-31-2021/mens-royal-rumble-match-results |archive-date=February 5, 2021 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On Night 1 of [[WrestleMania 37]] on April 10, Rollins lost to Cesaro,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Garretson |first=Jordan |date=April 10, 2021 |title=Cesaro def. Seth Rollins |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-37/cesaro-vs-seth-rollins-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210416152009/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-37/cesaro-vs-seth-rollins-results |archive-date=April 16, 2021 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> but won a rematch at [[Hell in a Cell (2021)|Hell in a Cell]] on June 20.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Garretson |first=Jordan |date=June 20, 2021 |title=Seth Rollins def. Cesaro |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2021/cesaro-vs-seth-rollins-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210621173508/https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2021/cesaro-vs-seth-rollins-results |archive-date=June 21, 2021 |access-date=June 20, 2021 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On the July 9 episode of ''SmackDown'', Rollins defeated Cesaro again to qualify for the Money in the Bank ladder match at the [[Money in the Bank (2021)|titular event]] on July 18,<ref name="SmackDown07092021">{{cite web |last1=Barnett |first1=Jake |date=July 9, 2021 |title=7/9 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Barnett's review of Seth Rollins vs. Cesaro, and Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Baron Corbin in Money in the Bank ladder match qualifiers, final Smackdown from the ThunderDome set |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/07/09/7-9-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-barnetts-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-cesaro-and-shinsuke-nakamura-vs-baron-corbin-in-money-in-the-bank-ladder-match-qualifiers-final-smackdown-from-the-thun/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210831035109/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/07/09/7-9-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-barnetts-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-cesaro-and-shinsuke-nakamura-vs-baron-corbin-in-money-in-the-bank-ladder-match-qualifiers-final-smackdown-from-the-thun/ |archive-date=August 31, 2021 |access-date=July 10, 2021 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> which was won by [[Big E (wrestler)|Big E]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clapp |first=John |date=July 18, 2021 |title=Big E won the Money in the Bank Ladder Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/07-18-2021/mens-money-in-the-bank-ladder-match-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211110033914/https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/07-18-2021/mens-money-in-the-bank-ladder-match-results |archive-date=November 10, 2021 |access-date=July 18, 2021 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Later that night, Rollins interfered in the main event where Roman Reigns was defending the Universal Championship against Edge, distracting the referee to cost Edge the match.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Clapp |first=John |date=July 18, 2021 |title=Universal Champion Roman Reigns def. Edge; John Cena returns to stand toe-to-toe with Reigns |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/07-18-2021/roman-reigns-vs-edge-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022154317/https://www.wwe.com/shows/moneyinthebank/07-18-2021/roman-reigns-vs-edge-results |archive-date=October 22, 2021 |access-date=July 18, 2021 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Over the following weeks, Rollins and Edge confronted and attacked each other until the August 6 episode of ''SmackDown'', where Edge challenged Rollins to a match at [[SummerSlam (2021)|SummerSlam]], which Rollins accepted.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Barnett |first=Jake |date=August 6, 2021 |title=8/6 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Barnett's review of Finn vs. Baron Corbin, Dominik Mysterio vs. Jey Uso, the build to SummerSlam continues |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/08/06/8-6-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-barnetts-review-of-finn-vs-baron-corbin-dominik-mysterio-vs-jey-uso-the-build-to-summerslam-continues/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210830191546/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/08/06/8-6-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-barnetts-review-of-finn-vs-baron-corbin-dominik-mysterio-vs-jey-uso-the-build-to-summerslam-continues/ |archive-date=August 30, 2021 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At the event on August 21, Rollins lost to Edge by submission,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Laboon |first=Jeff |date=August 21, 2021 |title=Edge def. Seth Rollins |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2021/edge-vs-seth-rollins-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210823001008/https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2021/edge-vs-seth-rollins-results |archive-date=August 23, 2021 |access-date=August 22, 2021 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> but won their rematch on the September 10 episode of ''SmackDown''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=September 10, 2021 |title=9/10 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Powell's review of Brock Lesnar's MSG appearance, Edge vs. Seth Rollins, Jimmy Uso and Jey Uso vs. The Street Profits for the Smackdown Tag Titles, Becky Lynch and Bianca Belair contract signing for Extreme Rules |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/09/10/9-10-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-powells-review-of-brock-lesnars-msg-appearance-edge-vs-seth-rollins-jimmy-uso-and-jey-uso-vs-the-street-profits-for-the-smackdown-tag-titles-becky-lyn/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211006123449/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/09/10/9-10-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-powells-review-of-brock-lesnars-msg-appearance-edge-vs-seth-rollins-jimmy-uso-and-jey-uso-vs-the-street-profits-for-the-smackdown-tag-titles-becky-lyn/ |archive-date=October 6, 2021 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> As part of the [[2021 WWE Draft|2021 Draft]], Rollins was drafted to the Raw brand.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=October 1, 2021 |title=See all the results from the 2021 Draft |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/article/latest-wwe-draft-results-2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220706061457/https://www.wwe.com/shows/smackdown/article/latest-wwe-draft-results-2021 |archive-date=July 6, 2022 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On the October 8 episode of ''SmackDown'', Edge demanded a Hell in a Cell match between them, which was made official for [[Crown Jewel (2021)|Crown Jewel]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=October 8, 2021 |title=10/08 WWE Friday Night Smackdown results: Powell's review of Rey Mysterio vs. Sami Zayn in a King of the Ring tournament match, Liv Morgan vs. Carmella in a Queens Crown tournament match, contract signing for Becky Lynch vs. Bianca Belair vs. Sasha Banks at WWE Crown Jewel |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/10/08/10-08-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-powells-review-of-rey-mysterio-vs-sami-zayn-in-a-king-of-the-ring-tournament-match-liv-morgan-vs-carmella-in-a-queens-crown-tournament-match-contract-si/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211009000130/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/10/08/10-08-wwe-friday-night-smackdown-results-powells-review-of-rey-mysterio-vs-sami-zayn-in-a-king-of-the-ring-tournament-match-liv-morgan-vs-carmella-in-a-queens-crown-tournament-match-contract-si/ |archive-date=October 9, 2021 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At the event on October 21, Rollins was defeated by Edge, ending their feud.<ref name="CrownJewel2021">{{cite web |last1=Bryant |first1=Nathan |date=October 21, 2021 |title=Edge def. Seth Rollins in a Hell in a Cell Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-crown-jewel/2021/edge-vs-seth-rollins-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022132348/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-crown-jewel/2021/edge-vs-seth-rollins-results |archive-date=October 22, 2021 |access-date=October 21, 2021 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[Survivor Series (2021)|Survivor Series]] on November 21, Rollins took part in the 5-on-5 elimination match on Team Raw and won the match as the sole survivor after eliminating [[Jeff Hardy]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bryant |first=Nathan |date=November 21, 2021 |title=Team Raw def. Team SmackDown in the 5-on-5 Men's Survivor Series Elimination Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivor-series/team-raw-vs-team-smackdown-mens-5-on-5-traditional-survivor-series-elimination-match |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230123145713/https://www.wwe.com/shows/survivor-series/team-raw-vs-team-smackdown-mens-5-on-5-traditional-survivor-series-elimination-match |archive-date=January 23, 2023 |access-date=November 21, 2021 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

[[File:Seth Freakin Rollins October 2022.png|thumb|right|225px|Rollins in October 2022]]
On the October 25 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins defeated Finn Bálor, Kevin Owens, and Rey Mysterio in a [[fatal four-way match|fatal four-way]] ladder match to become the number one contender for the WWE Championship against Big E at [[WWE Day 1 (2022)|Day 1]] on January 1, 2022.<ref>{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=October 25, 2021 |title=10/25 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of the "season premiere" with the new post draft roster, fallout from WWE Crown Jewel |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/10/25/10-25-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-season-premiere-with-the-new-post-draft-roster-fallout-from-wwe-crown-jewel/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230125035008/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/10/25/10-25-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-the-season-premiere-with-the-new-post-draft-roster-fallout-from-wwe-crown-jewel/ |archive-date=January 25, 2023 |access-date=October 25, 2021 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> Over the following weeks, Owens and Bobby Lashley were also added to the WWE Championship match at Day 1, making it a fatal four-way match,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Powell |first1=Jason |date=November 29, 2021 |title=11/29 WWE Raw Results: Powell's live review of Edge's return, WWE Champion Big E vs. Kevin Owens in a non-title match, Finn Balor vs. Seth Rollins, RKBro vs. Robert Roode and Dolph Ziggler for the Raw Tag Titles, Damian Priest vs. Apollo Crews for the U.S. Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/11/29/11-29-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-edges-return-wwe-champion-big-e-vs-kevin-owens-in-a-non-title-match-finn-balor-vs-seth-rollins-rkbro-vs-robert-roode-and-dolph-ziggler-for-the-r/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230125054427/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/11/29/11-29-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-edges-return-wwe-champion-big-e-vs-kevin-owens-in-a-non-title-match-finn-balor-vs-seth-rollins-rkbro-vs-robert-roode-and-dolph-ziggler-for-the-r/ |archive-date=January 25, 2023 |access-date=November 30, 2021 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|date=December 13, 2021|title=Powell's WWE Raw Hit List: Big E vs. Bobby Lashley in a non-title, No DQ match, Becky Lynch and Liv Morgan, Edge and The Miz, Otis vs. Riddle, Bianca Belair vs. Doudrop, Damian Priest and Finn Balor vs. Robert Roode and Dolph Ziggler|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/12/14/powells-wwe-raw-hit-list-big-e-vs-bobby-lashley-in-a-non-title-no-dq-match-becky-lynch-and-liv-morgan-edge-and-the-miz-otis-vs-riddle-bianca-belair-vs-doudrop-damian-priest-and-finn-balor/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211215004241/https://prowrestling.net/site/2021/12/14/powells-wwe-raw-hit-list-big-e-vs-bobby-lashley-in-a-non-title-no-dq-match-becky-lynch-and-liv-morgan-edge-and-the-miz-otis-vs-riddle-bianca-belair-vs-doudrop-damian-priest-and-finn-balor/|archive-date=December 15, 2021|access-date=December 13, 2021|website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> which Rollins lost after Brock Lesnar was added to the match and won the title.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Bryant |first1=Nathan |date=January 1, 2022 |title=Brock Lesnar def. WWE Champion Big E, Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens and Bobby Lashley |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/day-1/day-one-2022/wwe-title-fatal-5-way-match-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230125054530/https://www.wwe.com/shows/day-1/day-one-2022/wwe-title-fatal-5-way-match-results |archive-date=January 25, 2023 |access-date=January 1, 2022 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> That month, he began to work as Seth "Freakin" Rollins.<ref>{{cite web |last=Middleton |first=Marc |date=January 4, 2022 |title=WWE Officially Changes Seth Rollins' Ring Name |url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2022/01/wwe-officially-changes-seth-rollins-ring-name/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221018171111/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2022/01/wwe-officially-changes-seth-rollins-ring-name/ |archive-date=October 18, 2022 |access-date=October 18, 2022 |work=Wrestling Inc.}}</ref> At [[Royal Rumble (2022)|Royal Rumble]] on January 29, Rollins faced SmackDown's Roman Reigns for the Universal Championship, winning the match by disqualification but not the title.<ref name="RR2022">{{cite web |last=Bryant |first=Nathan |date=January 29, 2022 |title=Seth "Freakin" Rollins def Roman Reigns via Disqualification |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2022/roman-reigns-vs-seth-freakin-rollins-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220626174209/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2022/roman-reigns-vs-seth-freakin-rollins-results |archive-date=June 26, 2022 |access-date=January 29, 2022 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On February 18, at [[Elimination Chamber (2023)|Elimination Chamber]], he failed to win the WWE Championship inside the namesake structure after being eliminated by Lesnar.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bryant |first=Nathan |date=February 19, 2022 |title=Brock Lesnar triumphed inside the Elimination Chamber Match to capture the WWE Championship |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2022/mens-elimination-chamber-match-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230111073338/https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2022/mens-elimination-chamber-match-results |archive-date=January 11, 2023 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

Rollins then unsuccessfully attempted to find a spot on the card at [[WrestleMania 38]], until [[Vince McMahon|Mr. McMahon]] announced that Rollins would face an opponent of his choosing on the March 28 episode of ''Raw''.<ref>{{cite web |author= |date=March 28, 2022 |title=Seth Rollins to face an opponent of Mr. McMahon's choosing on WrestleMania Saturday |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-38/seth-rollins-to-face-an-opponent-of-mr-mcmahons-choosing |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421035855/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-38/seth-rollins-to-face-an-opponent-of-mr-mcmahons-choosing |archive-date=April 21, 2022 |access-date=March 28, 2022 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At Night 1 of WrestleMania on April 2, Rollins' opponent was unveiled as the returning [[Cody Rhodes]], who defeated Rollins.<ref>{{cite web |last=Bryant |first=Nathan |date=April 2, 2022 |title=Cody Rhodes returns to WWE, def. Seth "Freakin" Rollins |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-38/seth-rollins-cody-rhodes-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220404024109/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/wrestlemania-38/seth-rollins-cody-rhodes-results |archive-date=April 4, 2022 |access-date=April 2, 2022 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[WrestleMania Backlash (2022)|WrestleMania Backlash]] on May 8, Rollins lost to Rhodes in a rematch.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bryant |first=Nathan |date=May 8, 2022 |title=Cody Rhodes def. Seth "Freakin" Rollins |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/2022/cody-rhodes-vs-seth-rollins-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516103644/https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/2022/cody-rhodes-vs-seth-rollins-results |archive-date=May 16, 2022 |access-date=May 9, 2022 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On the following episode of ''Raw'', Rollins attacked and laid out Rhodes during his match for the United States Championship against [[Austin Theory|Theory]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=May 9, 2022 |title=5/9 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of Theory vs. Cody Rhodes for the U.S. Championship, "RK-Bro" Randy Orton and Riddle vs. The Street Profits for the Raw Tag Titles, Omos on the VIP Lounge, the fallout from WrestleMania Backlash |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/05/09/5-9-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-theory-vs-cody-rhodes-for-the-u-s-championship-rk-bro-randy-orton-and-riddle-vs-the-street-profits-for-the-raw-tag-titles-omos-on-the-vip-lounge/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221004041338/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/05/09/5-9-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-theory-vs-cody-rhodes-for-the-u-s-championship-rk-bro-randy-orton-and-riddle-vs-the-street-profits-for-the-raw-tag-titles-omos-on-the-vip-lounge/ |archive-date=October 4, 2022 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> The following week, Rhodes challenged Rollins to a match at [[Hell in a Cell (2022)|Hell in a Cell]], inside the namesake structure, which Rollins accepted.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=May 16, 2022 |title=Cody Rhodes vs. Seth "Freakin" Rollins (Hell in a Cell Match) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/cody-rhodes-vs-seth-freakin-rollins-hell-in-a-cell-match |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517103605/https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/cody-rhodes-vs-seth-freakin-rollins-hell-in-a-cell-match |archive-date=May 17, 2022 |access-date=May 17, 2022 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At the event on June 5, Rollins lost to Rhodes, ending their feud.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Greg |date=June 5, 2022 |title=Cody Rhodes def. Seth "Freakin" Rollins |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2022/cody-rhodes-vs-seth-freakin-rollins-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220613125740/https://www.wwe.com/shows/hellinacell/2022/cody-rhodes-vs-seth-freakin-rollins-results |archive-date=June 13, 2022 |access-date=June 6, 2022 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Rollins then began a feud with [[Matt Riddle]], setting up a match between the two at [[SummerSlam (2022)|SummerSlam]].<ref>{{Cite web |author= |date=July 18, 2022 |title=Riddle vs. Seth "Freakin" Rollins |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2022/riddle-vs-seth-freakin-rollins |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220722081322/https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2022/riddle-vs-seth-freakin-rollins |archive-date=July 22, 2022 |access-date=July 18, 2022 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> However, the match was postponed after Riddle suffered an injury following an attack by Rollins on the July 25 episode of ''Raw''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Currier |first=Joseph |date=July 27, 2022 |title=WWE postpones Seth Rollins vs. Riddle SummerSlam match |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/wwe-postpones-seth-rollins-vs-riddle-summerslam-match |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220812024016/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/wwe-postpones-seth-rollins-vs-riddle-summerslam-match |archive-date=August 12, 2022 |access-date=September 13, 2022 |website=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> Despite this, both Rollins and Riddle appeared at SummerSlam on July 30, engaging in a brawl which saw Rollins come out on top.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bryant |first=Nathan |date=July 30, 2022 |title=Riddle called out Seth "Freakin" Rollins and got stomped during a wild brawl |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2022/riddle-called-out-seth-freakin-rollins-and-got-stomped-during-a-wild-brawl |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221209021011/https://www.wwe.com/shows/summerslam/2022/riddle-called-out-seth-freakin-rollins-and-got-stomped-during-a-wild-brawl |archive-date=December 9, 2022 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website= |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[WWE Clash at the Castle|Clash at the Castle]] on September 3, Rollins defeated Riddle.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Gregory |date=September 3, 2022 |title=Seth "Freakin" Rollins def. Matt Riddle |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/clash-at-the-castle/2022/seth-rollins-riddle-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221028022236/https://www.wwe.com/shows/clash-at-the-castle/2022/seth-rollins-riddle-results |archive-date=October 28, 2022 |access-date=September 3, 2022 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On the September 19 episode of ''Raw'', it was announced that they would have a rematch in a Fight Pit match at [[Extreme Rules (2022)|Extreme Rules]] on October 8,<ref>{{Cite web |author= |date=September 19, 2022 |title=Matt Riddle vs. Seth "Freakin" Rollins (Inside the Fight Pit) |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/riddle-vs-seth-freakin-rollins |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920055231/https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/riddle-vs-seth-freakin-rollins |archive-date=September 20, 2022 |access-date=September 20, 2022 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> where Rollins lost to Riddle by submission.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Miller |first=Gregory |date=October 8, 2022 |title=Matt Riddle def. Seth "Freakin" Rollins Inside the Fight Pit |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2022/matt-riddle-vs-seth-freakin-rollins-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221015053133/https://www.wwe.com/shows/extremerules/2022/matt-riddle-vs-seth-freakin-rollins-results |archive-date=October 15, 2022 |access-date=October 9, 2022 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

[[File:Seth Rollins WM39.jpg|thumb|left|225px|Rollins at Night 1 of [[WrestleMania 39]]]]
Two nights later on ''Raw'', Rollins defeated Bobby Lashley to win his second United States Championship after Brock Lesnar attacked Lashley before the match.<ref name="Raw101022">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=October 10, 2022 |title=10/10 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of Bobby Lashley vs. Seth Rollins for the U.S. Title, Johnny Gargano vs. Austin Theory, The Bloodline appear, DX's 25th Anniversary celebration |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/10/10/10-10-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-bobby-lashley-vs-seth-rollins-for-the-u-s-title-johnny-gargano-vs-austin-theory-the-bloodline-appear-dxs-25th-anniversary-celebration/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221017100622/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/10/10/10-10-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-bobby-lashley-vs-seth-rollins-for-the-u-s-title-johnny-gargano-vs-austin-theory-the-bloodline-appear-dxs-25th-anniversary-celebration/ |archive-date=October 17, 2022 |access-date=October 10, 2022 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> This made him the second wrestler (after The Miz) to become a two-time WWE Grand Slam Champion.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Russell |first1=Skylar |last2=Tessier |first2=Colin |date=October 10, 2022 |title=Seth Rollins Wins United States Championship On 10/10 WWE Raw |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/ciampa-wins-united-states-championship-88-wwe-raw |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230210000242/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/ciampa-wins-united-states-championship-88-wwe-raw |archive-date=February 10, 2023 |access-date=October 11, 2022 |work=Fightful}}</ref> The following week on ''Raw'', Rollins retained the title against Riddle, ending their feud.<ref name="Raw10172022">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=October 17, 2022 |title=10/17 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of Brock Lesnar and Bobby Lashley, Seth Rollins vs. Matt Riddle for the U.S. Championship, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson vs. "Alpha Academy" Chad Gable and Otis, Dexter Lumis vs. The Miz, Elias returns |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/10/17/10-17-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-brock-lesnar-and-bobby-lashley-seth-rollins-vs-matt-riddle-for-the-u-s-championship-luke-gallows-and-karl-anderson-vs-alpha-academy-chad-gable/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221028204235/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/10/17/10-17-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-brock-lesnar-and-bobby-lashley-seth-rollins-vs-matt-riddle-for-the-u-s-championship-luke-gallows-and-karl-anderson-vs-alpha-academy-chad-gable/ |archive-date=October 28, 2022 |access-date=October 17, 2022 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On the November 7 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins issued an open challenge that was answered by Lashley, who attacked Rollins before the match. As a result, [[Mr. Money in the Bank]] [[Austin Theory]] cashed in his contract, however, Rollins retained the title due to interference from Lashley.<ref>{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=November 7, 2022 |title=11/07 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of Seth Rollins holding an open challenge for the U.S. Championship, the fallout from WWE Crown Jewel, and the build to WWE Survivor Series begins |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/11/07/11-07-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-holding-an-open-challenge-for-the-u-s-championship-the-fallout-from-wwe-crown-jewel-and-the-build-to-wwe-survivor-series-begins/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221108041435/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/11/07/11-07-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-holding-an-open-challenge-for-the-u-s-championship-the-fallout-from-wwe-crown-jewel-and-the-build-to-wwe-survivor-series-begins/ |archive-date=November 8, 2022 |access-date=November 8, 2022 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> Rollins then started a feud with Theory, turning face for the first time since 2019.<ref>{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=November 14, 2022 |title=11/14 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor for the U.S. Championship, Matt Riddle vs. Chad Gable, The Miz apologizes for Dexter Lumis deception on Miz TV, the build to WWE Survivor Series continues |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/11/14/11-14-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-finn-balor-for-the-u-s-championship-matt-riddle-vs-chad-gable-the-miz-apologizes-for-dexter-lumis-deception-on-miz-tv-the-build-to/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221115061554/https://prowrestling.net/site/2022/11/14/11-14-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-finn-balor-for-the-u-s-championship-matt-riddle-vs-chad-gable-the-miz-apologizes-for-dexter-lumis-deception-on-miz-tv-the-build-to/ |archive-date=November 15, 2022 |access-date=November 15, 2022 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At [[Survivor Series WarGames]] on November 26, Rollins lost the United States Championship to Theory in a triple threat match also involving Lashley, ending his reign at 47 days.<ref name="SSeries2022">{{cite web |last=Gilpin |first=Matt |date=November 26, 2022 |title=Austin Theory def. Seth Rollins and Bobby Lashley to win the United States Title |url=https://www.wwe.com/survivor-series-2022/seth-freakin-rollins-vs-bobby-lashley-vs-austin-theory-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221130170311/https://www.wwe.com/survivor-series-2022/seth-freakin-rollins-vs-bobby-lashley-vs-austin-theory-results |archive-date=November 30, 2022 |access-date=November 27, 2022 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On the January 2, 2023 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins failed to regain the title from Theory.<ref name="Raw01022023">{{cite news |last=Keller |first=Wade |date=January 2, 2023 |title=1/2 WWE MONDAY NIGHT RAW RESULTS: Keller's report on Seth Rollins vs. Austin Theory, Bianca Belair vs. Alexa Bliss |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc. |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/01/02/1-2-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-seth-rollins-vs-austin-theory-bianca-belair-vs-alexa-bliss/ |access-date=January 3, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230103164033/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2023/01/02/1-2-wwe-monday-night-raw-results-kellers-report-on-seth-rollins-vs-austin-theory-bianca-belair-vs-alexa-bliss/ |archive-date=January 3, 2023}}</ref> On January 28, Rollins entered the [[Royal Rumble (2023)|Royal Rumble]] at number 15, but was eliminated by [[Logan Paul]].<ref name="RR2023">{{cite web |last=Miller |first=Gregory |date=January 28, 2023 |title=Cody Rhodes won the 2023 Men's Royal Rumble Match to earn a World Title opportunity at WrestleMania |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2023/mens-royal-rumble-match-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230201063128/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2023/mens-royal-rumble-match-results |archive-date=February 1, 2023 |access-date=January 28, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[Elimination Chamber (2023)|Elimination Chamber]] on February 18, Rollins failed to win the title in an Elimination Chamber match when he was the last person eliminated by Theory after interference from Paul.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 18, 2023 |title=Austin Theory retained U.S. Title inside the Elimination Chamber with help from Logan Paul |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2023/mens-elimination-chamber-match-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220045301/https://www.wwe.com/shows/eliminationchamber/2023/mens-elimination-chamber-match-results |archive-date=February 20, 2023 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At Night 1 of [[WrestleMania 39]] on April 1, Rollins defeated Paul.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gilpin |first=Matt |date=April 1, 2023 |title=Seth "Freakin" Rollins def. Logan Paul |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/seth-rollins-vs-logan-paul-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403050412/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wrestlemania/seth-rollins-vs-logan-paul-results |archive-date=April 3, 2023 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> At [[Backlash (2023)|Backlash]] on May 6, Rollins defeated [[Omos]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gilpin |first=Matt |date=May 6, 2023 |title=Seth "Freakin" Rollins def. Omos |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/2023/seth-freakin-rollins-vs-omos-results |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230507103827/https://www.wwe.com/shows/backlash/2023/seth-freakin-rollins-vs-omos-results |archive-date=May 7, 2023 |access-date=May 7, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

==== World Heavyweight Champion (2023–2024) ====
On the May 8 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins won the right to compete for the newly established [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE)|World Heavyweight Championship]] at [[Night of Champions (2023)|Night of Champions]] by first defeating [[Damian Priest]] and [[Shinsuke Nakamura]] in a triple threat match, then defeating Finn Bálor, who had won a similar triple threat match.<ref>{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=May 8, 2023 |title=5/8 WWE Raw results: Powell's live review of Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Damian Priest in a Triple Threat, Cody Rhodes vs. Finn Balor vs. The Miz in Triple Threat, the Triple Threat winners meet for a spot in the WWE World Heavyweight Championship match at Night of Champions, Trish Stratus appears |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/05/08/5-8-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-vs-damian-priest-in-a-triple-threat-cody-rhodes-vs-finn-balor-vs-the-miz-in-triple-threat-the-triple-threat-winner/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230509004442/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/05/08/5-8-wwe-raw-results-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-vs-damian-priest-in-a-triple-threat-cody-rhodes-vs-finn-balor-vs-the-miz-in-triple-threat-the-triple-threat-winner/ |archive-date=May 9, 2023 |access-date=May 8, 2023 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At the event on May 27, Rollins defeated [[AJ Styles]] in the tournament final to become the inaugural champion.<ref name="NOC2023">{{cite web |last=Miller |first=Gregory |date=May 27, 2023 |title=Seth "Freakin" Rollins def. AJ Styles to win the World Heavyweight Championship |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2023/seth-freakin-rollins-vs-aj-styles-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230528055234/https://www.wwe.com/shows/nightofchampions/2023/seth-freakin-rollins-vs-aj-styles-results |archive-date=May 28, 2023 |access-date=May 28, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> On the June 5 episode of ''Raw,'' Rollins defeated Priest in an open challenge to retain the title.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=June 5, 2023 |title=WWE Raw results (6/5): Powell's live review of Seth Rollins vs. Damian Priest for the World Heavyweight Championship, Zoey Stark vs. Natalya, and Becky Lynch vs. Sonya Deville in Money in the Bank qualifiers, Miz TV with guest Cody Rhodes |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/06/05/wwe-raw-results-6-5-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-damian-priest-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-zoey-stark-vs-natalya-and-becky-lynch-vs-sonya-deville-in-money-in-the-bank-qu/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230606020213/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/06/05/wwe-raw-results-6-5-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-damian-priest-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-zoey-stark-vs-natalya-and-becky-lynch-vs-sonya-deville-in-money-in-the-bank-qu/ |archive-date=June 6, 2023 |access-date=April 20, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At [[NXT Gold Rush]] on June 20, Rollins defeated [[Bron Breakker]] to retain the title.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Moore |first1=John |date=June 20, 2023 |title=6/20 NXT TV results: Moore's review of Gold Rush night one featuring Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker for the World Heavyweight Championship, Wes Lee vs. Tyler Bate for the NXT North American Title with Mustafa Ali as special referee, Dana Brooke vs. Cora Jade, a Triple Threat for an NXT Tag Team Title shot |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/06/20/6-20-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-gold-rush-night-one-featuring-seth-rollins-vs-bron-breakker-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-wes-lee-vs-tyler-bate-for-the-nxt-north-american-title-wit/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230629025800/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/06/20/6-20-nxt-tv-results-moores-review-of-gold-rush-night-one-featuring-seth-rollins-vs-bron-breakker-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-wes-lee-vs-tyler-bate-for-the-nxt-north-american-title-wit/ |archive-date=June 29, 2023 |access-date=June 20, 2023 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On July 1, at [[Money in the Bank (2023)|Money in the Bank]], Rollins successfully defended the title against Bálor after an unintended distraction by Priest, who seemingly had intentions of cashing in his newly won Money in the Bank briefcase, causing the latter to lose the match.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Konuwa |first=Alfred |date=July 1, 2023 |title=WWE Money In The Bank 2023 Results: Seth Rollins Beats Finn Balor, Priest Doesn't Cash In |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/alfredkonuwa/2023/07/01/wwe-money-in-the-bank-2023-results-seth-rollins-beats-finn-balor-priest-doesnt-cash-in |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230711123938/https://www.forbes.com/sites/alfredkonuwa/2023/07/01/wwe-money-in-the-bank-2023-results-seth-rollins-beats-finn-balor-priest-doesnt-cash-in |archive-date=July 11, 2023 |access-date=July 11, 2023 |website=[[Forbes]]}}</ref> At [[SummerSlam (2023)|SummerSlam]] on August 5, Rollins defeated Bálor once again to retain the title.<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE SummerSlam results: Powell's review of Roman Reigns vs. Jey Uso in Tribal Combat for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title, Asuka vs. Bianca Belair vs. Charlotte Flair for the WWE Women's Title, Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor for the World Heavyweight Title, Brock Lesnar vs. Cody Rhodes|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/08/05/wwe-summerslam-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-jey-uso-in-tribal-combat-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-title-asuka-vs-bianca-belair-vs-charlotte-flair-for-the-wwe-womens-ti/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=August 5, 2023|access-date=August 5, 2023|archive-date=August 6, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230806084938/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/08/05/wwe-summerslam-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-jey-uso-in-tribal-combat-for-the-undisputed-wwe-universal-title-asuka-vs-bianca-belair-vs-charlotte-flair-for-the-wwe-womens-ti/|url-status=live}}</ref> Rollins then entered into a feud with [[Shinsuke Nakamura]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=August 7, 2023 |title=WWE Raw results (8/7): Powell's live review of the SummerSlam fallout edition |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/08/07/wwe-raw-results-8-4-powells-live-review-of-the-summerslam-fallout-edition/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230810225215/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/08/07/wwe-raw-results-8-4-powells-live-review-of-the-summerslam-fallout-edition/ |archive-date=August 10, 2023 |access-date=April 20, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=August 14, 2023 |title=WWE Raw results (8/14): Powell's live review of Becky Lynch vs. Trish Stratus with Zoey Stark barred from ringside, Shinsuke Nakamura follow-up from his turn on Seth Rollins |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/08/14/wwe-raw-results-8-14-powells-live-review-of-becky-lynch-vs-trish-stratus-with-zoey-stark-barred-from-ringside-shinsuke-nakamura-follow-up-from-his-turn-on-seth-rollins/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230816162304/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/08/14/wwe-raw-results-8-14-powells-live-review-of-becky-lynch-vs-trish-stratus-with-zoey-stark-barred-from-ringside-shinsuke-nakamura-follow-up-from-his-turn-on-seth-rollins/ |archive-date=August 16, 2023 |access-date=April 20, 2023 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> whom he defeated to retain the title on September 2 at [[Payback (2023)|Payback]]<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Payback results: Powell's review of Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura for the World Heavyweight Title, Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Rodriguez for the Women's World Title, LA Knight vs. The Miz|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/09/02/wwe-payback-results-powells-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-for-the-world-heavyweight-title-rhea-ripley-vs-raquel-rodriguez-for-the-womens-world-title-la-knight-vs-the-miz/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=September 2, 2023|access-date=September 2, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230903191213/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/09/02/wwe-payback-results-powells-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-for-the-world-heavyweight-title-rhea-ripley-vs-raquel-rodriguez-for-the-womens-world-title-la-knight-vs-the-miz/|archive-date=September 3, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> and at [[Fastlane (2023)|Fastlane]] on October 7 in a [[Last Man Standing match]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=October 7, 2023 |title=WWE Fastlane results: Powell's review of Seth Rollins vs. Shinsuke Nakamura in a Last Man Standing match for the World Heavyweight Title, John Cena and LA Knight vs. Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/10/07/wwe-fastlane-results-powells-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-in-a-last-man-standing-match-for-the-world-heavyweight-title-john-cena-and-la-knight-vs-solo-sikoa-and-jimmy-uso/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231008193457/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/10/07/wwe-fastlane-results-powells-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-shinsuke-nakamura-in-a-last-man-standing-match-for-the-world-heavyweight-title-john-cena-and-la-knight-vs-solo-sikoa-and-jimmy-uso/ |archive-date=October 8, 2023 |access-date=October 7, 2023 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref>

At [[Crown Jewel (2023)|Crown Jewel]] on November 4, Rollins retained the title against [[Drew McIntyre]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Crown Jewel results: Powell's review of Roman Reigns vs. LA Knight for the WWE Universal Title, Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre for the World Heavyweight Title, Rey Mysterio vs. Logan Paul for the U.S. Title|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/11/04/wwe-crown-jewel-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-la-knight-for-the-wwe-universal-title-seth-rollins-vs-drew-mcintyre-for-the-world-heavyweight-title-rey-mysterio-vs-logan-paul-for-the/|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|date=November 4, 2023|access-date=November 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231104223232/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/11/04/wwe-crown-jewel-results-powells-review-of-roman-reigns-vs-la-knight-for-the-wwe-universal-title-seth-rollins-vs-drew-mcintyre-for-the-world-heavyweight-title-rey-mysterio-vs-logan-paul-for-the/|archive-date=November 4, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> On the November 6 episode of ''Raw'', after retaining the World Heavyweight Championship against [[Sami Zayn]], a brawl ensued between Rollins, Zayn, Cody Rhodes, [[Jey Uso]], and [[The Judgment Day]] (Balor, Priest, [["Dirty" Dominik Mysterio]], and [[JD McDonagh]]). [[Adam Pearce]] came out to declare a [[WarGames match]] between the eight men at [[Survivor Series: WarGames (2023)|Survivor Series]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Raw results (11/06): Powell's live review of Ricochet vs. Miz vs. Bronson Reed vs. Ivar for a shot at the Intercontinental Championship, battle royal for a shot at the Women's World Championship|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/11/06/wwe-raw-results-11-06-powells-live-review-of-ricochet-vs-miz-vs-bronson-reed-vs-ivar-for-a-shot-at-the-intercontinental-championship-battle-royal-for-a-shot-at-the-womens-world-championship/|date=November 6, 2023|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=November 6, 2023|archive-date=November 7, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231107003103/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/11/06/wwe-raw-results-11-06-powells-live-review-of-ricochet-vs-miz-vs-bronson-reed-vs-ivar-for-a-shot-at-the-intercontinental-championship-battle-royal-for-a-shot-at-the-womens-world-championship/|url-status=live}}</ref> McIntyre was later added to the match, joining forces with The Judgment Day, while a returning [[Randy Orton]] joined Rollins' team.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=November 20, 2023 |title=WWE Raw results (11/20): Powell's live review of the WarGames advantage match, Drew McIntyre's promo, Nia Jax vs. Raquel Rodriguez, Becky Lynch vs. Xia Li, Chad Gable vs. Shinsuke Nakamura |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/11/20/wwe-raw-results-11-20-powells-live-review-of-the-wargames-advantage-match-drew-mcintyres-promo-nia-jax-vs-raquel-rodriguez-becky-lynch-vs-xia-li-chad-gable-vs-shinsuke-nakamura/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231121013327/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/11/20/wwe-raw-results-11-20-powells-live-review-of-the-wargames-advantage-match-drew-mcintyres-promo-nia-jax-vs-raquel-rodriguez-becky-lynch-vs-xia-li-chad-gable-vs-shinsuke-nakamura/ |archive-date=November 21, 2023 |access-date=April 20, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At the event on November 25, Rollins' team defeated the Judgment Day.<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Survivor Series WarGames results: Powell's review of Randy Orton, Seth Rollins, Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, and Sami Zayn vs. Drew McIntyre and The Judgment Day in a WarGames match, Women's WarGames match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/11/25/wwe-survivor-series-wargames-results-powells-review-of-randy-orton-seth-rollins-cody-rhodes-jey-uso-and-sami-zayn-vs-drew-mcintyre-and-the-judgment-day-in-a-wargames-match-womens-wargames-m/|date=November 25, 2023|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|access-date=November 25, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231126231812/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/11/25/wwe-survivor-series-wargames-results-powells-review-of-randy-orton-seth-rollins-cody-rhodes-jey-uso-and-sami-zayn-vs-drew-mcintyre-and-the-judgment-day-in-a-wargames-match-womens-wargames-m/|archive-date=November 26, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> Rollins then retained his title against Uso on the December 4 episode of ''Raw'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=December 4, 2023 |title=WWE Raw results (12/4): Powell's live review of Seth Rollins vs. Jey Uso for the World Heavyweight Championship, Drew McIntyre vs. Sami Zayn, The Creeds vs. Dominik Mysterio and JD McDonagh |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/12/04/wwe-raw-results-12-4-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-jey-uso-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-drew-mcintyre-vs-sami-zayn-the-creeds-vs-dominik-mysterio-and-jd-mcdonagh/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231223135258/https://prowrestling.net/site/2023/12/04/wwe-raw-results-12-4-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-jey-uso-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-drew-mcintyre-vs-sami-zayn-the-creeds-vs-dominik-mysterio-and-jd-mcdonagh/ |archive-date=December 23, 2023 |access-date=April 20, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> McIntyre in a rematch at [[WWE Day 1 (2024)|Day 1]] on January 1, 2024,<ref>{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=January 1, 2024 |title=WWE Raw results (1/1): Powell's live review of Day 1 with Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre for the World Heavyweight Championship, Rhea Ripley vs. Ivy Nile for the Women's World Championship, Becky Lynch vs. Nia Jax |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/01/wwe-raw-results-1-1-powells-live-review-of-day-1-with-seth-rollins-vs-drew-mcintyre-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-rhea-ripley-vs-ivy-nile-for-the-womens-world-championship-becky-ly/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240102010628/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/01/wwe-raw-results-1-1-powells-live-review-of-day-1-with-seth-rollins-vs-drew-mcintyre-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-rhea-ripley-vs-ivy-nile-for-the-womens-world-championship-becky-ly/ |archive-date=January 2, 2024 |access-date=January 1, 2024 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> and [[Jinder Mahal]] on the January 15 episode of ''Raw''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=January 15, 2024 |title=WWE Raw results (1/15): Powell's live review of Seth Rollins vs. Jinder Mahal for the World Heavyweight Championship, Finn Balor and Damian Priest vs. R-Truth and The Miz in a non-title match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/15/wwe-raw-results-1-15-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-jinder-mahal-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-finn-balor-and-damian-priest-vs-r-truth-and-the-miz-in-a-non-title-match/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240116030533/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/15/wwe-raw-results-1-15-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-jinder-mahal-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-finn-balor-and-damian-priest-vs-r-truth-and-the-miz-in-a-non-title-match/ |archive-date=January 16, 2024 |access-date=April 20, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref>

[[File:The Rock and Roman reigns and Seth Rollins at WMXL (cropped).jpg|thumb|214x214px|Rollins (second from right) and [[Cody Rhodes]] face to face with [[Roman Reigns]] and [[Dwayne Johnson|The Rock]] at [[WrestleMania XL]] in April 2024|left]]
The following week, Rollins announced that he would be out of action due to an MCL injury.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=January 22, 2024 |title=WWE Raw results (1/22): Powell's live review of Seth Rollins' medical update, CM Punk and Cody Rhodes face-to-face meeting, Drew McIntyre vs. Damian Priest, The Miz vs. Dominik Mysterio |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/22/wwe-raw-results-1-22-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-medical-update-cm-punk-and-cody-rhodes-face-to-face-meeting-drew-mcintyre-vs-damian-priest-the-miz-vs-dominik-mysterio/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240619195354/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/01/22/wwe-raw-results-1-22-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-medical-update-cm-punk-and-cody-rhodes-face-to-face-meeting-drew-mcintyre-vs-damian-priest-the-miz-vs-dominik-mysterio/ |archive-date=June 19, 2024 |access-date=November 17, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On the March 4 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins announced that he was medically cleared to compete again and would team up with Rhodes against Roman Reigns and [[Dwayne Johnson|The Rock]] in the main event of Night 1 of [[WrestleMania XL]] on April 6,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=March 4, 2024 |title=WWE Raw results (3/4): Powell's live review of Drew McIntyre vs. Jey Uso, Becky Lynch vs. Nia Jax, Damian Priest and Finn Balor vs. Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci in a non-title match |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/03/04/wwe-raw-results-3-4-powells-live-review-of-drew-mcintyre-vs-jey-uso-becky-lynch-vs-nia-jax-damian-priest-and-finn-balor-vs-ludwig-kaiser-and-giovanni-vinci-in-a-non-title-match/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240321174821/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/03/04/wwe-raw-results-3-4-powells-live-review-of-drew-mcintyre-vs-jey-uso-becky-lynch-vs-nia-jax-damian-priest-and-finn-balor-vs-ludwig-kaiser-and-giovanni-vinci-in-a-non-title-match/ |archive-date=March 21, 2024 |access-date=November 17, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> but they were defeated.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 6, 2024 |title=WrestleMania 40 Night 1: Live results and analysis |url=https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/39877792/wrestlemania-40-night-1-live-results-analysis-rock-roman-reigns-cody-rhodes-seth-rollins |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240813164845/https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/39877792/wrestlemania-40-night-1-live-results-analysis-rock-roman-reigns-cody-rhodes-seth-rollins |archive-date=August 13, 2024 |access-date=November 17, 2024 |website=[[ESPN]]}}</ref> The next night, Rollins lost the World Heavyweight Championship to McIntyre, ending his reign at 316 days. However, he appeared later that night during the main event to help Rhodes defeat Reigns.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 7, 2024 |title=WrestleMania 40 Night 2: Results and analysis |url=https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/39896314/wrestlemania-40-night-2-live-results-analysis-roman-reigns-cody-rhodes-rock |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240818021221/https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/39896314/wrestlemania-40-night-2-live-results-analysis-roman-reigns-cody-rhodes-rock |archive-date=August 18, 2024 |access-date=November 17, 2024 |website=[[ESPN]]}}</ref> After WrestleMania XL, Rollins underwent surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his knee and would be out of action for an unknown amount of time.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Russell |first=Skylar |date=April 19, 2024 |title=Becky Lynch Says That Seth Rollins Recently Underwent Surgery On His Knee |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/becky-lynch-says-seth-rollins-recently-underwent-surgery-his-knee |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240430151133/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/becky-lynch-says-seth-rollins-recently-underwent-surgery-his-knee |archive-date=April 30, 2024 |access-date=November 17, 2024 |website=Fightful}}</ref>

After a two-month hiatus, Rollins made a surprise return on the June 17 episode of ''Raw,'' where Priest challenged him to a title match, which Rollins accepted and was scheduled for [[Money in the Bank (2024)|Money in the Bank]].<ref name="Raw06172024">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=June 17, 2024 |title=WWE Raw results (6/17): Powell's live review of Jey Uso vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Finn Balor, and Iyo Sky vs. Zelina Vega vs. Kiana James in Money in the Bank qualifiers, Carlito vs. Dragon Lee |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/06/17/wwe-raw-results-6-17-powells-live-review-of-jey-uso-vs-rey-mysterio-vs-finn-balor-and-iyo-sky-vs-zelina-vega-vs-kiana-james-in-money-in-the-bank-qualifiers-carlito-vs-dragon-lee/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240618002205/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/06/17/wwe-raw-results-6-17-powells-live-review-of-jey-uso-vs-rey-mysterio-vs-finn-balor-and-iyo-sky-vs-zelina-vega-vs-kiana-james-in-money-in-the-bank-qualifiers-carlito-vs-dragon-lee/ |archive-date=June 18, 2024 |access-date=June 17, 2024 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> The following week, Rollins and Priest agreed to a stipulation for the match; if he lost, [[Last Chance match|he would be unable to challenge Priest for the championship as long as he held it]], but if he won, Priest would have to leave The Judgment Day.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=June 24, 2024 |title=WWE Raw results (6/24): Powell's live review of Wyatt Sicks follow-up, Bron Breakker vs. Ludwig Kaiser, Triple Threat qualifiers for the Money in the Bank ladder matches |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/06/24/wwe-raw-results-6-24-powells-live-review-of-wyatt-sicks-follow-up-bron-breakker-vs-ludwig-kaiser-triple-threat-qualifiers-for-the-money-in-the-bank-ladder-matches/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240625030820/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/06/24/wwe-raw-results-6-24-powells-live-review-of-wyatt-sicks-follow-up-bron-breakker-vs-ludwig-kaiser-triple-threat-qualifiers-for-the-money-in-the-bank-ladder-matches/ |archive-date=June 25, 2024 |access-date=June 27, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At the event on July 6, which was made a triple threat match with McIntyre cashing in his newly won Money in the Bank contract, Rollins failed to win the title after Priest pinned McIntyre when [[CM Punk]] interfered.<ref name="MITB2024">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=July 6, 2024 |title=WWE Money in the Bank results: Powell's review of Damian Priest vs. Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship, two MITB ladder matches, Sami Zayn vs. Bron Breakker for the Intercontinental Title |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/07/06/wwe-money-in-the-bank-results-powells-review-of-damian-priest-vs-seth-rollins-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-two-mitb-ladder-matches-sami-zayn-vs-bron-breakker-for-the-intercontinental/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240707003842/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/07/06/wwe-money-in-the-bank-results-powells-review-of-damian-priest-vs-seth-rollins-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship-two-mitb-ladder-matches-sami-zayn-vs-bron-breakker-for-the-intercontinental/ |archive-date=July 7, 2024 |access-date=July 6, 2024 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On August 3, Rollins refereed the match between Punk and McIntyre at [[SummerSlam (2024)|SummerSlam]], which the latter won.<ref name="SSlam2024">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=August 3, 2024 |title=WWE SummerSlam results: Powell's review of Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa in a Bloodline Rules match for the WWE Championship, Damian Priest vs. Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/08/03/wwe-summerslam-results-powells-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-solo-sikoa-in-a-bloodline-rules-match-for-the-wwe-championship-damian-priest-vs-gunther-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007112015/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/08/03/wwe-summerslam-results-powells-review-of-cody-rhodes-vs-solo-sikoa-in-a-bloodline-rules-match-for-the-wwe-championship-damian-priest-vs-gunther-for-the-world-heavyweight-championship/ |archive-date=October 7, 2024 |access-date=August 3, 2024 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On the following episode of ''Raw'', Rollins was attacked by [[Bronson Reed|"Big" Bronson Reed]] with six ''Tsunamis'', writing Rollins off television to allow him to recover from chronic injury issues.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=August 5, 2024 |title=WWE Raw results (8/5): Powell's live review of Gunther's first appearance as World Heavyweight Champion, CM Punk and Drew McIntyre, Sheamus vs. Ludwig Kaiser |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/08/05/wwe-raw-results-8-5-powells-live-review-of-gunthers-first-appearance-as-world-heavyweight-champion-cm-punk-and-drew-mcintyre-sheamus-vs-ludwig-kaiser/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240806004119/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/08/05/wwe-raw-results-8-5-powells-live-review-of-gunthers-first-appearance-as-world-heavyweight-champion-cm-punk-and-drew-mcintyre-sheamus-vs-ludwig-kaiser/ |archive-date=August 6, 2024 |access-date=November 17, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Carey |first=Ian |date=August 10, 2024 |title=WWE issues storyline injury update on Seth Rollins, Bronson Reed given 'massive' fine |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/wwe-issues-storyline-injury-update-on-seth-rollins-bronson-reed-given-massive-fine/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240825215932/https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/wwe-issues-storyline-injury-update-on-seth-rollins-bronson-reed-given-massive-fine/ |archive-date=August 25, 2024 |access-date=November 17, 2024 |website=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]}}</ref> After a month-long absence, Rollins returned on the September 30 episode of ''Raw'' to help [[Braun Strowman]] defeat Reed in a [[Last Man Standing match|Last Monster Standing match]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=September 30, 2024 |title=WWE Raw results (9/30): Powell's live review of Bronson Reed vs. Braun Strowman in a Last Monster Standing match, CM Punk and Drew McIntyre appear before their HIAC match at Bad Blood, Kofi Kingston vs. Chad Gable |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/09/30/wwe-raw-results-9-30-powells-live-review-of-bronson-reed-vs-braun-strowman-in-a-last-monster-standing-match-cm-punk-and-drew-mcintyre-appear-before-their-hiac-match-at-bad-blood-kofi-kingston/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241006124145/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/09/30/wwe-raw-results-9-30-powells-live-review-of-bronson-reed-vs-braun-strowman-in-a-last-monster-standing-match-cm-punk-and-drew-mcintyre-appear-before-their-hiac-match-at-bad-blood-kofi-kingston/ |archive-date=October 6, 2024 |access-date=November 17, 2024 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At [[Crown Jewel (2024)|Crown Jewel]] on November 2, Rollins defeated Reed.<ref name="CrownJewel2024">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=November 2, 2024 |title=WWE Crown Jewel results: Powell's review of Gunther vs. Cody Rhodes for the Crown Jewel Championship, Nia Jax vs. Liv Morgan for the Women's Crown Jewel Championship |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/11/02/wwe-crown-jewel-results-powells-review-of-gunther-vs-cody-rhodes-for-the-crown-jewel-championship-nia-jax-vs-liv-morgan-for-the-womens-crown-jewel-championship/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241114034845/https://prowrestling.net/site/2024/11/02/wwe-crown-jewel-results-powells-review-of-gunther-vs-cody-rhodes-for-the-crown-jewel-championship-nia-jax-vs-liv-morgan-for-the-womens-crown-jewel-championship/ |archive-date=November 14, 2024 |access-date=November 2, 2024 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref>

==== Alliance with Paul Heyman (2025–present) ====
[[File:Seth Rollins in 2025.jpg|thumb|Rollins at the [[WWE Raw premiere on Netflix|''Raw'' premiere on Netflix]] in January 2025|241x241px]]
At the [[WWE Raw premiere on Netflix|''Raw'' premiere on Netflix]] on January 6, 2025, Rollins lost to Punk.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=January 6, 2025 |title=WWE Raw results (1/6): Powell's live review of the Netflix premiere with CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins, Solo Sikoa vs. Roman Reigns in a Tribal Combat match, The Rock, John Cena, Logan Paul |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/01/06/wwe-raw-results-1-6-powells-live-review-of-the-netflix-premiere-with-cm-punk-vs-seth-rollins-solo-sikoa-vs-roman-reigns-in-a-tribal-combat-match-the-rock-john-cena-logan-paul/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250114161211/https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/01/06/wwe-raw-results-1-6-powells-live-review-of-the-netflix-premiere-with-cm-punk-vs-seth-rollins-solo-sikoa-vs-roman-reigns-in-a-tribal-combat-match-the-rock-john-cena-logan-paul/ |archive-date=January 14, 2025 |access-date=February 22, 2025 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At [[Royal Rumble (2025)|Royal Rumble]] on February 1, Rollins entered the titular match at number 25. As he and Reigns attempted to eliminate each other, both were eliminated from behind by Punk. Rollins then proceeded to attack both Reigns and Punk before storming off.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=February 1, 2025 |title=WWE Royal Rumble results: Powell's live review of the Royal Rumble matches, Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens in a ladder match for the WWE Title, DIY vs. MCMG in a best of three falls match for the WWE Tag Titles |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/02/01/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-cody-rhodes-vs-kevin-owens-in-a-ladder-match-for-the-wwe-title-diy-vs-mcmg-in-a-best-of-three-falls-match-for-the-wwe-ta/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250202094817/https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/02/01/wwe-royal-rumble-results-powells-live-review-of-the-royal-rumble-matches-cody-rhodes-vs-kevin-owens-in-a-ladder-match-for-the-wwe-title-diy-vs-mcmg-in-a-best-of-three-falls-match-for-the-wwe-ta/ |archive-date=February 2, 2025 |access-date=February 22, 2025 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> On the February 17 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins defeated Finn Bálor to qualify for the Elimination Chamber match at [[Elimination Chamber: Toronto]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=February 17, 2025 |title=WWE Raw results (2/17): Powell's live review of Seth Rollins vs. Finn Balor and Roxanne Perez vs. Raquel Rodriguez in Elimination Chamber qualifiers, AJ Styles vs. Dominik Mysterio, Penta vs. Pete Dunne |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/02/17/wwe-raw-results-2-17-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-finn-balor-and-roxanne-perez-vs-raquel-rodriguez-in-elimination-chamber-qualifiers-aj-styles-vs-dominik-mysterio-penta-vs-pete-du/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250220003640/https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/02/17/wwe-raw-results-2-17-powells-live-review-of-seth-rollins-vs-finn-balor-and-roxanne-perez-vs-raquel-rodriguez-in-elimination-chamber-qualifiers-aj-styles-vs-dominik-mysterio-penta-vs-pete-du/ |archive-date=February 20, 2025 |access-date=February 22, 2025 |website=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref> At the namesake event, he was eliminated by Punk, but caused the latter to be eliminated in turn by John Cena who subsequently won the match.<ref>{{cite web|last=Powell|first=Jason|title=WWE Elimination Chamber results: Powell's live review of Cody Rhodes responding to The Rock's offer, two Elimination Chamber matches, Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn in an unsanctioned match|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/03/01/wwe-elimination-chamber-results-powells-live-review-of-cody-rhodes-responding-to-the-rocks-offer-two-elimination-chamber-matches-kevin-owens-vs-sami-zayn-in-an-unsanctioned-match/|date=March 1, 2025|work=[[Pro Wrestling Dot Net]]|access-date=March 1, 2025}}</ref>
In March 2025, his ringname was reverted to simply Seth Rollins.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/wwe-drops-freakin-seth-rollins-name-roster-page|title=WWE Drops 'Freakin' From Seth Rollins' Name On Roster Page|first=Jeremy|last=Lambert|work=Fightful|date=March 11, 2025|access-date=March 12, 2025}}</ref> On the March 10 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins and Punk faced each other in a [[Steel Cage match]], which was won by Rollins after a returning Reigns pulled him out of the cage and attacked Rollins in an act of revenge from the Royal Rumble.<ref name="Raw03102025">{{cite web|last=Brookhouse|first=Brent|title=WWE Raw results, recap, grades: CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins cage match ends with Roman Reigns attacking both men|url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-grades-cm-punk-vs-seth-rollins-cage-match-ends-with-roman-reigns-attacking-both-men/live/|date=March 10, 2025|work=[[CBSSports]]|access-date=March 11, 2025|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250314153519/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-raw-results-recap-grades-cm-punk-vs-seth-rollins-cage-match-ends-with-roman-reigns-attacking-both-men/live/|archive-date=March 14, 2025|url-status=live}}</ref> On the March 21 episode of ''SmackDown'', a brawl ensued between all three men, with Rollins, Reigns, and Punk pointing at the WrestleMania sign, leading to a triple threat match between the three being made official as the Night 1 main event of [[WrestleMania 41]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Thomas|first=Jeremy|title=Roman Reigns, CM Punk, Seth Rollins Set Up WrestleMania Match In Main Event Of WWE Smackdown|url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/roman-reigns-cm-punk-seth-rollins-wwe-smackdown-3-21-25/|date=March 21, 2025|work=411Mania|access-date=March 22, 2025}}</ref><ref name="Triplethreat">{{cite web|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/roman-reigns-vs-cm-punk-vs-seth-rollins-confirmed-wwe-wrestlemania-41-saturday-main-event|title=Roman Reigns vs. CM Punk vs. Seth Rollins Confirmed As WWE WrestleMania 41 Saturday Main Event|date=March 31, 2025|last=Lambert|first=Jeremy|work=Fightful|access-date=March 31, 2025}}</ref>

On April 19, Night 1 of WrestleMania 41, Rollins defeated Punk and Reigns with the assistance of [[Paul Heyman]], turning [[Heel (professional wrestling)|heel]] for the first time since 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Beaston |first=Erik |title=WWE WrestleMania 41 Night 1 Results, Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25188274-wwe-wrestlemania-41-night-1-results-winners-live-grades-reaction-and-highlights |access-date=2025-04-20 |website=bleacherreport.com |language=en}}</ref> On the April 21 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins and Heyman added [[Bron Breakker]] to their alliance as the trio stood tall over Punk and Reigns to close the show.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-04-21 |title=WWE Raw live results: The Raw after WrestleMania 41 |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe/results/wwe-raw-live-results-raw-after-wrestlemania-41/ |access-date=2025-04-22 |website=F4W/WON |language=en-GB}}</ref> On the May 5 episode of ''Raw'', Rollins challenged [[Jey Uso]] for the [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE)|World Heavyweight Championship]], winning the match via disqualification after being attacked by Punk. However, since titles do not change hands via disqualification or countout unless stipulated, Uso remained champion.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-05-05 |title=WWE Raw live results: Backlash go-home show |url=https://www.f4wonline.com/news/wwe-raw-live-results-backlash-go-home-show/ |access-date=2025-05-06 |website=F4W/WON |language=en-GB}}</ref> On May 24 at [[Saturday Night's Main Event#Saturday Night's Main Event XXXIX|Saturday Night's Main Event XXXIX]], Rollins and Breakker defeated Punk and [[Sami Zayn]] after interference from Bronson Reed, who would go on to join their alliance.<ref>{{Cite web |last=writer |first=Anthony Sulla-HeffingerStaff |date=2025-05-25 |title=WWE Saturday Night's Main Event live results: Updates, winners and losers, highlights, analysis |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/wrestling/live/wwe-saturday-nights-main-event-live-results-john-cena-vs-r-truth-updates-winners-and-losers-highlights-060043055.html |access-date=2025-05-25 |website=Yahoo Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> At [[Money in the Bank (2025)|Money in the Bank]] on June 7, Rollins won the men's [[Money in the Bank ladder match]] after interference from Breakker and Reed. With this victory, Rollins became the third wrestler, after Punk and [[Carmella (wrestler)|Carmella]], to win the ladder match more than once and the fourth wrestler overall to hold the contract more than once.<ref name="MITB2025">{{cite web|url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2025/06/07/wwe-money-in-the-bank-results-powells-review-of-john-cena-and-logan-paul-vs-jey-uso-and-cody-rhodes-two-mitb-ladder-matches-lyra-valkyria-vs-becky-lynch-for-the-womens-intercontinental-title/|title=WWE Money in the Bank results: Powell's review of John Cena and Logan Paul vs. Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes, two MITB ladder matches, Lyra Valkyria vs. Becky Lynch for the Women's Intercontinental Title|work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net|first=Jason|last=Powell|date=June 7, 2025|access-date=June 8, 2025}}</ref>

==Professional wrestling style and persona==
[[File:Seth Rollins Curb Stomp.webm|thumb|Rollins performing the ''Stomp'' on [[Baron Corbin]]|right]]
Lopez's WWE ring surname is a tribute to singer [[Henry Rollins]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fayobserver.com/living/wwe-smackdown-comes-to-the-crown-coliseum-july/article_a3e759a9-2809-5cae-8df6-b6d6d6600531.html|website=[[The Fayetteville Observer]]|title=WWE SmackDown comes to the Crown Coliseum July 15 |date=July 11, 2014|first=Sarah|last=Campbell|access-date=June 8, 2016|url-status=live|archive-date=May 16, 2017|archive-url=https://archive.today/20170516041136/http://www.fayobserver.com/a3e759a9-2809-5cae-8df6-b6d6d6600531.html}}</ref> His finisher during his time in FCW was a superkick to a kneeling opponent's head called ''Avada Kedavra'', named after a [[Magic in Harry Potter#Unforgivable curses|magic spell that kills people in ''Harry Potter'']].<ref>{{cite web |last=Short |first=Josh |date=September 2, 2012 |title=Short's WWE NXT Review: Seth Rollins vs. Jinder Mahal to crown the first NXT Champion, Big E Langston vs. Chase Donovan, Hunico and Camacho vs. Mike Dalton and Jason Jordan |url=https://prowrestling.net/artman/publish/WWETVreports/article10027123.shtml |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181206053238/https://prowrestling.net/artman/publish/WWETVreports/article10027123.shtml |archive-date=December 6, 2018 |access-date=February 18, 2019 |website=ProWrestling.net |quote=Seth hit the Avada Kedavra (Super Kick to a kneeling opponent) which got another near fall.}}</ref> For most of his WWE career, he has used the ''[[Professional wrestling strikes#Curb stomp|Curb Stomp]]'' as a finishing move; he also used it during his pre-WWE days as Tyler Black, where it was called the ''Blackout''.<ref>{{cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |date=April 1, 2019 |title=4/1 WWE Raw Results: Keller's report on final WrestleMania 35 hype including Stephanie's big announcement |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/04/01/4-1-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-final-wrestlemania-35-hype-including-stephanies-big-annoncement/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190402084553/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2019/04/01/4-1-wwe-raw-results-kellers-report-on-final-wrestlemania-35-hype-including-stephanies-big-annoncement/ |archive-date=April 2, 2019 |access-date=April 1, 2019 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Silverstein |first=Adam |date=February 20, 2018 |title=WWE has stopped emphasizing finishing maneuvers, and it's worse off for it |url=https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-has-stopped-emphasizing-finishing-maneuvers-and-its-worse-off-for-it/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180613090426/https://www.cbssports.com/wwe/news/wwe-has-stopped-emphasizing-finishing-maneuvers-and-its-worse-off-for-it/ |archive-date=June 13, 2018 |access-date=February 16, 2019 |website=[[CBS Sports]]}}</ref> The move was banned by WWE from March 2015 to January 2018, as then-chairman [[Vince McMahon]] thought it looked "too cruel".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Arroyuelo |first=Sonia |date=December 21, 2019 |title=Seth Rollins habla del Stomp y de cómo Vince McMahon le prohibió usarlo en WWE |url=https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/86155-declaraciones-de-seth-rollins-sobre-su-finisher-el-curb-stomp- |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220815124719/https://solowrestling.mundodeportivo.com/new/86155-declaraciones-de-seth-rollins-sobre-su-finisher-el-curb-stomp- |archive-date=August 15, 2022 |access-date=January 6, 2020 |website=Solowrestling.com |language=es}}</ref> During this time, Rollins used the ''[[Facebuster#Double underhook facebuster|Pedigree]]''<ref>{{cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=May 28, 2015 |title=WWE news: Seth Rollins addresses new Pedigree finisher |url=http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_85278.shtml |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150529002010/http://pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_85278.shtml |archive-date=May 29, 2015 |access-date=May 28, 2015 |work=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> and a [[Professional wrestling attacks#High knee|jumping knee strike]] called the ''Ripcord Knee'' (and briefly ''King's Landing'') as finishing moves.<ref>{{cite web |last=Morton |first=Abel |date=February 12, 2018 |title=WWE Analysis: What now for Seth Rollins? |url=https://www.skysports.com/wwe/news/14203/11247219/wwe-analysis-what-now-for-seth-rollins |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328032954/https://www.skysports.com/wwe/news/14203/11247219/wwe-analysis-what-now-for-seth-rollins |archive-date=March 28, 2019 |access-date=February 16, 2019 |website=[[Sky Sports]]}}</ref> The move has been simply referred to as the ''Stomp'' since its return, partially to avoid an association with [[Curb stomp|the real-life attack]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Keller |first=Wade |date=January 15, 2018 |title=KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 1/15: Angle addresses Strowman after last week's big angle with Lesnar and Kane, more Rumble hype, Jax vs. Asuka |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/01/15/kellers-wwe-raw-report-1-15-angle-addresses-strowman-last-weeks-big-angle-lesnar-kane-rumble-hype-jax-vs-asuka/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220630133907/https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/01/15/kellers-wwe-raw-report-1-15-angle-addresses-strowman-last-weeks-big-angle-lesnar-kane-rumble-hype-jax-vs-asuka/ |archive-date=June 30, 2022 |access-date=January 15, 2018 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref>

Rollins' character throughout his time as a member of The Shield was that of an "out-spoken hot-head who will do crazy things" to help the team, though his methodical approach to their matches earned him the nickname of "The Architect".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Caldwell |first=James |date=June 29, 2013 |title=WWE NEWS: Changes to The Shield evident in post-loss promo (w/Analysis of the group vs. individuals) |url=https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_71622.shtml#.XDqh71xKgdU |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116095218/https://www.pwtorch.com/artman2/publish/WWE_News_3/article_71622.shtml#.XDqh71xKgdU |archive-date=November 16, 2018 |access-date=January 13, 2019 |website=Pro Wrestling Torch |publisher=TDH Communications Inc.}}</ref> Following his turn into a villainous character and the team's initial split, he began claiming that he played the single most important role in forming The Shield, referring to himself as the group's creator and emphasizing his "Architect" nickname. In late 2019, after turning into a different kind of villainous character and aligning himself with the [[Authors of Pain|AOP]], he began to dub himself the "Monday Night Messiah" and compare himself to [[Jesus]] while debuting a new entrance song. He also began recruiting new "disciples" into his group, such as [[Buddy Matthews|Murphy]] and [[Austin Theory]], while proclaiming himself to be their leader and savior.<ref name="Raw01062020">{{cite web |last=Powell |first=Jason |date=January 7, 2020 |title=01/06 WWE Raw Results: Powell's review of Brock Lesnar's return, Andrade vs. Rey Mysterio for the U.S. Championship, The Viking Raiders vs. The Street Profits vs. Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson in a Triple Threat for the Raw Tag Titles, first show of 2020 |url=https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/01/06/01-06-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-brock-lesnars-return-andrade-vs-rey-mysterio-for-the-u-s-championship-the-viking-raiders-vs-the-street-profits-vs-luke-gallows-and-karl-anderson-in-a/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211124080757/https://prowrestling.net/site/2020/01/06/01-06-wwe-raw-results-powells-review-of-brock-lesnars-return-andrade-vs-rey-mysterio-for-the-u-s-championship-the-viking-raiders-vs-the-street-profits-vs-luke-gallows-and-karl-anderson-in-a/ |archive-date=November 24, 2021 |access-date=January 15, 2020 |work=Pro Wrestling Dot Net}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Jordan |first=Paul |date=January 14, 2020 |title=WrestleMania 35 special to air after the Rumble, big lineup for The Bump, Evolve offering discontinued tryout and more |url=https://pwinsider.com/article/132934/wrestlemania-35-special-to-air-after-the-rumble-big-lineup-for-the-bump-evolve-offering-discounted-tryout-and-more.html?p=1 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225015109/https://pwinsider.com/article/132934/wrestlemania-35-special-to-air-after-the-rumble-big-lineup-for-the-bump-evolve-offering-discounted-tryout-and-more.html?p=1 |archive-date=February 25, 2021 |access-date=January 16, 2020 |publisher=PWInsider}}</ref> From 2022 to 2025, he added "Freakin" to his ring name as a way of emphasizing his importance and adopted a persona nicknamed "The Visionary", a boastful and delusional [[egomaniac]] with an eccentric personality and outlandish fashion sense.

==Personal life==
Lopez began dating Irish professional wrestler Rebecca Quin, better known as [[Becky Lynch]], in January 2019.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hendricks |first=Jaclyn |date=May 13, 2019 |title=Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins confirm relationship rumors with one photo |url=https://nypost.com/2019/05/13/becky-lynch-and-seth-rollins-confirm-relationship-rumors-with-one-photo/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190914091927/https://nypost.com/2019/05/13/becky-lynch-and-seth-rollins-confirm-relationship-rumors-with-one-photo/ |archive-date=September 14, 2019 |access-date=February 3, 2023 |website=[[New York Post]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=May 13, 2019 |title=Seth Rollins confirms he and Becky Lynch are dating on Instagram |url=https://www.wwe.com/article/seth-rollins-becky-lynch-instagram-kiss-dating |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703051835/https://www.wwe.com/article/seth-rollins-becky-lynch-instagram-kiss-dating |archive-date=July 3, 2022 |access-date=February 3, 2023 |website= |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> Their daughter, Roux, was born in December 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hahn |first=Jason |date=May 11, 2020 |title=WWE Superstar Becky Lynch Expecting First Child with Fiancé Seth Rollins: 'We're So Excited' |url=https://people.com/parents/becky-lynch-pregnant-expecting-first-child-seth-rollins-exclusive/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211026175911/https://people.com/parents/becky-lynch-pregnant-expecting-first-child-seth-rollins-exclusive/ |archive-date=October 26, 2021 |access-date=May 13, 2020 |website=[[People (magazine)|People]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=December 7, 2020 |title=Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins announce birth of their first child |url=https://www.wwe.com/article/becky-lynch-seth-rollins-baby-announcement-first-child |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022175909/https://www.wwe.com/article/becky-lynch-seth-rollins-baby-announcement-first-child |archive-date=October 22, 2021 |access-date=February 3, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> They were married on June 29, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Barile |first=Steve |date=June 29, 2021 |title=Seth Rollins announced he and Becky Lynch got married Tuesday |url=https://www.wwe.com/article/seth-rollins-and-becky-lynch-tie-the-knot-today |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211020185234/https://www.wwe.com/article/seth-rollins-and-becky-lynch-tie-the-knot-today |archive-date=October 20, 2021 |access-date=June 29, 2021 |website= |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> They live in [[Moline, Illinois]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 22, 2019 |title=Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch get engaged |url=https://www.wwe.com/article/seth-rollins-and-becky-lynch-get-engaged |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003185435/https://www.wwe.com/article/seth-rollins-and-becky-lynch-get-engaged |archive-date=October 3, 2022 |access-date=February 3, 2023 |website= |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

On February 9, 2015, a nude photo of former NXT wrestler Zahra Schreiber, who reportedly was Lopez's girlfriend,<ref>{{cite web |author= |date=August 31, 2015 |title=WWE Seth Rollins' Girlfriend – Fired for Nazi Pics |url=http://www.tmz.com/2015/08/31/wwe-seth-rollins-girlfriend-nazi-pics-zahra-schreiber/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181017183014/http://www.tmz.com/2015/08/31/wwe-seth-rollins-girlfriend-nazi-pics-zahra-schreiber/ |archive-date=October 17, 2018 |access-date=May 1, 2019 |website=[[TMZ]]}}</ref> was posted to his social media accounts, the contents of which are automatically republished by WWE.com.<ref>{{cite web |author=Nessif, Bruna |date=February 10, 2015 |title=WWE Star Seth Rollins Apologizes After Angry Fiancée Reportedly Leaks Nude Photos of Him and WWE Diva Zahra Schreiber |url=http://ca.eonline.com/news/624305/wwe-star-seth-rollins-apologizes-after-angry-fiancee-reportedly-leaks-nude-photos-of-him-and-wwe-diva-zahra-schreiber |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150713092825/http://ca.eonline.com/news/624305/wwe-star-seth-rollins-apologizes-after-angry-fiancee-reportedly-leaks-nude-photos-of-him-and-wwe-diva-zahra-schreiber |archive-date=July 13, 2015 |access-date=February 11, 2015 |publisher=[[E! Online]]}}</ref> Soon after, nude photos of Lopez were posted on the [[Twitter]] page of his then-fiancée,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.lhrtimes.com/2015/02/14/leighla-schultz-retaliates-posting-private-photos-seth-rollins-zahara-schreiber-237882/|work=The Lahore Times|title=Leighla Schultz retaliates by posting private photos of Seth Rollins, Zahara Schreiber|author=Jonathan Strauss|date=February 14, 2015|access-date=February 16, 2015|quote=Rollins is engaged to Leighla Schultz since last summer.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150216100452/http://www.lhrtimes.com/2015/02/14/leighla-schultz-retaliates-posting-private-photos-seth-rollins-zahara-schreiber-237882/|archive-date=February 16, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> Leighla Schultz.<ref>{{cite news |author= |date=February 10, 2015 |title=Nude photos of WWE's Seth Rollins emerge on Twitter |newspaper=[[Toronto Sun]] |url=http://www.torontosun.com/2015/02/10/nude-photos-of-wwes-seth-rollins-emerge-on-twitter |url-status=live |access-date=February 11, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211031003/http://www.torontosun.com/2015/02/10/nude-photos-of-wwes-seth-rollins-emerge-on-twitter |archive-date=February 11, 2015}}</ref> In response, Lopez apologized for "private photographs that were distributed without [his] consent".<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://time.com/3704618/wwe-seth-rollins-nude-photos-zahara-schreiber-leighia-schultz/|magazine=[[Time (magazine)|Time]]|title=WWE Star Seth Rollins Apologizes for Nude-Photos Leak|author=McSpadden, Kevin|date=February 11, 2015|access-date=February 11, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211124452/http://time.com/3704618/wwe-seth-rollins-nude-photos-zahara-schreiber-leighia-schultz/|archive-date=February 11, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> On February 25, 2016, Lopez broke up with Schreiber.<ref>{{cite news |date=February 25, 2016 |title=WWE Star Seth Rollins Zahra Schreiber break up Leak |work=[[TMZ]] |url=http://www.tmz.com/2016/02/25/seth-rollins-zahra-schreiber-break-up |access-date=February 25, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160228015143/http://www.tmz.com/2016/02/25/seth-rollins-zahra-schreiber-break-up |archive-date=February 28, 2016}}</ref>

Lopez is a fan of the [[Chicago Bears]] and the [[St. Louis Cardinals]].<ref name="chicago"/> In 2014, he and his former tag team partner Marek Brave started a Moline-based professional wrestling school called The Black & The Brave Wrestling Academy.<ref>{{cite web |author=Benigno |first=Anthony |date=July 25, 2014 |title=Seth Rollins Looks to the Future with The Black & The Brave Wrestling Academy |url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/seth-rollins-black-and-brave-interview |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160811051742/http://www.wwe.com/inside/seth-rollins-black-and-brave-interview |archive-date=August 11, 2016 |access-date=June 6, 2016 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref> In 2019, he opened a coffee shop called 329 Dport in his hometown of [[Davenport, Iowa]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Middleton |first=Marc |date=March 1, 2019 |title=Tye Dillinger's New Ring Name & First Post-WWE Booking, Seth Rollins' New Coffee Shop (Video), Stock |url=https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2019/03/seth-rollins-new-coffee-shop-video-651505/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190302210413/https://www.wrestlinginc.com/news/2019/03/seth-rollins-new-coffee-shop-video-651505/ |archive-date=March 2, 2019 |access-date=March 1, 2019 |work=Wrestling Inc.}}</ref>

Lopez identifies as an [[atheist]].<ref>[https://x.com/WWERollins/status/820415024279810048 Seth Rollins on X: "an atheist? Yes.']</ref>

==Filmography==
===Film===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Notes
|-
|2016
|''[[Sharknado: The 4th Awakens]]''
|AstroTech Lopez
|Film debut
|-
|rowspan= "2"|2017
|''[[The Jetsons & WWE: Robo-WrestleMania!]]''
|Seth Rollins/Reactor Rollins
|Voice
|-
|''[[Armed Response (2017 film)|Armed Response]]''
|Brett
|
|-
|2019
|''[[Trouble (2019 film)|Trouble]]''
|Norm
|Voice
|}

===Television===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Notes
|-
|rowspan= "3"|2015
|-
|''[[Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition]]''
|Himself
|Episode: "Pearls"
|-
|rowspan= "3"|''Bet''
|-
|2025
|Seth Rollins
|Episode: "The Speakeasy"
|}

===Web series===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Notes
|-
|2015
|''[[Smosh Games]]''
|Himself
|1 episode
|-
|2016
|''Superstar Ink''
|Himself
|1 episode
|-
|2015–present
|''[[Xavier Woods#Other media|UpUpDownDown]]''
|Himself/The Champ
|Regular appearances
|-
|2017
|''Southpaw Regional Wrestling''
|"Dry Rub" Doug
|
|}

===Video games===
{|class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Title !! Notes
|-
|2013 || ''[[WWE 2K14]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/2k/wwe-2k14/wwe-2k14-full-roster-revealed|title='WWE 2K14' full roster revealed|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=May 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116034433/https://www.wwe.com/inside/2k/wwe-2k14/wwe-2k14-full-roster-revealed|archive-date=November 16, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> || [[WWE 2K|Video game]] debut
|-
|rowspan=2 | 2014 || ''[[WWE 2K15]]''<ref>{{cite web |title=Rosters - WWE 2K15 Wiki Guide - IGN |url=http://uk.ign.com/wikis/wwe-2k15/Rosters |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220317210631/https://www.ign.com/wikis/wwe-2k15/Rosters |archive-date=March 17, 2022 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website=[[IGN]]|date=January 8, 2014 }}</ref>|| [[Motion capture]] <br /> (Next-gen & PC)
|-
| ''[[WWE SuperCard]]'' || Latest Card:<br />SS '20
|-
|rowspan=2 | 2015 || ''[[WWE 2K16]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/2k/wwe-2k16/wwe-2k16-roster-playable-characters-superstars-divas|title=Superstars and Divas featured on WWE 2K16 roster list|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=May 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321095326/https://www.wwe.com/inside/2k/wwe-2k16/wwe-2k16-roster-playable-characters-superstars-divas|archive-date=March 21, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> || Motion capture <br />(Next-gen & PC)
|-
| ''[[WWE Immortals]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/first-look-wwe-immortals-characters-photos#fid-27237706|title=Photos:First look WWE Immortals characters photos|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=May 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180629050112/https://www.wwe.com/inside/first-look-wwe-immortals-characters-photos#fid-27237706|archive-date=June 29, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> || 
|-
|2016 || ''[[WWE 2K17]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/section/wwe-2k17/gallery/wwe-2k17-roster-art-photos|title=Photos: Find out who made the WWE 2K17 roster|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=May 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401063820/https://www.wwe.com/section/wwe-2k17/gallery/wwe-2k17-roster-art-photos|archive-date=April 1, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> || Motion capture <br /> (Next-gen & PC)
|-
|rowspan=3 | 2017 || ''WWE: Champions''<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.wwe.com/gallery/wwe-champions-roster-reveal-photos#fid-40082015|title=Photos: WWE Champions roster reveal|newspaper=[[WWE]]|access-date=May 1, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180814134850/https://www.wwe.com/gallery/wwe-champions-roster-reveal-photos#fid-40082015|archive-date=August 14, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref> ||
|-
| ''WWE Mayhem'' ||
|-
| ''[[WWE 2K18]]''<ref>{{cite web |last1=Keller |first1=Wade |date=June 19, 2017 |title=KELLER'S WWE RAW REPORT 6/19: Reigns announces what he wants at Summerslam, Hardys vs. Anderson & Gallows |url=http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/06/19/kellers-wwe-raw-report-619-reigns-announces-wants-summerslam-hardys-vs-anderson-gallows/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170622134159/http://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/06/19/kellers-wwe-raw-report-619-reigns-announces-wants-summerslam-hardys-vs-anderson-gallows/ |archive-date=June 22, 2017 |access-date=June 19, 2017 |work=[[Pro Wrestling Torch]]}}</ref>|| Cover athlete
|-
|2018 || ''[[WWE 2K19]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wwe.2k.com/roster/wwe-2k19|title=WWE 2K19 ROSTER|website=WWE 2K|access-date=November 9, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190103071425/https://wwe.2k.com/roster/wwe-2k19/|archive-date=January 3, 2019|url-status=live}}</ref> 
|rowspan=2 | Motion capture
|-
| 2019
| ''[[WWE 2K20]]''
|-
| rowspan=3|2020
| ''[[The King of Fighters All Star]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kofallstar.netmarble.jp/event/wwe/|title=KOF ALLSTAR×WWE COLLABORATION - THE KING OF FIGHTERS|website=kofallstar.netmarblw.jp|language=ja|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629164328/https://kofallstar.netmarble.jp/event/wwe/|archive-date=June 29, 2020|access-date=July 24, 2020}}</ref>
||
|-
| '' WWE Racing Showdown''
||
|-
| ''[[WWE 2K Battlegrounds]]''
||
|-
| 2022
| ''[[WWE 2K22]]''
| 
|-
| 2023
| ''[[WWE 2K23]]'' 
|
|-
| 2024
| ''[[WWE 2K24]]''
|-
| 2025
| ''[[WWE 2K25]]'' 
||
|}

==Championships and accomplishments==
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| image3            = Seth Rollins, WrestleMania XL (cropped).jpg
| caption3          = ... and a one-time and inaugural [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE)|World Heavyweight Champion]], making him a five-time [[Professional wrestling championship#World championships|world champion]] all totaled in WWE.
| image4            = Seth Rollins IC Champ.jpg
| caption4          = Rollins is also a two-time [[WWE Intercontinental Championship|WWE Intercontinental Champion]]...
| image5            = SethFreakinRollinsUnitedstatesChampion.png
| caption5          = ....and a two-time [[WWE United States Championship|WWE United States Champion]].
| image6            = Seth Rollins holds Money in the Bank briefcase at a WWE house show in January 2015.jpg
| caption6          = Rollins was the winner of the [[Money in the Bank (2014)|2014]] and [[Money in the Bank (2025)|2025]] [[Money in the Bank ladder match]], and would cash in the 2014's contract during the main event of [[WrestleMania 31]] to win his first WWE Championship.
}}
* '''Absolute Intense Wrestling'''
**AIW Intense Championship (1 time)<ref name="CageTitles">{{cite web |title=Cagematch title listings |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=611 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160326235336/http://www.cagematch.de/?id=2&nr=2250&view=erfolge#erfolge |archive-date=March 26, 2016 |access-date=May 1, 2019 |website=Cagematch}}</ref>
* '''[[All American Wrestling]]'''
** [[AAW Heavyweight Championship]] ([[AAW Heavyweight Championship#Title history|2 times]])<ref name="AAW">{{cite web|url=http://www.aawrestling.com/titlehistory.html|title=Title History|access-date=February 20, 2010|publisher=All-American Wrestling|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100921223710/http://www.aawrestling.com/titlehistory.html|archive-date=September 21, 2010}}</ref>
** [[AAW Tag Team Championship]] ([[AAW Tag Team Championship#Title history|2 times]]) – with Marek Brave (1) and [[Jimmy Jacobs]] (1)<ref name="AAW"/>
* '''[[Florida Championship Wrestling]]'''
** [[FCW Florida Heavyweight Championship]] ([[FCW Florida Heavyweight Championship#Title history|1 time]])<ref>{{cite web |title=FCW Florida Heavyweight Title |url=https://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/fl/fcw/fcw-fl-h.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221224004203/https://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/fl/fcw/fcw-fl-h.html |archive-date=December 24, 2022 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website= |publisher=Wrestling-Titles.com.}}</ref>
** [[FCW Jack Brisco 15 Championship]] ([[FCW Jack Brisco 15 Championship#Title history|1 time]])<ref>{{cite web |title=FCW Jack Brisco 15 Title (Florida) |url=https://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/fl/fcw/fcw-15.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200216102340/https://www.wrestling-titles.com/us/fl/fcw/fcw-15.html |archive-date=February 16, 2020 |access-date=February 9, 2023 |website= |publisher=Wrestling-Titles.com}}</ref>
** [[FCW Florida Tag Team Championship]] ([[FCW Florida Tag Team Championship#Title history|1 time]]) – with [[Richie Steamboat]]<ref name="FCW Tag"/>
** Jack Brisco Classic (2011)<ref name="Jack Brisco Classic">{{cite web|url=http://tylerblack.net/?p=327|title=FCW Television Report (02.06.2011)|date=February 9, 2011|access-date=February 14, 2011|work=TylerBlack.net|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110831170357/http://tylerblack.net/?p=327|archive-date=August 31, 2011}}</ref>
** [[Grand Slam (professional wrestling)#List of FCW Grand Slam winners|First FCW Grand Slam Champion]]<ref name="FCWprofile">{{cite web |title=Seth Rollins – NXT Profile |url=http://www.fcwwrestling.info/Roster/Seth-Rollins.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120818003045/http://www.fcwwrestling.info/Roster/Seth-Rollins.html |archive-date=August 18, 2012 |access-date=December 30, 2012 |publisher=[[NXT Wrestling]]}}</ref>
* '''[[Full Impact Pro]]'''
** [[FIP World Heavyweight Championship]] ([[FIP World Heavyweight Championship#Title history|1 time]])<ref>{{cite web |title=Full Impact Pro World Heavyweight Championship |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=235 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160718040937/http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=235 |archive-date=July 18, 2016 |access-date=March 9, 2019 |work=Cagematch}}</ref>
* '''[[Independent Wrestling Association Mid-South]]'''
** [[IWA Mid-South Light Heavyweight Championship]] ([[IWA Mid-South Light Heavyweight Championship#Title history|1 time]])<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|access-date=May 18, 2009|publisher=WrestleView|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090520212318/http://www.wrestleview.com/news2009/1242622870.php?style=dark|archive-date=May 20, 2009|url-status=live}}</ref>
* '''[[National Wrestling Alliance|NWA Midwest]]'''
** [[NWA Midwest Tag Team Championship]] ([[NWA Midwest Tag Team Championship#History|1 time]]) – with Marek Brave<ref name=CageTitles/>
* '''''[[New York Post]]'''''
** Match of the Year (2022) {{small|vs. [[Cody Rhodes]] at [[Hell in a Cell (2022)|Hell in a Cell]]}}<ref>{{cite web |last=Staszewski |first=Joseph |date=December 27, 2022 |title=The Post's 2022 pro wrestling awards |url=https://nypost.com/2022/12/27/the-posts-2022-pro-wrestling-awards/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221230133410/https://nypost.com/2022/12/27/the-posts-2022-pro-wrestling-awards/ |archive-date=December 30, 2022 |accessdate=December 30, 2022 |work=[[New York Post]]}}</ref>
* '''[[Pro Wrestling Guerrilla]]'''
** [[PWG World Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of PWG World Tag Team Champions|1 time]]) – with Jimmy Jacobs<ref>{{cite web |title=PWG World Tag Team Championship |url=https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=124 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190306044230/https://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=124 |archive-date=March 6, 2019 |access-date=March 3, 2019 |work=Cagematch}}</ref>
* '''''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]'''''
** [[List of Pro Wrestling Illustrated awards#Feud of the Year|Feud of the Year]] (2014) {{small|vs. [[Dean Ambrose]]}}<ref>{{cite journal|year=2015|journal=[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]|volume=36|issue=2|title=the PWI Awards|pages=22–23}}</ref>
** [[List of Pro Wrestling Illustrated awards#Most Hated Wrestler of the Year|Most Hated Wrestler of the Year]] (2015, 2020)<ref name="pwi-online.com">
{{cite web|url=http://www.pwi-online.com/pages/PWIawards.html|title=PWI Awards|access-date=January 8, 2017|work=[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160121172943/http://www.pwi-online.com/pages/PWIawards.html|archive-date=January 21, 2016|url-status=live}}
</ref><ref>{{cite journal|year=2021|journal=[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]|title=2020 Achievement Awards|publisher=[[Kappa Publishing Group]]|pages=26–27}}</ref>
** [[List of Pro Wrestling Illustrated awards#Tag Team of the Year|Tag Team of the Year]] (2013) {{small|with [[Roman Reigns]]}}<ref>{{cite journal|year=2014|journal=[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated]]|volume=34|issue=2|title=the PWI Awards|pages=42–43}}</ref>
** [[List of Pro Wrestling Illustrated awards#Wrestler of the Year|Wrestler of the Year]] (2015, 2023)<ref name="pwi-online.com"/>
** Ranked No. 1 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the ''[[Pro Wrestling Illustrated#PWI 500|PWI 500]]'' in 2015,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-500/2015.html|title=Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI) 500 for 2015|access-date=October 5, 2015|work=The Internet Wrestling Database|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151008195425/http://www.profightdb.com/pwi-500/2015.html|archive-date=October 8, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> 2019<ref>{{cite web |last=Lambert |first=Jeremy |date=August 29, 2019 |title=Seth Rollins Tops Annual PWI 500 |url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/seth-rollins-tops-2019-pwi-500 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220514223450/https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/seth-rollins-tops-2019-pwi-500 |archive-date=May 14, 2022 |access-date=August 29, 2019 |work=Fightful}}</ref> and 2023<ref>{{cite web |last=Russell |first=Skyler |date=September 14, 2023 |title=Seth Rollins Tops The 2023 PWI 500, Roman Reigns Places Second; Gunther, Moxley, More Round Out Top 10|url=https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/seth-rollins-tops-2023-pwi-500-roman-reigns-places-second-gunther-moxley-more-round-out-top-10|access-date=September 14, 2023|work=Fightful}}</ref>
* '''[[Ring of Honor]]'''
** [[ROH World Championship]] ([[List of ROH World Champions|1 time]])<ref name="ROHworld">{{cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/rohworldtitle.php |title=Ring of Honor Title |access-date=April 5, 2010 |publisher=[[Ring of Honor]] |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100412035906/http://www.rohwrestling.com/rohworldtitle.php |archive-date=April 12, 2010 }}</ref>
** [[ROH World Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of ROH World Tag Team Champions|2 times]]) – with Jimmy Jacobs<ref name="ROHtag">{{cite web|url=http://www.rohwrestling.com/rohworldtagteamtitles.php|title=Ring Of Honor Tag Team Championship|access-date=April 5, 2010 |publisher=[[Ring of Honor]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100412035856/http://www.rohwrestling.com/rohworldtagteamtitles.php|archive-date=April 12, 2010}}</ref>
** [[List of Ring of Honor tournaments#ROH World Championship #1 Contender Tournament (March 2008)|ROH World Championship No. 1 Contender Tournament (2008)]]<ref>{{cite web |title=ROH World Championship #1 Contendership Tournament |url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=748 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160307151116/http://www.cagematch.net/?id=26&nr=748 |archive-date=March 7, 2016 |access-date=May 1, 2019 |work=Cagematch}}</ref>
** [[List of Ring of Honor tournaments#ROH World Tag Team Championship Tournament (2008)|ROH World Tag Team Championship Tournament (2008)]] – with Jimmy Jacobs<ref>{{cite web |last= |first= |title=ROH World Tag Team Championship reigns |url=http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=122&page=5&reign=25 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160808004854/http://www.cagematch.net/?id=5&nr=122&page=5&reign=25 |archive-date=August 8, 2016 |access-date=May 1, 2019 |website=Cagematch}}</ref>
** [[ROH Survival of the Fittest|Survival of the Fittest]] ([[ROH Survival of the Fittest#2009|2009]])<ref name=SotF2009/>
* '''''[[Rolling Stone]]'''''
** Best Briefly Resuscitated Storyline (2015) {{small|vs. Dean Ambrose}}<ref name="RS15">{{cite magazine |last=Herzog |first=Kenny |date=July 1, 2015 |title=WWE Wrestler of the Year (So Far): Kevin Owens |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-sports/wwe-wrestler-of-the-year-so-far-kevin-owens-75404/ |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221210185724/https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-sports/wwe-wrestler-of-the-year-so-far-kevin-owens-75404/ |archive-date=December 10, 2022 |access-date=December 20, 2020}}</ref>
** Most Puzzling New Finisher (2015) {{small|''[[Facebuster#Double underhook facebuster|Pedigree]]''}}<ref name="RS15"/>
** Most Smothered In-Ring Potential (2014)<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Herzog |first=Kenny |date=December 17, 2014 |title=WWE Wrestler of the Year: Dolph Ziggler |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-sports/wwe-wrestler-of-the-year-dolph-ziggler-198347/ |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220925201854/https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-sports/wwe-wrestler-of-the-year-dolph-ziggler-198347/ |archive-date=September 25, 2022 |access-date=December 22, 2020}}</ref>
** Ranked No. 9 of the 10 best WWE wrestlers of 2016<ref name=":11">{{cite magazine |last=Herzog |first=Ken |date=December 21, 2016 |title=10 Best WWE Wrestlers of 2016 |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-lists/10-best-wwe-wrestlers-of-2016-119760/enzo-and-cass-121969/ |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220113111232/https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-lists/10-best-wwe-wrestlers-of-2016-119760/enzo-and-cass-121969/ |archive-date=January 13, 2022 |access-date=September 30, 2020}}</ref>
* '''''[[Sports Illustrated]]'''''
** Ranked No. 3 of the [[Sports Illustrated#Male/Men's Wrestler of the Year|top 10 men's wrestlers]] in 2018
** [[Sports Illustrated#Wrestler of the Year|Wrestler of the Year]] (2022)<ref name=":1">{{cite magazine |last=Barrasso |first=Justin |date=December 28, 2022 |title=Ranking the Top 10 Wrestlers of 2022 |url=https://www.si.com/wrestling/2022/12/28/ranking-top-10-wrestlers-seth-rollins-jon-moxley-2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230123162317/https://www.si.com/wrestling/2022/12/28/ranking-top-10-wrestlers-seth-rollins-jon-moxley-2022 |archive-date=January 23, 2023 |accessdate=December 30, 2022 |magazine=[[Sports Illustrated]]}}</ref>
* '''''[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]'''''
** [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Tag Team of the Year|Tag Team of the Year]] (2013) {{small|with Roman Reigns}}<ref name="WON13">{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=January 27, 2014|title=Jan 27 2014 Wrestling Observer Newsletter: 2013 Annual awards issue, best in the world in numerous categories, plus all the news in pro-wrestling and MMA over the past week and more|journal=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|location=[[Campbell, California]]|issn=1083-9593|url=http://www.f4wonline.com/component/content/article/110-wrestling-observer-newsletter/35067-jan-27-2014-wrestling-observer-newsletter-2013-annual-awards-issue-best-in-the-world-in-numerous-categories-plus-all-the-news-in-pro-wrestling-and-mma-over-the-past-week-and-more|pages=1–37|access-date=January 23, 2014|archive-date=August 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200827052359/https://www.f4wonline.com/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
** [[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Worst Feud of the Year|Worst Feud of the Year]] (2013) – {{small|as part of [[The Authority (professional wrestling)|The Authority]] vs. [[Big Show]]}}<ref name="WON13"/>
**Worst Feud of the Year (2019) {{small|vs. "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt}}<ref name="WON2019">{{cite journal|last=Meltzer|first=Dave|author-link=Dave Meltzer|date=March 5, 2020|title=March 13, 2020 Observer Newsletter: 40th Annual Awards Issue|url=https://www.f4wonline.com/march-13-2020-observer-newsletter-40th-annual-awards-issue-305806|journal=[[Wrestling Observer Newsletter]]|access-date=March 8, 2020}}</ref>
**[[List of Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards#Worst Match of the Year|Worst Match of the Year]] (2019) {{small|vs. "The Fiend" Bray Wyatt at Hell in a Cell}}<ref name="WON2019"/>
* '''[[WWE]]'''
** [[WWE Championship]] ([[List of WWE Champions|2 times]])<ref name=":3">{{cite web |title=WWE Championship |url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwe-championship |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161214011819/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwe-championship |archive-date=December 14, 2016 |access-date=April 12, 2018 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>
** [[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE)|World Heavyweight Championship]] ([[World Heavyweight Championship (WWE, 2023–present)#Reigns|1 time, inaugural]])<ref>{{cite web |title=World Heavyweight Championship - Holders over time|url=https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/world-heavyweight-championship |date=May 27, 2023 |access-date=May 27, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>
** [[WWE Universal Championship]] ([[List of WWE Universal Champions|2 times]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/universal-championship|title=Universal Championship|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=April 8, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170405165423/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/universal-championship|archive-date=April 5, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
** [[NXT Championship]] ([[List of NXT Champions|1 time, inaugural]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/nxt-championship|title=NXT Championship|publisher=[[WWE]]|access-date=July 29, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170409171029/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/nxt-championship|archive-date=April 9, 2017|url-status=live}}</ref>
** [[WWE Intercontinental Championship]] ([[List of WWE Intercontinental Champions|2 times]])<ref>{{cite web |title=Intercontinental Championship |url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/intercontinental |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116121547/https://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/intercontinental |archive-date=November 16, 2018 |access-date=April 12, 2018 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>
** [[WWE United States Championship]] ([[List of WWE United States Champions|2 times]])<ref>{{cite web |title=United States Championship |url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/unitedstates |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160113024140/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/unitedstates/5192013-dean-ambrose |archive-date=January 13, 2016 |access-date=April 12, 2018 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>
** [[World Tag Team Championship (WWE)|WWE (Raw) Tag Team Championship]] ([[List of World Tag Team Champions (WWE)|6 times]]) – with [[Roman Reigns]] (1), [[Dean Ambrose]] (2), [[Jason Jordan]] (1), [[Braun Strowman]] (1), and [[Buddy Murphy|Buddy Murphy/Murphy]] (1)<ref>{{cite web |title=The Shield's first WWE Tag Team Championship reign |url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwetag/05192013-seth-rollins-roman-reigns |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607164228/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/wwetag/05192013-seth-rollins-roman-reigns |archive-date=June 7, 2013 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref><ref name=":6">{{cite news |title=Raw Tag Team Championships |newspaper= |publisher=[[WWE]] |url=http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/raw-tag-team-championships |url-status=live |access-date=April 12, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170828125145/http://www.wwe.com/classics/titlehistory/raw-tag-team-championships |archive-date=August 28, 2017}}</ref>
** [[Money in the Bank ladder match|Money in the Bank]] ([[Money in the Bank (2014)|2014]], [[Money in the Bank (2025)|2025]])<ref name=":2" />
** [[Royal Rumble match|Men's Royal Rumble]] ([[Royal Rumble (2019)|2019]])<ref name=":5">{{cite web |last1=Benigno |first1=Anthony |date=January 27, 2019 |title=Seth Rollins won the 30-Man Royal Rumble Match |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2019/2019-mens-royal-rumble-match-results |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190128191022/https://www.wwe.com/shows/royalrumble/2019/2019-mens-royal-rumble-match-results |archive-date=January 28, 2019 |access-date=January 27, 2019 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>
** [[List of WWE tournaments#World Heavyweight Championship Tournament (2023)|World Heavyweight Championship Tournament]] ([[Night of Champions (2023)|2023]])
** [[List of WWE tournaments|Gold Rush Tournament (2012)]]<ref>{{cite web |date= |title=Seth Rollins' first reign |url=http://www.fcwwrestling.info/NXT-Wrestling-Press-Releases.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120816044744/http://www.fcwwrestling.info/NXT-Wrestling-Press-Releases.html |archive-date=August 16, 2012 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |website= |publisher=[[NXT Wrestling]]}}</ref>
** [[Triple Crown (professional wrestling)#List of WWE Men's Triple Crown winners|29th Triple Crown Champion]]<ref name="GrandSlam"/>
**[[Grand Slam (professional wrestling)#WWE|11th Grand Slam Champion]] ([[Grand Slam (professional wrestling)#Current format|under current format]]; [[Grand Slam (professional wrestling)#Guide|19th overall]])<ref name="GrandSlam"/>
**Second two-time Grand Slam Champion
** [[Slammy Award]] (10 times)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wwe.com/inside/news/whatsaslammy|title=What is a Slammy?|publisher=[[WWE]]|date=February 23, 2008|access-date=April 17, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116033325/https://www.wwe.com/inside/news/whatsaslammy|archive-date=November 16, 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
*** Anti-Gravity Moment of the Year ([[Slammy Award#2014 Slammy Awards|2014]]) {{small|Diving off the balcony at [[Payback (2014)|Payback]]}}<ref name="2014Slammy">{{cite web |date=December 8, 2015 |title=2014 Slammy Award winners |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-12-08/2014-slammy-award-winners |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305202909/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2014-12-08/2014-slammy-award-winners |archive-date=March 5, 2016 |access-date=April 17, 2016 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>
*** Breakout Star of the Year ([[Slammy Award#2013 Slammy Awards|2013]]) {{small|with Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns as [[The Shield (professional wrestling)|The Shield]]}}<ref name="2013Slammy">{{cite web |date=December 8, 2013 |title=2013 Slammy Award winners |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2013-12-09/full-slammy-award-winners-2013-26168790/page-6 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160504122815/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2013-12-09/full-slammy-award-winners-2013-26168790/page-6 |archive-date=May 4, 2016 |access-date=April 17, 2016 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>
*** Double-Cross of the Year (2014) {{small|Betraying The Shield and joining [[The Authority (professional wrestling)|The Authority]]}}<ref name="2014Slammy"/>
*** Faction of the Year (2013, 2014) {{small|with Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns as The Shield}}<ref name="2014Slammy"/><ref name="2013Slammy"/>
*** Fan Participation (2014) {{small|"You Sold Out"}}<ref name="2014Slammy"/>
*** Match of the Year (2014) {{small|Team Cena vs. Team Authority at [[Survivor Series (2014)|Survivor Series]]}}<ref name="2014Slammy"/>
*** Rizzie of the Year ([[Slammy Award#2024 Slammy Awards|2024]])
*** Superstar of the Year ([[Slammy Award#2015 Slammy Awards|2015]])<ref name=":4">{{cite web |date=December 21, 2015 |title=2015 Slammy Award winners |url=http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2015-12-21/2015-slammy-award-winners |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160811035537/http://www.wwe.com/shows/raw/2015-12-21/2015-slammy-award-winners |archive-date=August 11, 2016 |access-date=April 17, 2016 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>
*** Trending Now (Hashtag) of the Year (2013) – #BelieveInTheShield {{small|with Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns as The Shield}}<ref name="2013Slammy"/>
** [[WWE Year-End Award]] for Best Reunion (2018) – {{small|as part of The Shield}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thomas |first=Jeremy |date=December 23, 2018 |title=WWE Announces Year-End Awards on Instagram |url=https://411mania.com/wrestling/wwe-announces-year-end-awards-instagram-becky-lynch-braun-strowman/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220521084653/https://411mania.com/wrestling/wwe-announces-year-end-awards-instagram-becky-lynch-braun-strowman/ |archive-date=May 21, 2022 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |website= |publisher=411Mania}}</ref>
** Bumpy Award (1 time)
*** Best Dressed of the Half-Year (2021) – with [[Sonya Deville]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Barile |first=Steve |date=August 4, 2021 |title=The Bumpy Awards People's Choice full list of winners |url=https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-the-bump/article/the-bumpy-awards-peoples-choice-full-list-of-winners |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210804182823/https://www.wwe.com/shows/wwe-the-bump/article/the-bumpy-awards-peoples-choice-full-list-of-winners |archive-date=August 4, 2021 |access-date=February 5, 2023 |publisher=[[WWE]]}}</ref>

==Notes==
{{Notelist}}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
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