Seth Rollins credits four-time World Champion for inspiring him to step foot inside the ring and meet his wife through WWE
WWE superstar Seth Rollins shared a backstage moment with a WWE legend and Hall of Famer who inspired him to be a wrestler
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Seth Rollins recently shared a backstage moment on his official Twitter account with WWE legend Shawn Michaels. In the video, the fans can see Rollins acknowledging and having some moments with the Hall of Famer. In fact, the Visionary wrote how Shawn Michaels inspired him to step into the ring. Moreover, he called HBK the reason he met his wife, Becky Lynch.
Since his childhood, Seth Rollins has always idolized Shawn Michaels. He said in many interviews and podcasts that Michaels was the wrestler he grew up watching. He mentioned that he stepped into pro wrestling due to the WWE legend, and as a result, he met his wife in the company. Rollins credited HBK and thanked him for playing a vital role in his life.
Rollins joined WWE back in 2010, when he made his debut in NXT. He went on to become the first NXT Champion a few years later, and it was a historic moment for him and the brand back then. Later, he debuted on the main roster along with Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose as a part of the Shield. It became one of the greatest WWE factions of all time, and the fans really loved them a lot.
Shawn Michaels has been an inspiration to a lot of wrestlers who are currently in the WWE as well as other pro wrestling companies. The Heartbreak Kid is considered an iconic personality in WWE and has given everything for the company. He is a four-time World Champion and has had some of the best matches in WWE history. His name is etched in the hearts of his fans.
Seth Rollins is currently the WWE World Heavyweight Champion after he defeated AJ Styles at Night of the Champions. He even defended the title twice against Damian Priest and Bron Breakker, winning against both of them. The Visionary will face Finn Balor for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship at Money in the Bank as they re-ignite their 7-year-old rivalry.
Seth Rollins’ match with Bron Breakker had over 1 million viewership on WWE NXT
Seth Rollins returned to NXT last week to defend his World Heavyweight Championship against Bron Breakker. The 25-year-old challenged Rollins to a fight a few weeks ago. The Visonary accepted it without hesitation and battled the NXT star. His return to NXT had a thunderous reaction and support from the fans, as Rollins had an iconic run in the Yellow Brand.
It was a great match, as the viewership apparently touched over 1 million on various platforms. This is the epitome of Seth Rollins’ popularity and star power. Therefore, WWE has smartly managed to draw huge numbers from his name. The Champion retained his title, but Bron gave an amazing fight till the end. The WWE Universe will wait to see Seth in action this week on Raw.
In case you missed it:
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Amartya Banerjee
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