Seth Rollins hopes Rhea Ripley’s real-life boyfriend, Buddy Matthews, ‘isn’t offended’ by him for putting his arm around her neck on RAW

Seth Rollins recently appeared on WWE's The Bump show and expressed his thoughts about the iconic moment he recreated on Raw.

Seth Rollins hopes Rhea Ripley’s real-life boyfriend, Buddy Matthews, ‘isn’t offended’ by him for putting his arm around her neck on RAW

Seth Rollins and Rhea Ripley on RAW (via Cageside Seats)

The inaugural World Heavyweight Champion, Seth Rollins appeared on Raw following the Night of Champions. However, Judgment Day confronted him and AJ Styles in the ring. They later battled in a tag team match in that night’s main event. The match recreated an iconic moment from 2006 with Rollins and Rhea Ripley.

The incident on Raw showed The Visionary deceiving Rhea Ripley by putting his arm around her at ringside. This moment had a resemblance to the Survivor Series 2006 moment where Shawn Michaels and Melina did the same. Pro-wrestling fans noticed it and went berserk. They called it a ‘jolt from the past’.

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During WWE’s The Bump show, Seth Rollins mentioned this incident. Rollins stated that he did that because it made some good TV content and hence he doesn’t regret it. The Visionary made sure that no one was offended by his act. He said that it was for fun and the audience’s sake.

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The 37-year-old told Rhea and Dominik Mysterio not to get offended. He even addressed The Eradicator’s real-life boyfriend, the AEW star Buddy Matthews. Rollins humorously said that he hoped his old protege Murphy wasn’t too offended. Buddy Murphy was with him during Seth Rollins’ Messiah gimmick when they took on Monday Night Raw as a tag team.

Without a doubt, the moment that transpired on Monday Night Raw has captured the attention of the fans. It made the older generation of fans nostalgic. It reminded them of Shawn Michaels and Melina. Rhea Ripley and Seth Rollins executed it to perfection.

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Seth Rollins demands competition for his championship

Seth Rollins as the inaugural World Heavyweight Champion
Seth Rollins as the inaugural World Heavyweight Champion (via WWE)

The Visionary Seth Rollins achieved his dream when he won the new World Heavyweight Championship. At Night of Champions, he defeated his nemesis AJ Styles to achieve this feat. The following episode of Raw saw both of them team up to face Judgment Day in a tag team match.

Rollins has also mentioned earlier that he doesn’t want to be a champion like Roman Reigns. Instead he wants to put in the effort to be the defending champion. While speaking on WWE’s The Bump show, he stated the need for competition. The Visionary said, “I want to elevate myself and this title along with me.”

Seth Rollins is ready to compete with any person from any brand around the globe. He is ready to defend the title under any given circumstance. Rollins feels the need to be a remarkable champion and demands real fights, memorable feuds, incredible matches and excitement throughout his reign.

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