Seth Rollins, the current WWE World Heavyweight champion, has been facing criticism and comparisons to his former Shield-mate Roman Reigns and his reign as the Undisputed WWE Universal champion. Rollins recently addressed these comparisons and defended the significance of his title in an interview on FOX Sports’ “Out of Character” with Ryan Satin.
Rollins acknowledged that the WWE World Heavyweight championship is not on the same level as Reigns’ title, which has had years of equity and meaning built into it. He stated, “You can’t just come in and pretend that all of a sudden this title is that important, no one’s going to buy that crap.” However, Rollins is determined to make the WHC as significant as possible for himself and the rest of the roster. He emphasized the importance of having a secondary championship on Raw to provide opportunities for other wrestlers to fight for.
When asked about people calling his title a “consolation prize,” Rollins understood where they were coming from but believed that introducing the WHC was a necessity. He expressed humility and a sense of responsibility in representing the industry and his fellow wrestlers. Rollins also highlighted the advantage of having a title that is consistently defended and available to the audience, unlike Reigns’ reigns where there is often only one challenger at a time.
Rollins’ goal is to build up the WWE World Heavyweight championship and ensure that it feels like a big deal. He wants to move the industry forward and provide opportunities for other wrestlers who may have been in a holding pattern during Reigns’ reigns. Rollins believes that having a title available was necessary and feels a lot of responsibility in being the champion who is there and available for the audience.
The significance of the WWE World Heavyweight championship is a subject of debate among fans and critics. Some argue that it is a consolation prize compared to Reigns’ title, while others recognize the importance of having a secondary championship to provide opportunities for other wrestlers. Rollins’ determination to make the WHC as big as possible and his commitment to representing the industry and his fellow wrestlers are commendable.
It remains to be seen how successful Rollins will be in his quest to build up the new belt. As the current champion, he has the opportunity to showcase the importance and prestige of the WWE World Heavyweight championship through his performances and defenses. Rollins’ dedication to the role and his understanding of the necessity of the WHC will undoubtedly play a significant role in shaping its perception moving forward.
For more on Seth Rollins’ thoughts on the WWE World Heavyweight championship and his comparisons to Roman Reigns, you can read the full interview on prowrestlingwars.com.