WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins opened up about the intense emotions he experienced following the controversial Hell in a Cell match against The Fiend Bray Wyatt in 2019.
The match, which garnered significant criticism from fans and critics alike, ended in a referee stoppage, leaving many unsatisfied with the outcome. In an episode of Steve Austin’s Broken Skull Sessions during the conversation with Steve Austin, Seth Rollins expressed his initial vision for the match, which differed significantly from what transpired in the ring.
My vision for what that was going to be was a lot different than what we had to go out there and do,
Rollins revealed. Despite his aspirations, Rollins emphasised his commitment to executing the match as instructed by WWE management. As the match unfolded and the audience’s disapproval grew more pronounced, Rollins found himself engulfed in frustration. He admitted that the experience was far from enjoyable, particularly as the crowd’s dissatisfaction intensified. Reflecting on the aftermath of the match, Rollins disclosed that he was so overcome with anger that he contemplated confronting WWE Chairman Vince McMahon backstage. Upon returning backstage, Rollins recounted feeling an overwhelming urge to confront McMahon, even expressing a desire to physically confront him.
I came through that curtain and I was ready to strangle Vince McMahon,
Rollins disclosed. He further described the intense exchange, revealing that he locked eyes with McMahon before seeking a resolution the following day.
I stared right into Vince’s eyes, you know where he sits in that chair over there, I look at him, he looked at me, we didn’t say a single word to each other and he walked out.
Rollins acknowledged that his emotions had reached a boiling point, necessitating a period of reflection and composure before addressing the situation with McMahon. The following day, Seth Rollins engaged in a civil conversation with McMahon, expressing the need to prevent a recurrence of the contentious match.
Then, the next day I went into Vince’s office, much calmer and I said, ‘Let’s talk about this. We need to figure out what we’re doing here because that can’t happen again.’ It was civil, but it took me a night, but I was ready to go.
When Will Seth Rollins’ WWE Contract Expire?
Seth Rollins’ WWE contract is set to expire in 2024. It has been reported that the current WWE World Heavyweight Champion’s contract will expire in June 2024, according to reports negotiations have yet to take place but it is expected he will resign with them.
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