Seth Rollins is currently embroiled in a storyline against The Vision, and since his return, he has embraced the role of a beloved babyface once again.
Over the years, the former WWE Champion has reinvented himself through several iconic personas, including The Architect, The Beast Slayer, The Messiah, and many more memorable versions of his character.
While Rollins has thrived as a fan favorite, his heel runs have arguably produced some of the most compelling moments of his career, delivering unforgettable rivalries and standout storylines over the past decade. Interestingly, it appears that both the WWE Universe and Rollins himself share that opinion, as The Visionary recently opened up during an ESPN interview about which side of his character he personally prefers portraying.
During his recent interview, Seth Rollins admitted that he prefers playing a heel over being a babyface. He explained that, unlike legends such as John Cena and Rey Mysterio, who have spent most of their careers as beloved fan favorites, he feels more comfortable embracing the darker side of his character. He said, 'The truth is I'm not very good at being the hero. I can do it in short spurts, but I'm not like Cena, I'm not like Rey Mysterio'.
Rollins further revealed that he eventually grows tired of portraying the good guy and believes the audience may feel the same way over time. He added, 'I get bored with myself, and I think people get bored of me. I much prefer being a bad guy. I think it suits me better. Most of my favorite moments are being a piece of trash.'
And honestly, he may have a point. While fans have certainly embraced Rollins as a babyface over the years, some of the most memorable moments of his career have come during his heel runs. His first Universal Championship reign in 2019, despite his popularity, also drew heavy criticism from fans, further proving that Rollins often thrives more naturally in the villain role.
After winning the 2019 Royal Rumble match, Seth Rollins was expected to lead WWE as the company's top babyface throughout the year. He achieved the ultimate payoff at WrestleMania 35 by defeating Brock Lesnar to capture the Universal Championship. However, despite the massive victory, fans quickly began to feel a disconnect with The Beast Slayer character.
Although Rollins delivered a short but excellent rivalry against AJ Styles on RAW, the excitement surrounding his championship reign started to fade sooner than expected. As the months progressed, many fans grew increasingly uninterested in his babyface run, leading to criticism of his title reign despite his strong in-ring performances.
Unfortunately, WWE management also struggled to regain the audience's support for Rollins, as his rivalry with Baron Corbin only added to the growing frustration surrounding his babyface run. Things escalated even further during his feud with The Fiend. The controversial ending to their Hell in a Cell match, where Rollins retained the Universal Championship after the bout was stopped, sparked massive backlash from fans and became one of the most heavily criticized finishes in recent WWE history.
However, after eventually losing the title to The Fiend, Rollins embraced the negativity and turned heel, leading to several memorable rivalries and standout moments. Arguably, his most iconic heel run came in 2014 when Rollins aligned himself with The Authority and established himself as WWE's ultimate opportunist and villain.
Currently, The Visionary is focused on a revenge mission against The Vision and has even received assistance from The Street Profits. However, the popular tag team still appears hesitant to fully trust this new version of Rollins after everything that happened during his time alongside The Vision.
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