Seth Rollins potential heel turn could lead to new Shield formation

Seth Rollins’ current trajectory could shift dramatically following his upcoming match against CM Punk at the RAW Netflix premiere. The potential loss to Punk might trigger a character transformation, particularly given his ongoing internal conflicts and recent interactions with Drew McIntyre.

McIntyre’s consistent attempts to recruit Rollins for an alliance against the OG Bloodline have thus far been unsuccessful. However, a defeat to Punk could alter this dynamic, potentially leading Rollins to reconsider McIntyre’s proposition. This alignment could expand to include Kevin Owens once his current rivalry with Cody Rhodes concludes.

The proposed alliance draws parallels to The Shield, with these three competitors potentially adopting a similar mission of confronting perceived corruption within WWE. This configuration could culminate in a significant six-man tag team match at WrestleMania 41.

Sam Roberts proposes high-stakes six-man tag team match

The possibility of major faction warfare continues to develop as wrestling analyst Sam Roberts envisions a compelling six-man tag team match for the January 25, 2025 Saturday Night’s Main Event at the Frost Bank Center. Speaking on his Notsam Wrestling podcast, Roberts outlined his perspective:

Roman, Punk, Cody vs. Seth, Drew, and KO could be absolutely magical.

This potential matchup interweaves several ongoing narratives, including McIntyre’s recent declaration targeting Roman Reigns after defeating Sami Zayn, and Owens’ continuing conflict with Rhodes following their December 14 encounter. The scenario could be influenced by the outcome of Reigns’ upcoming Tribal Combat against Solo Sikoa at the RAW Netflix premiere.