WWE World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins enters WrestlePalooza this Saturday brimming with confidence—not only in himself, but in the legacy of his wife, Becky Lynch. Appearing on ESPN’s Unsportsmanlike, Rollins made the case for Lynch as the greatest female performer in wrestling history.
Rollins credited their off-screen partnership for sharpening their on-screen chemistry. “I think what it boils down to for me is: iron sharpens iron,” he said, noting how their different preparation styles push each other to improve. He then shifted from praising her as a partner to underscoring her impact on the business. “She is actually the greatest of all time. This is the first woman to main event WrestleMania… she has transcended our industry and taken female wrestling to heights no one ever could have dreamed of.”
His defense of Lynch’s legacy comes as Rollins continues to define his own. He recently labeled himself a “moment-making machine,” pointing to his involvement in the high-profile returns of Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, and AJ Lee earlier this month. Rollins declared that returning stars want to “feed off” his presence, adding that he expects to be on the “Mount Rushmore of this industry” when his career is complete (h/t Fightful).
While Rollins projects confidence, uncertainty lingers within his circle. Paul Heyman, absent from television since Roman Reigns attacked him two weeks ago at Clash in Paris, also appeared on ESPN but would not confirm his status for WrestlePalooza. He described the situation as a “h—l of a cliffhanger.”
The ambiguity has fueled questions about the stability of The Vision. On Raw, Bron Breakker admitted the group has lacked leadership in Heyman’s absence, adding another layer of intrigue as Rollins prepares to defend his championship on Saturday.