Seth Rollins Teases Future Match With Roman Reigns

Seth Rollins may currently be absent from WWE programming, but “The Visionary” isn’t closing the book on his iconic rivalry with “The Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns just yet.

While WWE billed their World Heavyweight Championship clash at SummerSlam as the final chapter of The Shield saga, Rollins clarified during a recent appearance on ESPN New York that the bout merely provided closure to their 12-year betrayal narrative—not the possibility of facing each other down the road.

Carrying The Shield’s Legacy Without Jon Moxley

Reflecting on the high-stakes match, Rollins called it one of the defining milestones of his career, placing a stamp on over a decade of dominance since The Shield debuted in 2012:

High Pressure Environment: With Jon Moxley competing outside of WWE in AEW, Rollins acknowledged the immense weight he and Reigns carried to deliver a proper conclusion to the group’s history.
Overcoming Adversity Together: “When it’s just the two of you who’ve been here and not left and kind of went through all of the bad times to get to the good times, there’s a lot of pressure to do that story,” Rollins explained. “And I think the fan expectation serviced, and I felt really proud of the fact that we were able to do that.”
Unmatched Chemistry: Rollins praised Reigns’ caliber in the ring, emphasizing that regardless of whether they stand side-by-side or on opposite ends of the mat, their chemistry remains unparalleled in modern professional wrestling.

Ending The Chair Shot Arc, Not The Rivalry

Addressing whether SummerSlam was their final singles match, Rollins offered a distinct perspective. In his view, the match put to rest the ghost of his infamous 2014 chair shot that bound their storylines together for twelve years, freeing both characters to evolve:

“I think it closed the loop on the Shield as the betrayal story. I felt like it allowed both of us, our characters, to move in different directions, and so we’re not tethered to that chair shot from 12 years ago… Now it feels like that’s sort of, for better or worse, complete.”

With both superstars still operating at the absolute pinnacle of the industry, Rollins made it clear that another marquee showdown remains on the table down the line.

“I’m 40, Roman’s 41… We’re still in the prime of our careers. So never say never. I think you could always come back to it. I don’t think either of us are going anywhere from the top of the card anytime soon. So as long as there are titles to be won and legacies to be made, I can see it happening again.”