Seth Rollins could care less about The Rock’s recent return to WWE.
Speaking during a recent interview with the Daily Mail, the reigning WWE World Heavyweight Champion commented on The Rock’s return to WWE and his belief that the “Great One” couldn’t lace up his boots in the best years of his career.
You can check out some highlights from the interview below:
On The Rock’s return to WWE: “Yeah, he’s gonna open his mouth, run his mouth, say the same old crap he’s been saying for the last two decades because he can’t come up with any new material. Bottom line is, he is an afterthought. This is our story, our era. We’ve built the last decade of WWE, this Elimination Chamber show, this WrestleMania will be the biggest ever; we built it without him. He’s been off doing his own thing and I’m not taking anything away from him; he laid the groundwork for it but we built it, man. We built the wall, we built the roof, we’ve got this sorted. He can come in and have a little tea but we will shoe him on the way out. Happy to have him, happier to see him go.”
On how Rock compares to him: “He is a specimen, he is a specimen. But he hasn’t had a match in a decade. John Cena, two times at WrestleMania. Had a couple of stuff, a tag team match and a couple of appearances here and there. I’m on a different level right now. I am in my prime. I am operating at a level so high above any level he’s ever operated at. He couldn’t lace my boots in the best years of his career, let alone now. I’m just saying.”
Seth Rollins Dismisses The Rock’s Return to WWE
In a recent interview with the Daily Mail, Seth Rollins, the reigning WWE World Heavyweight Champion, expressed his indifference towards The Rock’s return to WWE. Rollins confidently stated that The Rock’s presence in the wrestling industry is inconsequential and that he couldn’t match up to Rollins’ prime years.
Rollins began by addressing The Rock’s tendency to recycle his material, claiming that the “Great One” has been saying the same old things for the past two decades. He dismissed The Rock as an afterthought, emphasizing that the current era of WWE belongs to the wrestlers who have been consistently building it. According to Rollins, they have constructed the foundation of the industry without The Rock’s involvement.
While acknowledging The Rock’s contribution to the wrestling world, Rollins asserted that he and his contemporaries have taken WWE to new heights. He mentioned the upcoming Elimination Chamber show and WrestleMania, stating that these events will be the biggest ever because of their efforts. Rollins made it clear that The Rock’s return is merely a cameo appearance and that he will be swiftly shown the exit door.
When comparing himself to The Rock, Rollins acknowledged The Rock’s physical prowess, describing him as a specimen. However, he pointed out that The Rock hasn’t had a match in a decade, whereas Rollins has been consistently performing at a high level. Rollins highlighted his two WrestleMania matches against John Cena and his numerous appearances, stating that he is currently operating on a different level. He confidently claimed that The Rock couldn’t even lace his boots during his prime years, let alone now.
Rollins’ comments reflect his belief in his own abilities and his determination to establish himself as one of the top wrestlers in WWE history. While some may view his remarks as arrogant, they also demonstrate the competitive nature of the wrestling industry and the drive to prove oneself against legendary figures like The Rock.
It remains to be seen how The Rock will respond to Rollins’ comments, but one thing is certain – their clash of words has added an extra layer of excitement to the wrestling world. As fans eagerly await their potential confrontation, it is clear that Rollins is not intimidated by The Rock’s return and is ready to defend his position as the reigning champion.