In the realm of electrifying WWE World Heavyweight Champions, Seth Rollins has emerged as a powerhouse and a reliable performer, earning his place as the inaugural champion at WWE Night of Champions in May. But like any wrestling career, Rollins has not been immune to criticism. During a recent WWE live event in Miami, an incident unfolded that put Rollins’ fiery spirit on full display.
After successfully defending his title against the formidable Finn Balor, Rollins found himself in a heated exchange with a passionate fan who had called him a “fake champion.” Unwilling to let such remarks slide, ‘The Architect’ responded with a grudging retort, defending his honor and commitment as a fighting champion. “Being a fighting champion is taking its toll on me. I have one guy over here, that guy right there, called me a fake champion,” Rollins declared while pointing at the fan.
“I am here in your city sweating buckets, bleeding my own blood. I am far from a fake ass champion. I am a fighting champion because you and I deserve a champion that’s gonna sweat and bleed his own blood,” emphasized the 37-year-old wrestling star.
The intense moment was captured on video as Seth Rollins passionately addressed the crowd following his victory over Balor. The clip quickly garnered attention, amassing over 263K views and sparking discussions among fans.
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At the WWE show in Miami, Seth Rollins called out a fan who called him a fake ass champion. pic.twitter.com/QGTcdTMNsd
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This event unfolded amidst the backdrop of Rollins’ impressive track record, having defended his title 17 times across multiple WWE events since his crowning achievement at the Night of Champions premium live event in Saudi Arabia. The decision to introduce the World Heavyweight Championship was in response to Roman Reigns’ dominant reign as WWE Universal Champion, a move orchestrated by Triple H.
However, interactions with spectators have not always been smooth sailing for Rollins. A prior incident during a live RAW show in November 2021 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn saw Rollins attacked by a fan. Elisah Spencer, 24, tackled Rollins as he left the ring, prompting security officials to swiftly intervene and maintain control. Reflecting on the chilling occurrence, Rollins shared with TMZ, “It’s terrifying, brother. It happened very quickly. I was mostly just reacting and hoping that our security would come and do their job. Which they did very quickly. And then was just trying to detach and move on. Hope that everybody is okay.”
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Seth Rollins’ journey as a WWE World Heavyweight Champion has been filled with both triumphs and challenges, leaving an indelible mark on the wrestling world and solidifying his position as an enduring force to be reckoned with.
