Seth Rollins has adopted several personas since joining WWE, each more expressive than the last. His current “visionary” character has faced some criticism, but Rollins revealed that he drew significant inspiration from late WWE Hall of Famer Randy Savage. On the “Games With Names” podcast, Rollins explained that he borrowed the exaggerated, larger-than-life aspects of Savage’s persona. He noted that during the COVID-19 pandemic, WWE programming felt dull and lifeless, lacking the energy that characters like Savage brought to wrestling.
Rollins pointed out that WWE’s style has become more subdued lately, with many performers emulating Roman Reigns and the Bloodline’s mob boss vibe. He expressed a desire to bring back the colorful, flamboyant style he admired in Savage. Rollins also appreciated Savage’s serious promo delivery and mentioned other wrestling legends like Ric Flair, Rick Martel, Mr. Perfect, and Rick Rude as influences, though he credits Savage as his biggest inspiration.
Fan Take: This insight into Rollins’ creative process highlights a growing appetite among WWE fans for bold, vivid characters that stand out from the current trend of more serious personas. Embracing this style could inject fresh excitement into WWE storylines and pay homage to wrestling’s dynamic past.
