Before joining WWE, Seth Rollins was known as Tyler Black on the independent wrestling circuit, a name he owned and never planned to hand over to WWE. However, during a discussion on the Games With Names podcast, Rollins revealed that the origin of his WWE ring name came from a list of potential first and last names he created. The late wrestling legend Dusty Rhodes, who was heading creative development at the time, ultimately selected “Seth Rollins.” Rollins explained that while he doesn’t recall why “Seth” was on the list, “Rollins” was inspired by Henry Rollins, whom he admired. Dusty Rhodes liked the combined name and made the final decision.
Rollins also mentioned that he still owns the rights to his original ring name, Tyler Black, and could potentially use it if he ever leaves WWE. Having joined WWE in 2010, he spent several successful years in Ring of Honor (ROH) as Tyler Black, even capturing the ROH World Championship before his WWE career.
Fan Take: This insight into Seth Rollins’ ring name sheds light on the creative process behind WWE personas and honors the influence of wrestling legends like Dusty Rhodes. For fans, it highlights the deep connections and histories behind their favorite wrestlers, enhancing appreciation for the sport and its storytelling legacy.
