Former WWE, Ring of Honor, and Lucha Underground wrestler Paul London is known for openly sharing his views, including his critical opinions about figures like Triple H and his memories of Vince McMahon’s alleged harassment of his ex-girlfriend Ashley Massaro. Recently, London expressed a more lighthearted critique regarding Seth Rollins, specifically targeting Rollins’ distinctive voice.
During an appearance on the podcast “Insight with Chris Van Vliet,” London discussed the decline of kayfabe and was asked about Rollins’ efforts to protect the illusion of wrestling when he staged an injury last summer to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Although London admitted that Rollins is a very talented performer, he revealed he struggles to take him seriously because of his “nasally” voice. When asked to elaborate, London said, “It’s very on the nose. How can you take a guy like that seriously? He’s extremely talented, but you know… ‘I’m going to get you!’ I don’t know, maybe it’s just me. I don’t know, I don’t know anything.”
While some fans have commented on Rollins’ voice, it’s rarely been a focal point of his criticism as a wrestler. More often, critiques—like those from Bully Ray—focus on how Rollins connects with fans, suggesting he doesn’t quite reach the same level of audience engagement as peers such as Roman Reigns, CM Punk, or Cody Rhodes.
Fan Take: This candid remark from Paul London shines a light on how even small aspects like a wrestler’s voice can impact fan perception and character believability. For WWE, refining these details could be key to building deeper connections between superstars like Seth Rollins and their audience, ultimately evolving the sport’s entertainment value.
