10 WWE Vs NJPW Dream Matches

7. Seth Rollins Vs. Katsuyori Shibata

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The running joke alongside Seth Rollins' WWE career is about how often he finds himself injuring his fellow wrestlers. But when you think about it, that's not a very funny joke. It's the little bit extra that Rollins brings in his matches to make them more realistic, more engaging and ultimately, more dangerous.

If there was ever a man who didn't care about his opponent taking it that extra step it's Shibata. I've seen him in matches before where he genuinely seems disrespected if he isn't being hit hard enough. His match with Ishii at Wrestle Kingdom 10 is ferocious and you might believe Rollins would think twice about wanting to square up to a man like that.

But Rollins is all about stepping up. He relishes challenges and would gladly take the opportunity to have his head booted incessantly if it helps him solidify himself as 'The Man' in WWE.

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