15 Hidden Meanings Behind WWE Royal Rumble 2022 Attires

3. Seth Rollins

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This was great in a completely different way to anything else on the list, as it tied into a bigger story.

Seth Rollins wasn't just cosplaying himself when he went full Shield for his Universal Title match with Roman Reigns. No, the challenger was playing head games - and they worked. Seth's stunt totally threw Roman off his game, allowing Rollins to control the early period of their match (one that the Universal kingpin typically dominates), with the thread stretching beyond the match as well.

So gotten to that he was disqualified for kicking too much ass, Reigns obliterated Rollins with a steel chair after the bell. Seth's Shield revival got to him.

Seeing Rollins dancing out 'Drip God' style to the old Shield theme, wearing the old Shield gear, was a head-trip for the viewer as well. This was a sensational way to kick the show off.

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