Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch have expressed their dislike for chaotic wrestling matches such as Money in the Bank, Royal Rumble, and Elimination Chamber, attributing their feelings to a strong desire for control. During the second season of WWE: Unreal, Rollins described himself as a “control freak,” explaining that matches with many unpredictable elements frustrate him. Lynch shares similar sentiments, confirming that this aversion extends to matches with added participants and complex dynamics.
Why Seth Rollins Dislikes Money in the Bank Matches
Rollins explained that his frustration originates from needing things to happen a certain way in the ring.
“It stems from me being a control freak. That’s where it stems from. And the more moving parts is the less I can control,”
he said. He indicated that this extends beyond Money in the Bank to other multi-competitor bouts like the Royal Rumble and Elimination Chamber.
“I have a vision, I see how it should be. And when things don’t go how I see them happening or how I feel that they should be going, I get so frustrated.”
Rollins described the chaos created by multiple competitors and unpredictable elements like ladders malfunctioning or not being positioned correctly as adding to his discomfort in these matches.
Becky Lynch’s Perspective on Control in Match Planning
Reflecting this same need for order, Lynch revealed her role in shaping matches mirrors Rollins’ approach. She explained,
“Oh, 100%, yeah. Actually, when it comes to planning matches, etc. I think we take on similar roles of being the leader, being the curator, the one that’s like, ‘Okay, this needs to be here. This person needs to be there.’”
Lynch’s description highlights their shared approach to maintaining structure and direction during wrestling events.
Rollins on His Experience with Six-Man Tag Team Matches in The Shield
Rollins said he appreciated his time competing in six-man tag team matches as part of The Shield alongside Roman Reigns and Jon Moxley (formerly Dean Ambrose).
“I was actually spoiled by the Shield six-man [tag matches],”
he commented.
“Jon and Roman and I were all on the same page pretty much, like quickly. So once we got rocking and rolling, it was smooth like butter.”
He emphasized the uniqueness of their teamwork, noting that WWE had not seen this style of six-man matches before.
“It wasn’t — that style wasn’t cooking in WWE in 2012 or whatever it was. So, we kind of innovated a different — it wasn’t like six-mans were a new thing. But the way we were doing them as a three-man unit, you didn’t see that in WWE.”
Rollins praised their chemistry, saying even when facing top-tier opponents or less experienced ones, their collective effort allowed them to succeed.
“I’d say I was spoiled, because we were all just — it was a well-oiled machine.”
The insight from both Lynch and Rollins sheds light on why matches with unpredictable, chaotic elements clash with their preference for control and tactical planning. Their emphasis on leadership and coordination contrasts sharply with the randomness of matches like Money in the Bank, underscoring differing wrestler styles and comfort zones within WWE.
As WWE continues to feature a diverse range of match types, the perspectives from influential performers like Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins highlight how individual wrestlers’ personalities impact their approach to the sport and entertainment. Fans can expect that Rollins and Lynch will continue to gravitate toward matches where they can exercise greater influence over match flow and outcomes, shaping their performances to fit their vision.
