A prominent WWE Hall of Famer is urging WWE management to let Seth Rollins cut unscripted WWE promo segments on Monday Night Raw, believing this would unlock Rollins’ true potential and inject new energy into the brand. While Rollins has lost his WWE World Heavyweight Title, he remains a central figure on Raw, and the call for a more authentic version of Rollins comes as his heel faction grows in dominance.
WWE Hall of Famer Wants Raw to See a Freer Seth Rollins with a Live Microphone
Despite Seth Rollins not being the current World Heavyweight Champion, he continues to be key to WWE Monday Night Raw’s storytelling and direction. Now aligned with Bron Breakker, the ‘Wise Man’ Paul Heyman, and their latest partner Bronson Reed, Rollins finds himself leading a faction many are calling a supergroup—a formidable alliance primed to shape the landscape of WWE for the foreseeable future. The addition of Heyman’s influential mind only adds to the group’s potential dominance.
During a recent episode of Busted Open Radio, WWE Hall of Famer Bubba Ray Dudley (also known as Bully Ray) and co-host Dave LaGreca discussed the current state of Rollins and his stable. Both hosts recognized Rollins as an exceptionally polished performer, with Dudley particularly pointing to Rollins’ leather-clad look on Monday night as a testament to his evolving wrestling persona. Yet, beyond wardrobe and in-ring ability, Dudley’s passion was centered around giving Rollins the freedom to deliver unscripted promos.
“Seth is angry. There is anger deep in Seth Rollins about a lot of things. If you can’t tell, then you don’t know. Hand him the microphone and say just go out there…what do they have to lose?”
—Bubba Ray Dudley, WWE Hall of Famer
Drawing comparisons to wrestling greats, Dudley explained that only a select few performers in wrestling history have ever been granted full trust by management to speak without a script, referencing legends such as CM Punk. He insisted that Rollins belongs on this shortlist, stating,
“There are certain people in the course of history that have been trusted to go out there and say whatever they want because management, the bosses, the bookers, have faith in them. Very few. But few…a handful. I believe that CM Punk and Seth Rollins are part of that handful. I want to see Seth get to that next level on the microphone. Why was I in favor of Seth being with Paul Heyman? Because I saw what Paul Heyman could do for everybody else. I want to see that happen for Seth.”
—Bubba Ray Dudley, WWE Hall of Famer
Dudley made it clear that Rollins’ unique presence and talent are at their best when he channels genuine emotion, regardless of his sometimes bold wardrobe choices. Wanting to see further evolution in Rollins’ mic work, Dudley expressed,
“I don’t give a s**t that I might think Seth’s outfits are a little wonky…okay…whatever. Seth is a great professional wrestler and when Seth is angry, when I get the real Seth Rollins coming out, that’s when I start to believe. There’s so much untapped, and I’m wondering what the f**k is taking Paul so long to get into him.”
—Bubba Ray Dudley, WWE Hall of Famer
Seth Rollins Prepares for Another Money in the Bank Challenge
Part of the current tension surrounding Rollins comes as he sets his sights on reclaiming the title of “Mr. Money in the Bank”—a milestone he first achieved in 2014. That original run reached its peak at WrestleMania 31, where Rollins cashed in his contract on Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns to win his first WWE Title, a sequence Michael Cole famously dubbed the “Heist of the Century.” The “Heist” remains one of the most memorable moments in modern WWE history, embedding Rollins in wrestling lore.
Now, Rollins plans to compete once again for the Money in the Bank briefcase on June 7 at the Money in the Bank Premium Live Event (PLE) in Los Angeles. Lining up alongside five other top superstars—Andrade, LA Knight, Solo Sikoa, Penta, and El Grande Americano—Rollins is entering the high-stakes ladder match as the only competitor with a former WWE Championship reign to his name.
The presence of his friends in this year’s contest carries extra weight. Earlier in the buildup to the event, Rollins and his allies kept Sami Zayn and CM Punk from securing spots in the match, potentially sowing the seeds for future rivalries or retribution from those excluded superstars. Given his leadership of the supergroup and his championship pedigree, many within the WWE universe consider Rollins a leading favorite to capture the contract once more.
Money in the Bank: Match Card and What’s at Stake
Alongside the men’s ladder match, WWE’s Money in the Bank event promises a packed card that will shape the summer storylines for the company. Major scheduled matches include:
1. Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso vs. John Cena & Logan Paul
2. Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match: Andrade vs. Seth Rollins vs. LA Knight vs. Solo Sikoa vs. Penta vs. El Grande Americano
3. Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match: Naomi vs. Giulia vs. Roxanne Perez vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Rhea Ripley vs. Stephanie Vaquer
4. Women’s Intercontinental Championship: Lyra Valkyria vs. Becky Lynch
The event will be broadcast live on June 7 at 7 p.m. Eastern time (4 p.m. Pacific) via Peacock for viewers in the United States and on Netflix for fans internationally.
Potential Impact: A New Era for Seth Rollins and WWE Raw?
With momentum building behind Rollins’ faction and heightened anticipation for the Money in the Bank event, WWE finds itself at a pivotal moment. If management heeds the advice of legends such as Bubba Ray Dudley and permits Rollins to address the WWE audience without a script, it could reinvigorate not only Rollins’ character but also the atmosphere on Monday Night Raw. The prospect of witnessing Rollins unleash unscripted, passionate promos is now a point of intense debate among fans and wrestling veterans alike. As the next premium live event approaches, the wrestling world remains fixated on Rollins, his partnership with Paul Heyman, and the possibility of a new chapter in Raw’s history.
