During an ESPN First Take interview on September 18, 2025, Paul Heyman and Seth Rollins discussed the upcoming WWE WrestlePalooza event scheduled for September 20 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. Heyman made a striking assertion that AJ Lee does not reach the competitive level of Becky Lynch, while Rollins emphasized his own status as a consistent source of defining moments within WWE.
These comments were part of a broader conversation promoting WrestlePalooza, where Rollins, leader of The Vision and reigning WWE World Heavyweight Champion, and Heyman, known as “The Oracle,” shared their perspectives on the current WWE landscape and their roles leading into the event.
Rollins Highlights His Impact as WWE’s Moment-Maker
Seth Rollins confidently described his role in WWE, expressing that he is recognized across the industry as a pivotal performer. He underscored his achievements as a six-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion and positioned himself as a defining figure not only of his generation but across WWE history.
“I am a moment making machine. The company knows it, the industry knows it, and these people coming back, they want to feed off of what I bring to the table. I am a visionary. I am a revolutionary. I am Seth freakin’ Rollins, the world heavyweight champion six times over. I am the greatest superstar, not just of my generation, but every generation in the history of this company. When it’s all said and done, when I hang up the boots, when I put the robe on the shelf for the very last time, I will be on the Mount Rushmore of this industry. No question about it. That’s what I bring to the table. I’m the Stephen A. Smith of WWE, if you will.”
Seth Rollins, WWE World Heavyweight Champion
Heyman Questions AJ Lee’s Standing Compared to Becky Lynch
Addressing AJ Lee’s status relative to Becky Lynch, Paul Heyman was unambiguous in his assessment, underscoring Lynch’s historic achievements in WWE. Heyman referred to Lynch as the greatest female wrestler ever and recalled her landmark WrestleMania main event victory, where she defeated prominent competitors Ronda Rousey and Charlotte Flair. Heyman suggested that the focus should be on a clash between Seth Rollins and CM Punk, downplaying the idea of AJ Lee’s involvement at the same level.
“Hell of a cliffhanger. I’m always comfortable ringside with Seth freaking Rollins. Maybe the strategy calls for me to be elsewhere at that moment. Maybe the strategy calls me to be ringside at the moment. I actually think this is a complete misuse of CM Punk’s family, to be very honest with you. I don’t think AJ Lee is in the league of the greatest woman’s wrestler of all time, Becky Lynch, the first woman to ever main event WrestleMania and win, by the way. She won the match, didn’t just main event it, she won the match against Ronda Rousey and Charlotte Flair. I think it should simply be Seth Rollins versus CM Punk and the loser keeps AJ.”
Paul Heyman, WWE Executive and Advisor
Anticipation Builds Ahead of WrestlePalooza
The remarks from Heyman and Rollins add to the excitement surrounding the WrestlePalooza event, where major storylines and rivalries are expected to climax. With high-profile talent appearing and the WWE world heavyweight title on the line, fans are anticipating impactful moments consistent with Rollins’ self-described reputation.
The ongoing comparison between Becky Lynch and AJ Lee highlights the evolving discussion about female wrestlers’ legacies within WWE history. Lynch’s continued influence, both as a historic champion and role model, remains a significant point of reference in evaluating the best in the sport.
