WWE star Seth Rollins recently spoke on Club Shay Shay about his career longevity and shared his thoughts on his personal wrestling Mount Rushmore. Reflecting on whether he envisions wrestling as long as 17-time World Champion John Cena, Rollins expressed optimism about maintaining his performance and impact as he nears 40 years old. He emphasized the importance of remaining a positive influence for fans and younger talent while continuing to improve WWE’s product.
Rollins stated,
“Yeah, maybe. I mean, I’m 40 in a couple months and I feel great. I’m in what I would consider the prime of my career, where the physical hasn’t declined and the mental is as sharp as it’s ever been. And so I would — as long as I can continue to contribute in a way that’s positive for our fan base and for our younger talent, as long as I can continue to make the product better, then I think I would like to contribute — and my body cooperates, I would like to continue to do it.”
– Seth Rollins, WWE Wrestler
The Challenges in Selecting the Greatest Wrestlers
When asked about his Mount Rushmore of wrestlers, Rollins revealed the complexity behind picking just four names. He explained the difficulty in balancing factors like in-ring skill and drawing power. Rollins highlighted some of the all-time biggest draws, including Hulk Hogan, Bruno Sammartino, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and The Rock, as likely candidates for such an honor.
On the pure wrestling side, he mentioned several top performers such as Shawn Michaels, Eddie Guerrero, and AJ Styles, who recently retired. He acknowledged the tough choices due to the variety of talents across eras and styles, noting figures like Dynamite Kid, Bret Hart, Ric Flair, Dusty Rhodes, and Brian Danielson, each bringing unique qualities to the ring. Rollins even expressed a desire to be considered among the greats someday.
He commented,
“Oh man, that’s so hard. Because you get into this trap of like, in-ring talent, guys who are just great wrestlers, and then you get into money, right? Who drew the most money. So like if you want to talk all-time draws, you got to start with Hogan, you probably got to put [Bruno] Sammartino on there, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and likely The Rock. That’s probably your top four. You want to go in-ring all-time, you’re looking at Shawn Michaels. You’re looking at Eddie Guerrero, you’re looking at maybe — oh man, after that it gets real hard. Because you know, Dynamite Kid was really good but he was kind of a jerk. Bret Hart was really great… and you could put Ric [Flair] in there as well. Flair was special. Dusty was special, but Dusty’s in-ring work wasn’t like — you know, he wasn’t blowing anybody out of the water. Brian Danielson would be up there. I think, I’d like to be in the conversation at some point. I think AJ Styles, who also just recently retired, is someone who’s one of the greatest of all time in the ring.”
– Seth Rollins, WWE Wrestler
The Importance of Legacy and the Future for WWE
Seth Rollins’ reflection highlights the ongoing debate about what defines wrestling greatness—whether it is athletic ability, charisma, drawing power, or a combination of factors. His choice of names underscores a respect for diverse contributions to wrestling’s history, indicating that the legacy of these performers shapes the WWE landscape today.
As Rollins continues his career, aiming to remain relevant and impactful, his perspective offers insight into the challenges wrestlers face when balancing personal excellence with entertaining fans and mentoring future stars. His comments suggest that the conversation about wrestling’s Mount Rushmore will continue to evolve as new talent emerges and legacies grow.
