Club Shay Shay - Seth Rollins Part 1

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What was Seth Rollins' upbringing like in Buffalo, Iowa?

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How did attending his first wrestling event influence Seth Rollins?

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Seth Rollins 1:02

You meet Bad Bunny? Oh, yeah. I've met Benito multiple times because he has done a couple things for us from time to time. He had an absolutely wonderful match with Damien Priest in Puerto Rico a couple years back. He loves wrestling. That's insane, by the way. I just want people to understand that. It was a street fight.

What challenges did Seth face on the independent wrestling circuit?

Seth Rollins 1:20

It was like a no-holds-barred San Juan street fight. He's going through tables, getting picked. beat with chairs, getting chokeslammed. This is the biggest artist in the world. This would have been like Michael Jackson. In 1986 at WrestleMania. Right.

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All my life, been grinding all my life. Sacrifice, hustle, pay the price. Wanna slice, got the roll of dice. That's why all my life, I be grinding all my life. All my life, been grinding all my life. Sacrifice, hustle, pay the price. Wanna slice, got the roll of dice. That's why all my life, I be grinding all my life.

Shannon Sharpe 2:03

Today's episode is at the beautiful Redwood Room at the Clipped Hotel in San Francisco. Stopping by for conversation and a drink today is one of WWE's biggest and beloved superstars, one of the greatest pro wrestlers to ever live, one of WWE's most reliable main event talents with world championships, WrestleMania moments, and multiple reinventions of his character. He's the only superstar to hold both the WWE Championship and the United States Championship. Simultaneously, a six-time WWE World Champion, a six-time WWE Raw Tag Team Champion, the first-ever NXT Champion, an elite-level athlete, performer, and an entertainer. He's a father and a husband, a revolutionary, a visionary, and an architect, a future Hall of Famer of the WWE.

Shannon Sharpe 2:46

Here he is, ladies and gentlemen, Seth frickin' Rollins.

Seth Rollins 2:50

Ha ha ha! Whoever wrote that up deserves a raise.

How did The Shield's rise impact Seth Rollins' career?

Shannon Sharpe 2:56

If you do that yourself, then let's pay this man some more money. So, Seth, when you hear all the six-time WWE champion, six-time Raw Tag Team champion, the first ever NXT champion, everything that you've accomplished, are you surprised that you've accomplished this at such a young age?

Seth Rollins 3:13

I mean, gosh, am I still young? Yes. I got a little time left at it. Yeah, but I mean, I've been wrestling for over 20 years now. So, you know, you look at everything that I've been able to do, my body work in the last two decades. And I guess I'm always sort of surprised. I sort of, I'm always sort of like, when you read that stuff or I hear that stuff, it still doesn't feel like you're talking about me. Right, right. I grew up in a small town, less than a thousand people in the middle of nowhere. So like, it feels like we're, We're just reading the accolades of somebody else, some other Hall of Famer. So it's really cool. It's really humbling, actually.

What role did storytelling play in Seth Rollins' wrestling style?

Shannon Sharpe 3:50

Well, let's toast that.

Seth Rollins 3:51

Let's toast to it, man.

Shannon Sharpe 3:52

Six-time champ, six-time tag team champ, small guy, came out of nowhere. Congratulations on all your success.

Seth Rollins 3:59

Best is yet to come.

Shannon Sharpe 4:02

As you mentioned... From a very, very small town, 1,000 people. Hell, that's even smaller than Glenville. We had 3,500. 1,000 people.

Seth Rollins 4:10

Less than, yeah, yeah. We didn't have a stoplight.

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Chapters

8 chapters

1 What was Seth Rollins' upbringing like in Buffalo, Iowa? 0:00–0:54 2 How did attending his first wrestling event influence Seth Rollins? 0:54–1:20 3 What challenges did Seth face on the independent wrestling circuit? 1:20–2:56 4 How did The Shield's rise impact Seth Rollins' career? 2:56–3:50 5 What role did storytelling play in Seth Rollins' wrestling style? 3:50–4:21 6 How did Seth Rollins navigate his relationship with Vince McMahon? 4:21–4:56 7 What were the defining moments of The Shield's breakup? 4:56–5:51 8 What advice does Seth Rollins give to aspiring wrestlers? 5:51–57:10

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Seth Rollins 39 min Shannon Sharpe 8 min Unknown 7 min

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Download the PrizePicks app today and use code SHANNON to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup! https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/SHANNONClub Shay Shay sits down with one of the most accomplished and influential superstars in professional wrestling history, Seth Rollins, for a candid, in-depth conversation with host Shannon Sharpe that traces his life, career, and legacy inside and outside the ring. Seth reflects on growing up in a small town in Buffalo, Iowa, being adopted at a young age, and the powerful role his stepfather played in his life. Despite what he describes as a “broken upbringing,” Seth credits strong male role models, unconditional love, and work ethic for shaping the man he is today. Seth opens up about learning more about his heritage through 23andMe and reconnecting with his biological family later in life. While he holds no resentment toward his biological father, Seth shares that they have never met in person and have had minimal contact, as his father has not shown interest in building a relationship. He does, however, remain in touch with his half sister, and credits the strong male role models in his life for giving him peace and perspective around that situation. The conversation turns to the moment that changed everything—attending his first professional wrestling event at just five years old. Inspired by legends like Hulk Hogan, Shawn Michaels, and Bret “The Hitman” Hart, Seth realized early on that you didn’t have to be the biggest athlete to become a star. At 14, he told his parents he was done with basketball and fully committed to becoming a professional wrestler. Seth details his grind on the independent circuit starting at 17, the financial struggles of chasing his dream, and ultimately dropping out of college with his mother’s support to go all in. He discusses mentorship from Joey Mercury, nearly signing with TNA, and why he was willing to wait years for the opportunity to join WWE because it was the only place he wanted to be. After moving to Florida to train, Seth breaks down the rise of The Shield alongside Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose, how social media amplified their momentum, and why their shocking breakup became a defining moment in wrestling history—launching all three men to the top of the industry. Seth also discusses owning the Black and Brave Wrestling Academy, wrestling through injuries, adapting as both a babyface and a heel, and learning to connect with audiences through storytelling, signature moves, and finishing sequences. He reflects on his relationship with Vince McMahon, iconic matches, and moments that shaped his career. Seth reflects on his legacy, including his Mount Rushmore of wrestlers, evolving friendships—most notably his real-life fallout with CM Punk—celebrity crossovers entering the WWE ring, and crazy fan interactions. He also opens up about life with his wife Becky Lynch, fatherhood, and how they balance two demanding careers while raising a toddler. The episode closes with Seth sharing his thoughts on longevity in wrestling, his lifelong loyalty to the Chicago Bears, and his bold Super Bowl prediction. This is a must-watch episode for wrestling fans, athletes, and anyone chasing a dream—proof that greatness is built through patience, resilience, and loving the journey.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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