The road to WrestleMania is often paved with anticipation, but for Seth Rollins at , the challenge extended beyond the typical spectacle. He wasn’t just entering a match; he was stepping into a collision course with Brock Lesnar, a force of nature known for dismantling opponents with brutal efficiency. Rollins’ victory at the earned him the right to challenge for the Universal Championship, a title Lesnar had held with an iron grip, albeit intermittently.
The dynamic between Rollins and Lesnar was immediately fraught with tension. Rollins, a technically gifted and charismatic performer, represented a different era of professional wrestling – one built on athleticism and connection with the audience. Lesnar, embodied a more primal, unpredictable style, often dominating through sheer power and intimidation. This contrast was evident even before the match, as Lesnar responded to Rollins’ Royal Rumble win with a vicious assault on , delivering six F-5s to the newly crowned challenger.
The build-up to WrestleMania 35 wasn’t simply about a championship; it was about Rollins daring to confront Lesnar on his own terms. The narrative hinged on Rollins’ resilience and his refusal to back down, even in the face of overwhelming odds. This wasn’t a new scenario for Rollins, who, at , famously cashed in his Money in the Bank contract during Lesnar’s title defense against Roman Reigns, turning the match into a triple threat and ultimately seizing the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in a moment that remains etched in wrestling history.
However, the circumstances surrounding the , had already established himself as a prominent figure in professional wrestling by
