The following was an interview posted on WWE’s official site for the middle east. The interview has been translated to the best of our ability using a few online sources and re-worded to make sense. We apologize for any errors and there are a few admin notes in the piece in places were sentences or words could not be translated. (IF anyone can read Arabic, read the original interview & notices any errors please contact us)
WWE Arabic Website Interview with Seth Rollins
Seth Rollins the WWE audience around the world believe that you are on the road to become the greatest champion in the history of WWE. What do you think of this and do you think that they are right?
At the beginning, it didn’t seem like I was on my way to become the greatest champion to ever hold the Heavy Weight belt in WWE. But now because I really am the greatest hero in the history of the WWE and certainly because of how I’ve been presenting myself each week, every month on Raw and everywhere else with the oldest best belt in WWE history, I therefore leave the fans with that impression.
What made you want to become a star in WWE? And when did you know you wanted to take this route?
For me, it was very early when I became enthralled by everything in WWE from the figures to the movements, it’s all spectacular, the image it has on television, I was 13 years old when I was overwhelmed by it and decided that I wanted to become a star in wrestling to get to WWE.
You have faced opponents such as John Cena and Brock Lesnar, which one of them was the strongest opponent for you? And if you could choose to face any superstar past or present who would you choose?
John Cena and Brock Lesnar were both powerful rivals but I faced John Cena more than Brock Lesnar. Lesnar’s style is very violent and he has enormous physical ability, but because I experience Cena’s real fighting style multiple times I would choose John Cena as my strongest opponent. As for the stars, I wish I could face: Macho Man Randy Savage, Mr. Perfect, Shawn Michaels, Eddie Guerrero, and Bret Hart. But I’ve met with Sting, been in the same ring with the Undertaker and faced Brock Lesnar and all of that has been really great.
(Admin Note: One Sentence in Seth’s answer omitted, could not be translated)
Describe the following people with a word or two?
John Cena – runs everything
Triple H – king of kings
The shield – the best team
Dean Ambrose – crazy
Roman Raines – chosen
Brock Lesnar- monster
(Admin Note: There was one more individual on the list but the name could not be translated)
The pedigree has become the movement, which ends your opponents. Was that the favorite movement for you when you were small? If that is not the case is it possible to tell us what move you prefer? And why?
The pedigree was not my favorite. I think that stone cold stunner was a favorite for me. I always thought the best moves utilized the top rope like the shooting star press and Macho Man’s high flying moves and the frog splash from the hands of Guerrero and stuff that guys like Rob Van Dam would do.
(Admin Note: We have assumed here that the mentioned in the interview was Rob Van Dam)
WWE YouTube Channel Up Up Down Down is hosted by Xavier Woods and you have played video games with him on there. What are the video games you have played by now, do you have a favorite game?
I buy a Madden (American football) game each year and now play Metal Gear Solid and Batman.
You will be hosting crossfit training in Jeddah .. Remind us why you are interested in this exercise?
CrossFit is a great sport and an experience not to be missed, and that group will be a small, golden opportunity for all. CrossFit has changed a lot of where I feel that I have become flexible and I avoided a lot of injuries and that CrossFit will be the future of sports training.
You were in Abu Dhabi at the beginning of this year and now you are in Jeddah .. Remind us of your experience in the Middle East and what is the difference between the Middle East and elsewhere?
The Middle East is a lovely and fabulous.