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Seth Rollins Discusses Wrestling Legends and CM Punk on Podcast

Published 19 February 2026

Seth Rollins, a multiple-time WWE world champion, appeared on the Club Shay Shay podcast hosted by Shannon Sharpe, where he delved into several aspects of professional wrestling, including the sport's all-time greats, advice for newcomers and his ongoing tensions with fellow wrestler CM Punk. The discussion, which aired recently, highlighted Rollins' perspectives shaped by his two-decade career that began in 2004 and saw him join WWE in 2010, culminating in main-event appearances at WrestleMania and six world title reigns.

Rollins tackled the perennial debate over wrestling's Mount Rushmore, first addressing the most iconic figures in WWE history. He named Hulk Hogan, Bruno Sammartino, Steve Austin and The Rock as undeniable pillars of the company's legacy, crediting them with defining eras through their larger-than-life presence. Shifting to in-ring technical excellence, Rollins found the selection more challenging. "If you wanna go like in-ring all time, you're looking at Shawn Michaels, you're looking at Eddie Guerrero," he said, placing those two at the pinnacle for their athletic prowess and storytelling ability. He then considered other legends, noting Dynamite Kid's...

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