Seth Rollins Questions Passion in WWE Roster

Seth Rollins, a prominent WWE wrestler currently sidelined by a shoulder injury, expressed concern that many performers on the company's main roster lack a genuine passion for professional wrestling, viewing it primarily as a source of income. In a recent appearance on comedian Bert Kreischer's podcast "Something's Burning," alongside his wife and fellow wrestler Becky Lynch, Rollins highlighted how changes in WWE's operations have allowed such individuals to remain in the industry longer than in previous eras.

Rollins, who rose through the independent circuit with Ring of Honor before joining WWE in 2012, addressed the topic during a candid conversation about the motivations behind entering the wrestling business. He acknowledged the financial appeal for newcomers, particularly as WWE has increasingly recruited athletes from other sports like football and MMA rather than traditional wrestling backgrounds. "It's a paycheck, right? It's a job," Rollins said. "So there's plenty of people that will do the job if they're getting paid to do it."

He emphasized, however, that sustained success in wrestling demands more than monetary incentives. Rollins described the profession as...