Seth Rollins Reveals How Many Years Are Left On Current WWE Deal
Seth Rollins has consistently been at the forefront of WWE's main event scene. Known for his in-ring work and evolving character, "The Visionary" recently shed light on his future in professional wrestling.
This includes the length of his current WWE contract and the factors contributing to his optimistic outlook on continued success.
Seth Rollins confronts CM Punk during Monday Night RAW at Canadian Tire Centre on July 8, 2024 in Ottawa, Ontario.Getty Images
Speaking on the Chicago Bears podcast, Rollins, who inked a new deal with WWE in April 2024, revealed, "I got about four or five years left on this current contract." He attributes his positive physical state and potential for longevity, even into his mid-40s, significantly to the evolution of WWE's scheduling. The schedule has seen a great reduction due to fewer events.
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"I feel really good. Our schedule has toned down drastically since 2020," Rollins explained. "Obviously, COVID shut everything down... but WWE merged with UFC over this past year. They started a new company called TKO... one of the things that they've really cut back on are non-televised events." He contrasted this with his past experiences: "Our non-televised events used to happen every weekend... So I would wrestle like 200 matches a year sometimes, which was crazy.'
'Wouldn't recommend... As the years start to go on, the injuries start to pile up... sleeping with the wrong pillow can be a three-day injury. So it's like yeah, I'm at my place now where I feel really good. The schedule is tightened up. I'm not falling down nearly as much as I used to."
Rollins also noted the advancements in athlete care and knowledge. "Look, the information is better now, man," he stated. "I firmly believe that players of past generations... had the information been as available as it is now, you guys could have played longer too... Tom [Brady] has just taken advantage of every little bit of information... and I feel that way as well as wrestlers, you look at what we're able to do and we're able to do it better, longer, men and women... I feel like I could do it, into my mid-forties and we'll see what happens, but I feel, I feel very good."
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