The upcoming Money in the Bank premium live event in London on July 1 will reignite an unresolved rivalry from the last decade, highlighted by a rematch seven years in the making between the incumbent WWE World Heavyweight Champion, Seth Rollins, and his challenger, Finn Balor.
Seth Rollins, with his indomitable spirit, continues to exemplify the qualities of a fighting champion. After winning the title over AJ Styles, Rollins has proven himself capable of defending it on a regular basis against the likes of Damian Priest. Now, he prepares for the biggest challenge yet in his reign.
The Visionary, as Rollins has referred to the latest version of his character, doesn't shy away from any challenge and has a habit of turning adversities into opportunities. He had famously pledged to defend his title against anyone from any brand, even issuing an open challenge for the title on the next Raw.
Finn Balor, the inaugural Universal Champion, is eager to rewrite his story, which took a heartbreaking turn back in 2016. During his tournament final against Rollins, Balor suffered a devastating injury that forced him to relinquish his newly won title. It took him a year of grueling recovery to return to the ring, a year he believes Rollins "stole" from him. In a heated confrontation on Raw, Balor put Rollins on notice, promising to exact revenge for that lost year.
This isn't the first time these athletes have locked horns. The duo has a rich history of competition, including title matches for the Intercontinental and United States Championships. However, their most impactful encounter was for the Universal Championship at SummerSlam 2016, where a single move by Rollins left Balor with a torn labrum, sidelining him for many months. This encounter has left an indelible mark on Balor, propelling him to seek revenge against Rollins.
The upcoming match, set for July 1 at The O2 Arena in London, promises to be a grueling contest. Both wrestlers have a lot at stake. Rollins is determined to maintain his status as the World Heavyweight Champion. At the same time, Balor insists on regaining his lost momentum and etching his name once again in the annals of WWE history. The rivalry between these two is palpable, and the energy is set to explode in the ring at Money in the Bank.
In the build-up to the match, Rollins has provoked Balor, gauding him to show up as his best self when the two eventually square up. Despite the taunts, Balor stands firm in his resolve, vowing to take everything from Rollins at Money in the Bank, just like he feels was done to him seven years ago.
As the world watches in anticipation, one thing is clear: the WWE World Heavyweight Championship match at Money in the Bank will not just be a fight for the title, but also a battle for redemption. Whatever the outcome, both Rollins and Balor are set to make history, proving once again why they are considered two of the best wrestlers in the world.
Until then, keep on the lookout for the latest updates on Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre. The former has mentioned that a shot at Rollins' title would be a dream come true for him. Given his impending return, it won't surprise us if he finds a way to weasel himself into contention, possibly at Money in the Bank. Finally, the WWE is believed to be working on bringing the latter back to the WWE as a possible contender for the World Heavyweight Championship belt as early as July 1.
Balor and Rollins are still two of their best wrestlers so this match is going to be epic! I get the feeling someone might interrupt the match-up, we will see.
I like Finn but I think Seth is totally going to win this match-up.