Seth Rollins Calls Brock An "Industry Killer"

[Captain Stud Muffin (BLM)]

As seen above, Seth Rollins spoke with TMZ Sports ahead of tonight's big WrestleMania 35 match with WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar. The Architect was asked about his recent comments on The Beast being an "industry killer" and why he's saying that now.

"I call him that because he is," Rollins said. "He's not in it for anybody but himself. So, Brock Lesnar... he will tell you to your face that he's in this industry, he's in any industry, for himself, to make his own money, and that's not what I'm about. I'm about giving back to a business I love, that's given me so much. So, it's very self-explanatory - he kills industries because he don't care about anybody but himself."

Rollins was also asked about other wrestlers being unhappy with how Lesnar comes and goes as he pleases, especially with him being the WWE Universal Champion. Rollins said Lesnar doesn't contribute to the locker room, and he doesn't give anything back to the company.

"I mean, here's the thing - he's a box office attraction, right, and everybody knows that. The problem is, he knows that as well and he takes advantage of it, every step of the way," Rollins said. "So, he doesn't contribute to the locker room, he doesn't give anything back. I admire Brock Lesnar from a fighter's perspective, from an athlete's perspective. He's incredible. The way he trains for his fights, his mindset going in. He's a specimen unlike any other and that's why he's able to do what he does, but he doesn't inspire people, man, and we need a champion that does that."

The last question was about who would have a longer career in WWE - someone like Lesnar or a talent like Rollins.

"Well, of course someone like me," Rollins responded. "I mean, Lesnar dipped out for a decade, you know? I've been here for the last 10 years in WWE. You look back to when I got signed, 9 years ago, and so I plan on spending my entire career with this company. So, yeah, it's definitely going to be me."

It was reported earlier today that Lesnar was currently having talks with UFC about a possible return in the Octagon this coming August, likely against current UFC Heavyweight Champion Daniel Cormier. Rollins was asked if he's ever thought about getting into MMA so he could take Lesnar down in the Octagon.

"Oh, no. No, no, no, that's not my cup of tea. Yeah, I'll leave that up to Daniel Cormier. He can handle that for me," Rollins said.

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He's selling the feud so I see what he's saying but it's going to be sad if Lesnar wins. All of these interviews and comments and yet Lesnar will still be that guy.

[Toilet Paper Roll]

I remember Hulk Hogan was a brutal self promoter who was in it for rhimself and it killed the industry.

Or it was the best thing to ever happen to it

[Mister Pigwell]

This seems like the remnants of the Brock/Roman meta kayfabe bs.

[BatPunk]

In an industry where you’re an “independent contractor” and accusing someone of being in it for themselves is quite shocking.

[Paul]

Apr 7, 2019 1:29:00 GMT -5 BatPunk said:

In an industry where you’re an “independent contractor” and accusing someone of being in it for themselves is quite shocking.

That was my thought too. Brock had better be "in it for himself" because nobody else is going to be looking out for his best interests- certainly not Vince.

[mauled]

Apr 7, 2019 1:09:52 GMT -5 Toilet Paper Roll said:

I remember Hulk Hogan was a brutal self promoter who was in it for rhimself and it killed the industry.

Or it was the best thing to ever happen to it

Dunno if he hadn't of snitched on the Wrestlers union a lot of those guys from the 80's might still be alive.

[Bo Rida]

I still have a hard time believing he's a box office draw these days.
Even if he is in the short -term I don't see how that's worth driving millions of people away from Raw in the long-term.

[mcstoklasa]

Apr 7, 2019 1:13:07 GMT -5 Mister Pigwell said:

This seems like the remnants of the Brock/Roman meta kayfabe bs.

So boring

[schma]

I think there's no question that Raw has been diminished with Lesnar as a champ. Several promising careers have been setback or derailed thanks to him (not saying it's his fault, just his booking). I get that he's in it for himself and on one level I can respect that. However, I do think he is doing some damage not just to the locker room but to the WWE as a whole. They really need to take the title off of him.

[Mid-Carder]

Why would Brock be looking out for anyone other than himself? What a weird criticism.

[Prince Petty]

I'd call both Seth and Brock interest killers. I get tired of so many guys playing PR rep for the company, but the WWE sure is lucky to have found all these independent contractors who feel such loyalty to just one possible source of income.

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This mix of kayfabe/real life is weird as hell, man. I know this is how they sell matches now, but "he doesn't contribute to the locker room" is just... yeesh.

[Feargus McReddit]

So I get he’s blurring the lines here but...wouldn’t a lot of this be Vince’s fault for keeping him if he’s that much of a problem?

And “being out for himself”? Did he not watch the Last Week Tonight piece last week because there’s a pretty good reason for it.

[Starshine]

WWE can be so confused with their messaging. They always sell the idea that being a loyal company guy is an admirable trait. But at the same time the characters representing the management on TV are almost always evil and corrupt. Just makes these sort of comments give me a serious case of eye rolling.

Plus in reality, it's not Brock's fault he got a cushy contract that lets him stay at home. Would any of these guys seriously turn down something like that? If they're angry about it, shouldn't thye be blaming the same company they talk about loving to work at so much? The angle doesn't work in a kayfabe, or shoot scenario.

[KobashiChop]

"Brock is a lazy part timer who doesn't give a f*** about the fans" has been the kayfabe story since his feud with Roman over the last 2 years. Seth's just cutting a promo.

[Joe Neglia]

The only people Seth should really be blaming are Vince and the WWE office. They're the ones that put this together and made it happen.

[Feargus McReddit]

Apr 7, 2019 5:25:56 GMT -5 KobashiChop said:

"Brock is a lazy part timer who doesn't give a f*** about the fans" has been the kayfabe story since his feud with Roman over the last 2 years. Seth's just cutting a promo.

But the key problem is that, if he’s so lazy, doesn’t give a f*** and doesn’t care about the business...why not fire him? Heyman doesn’t seem like that competent a guy to actually pay a lawyer (in Kayfabe) and when management seems to get on Brock’s back too...they could just strip him of the belt and get rid?

It’s just been a stupidly bizarre thing at this point.

[Feargus McReddit]

Apr 7, 2019 5:27:09 GMT -5 Joe Neglia said:

The only people Seth should really be blaming are Vince and the WWE office. They're the ones that put this together and made it happen.

And I get why he can’t in interviews but the logic of the storyline should mean this is a management problem, right?

And if Vince loves him so much (as the stuff last year with Roman showed somewhat)...why? They never really mentioned why that was outside of “blurring the lines”.

[KobashiChop]

Apr 7, 2019 5:28:47 GMT -5 Feargus McReddit said:

Apr 7, 2019 5:25:56 GMT -5 KobashiChop said:

"Brock is a lazy part timer who doesn't give a f*** about the fans" has been the kayfabe story since his feud with Roman over the last 2 years. Seth's just cutting a promo.

But the key problem is that, if he’s so lazy, doesn’t give a f*** and doesn’t care about the business...why not fire him? Heyman doesn’t seem like that competent a guy to actually pay a lawyer (in Kayfabe) and when management seems to get on Brock’s back too...they could just strip him of the belt and get rid?

It’s just been a stupidly bizarre thing at this point.

In a company where they inexplicably sanctioned an undead zombie mortician/biker for competition for over 25 years you can only ask so many questions.

I mean the guy went undefeated at their marquee show for 21 straight fights. Did nobody think this was maybe not a level playing field?

The old "defend the belt in 30 days or get stripped" rule has been conveniently dropped. That would help a lot.



It grates me when people call Brock lazy or selfish here. He isn't booking his own stuff. The WWE think giving him the belt and having him off TV for multiple weeks on end is a good idea. The blame is solely on them for why the Universal title picture is so bad.