Seth Rollins has never been afraid to reinvent himself throughout his WWE career, but according to The Visionary, one role has always felt more natural than the others.
Speaking during a recent appearance on ESPN’s Highlights with Omar, Rollins made a surprising confession about his character work, admitting that he gets bored when playing a babyface and believes fans eventually feel the same way.
Rollins Says Being a Hero Isn’t His Strength
Over the years, Rollins has enjoyed success as both a fan favorite and one of WWE’s top villains. However, he revealed that he has always preferred working as a heel.
“The truth is, I’m not very good at being the hero,” Rollins admitted.
“I can do it in short spurts, but I’m not like John Cena, I’m not like Rey Mysterio.”
Rollins explained that while some WWE superstars naturally connect with audiences as heroic figures, he feels more comfortable embracing the darker side of his personality.
“I get bored of myself, and I think people get bored of me,” he said.
“I much prefer being a bad guy. I think it suits me better. Most of my favorite moments are being a piece of trash.”
A Career Built on Reinvention
Few WWE superstars have undergone as many character transformations as Rollins.
From his days as part of The Shield to becoming “The Architect,” “Monday Night Messiah,” “Visionary,” and multiple heel and babyface runs, Rollins has consistently evolved throughout his career.
His most recent major character shift came at WrestleMania 42 when he aligned himself with Paul Heyman before later forming The Vision alongside Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed.
Despite currently being presented as a babyface on WWE programming following his return from injury, Rollins’ latest comments may leave fans wondering whether another heel turn could eventually be on the horizon.
Rollins Reflects on His Growth as a Performer
During the interview, Rollins also spoke about how his relationship with WWE fans has changed over time and how experience has allowed him to appreciate major moments differently.
“My relationship with the audience and equity that I have has really allowed me to soak in moments a lot more,” Rollins explained.
He admitted that earlier in his career, he was often too focused on the next opportunity to fully enjoy the biggest moments as they happened.
One example was his famous WrestleMania 31 Money in the Bank cash-in, widely known as “The Heist of the Century.”
“I only remember that moment in third person,” Rollins said.
“I don’t remember the feeling of running down the ramp. I don’t remember the cash-in itself.”
By contrast, Rollins says more recent career highlights remain vivid in his memory, including moments involving CM Punk and WrestleMania 41.
What’s Next for Seth Rollins?
Rollins is currently involved in a heated rivalry with Bron Breakker, a former ally within The Vision.
The feud intensified after Breakker scored a major victory over Rollins at WWE Backlash 2026, leaving many fans eager to see how the rivalry unfolds in the coming months.
Whether he remains a fan favorite or eventually returns to his preferred role as a villain, Rollins continues to be one of WWE’s most compelling and unpredictable performers.
And based on his latest comments, it sounds like the version of Seth Rollins he enjoys most is the one fans love to hate.
Read more to see why Seth Rollins believes some of the greatest moments of his WWE career happened when he embraced being the villain.
