5 best moments of babyface Seth Rollins

Most of the pro-wrestling fans usually favor seeing Seth Rollins as the bad guy. Their wish came true this week on RAW when The Architect turned heel by siding with AOP against Kevin Owens.

Although Rollins is back as the villain, we can't overlook the incredible run he had over the past few years as a babyface character. He took the WWE Intercontinental Championship to new limits, headlined multiple pay-per-views, teamed up with his girlfriend Becky Lynch, toppled The Monster Among Men Braun Strowman, and most importantly, never failed to impress the audience with his in-ring skills.

We may never see these moments replicate and as The Architect himself stated, we are to blame for Rollins' embracing his dark side.

We can't alter what went down on RAW but we can take a look back at some of the most memorable moments from the three years when Seth Rollins worked as a fan-favorite performer.

Honorable mention: Feud with Kevin Owens

2019 is not the first time when Seth Rollins is squaring off against Kevin Owens. The two wrestled each other throughout the fall of 2016 for the WWE Universal Championship. Seth Rollins and Owens fought in singles action, no disqualification, Hell in a Cell matches to name a few and every time, put an up noteworthy performances.

Their feud helped to set the bar for the newly-introduced Universal Title, which is now considered as one of the top-tier championships of the promotion.

The last time The Architect and Kevin Owens battled each other, Owens was the heel, taking help from his "best friend" Chris Jericho to win matches against the crowd-favorite Seth Rollins. The scenario is exactly reverse now as Rollins has aligned himself with AOP to take on the babyface Kevin Owens.

#5 Shield reunion (2017)

On the road to WWE Summerslam 2017, Seth Rollins attempted to make amends with Dean Ambrose and once again form an alliance. Although Ambrose hesitated initially, he eventually accepted Rollins' offer and the two went on to win the RAW Tag Team Championship from The Bar. Roman Reigns joined the fray in October when the trio decided to teach a lesson to their common enemies in Braun Strowman, The Miz, Curtis Axel, Bo Dallas, and The Bar.

The 9th October 2017 episode of RAW marked the first official reunion of The Shield since the squad's disband in 2014. They were set to compete at TLC as a team but Roman Reigns had to be replaced due to medical issues. The Shield would eventually wrestle The New Day at Survivor Series where they came up with a victory. With Dean Ambrose suffering a bicep injury in December, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns decided to put the alliance to rest.

The Shield was once again reformed the following year when Braun Strowman was about to cash-in his Money in the Bank contract against the WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns. How that reunion ended? That deserves a slide of its own.

#4 Dean Ambrose turns on Seth Rollins

The 22nd October 2018 edition of the Red brand started in a way no one could have ever expected. WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns kicked off the show and disclosed his real-life battle with leukemia and that he needed to take some time off to once again beat the disease. On his way back, he was greeted by his Shield brothers Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose and the trio would perform their signature fist bump.

It was an emotional moment for the WWE Superstars and fans alike, except for Dean Ambrose. After winning the RAW Tag Team Championship from Dolph Ziggler and Drew McIntyre, Ambrose attacked his partner Seth Rollins and aimed at putting an end to The Shield for good.

The sudden change in the attitude of The Lunatic Fringe was unprecedented and WWE commentator Michael Cole resonated the feelings of the entire fanbase when he exclaimed "Not tonight! Not on this night."

Ambrose and Rollins would face each other for the WWE Intercontinental Championship throughout the fall of 2018. His feud with The Architect marked his final significant storyline before parting ways with WWE, following which he embraced the persona of Jon Moxley.

#3 65-minute man

Last year's WWE Elimination Chamber featured Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, John Cena, Elias, Finn Balor, The Miz, and Braun Strowman battle for an opportunity to win the Universal Championship at WrestleMania 34.

The week prior, the participants were set to face each other on RAW in a seven-match gauntlet match with the winner receiving a significant advantage for the Elimination Chamber match.

The gauntlet started with Seth Rollins taking on his former Shield mate, Roman Reigns. Just like their previous encounters, the former WWE Champions delivered a main-event worthy matchup and after several near-falls, The Architect was finally successful in pinning The Big Dog.

He didn't get any time to rest as the next Superstar to enter the gauntlet was none other than the 16-time World Champion, John Cena. Although Cena seemed to be the favorite to defeat a battle-worn Seth Rollins, he couldn't get the job done. After tearing each other apart for nearly 30 minutes, Rollins pinned him and survived the second stage of the gauntlet.

Elias was the next person to enter the match and a Drift Away helped him to pin The Architect in the middle of the ring. Seth Rollins couldn't win the gauntlet match on RAW but he set the record of wrestling for 65 minutes on an episode of RAW, a feat that is yet to be broken.

He is also the only person to pin Roman Reigns and John Cena (arguably two of the biggest stars in the modern era) on the same night, resembling the moment when Chris Jericho defeated The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin simultaneously at Vengeance 2001.

The incredible performance on RAW also earned him the moniker of Monday Night Rollins. For Seth, however, it was just another night where he showcased his true potential to the WWE Universe.

#2 Becoming The Kingslayer

Following the culmination of his feud with Kevin Owens for the Universal Championship, Seth Rollins focused on Triple H, who had handed the title to Owens by attacking him. The rivalry became more intense owing to their storied past, which saw The Architect tearing apart The Shield and winning the WWE Championship in the main event of WrestleMania 31.

Instead of explaining his actions, Hunter allowed Samoa Joe to injure Seth Rollins, further showcasing his despise towards the former Authority member. Rollins eventually returned before WrestleMania and signed a Hold Harmless contract to face Triple H at the grandest stage of sports entertainment.

In an unsanctioned bout, Seth Rollins took on the 14-time World Champion at WrestleMania 33 and they delivered one of the best matches of the night. By watching the encounter, it's hard to realize that the two fought side by side just a few years back. The back-and-forth battle concluded when Rollins hit Triple H with the Pedigree and got the pinfall.

Seth's triumphant victory over The King of Kings not only made him The Kingslayer but also established him as one of the top babyfaces in the company.

#1 Slaying The Beast 2 times

If someone is to fight Brock Lesnar, they generally attempt to do their best to get that match canceled. That's not the case for this year's Royal Rumble match winner Seth Rollins, who chose to square off with The Beast Incarnate for the Universal Championship at WrestleMania 35.

Although Brock Lesnar decimated him on the road to Mania, Rollins didn't back down. He not only faced The Beast at WrestleMania but also pinned him in the middle of the ring within a few minutes. Rollins' ways to turn the match in his favor was controversial but very few WWE Superstars have defeated Brock Lesnar over the years, so it's understandable why he had to take that step.

Lesnar didn't forget the humiliation and eventually cashed in his Money in the Bank contract to win the Universal Championship back from Seth Rollins at Extreme Rules. The rematch was set for SummerSlam and this time, The Architect survived via his in-ring prowess.

Multiple German Suplexes or F5s could not defeat the spirit of Seth Rollins and he once again emerged as the victor. With the win, he became the third wrestler in WWE to possess two victories over The Beast Incarnate, alongside the Hall of Famers Kurt Angle and Goldberg.

Slaying The Beast, The King of Kings, The Monster among Men, reuniting The Shield and putting loads of incredible matches, it's safe to say that Seth Rollins enjoyed one of the best babyface runs in the promotion's history.

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Edited by Prasen Moudgal