5 Possible directions for Seth Rollins following his Royal Rumble return - Face turn, partnership with Roman Reigns?

#2 Seth Rollins challenges Big E for the Intercontinental Championship

EXCLUSIVE: #ICChampion @WWERollins is proud to carry the workhorse title that was held by such greats as #PatPatterson, @ShawnMichaels, and even his #WWEBacklash opponent @mikethemiz! #ICTitle pic.twitter.com/sY4OfQgLbZ

— WWE (@WWE) May 7, 2018

One of the best runs Seth Rollins ever had in WWE was when he held the Intercontinental Championship. He might want to revisit those days and hold the workhorse belt once again. The Messiah would further elevate the stock of the IC title if he wins it, continuing the belt's revival since last summer.

Big E is the current Intercontinental Champion and is in a feud with both, Sami Zayn and Apollo Crews. He is likely to emerge victoriously over both Superstars, possibly in a triple threat match on SmackDown. But after that, Big E could receive a challenge from Seth Rollins.

The two have some history together, as Big E actually won the NXT Championship from Rollins around the time they both debuted on the WWE main roster. The former member of The Shield might want to return the favor and grab some gold of his own. Rollins last held a singles title in the fall of 2019.

.@WWEApollo took the champ to the limit, but the #ICTitle is staying with @WWEBigE tonight.#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/tyL7qD4MWZ

— WWE (@WWE) January 9, 2021

Anyway, the IC title division is pretty hot right now. It is stacked with talent and if Seth Rollins chooses to enter the fray, it would make things even better. SmackDown is currently doing so many things right.