5 Reasons why WWE teased a split between Seth Rollins and Murphy at Payback 2020

Modified Aug 31, 2020 04:45 GMT

The beginning of the end for Rollins and Murphy?

#3. Breakout run for Murphy by splitting from Seth Rollins

Murphy is a tremendous singles wrestler and that right there has been a fact for years now, even before the former 205 Live sensation joined forces with Seth Rollins on the Red brand and started labeling himself as The Messiah's disciple. Murphy's time in 205 Live could provide WWE a reason to have the man split away from Seth Rollins and go on a solo run yet again.

While Murphy has had his moments in WWE so far, even going as far as winning the WWE Cruiserweight Championship in front of thousands of fans, in his native of Australia, splitting away from Seth Rollins at this stage of his career could lead to being a huge turning point for the former WWE Cruiserweight Champion.

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If WWE decides to give Murphy a solo run right off the bat after his split with Seth Rollins, it could also be considered as a breakout run for the former, who undoubtedly will be a solid addition to the RAW mid-card, and could even challenge newly crowned United States Champion, Bobby Lashley.

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