5 Times the WWE Universe cheered heel Superstars

#1. Seth Rollins' cash-in at WWE WrestleMania 31 was one of the biggest receptions of all time

Seth Rollins made history at WWE WrestleMania 31

Seth Rollins is arguably one of the biggest WWE Superstars of the modern generation. The former WWE Universal Champion has had his fair share of runs as a babyface and as a heel.

What would you even talk about without me? https://t.co/pkmEym2ARm

— Seth Rollins (@WWERollins) June 7, 2021

However, if one was to argue about Rollins' best run in WWE so far, then look no further than his stint with The Authority in 2014-15. After turning his back on The Shield, Rollins instantly became one of the most hated Superstars in WWE history.

Throughout his run as The Authority's golden boy, Rollins' heel work was phenomenal and he gathered a ton of heel heat on himself on the back of a huge betrayal of Roman Reigns and Dean Ambrose.

But heading into WrestleMania 31, the WWE Universe had voiced their opinion against the main event between Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns. Therefore, WWE decided to pull off one of the biggest swerves of all time by having Rollins cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase in the main event of WrestleMania 31.

DOES IT GET ANY BETTER!?!? #EmbraceTheVision pic.twitter.com/nVo4fDnegi

— Seth Rollins (@WWERollins) June 4, 2021

Rollins' cash-in is billed as the "Heist of the Century", for obvious reasons. During the cash-in and the match itself, Levi's Stadium erupted after Rollins pinned Reigns to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.

In doing so, the former Architect of The Shield became the first man to cash in the Money in the Bank contract at a WWE WrestleMania main event and from a hated heel instantly became a fan-favorite in the eyes of the WWE Universe.

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