5 top superstars WWE nearly fired

#4 Seth Rollins struggled to make it through WWE NXT

Former Universal Champion Seth Rollins is arguably the future of WWE. He has been a top performer for several years and will likely remain a top name in the company for another decade or so.

The Architect is currently enjoying his time at the top of the company. However, things weren’t as good for Rollins early in his career.

Seth Rollins had his fair share of problems during his time at Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) and NXT. Former WWE writer Rob Naylor spoke about coaches being unhappy with Rollins:

“Rollins’ issues were simply that he didn’t always listen precisely to his coaches. He’d be told not to do a move… and then do it. He later would tell the younger talent to just bide your time and listen to what you are told, as once you get the spot you deserve, you’ll then have the opportunity for more in-ring latitude, so to speak."

“I know that while Rollins was in FCW and NXT, people felt at times he had ‘behavioral issues’. That was never the case in my estimation. Every coach on the staff was just as hungry at one time, so that was overblown. But he was on the bubble to be let go months prior to the Shield angle, based on the perception of some from the office.”

Speaking to WWE.com in 2015, Rollins himself opened up about the issues he faced and how Triple H helped him get out of them. The Architect made it clear that WWE was close to firing him before he managed to bring about a positive change and become the first NXT Champion.

“I literally almost lost my job. I had been there for almost two years. I was very frustrated. I couldn’t get along with anyone. I thought I deserved more than I did."

Seth Rollins has since been a top guy for WWE. After a successful stint with The Shield, he is focusing on becoming one of the biggest superstars the company has ever produced.