QUESTION - Would a Roman Reigns-Seth Rollins heel/face switch a la Austin/Bret be advisable?

**Heyman** · 10-29-2015, 07:15 PM

QUESTION - Would a Roman Reigns-Seth Rollins heel/face switch a la Austin/Bret be advisable?

I mentioned this idea a few months ago and I'd like to expand on it. I think a Rollins/Reigns 'switcheroo' a la Austin/Bret might be worth considering.

Over the next few months, do the following:

1) Have Rollins continue to defeat his opponents at PPV's, but have each win become progressively more convincing. By doing this, it slowly but surely gets the fans behind Rollins. Have Rollins flat out beat guys with skill, speed, and wrestling ability.

2) Have Daniel Bryan enter in at #30 for the Royal Rumble, and have Bryan win the rumble.

3) Find some kind of clause/reason that somehow gets Reigns to face Bryan at the February PPV, and have Reigns go over cleanly. By doing this, it pisses off the fans and makes them hate Reigns (however - keep pushing Reigns as a face despite this - as it will make both marks and smarks assume that the WWE has anointed Reigns as 'their guy' which will add to the heat....but keep pushing Reigns as a face).

4) At Wrestlemania, have Reigns face Rollins. Do a double switch during the match. Trigger the switch by having Reigns flip off the fans during the match (fans will be cheering for Rollins and hating on Reigns well before anyways). Have Seth Rollins go over clean. The next night on RAW, Reigns cuts a promo stating that he'll never forgive the fans for their betrayal.

5) After Wrestlemania, gradually distance Rollins from the Authority (you can even start this process before Wrestlemania).

6) Eventually, Rollins splits from the Authority. During the Reigns/Rollins re-match, have the Authority help Reigns defeat Rollins to become the World heavyweight champion. Reigns than does the "handshake" with Triple H a la Austin/Vince:

What is achieved in all of this

1) Rollins becomes the legit 'heir apparent' face to John Cena. The WWE obviously wanted Reigns to be that guy, but it didn't work out. By converting Rollins into a face, you give Rollins a shot of becoming the next Cena.

2) Heel Reigns can flourish with mouthpieces by his side. The fans want to boo the hell out of Reigns anyways. By turning him heel, you can have guys like Triple H, Stephanie, or even a Paul Heyman be his heel manager.

Thoughts?

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Heyman Father of Hinduship Posts: 21,083	QUESTION - Would a Roman Reigns-Seth Rollins heel/face switch a la Austin/Bret be advisable? QUESTION - Would a Roman Reigns-Seth Rollins heel/face switch a la Austin/Bret be advisable? I mentioned this idea a few months ago and I'd like to expand on it. I think a Rollins/Reigns 'switcheroo' a la Austin/Bret might be worth considering. Over the next few months, do the following: 1) Have Rollins continue to defeat his opponents at PPV's, but have each win become progressively more convincing. By doing this, it slowly but surely gets the fans behind Rollins. Have Rollins flat out beat guys with skill, speed, and wrestling ability. 2) Have Daniel Bryan enter in at #30 for the Royal Rumble, and have Bryan win the rumble. 3) Find some kind of clause/reason that somehow gets Reigns to face Bryan at the February PPV, and have Reigns go over cleanly. By doing this, it pisses off the fans and makes them hate Reigns (however - keep pushing Reigns as a face despite this - as it will make both marks and smarks assume that the WWE has anointed Reigns as 'their guy' which will add to the heat....but keep pushing Reigns as a face). 4) At Wrestlemania, have Reigns face Rollins. Do a double switch during the match. Trigger the switch by having Reigns flip off the fans during the match (fans will be cheering for Rollins and hating on Reigns well before anyways). Have Seth Rollins go over clean. The next night on RAW, Reigns cuts a promo stating that he'll never forgive the fans for their betrayal. 5) After Wrestlemania, gradually distance Rollins from the Authority (you can even start this process before Wrestlemania). 6) Eventually, Rollins splits from the Authority. During the Reigns/Rollins re-match, have the Authority help Reigns defeat Rollins to become the World heavyweight champion. Reigns than does the "handshake" with Triple H a la Austin/Vince: What is achieved in all of this 1) Rollins becomes the legit 'heir apparent' face to John Cena. The WWE obviously wanted Reigns to be that guy, but it didn't work out. By converting Rollins into a face, you give Rollins a shot of becoming the next Cena. 2) Heel Reigns can flourish with mouthpieces by his side. The fans want to boo the hell out of Reigns anyways. By turning him heel, you can have guys like Triple H, Stephanie, or even a Paul Heyman be his heel manager. Thoughts? Last edited by Heyman; 10-29-2015 at 08:16 PM.