Pro Wrestlers usually undergo a hectic schedule and have to travel to different locations every week to put on the shows and also have to keep up with their training to stay fit. All these are part and parcel of their lives inside the squared circle, where they portray their allocated characters, but once everything is said and done, they have to keep the characters aside and look after their lives outside the ring.
Current WWE superstar and former multiple-time world champion Seth Rollins has also undergone several character changes throughout his career, and despite how he portrays himself on-screen, the man on the television is different from Coly Lopez, the man behind the character. With that said, let's take a look at nine things the fans might not know about Seth Rollins' life outside WWE.
10 He Is An Atheist
One of Seth Rollins' well-known gimmicks was the heel Monday Night Messiah character, which he portrayed between 2019 and 2021. He used to sacrifice his opponents for the greater good and guided a group of disciples.
Owing to the striking resemblance, the fans also gave Rollins the moniker of "CrossFit Jesus" during that time. But in real life, Rollins does not restrict himself to any religious beliefs and is a publicly-proclaimed Atheist, but had revealed in the past that he is open to any ideas that might prove him wrong.
9 Acting Career
WWE gives the performers much-needed global recognition, which gives them the option of pursuing a career in Hollywood once their body grows tired of the years of intense in-ring action. Many wrestlers have chosen that way and went on to become successful, including the likes of The Rock, John Cena, and Batista. WWE also has some superstars star in several WWE Studios projects and also allows them to star in outside movie ventures as well.
Seth Rollins has also been part of a handful of movies in the past and appeared in films like Armed Response 2017 and Like a Boss 2020, while giving voiceovers for The Jetsons & WWE: Robo-WrestleMania! 2017, and Trouble 2019.
8 His Relationships
Similar to his early days in pro wrestling, Seth Rollins had his fair share of struggles in his real-life relationships. Rollins reportedly was engaged to a woman named Leighla Schultz, however, they called off their engagement because of a public scandal. Rollins also reportedly had a relationship with former NXT wrestler Zahra Schreiber in 2015, but that ended prematurely after their private pictures got leaked on social media.
After that, Rollins started dating a woman named Sarah Alesandrelli, with whom he took things to the next level by moving in together. But that relationship also didn't last as they announced their split in 2019. It was after all this heart breaks that Seth Rollins found a soulmate in fellow wrestler Becky Lynch, whom he married in 2021 and has a daughter together.
7 Discovered Long-Lost Siblings
In a surprising turn of events, Seth Rollins announced that he had found a long-lost brother and sister he never knew existed after taking a DNA analysis from 23andMe. He went on to locate his siblings and shared the story on his social media accounts, and posted pictures he took with his newfound brother and sister.
Rollins looked happy in the picture to meet his long-lost family, and it's unknown about his current relationship with them as he kept quiet about any further updates after the discovery.
6 Owns A Wrestling School & A Coffee Shop
In 2014, Seth Rollins started a wrestling school alongside his former tag team partner from the independent circuit, Marek Brave, and named it The Black & The Brave Wrestling Academy.
The school continues to operate and train aspiring pro wrestlers and usually holds classes between 11:00 am to 2:00 pm every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. According to their official website, the students can finish their training in three months, and the total cost of training would come to $3500.
Rollins also owns a coffee shop in February 2019 named "329 Dport" in his hometown of Davenport, Iowa, and also has another branch in Clinton, Iowa.
5 Has A Net Worth Of $9 Million
Seth Rollins has been working for WWE since 2010 and went on to become one of the company's highest-paid superstars as the years rolled by. He would also make a handsome income with merchandise royalties, a proportion of the profits from licensing, and a hefty bonus pay.
His current contract with the company sees him earning $3 Million a year. Computing all these together, various reports claim that the former WWE Champion has a net worth of a whopping $9 Million.
4 He Apparently Used To Be Straight Edge
Seth Rollins lived a Straight Edge lifestyle during his teenage years and claimed to be an introvert. It appears he continued to live the lifestyle until he found his way to WWE.
However, he recalled a story about how he got pressured to get drunk during his early days in NXT when he was on tour in Egypt. The other wrestlers reportedly pressured him to take a shot, but Rollins only took a sip of beer that day.
It's unclear if Rollins still lives by the Straight Edge values, as he shared a story of him drinking some beer with Brock Lesnar after their match at WrestleMania 35.
3 Loves Gaming
Those who have been a fan of Seth Rollins over the years would know that he's an avid gamer and claimed the Call of Duty series as his personal favorite. He often plays against other gamers online but would change his username regularly to maintain some privacy.
He's also made several appearances on Xavier Woods' gaming channel UpUpDownDown and is also a 2-time UpUpDownDown Champion. He first defeated Samoa Joe in a game of Track & Field II to win it for the first time, and defeated Matt Riddle in a WWE 2K22 tournament to claim his second title.
2 He Seemingly Still Attends Independent Wrestling Events
Before becoming a WWE superstar, Seth Rollins earned a living by competing across the independent circuit by competing under the name Tyler Black. He's competed in almost every notable independent promotion there is before he found his way to WWE.
However, it appears that Rollins still hasn't forgotten his roots and visits certain independent wrestling events. As seen in this picture, the fans had spotted Rollins behind the screens at the GCW: Homecoming Night 2 event in August 2022. He was seen peeking out through the curtains, and he could've been there to support his former Shield brother and current AEW World Champion Jon Moxley, who competed against Effy at the event.
1 He's A Pet Lover
Seth Rollins has displayed his love for animals on several occasions by posting cute pictures of him with his dog and kitten on social media. He has a dog named Kevin, a kitten named Darrell, and he also had a dog named Poopoo that died a few years ago.
He also showed his support to the King's Harvest Animal Shelter in Davenport, Iowa, and teamed up with Lopiez Pizza to donate a sum of $1000 to the shelter.