On the March 2, 2015, episode of Monday Night Raw, former Shield brothers Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins faced off in a highly anticipated singles match. With WrestleMania 31 on the horizon, tensions were running high as both competitors sought to prove their dominance. Reigns, fresh off his Royal Rumble victory and en route to challenging Brock Lesnar for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship, was determined to build momentum. Rollins, backed by The Authority, aimed to derail Reigns and assert himself as The Future of WWE.
As the bell rang, the two superstars locked up, with Reigns quickly using his superior power to shove Rollins across the ring. Rollins, known for his agility and cunning, responded with a quick dropkick to Reigns’ knee, attempting to neutralize his opponent’s strength. The early moments of the match saw a battle of styles, as Reigns relied on power moves while Rollins used speed and technical wrestling to gain the upper hand.
Rollins took control by targeting Reigns’ legs, hitting precise kicks and a dragon screw takedown to weaken his base. He followed up with a springboard knee strike, staggering Reigns. However, the powerhouse rebounded, countering a curb stomp attempt with a thunderous Samoan drop. The match’s intensity increased as both superstars exchanged signature moves, with Rollins hitting a standing shooting star press and Reigns responding with a brutal drive-by dropkick on the apron.
Midway through the match, Rollins’ Authority allies—J&J Security (Jamie Noble and Joey Mercury)—attempted to interfere, distracting Reigns. This allowed Rollins to execute a sling blade and a suicide dive, sending Reigns crashing into the barricade. Rollins, confident and cocky, taunted the crowd before delivering a blockbuster from the top rope for a near fall.
Reigns fought back, landing a series of clotheslines and a spinning powerbomb, shifting momentum in his favor. He set up for the Superman Punch, but Rollins countered mid-air with a superkick, dropping Reigns to his knees. The crowd erupted as Rollins ascended the turnbuckle, looking for a Phoenix Splash. At the last second, Reigns rolled out of the way and capitalized with a Superman Punch that sent Rollins sprawling.
Just when it seemed Reigns would seal the victory with a Spear, J&J Security intervened, causing a momentary distraction. Rollins took advantage, rolling up Reigns for a two-count before attempting another Curb Stomp. Reigns evaded, delivering a devastating Spear that nearly broke Rollins in half. With the crowd on their feet, Reigns covered Rollins for the three-count, securing a hard-fought victory.
Following the match, The Authority quickly stormed the ring, attacking Reigns in retaliation. However, Reigns fought them off, making a statement ahead of his WrestleMania clash with Brock Lesnar.
This match served as a crucial chapter in the ongoing saga between Reigns and Rollins, showcasing their chemistry, athleticism, and the lingering animosity from their Shield days. It was a thrilling encounter that highlighted Reigns’ dominance and Rollins’ resilience, setting the stage for future encounters between the two WWE megastars.
