Seth Rollins Says Roman Reigns Backlash Inspired His WrestleMania 31 Cash-In Pitch

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Seth Rollins revealed in an ESPN interview that Roman Reigns' hostile fan reception at the Royal Rumble in Philadelphia helped shape his decision to cash in Money in the Bank during the WrestleMania 31 main event. Rollins said he had been pitching the cash-in idea for months, but felt it became more urgent after seeing fans reject Reigns, believing that winning the title to boos would be damaging for Reigns as WWE's intended cornerstone babyface. Rollins called the cash-in "the most iconic moment of my career" and credited it with establishing him as a singles star beyond his Shield identity.