Colby Daniel Lopez, born on May 28, 1986, in Buffalo, Iowa, is a versatile American professional wrestler with exceptional skills in the wrestling ring. Known by his ring name, Seth “Freakin” Rollins, Colby started his wrestling career in 2005, under the name ‘Tyler Black,’ in the independent wrestling circuit.
He then joined the renowned Ring of Honor (ROH) promotion in 2007 and quickly rose to fame with his signature high-flying maneuvers and incredible stamina in the ring. Colby was a two-time ROH World Tag Team Champion and a one-time ROH World Champion at the age of 23 – making him the youngest wrestler to win the championship at the time.
After his impressive stint in ROH, Colby signed with WWE in 2010 and made his debut in the developmental territory, Florida Championship Wrestling. He quickly rose through the ranks due to his relentless work ethic, in-ring ability, and charisma. He debuted on the main roster in 2012 as one-third of The Shield alongside Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns, a dominant faction that dominated the WWE for months.
Colby became a fan favorite as a singles competitor, winning many titles and accolades, including the WWE Championship and Universal Championship. Currently performing on the Raw brand, Colby defeated Bobby Lashley at Money in the Bank in July 2021 to become the inaugural World Heavyweight Champion.
Seth Rollins is often compared to some of the greatest wrestlers in history, such as Shawn Michaels, Eddie Guerrero, and Stone Cold Steve Austin, due to his match quality, storytelling in the ring, and his natural ability to connect with the audience.
Aside from being an accomplished wrestler, Colby is also an outspoken philanthropist and a vocal supporter of various charities. He is a true embodiment of what it means to be a professional wrestler, and his impact in the wrestling industry is nothing short of legendary.
