Seth Rollins Sees Extended Career Potential Thanks to WWE’s Lighter Schedule

Seth Rollins recently sat down with Chris Van Vliet on Insight to discuss WWE’s decision to scale back its live event schedule in 2025. With house shows now taking a backseat, Rollins shared how this change is shaping his career and the future of WWE.

At 38, Rollins acknowledged that the lighter schedule has been a welcome adjustment for veterans like himself. “I think I’ve got more than a couple of years left in me,” Rollins said. “The dynamic of the industry has shifted so much. I’m not wrestling 200 times a year anymore. I’m not on the road 300 days a year anymore.”

For Rollins, who has wrestled over 2,000 matches in his career, the reduced workload is a blessing. “For guys like me, that’s nice. It’s just like riding a bike for me,” he explained. However, Rollins pointed out the potential downside for younger wrestlers who miss out on valuable in-ring experience. “We’ll see how it is for people coming up who need that experience. We’ll see what that looks like in a few years,” he said.

The lighter schedule also allows Rollins to focus more on his personal life, particularly his role as a father. “It just depends on where I want to go from here. How much time I’d like to spend at home with my daughter, taking her to do things that are important to her, that are a lot more important than making towns,” he added.

WWE’s next live event won’t take place until March, signaling a major shift in how the company approaches its touring schedule. While the change could help extend the careers of veterans like Rollins, it raises questions about how future stars will develop in an era of fewer matches.

What’s your opinion on WWE’s reduced house show schedule? Do you think it’s a positive change for the industry, or does it hurt the development of younger talent? Share your thoughts in the comments below!