Seth Rollins’ all-day search for Finn Balor’s Demon King was a success. That is, if getting beat up on national television can be considered a success.
Just days before they go to war to crown WWE’s first-ever Universal Champion at SummerSlam, Rollins and Balor clashed in the ring on RAW, with the WWE Universe getting its first glimpse of Balor’s darker side. Many (including us) expected WWE to hold off until SummerSlam before the Demon King’s first main-roster appearance.
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Here’s what transpired when Rollins finally got his wish and went face to face with his SummerSlam opponent:
After RAW went off the air, Rollins reacted to the eerie encounter and admitted he might have to change his strategy if he wants to be the first Universal Champion.