WWE witnessed history unfold in the opening match of Night of Champions as Seth Rollins captured the prestigious WWE World Heavyweight Championship. With this remarkable victory, a new chapter in WWE’s storied history commenced, bringing about an unexpected change in trajectory.
The unification of the World Heavyweight Championship with the WWE Championship took place at TLC in 2013 when Randy Orton triumphed over John Cena. A decade later, this iconic title returned to the forefront. Initially, WWE intended to carry on the lineage established in 2002, but now a different narrative unfolds.
Originally, the new WWE World Heavyweight Champion was set to pick up where Randy Orton left off, assuming the mantle as the successor to the title’s legacy. However, WWE’s recent actions have taken a different direction, with Seth Rollins being listed as the inaugural champion.
A vigilant fan took notice of WWE’s website, which stated that the new World Heavyweight title has no connection to its predecessor. Seth Rollins is now being recognized as the inaugural champion, while the previous World Heavyweight title from 2002 is labeled as retired.
This change did not go unnoticed by BWE, and they promptly responded, revealing that WWE had made this alteration in the final days leading up to the event. The sudden shift in plans caught many off guard, including BWE, as they were unable to update the information due to travel constraints.
The implications of this situation remain uncertain as Seth Rollins embarks on his reign as champion. While he has not held a major singles title in WWE for quite some time, he will not have the privilege of claiming the extensive history of the World Heavyweight Championship as his own.
The coming weeks will undoubtedly shed more light on how this unexpected development shapes the course of WWE’s future as Seth Rollins looks to solidify his place among the elite competitors in the company.
