In what may be the most unexpected twist in WWE drama this year, Seth Rollins has reportedly taken serious steps to prevent the return of his former Shield brother, Dean Ambrose, to WWE. The bombshell comes on the heels of Ambrose’s jaw-dropping statement aimed directly at WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H: “Hey Triple H, it’s either me or that pervert.”
While no official statement has been released by WWE regarding the identity of the individual Ambrose was referring to, the fallout has already sent shockwaves through the locker room and left fans in a frenzy. Ambrose, now competing in AEW under his real name Jon Moxley, has long been rumored to be on WWE’s radar for a surprise return. However, with tensions apparently boiling over behind the scenes, those talks may now be completely off the table.
According to internal sources close to WWE creative, Seth Rollins is “furious” at the idea of Ambrose returning to the fold, especially under such contentious circumstances. The World Heavyweight Champion has reportedly spoken to Triple H and other top executives, expressing deep concern over Ambrose’s attitude and the potential locker room disruption his return could cause.
“Seth sees WWE as his home now,” one anonymous insider revealed. “He’s worked his way back from injuries, rebuilt his character from the ground up, and has taken a leadership role backstage. The idea that Dean could come back and stir up chaos doesn’t sit well with him—especially with Dean throwing around accusations like that.”
Rollins, whose history with Ambrose is rich with both brotherhood and betrayal, is no stranger to backstage politics. The duo, along with Roman Reigns, formed The Shield—one of the most dominant factions in WWE history. But since Ambrose’s 2019 departure, the former friends have taken vastly different paths. While Rollins has become a company cornerstone, Ambrose has carved out a name for himself as the unhinged, hardcore icon of AEW.
Fans were initially thrilled at the possibility of a Shield reunion, especially as Roman Reigns’ historic title run winds down. But with Ambrose’s statement, which he made during a podcast appearance over the weekend, that dream reunion may be dead in the water.
Triple H, for his part, is reportedly weighing his options. WWE has not publicly addressed the controversy, but insiders suggest that bringing Ambrose back now could be “too toxic.” The promotion has made major strides in cleaning up its public image, and Ambrose’s blunt accusation, no matter how vague, puts the company in an uncomfortable position.
On social media, fans are divided. Some support Rollins’ stance, seeing him as protecting the sanctity of the WWE locker room. Others believe Ambrose is speaking truth to power and that his voice deserves to be heard, even if it’s uncomfortable.
One thing’s for sure—this story is far from over. Whether this ends in a real-life fallout or evolves into a worked storyline that plays out on television remains to be seen. But with egos clashing and secrets surfacing, the WWE Universe is watching every move—and waiting to see who steps into the ring next.
For now, the message is clear: It’s either Seth Rollins or Dean Ambrose… but not both.
