Since their formation on the night after WrestleMania 41, Seth Rollins’ faction has been at the centre of WWE programming, appearing on and, indeed, running roughshod over both main roster brands.
Originally comprising Rollins, Bron Breakker, and Paul Heyman, the group later added Bronson Reed — but there’s clearly room for further expansion.
Given the significance and big-time spectacle of the first ever two-night SummerSlam, we could very well see the group unveil a new member.
Here are some potential candidates to be revealed as the latest addition to Rollins’ faction.
5. Oba Femi
NXT Champion Oba Femi looks more than ready for a main roster call-up.
In storyline terms, he’s cleaned out the developmental brand’s division — most recently in a standout three-way against Josh Briggs and Yoshiki Inamura on the 22 July edition of NXT.
As a performer, Femi has evolved into a highly effective powerhouse, combining explosive strength and a commanding charisma that fits perfectly into WWE’s main event style.
With all the characteristics that WWE looks for in a top-tier star, debuting him as the newest member of Seth Rollins’ faction at one of the company’s biggest shows of the year would be the perfect launchpad.
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4. Carmelo Hayes
In NXT, Carmelo Hayes had all the tools to succeed — a top-tier in-ring talent with charisma and a strong connection to the crowd.
Since moving to the main roster, however, he’s struggled to showcase those qualities, recently stuck in a middling tag team with The Miz on SmackDown.
A transition to Raw and a hard reset through an alliance with Seth Rollins’ faction could offer him the platform he needs to get over at the level he’s clearly capable of.
While his current card position makes such a push seem unlikely, Hayes has the talent to succeed on WWE’s main roster if given the opportunity.
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3. Ricky Saints
NXT star Ricky Saints recently finished up his long-term feud over the North American Championship with Ethan Page and is another performer ready to be called up to WWE’s main roster.
Saints is an über-charismatic performer, one whose arrogant, swaggering and self-assured persona fits seamlessly with the vibe of Seth Rollins’ faction.
In NXT, Saints’ character often feels like a watered-down version of his prior incarnation in AEW – so turning him heel in Rollins’ group would allow him to turn the volume back up on his character.
Few appear a better fit as the next member of Rollins’ faction than Saints.
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2. Tavion Heights
On the 29 July edition of NXT, Tavion Heights defeated Charlie Dempsey to secure his release from the No Quarter Catch Crew faction – with this storyline finished, he is another performer who could be ready to jump to WWE’s main roster.
While still not the finished product, Heights has shown himself to be an increasingly skilled pro-wrestler with an explosive and fluid moveset that distinguishes him from fellow performers in NXT.
The former Olympic-level Greco-Roman wrestler has also begun to display a growing charisma — something that could flourish under Paul Heyman’s guidance in Seth Rollins’ faction.
Heights has significant potential, and aligning him with Rollins’ group could give him the platform to fully realise it.
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1. Becky Lynch
Seth Rollins and Paul Heyman’s stable has yet to feature a female member — and there seems to be one obvious candidate.
Since turning heel after WrestleMania, Becky Lynch has openly referenced her real-life partnership with Rollins in promos.
Could this be a form of subtle foreshadowing?
As one of WWE’s top stars, aligning her with the top heel faction at SummerSlam would make all the sense in the world.
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