When it comes to stables in the WWE, there are few as iconic as The Shield. What started as mercenaries for CM Punk, the legion of Dean Ambrose, Roman Reigns, and Seth Rollins quickly became a fan favorite and mainstay. Debuting at Survivor Series in 2012, the group drew everyone’s attention. Now, 11 years later, Rollins reminiscences about the time the band was together.

Taking to social media, Rollins shared a post almost a decade old on the 11th anniversary, showing how deeply the group impacted had him.

Seth Rollins shares a post declaring The Shield’s motto

The Shield made quite an impact on the WWE. Since their debut, they had an undefeated streak from December 2012 to May 2013. They even had a win at WrestleMania 29. From their iconic entrance theme to the walk between the crowds to the ring, WWE caught lightning in a bottle with their creation.

What made their group even more special was the brotherhood between Rollins, Ambrose, and Reigns. The chemistry was undeniable, and the teamwork was spectacular. With Rollins as the hothead, Ambrose as the leader, and Reigns as the muscle, each member had a story that captivated the audience.

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On their 11 anniversary, Rollins took to social media to repost a decade-old post. This was the motto of the group when they joined the WWE. It read, “We are the forever engine. The fire you can’t put out. The grinding gears. The living, breathing machine of hope. We are The Shield.” This hit Rollins’ fanbase hard, as Rollins was the one who betrayed his brothers.

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On the June 2, 2014, episode of RAW, Rollins betrayed his brothers for Triple H. The Shield storyline could be compared to The Bloodline regarding fan engagement and interest. Rollins became the biggest heel in the company thanks to the move.

They are still close friends to this day

Reigns and Rollins have had successful WWE runs since the splitting of The Shield. Reigns is the current WWE Universal Champion in his third year, while Rollins is the current WWE World Heavyweight Champion. Unfortunately, Ambrose, who now goes by the name Jon Moxley, did not have that much success. During his last year in the WWE, Ambrose had lackluster matches before asking for his release from the company in 2019.

Despite leaving the company and working with AEW, Ambrose is still close with Rollins and Reigns. Ambrose even used Rollins’ signature finisher, The Curb Stomp, on Adam Page in the Texas Deathmatch at AEW Revolution in 2023.

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