MITB 2023: "That’s Prince Devitt!" - WWE fans hail 'hater' Finn Balor for another surprise attack on Seth Rollins

WWE Superstar Finn Balor launched a vicious attack on Seth Rollins, and fans are convinced that he is prepared to bring back The Prince.

Balor and Rollins have been in an intense feud since The Judgment Day member challenged the latter for a title match at Money in the Bank 2023. Last week on RAW, Balor tried to cut a passionate promo but was drowned out by the crowd continuously singing Rollins' theme music.

The WWE Universe felt Balor was unfairly denied a chance to cut the most crucial promo of his career. However, he made up for the same by attacking Seth Rollins on RAW and NXT Gold Rush.

Rollins put his World Heavyweight Championship on the line against Bron Breakker on NXT this week. The Architect successfully defended his gold but was soon subjected to a brutal assault by Finn Balor, as the latter used a disguise to stun the champion.

Balor attacked Rollins on the ramp and mercilessly kicked him before driving him into the ring apron. He then took the champion inside the squared circle and assaulted him with a steel chair. The Judgment Day member dragged Rollins to the corner, setting him up for a Coup de Grace. However, NXT Champion Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams arrived just in time to save The Visionary.

Fans loved Finn Balor's attacks and praised him for showing glimpses of his iconic Prince Devitt gimmick. Many joked about him traveling to NXT to attack Rollins, cementing himself as a 'true hater.'

Here are some of the best reactions to Finn Balor destroying Seth Rollins on NXT Gold Rush:

Unseen footage by WWE shows Finn Balor removing his disguise before attacking Seth Rollins

Finn Balor cleverly snuck up on Seth Rollins moments after his win in the main event. An exclusive WWE video later showed Balor seated among the fans with his face covered. He saw his opportunity and was caught removing his hoodie before attacking the champion.

The video also showed an unseen angle of their brutal brawl in the show's closing moments. Balor is set to challenge Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship at Money in the Bank next month. He is determined to get his revenge against The Architect after seven years and has made strong statements with his actions on the latest editions of RAW and NXT.

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Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

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