The history of the Seth Rollins-Roman Reigns WWE rivalry - ESPN

More than a decade ago, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins dominated the WWE scene, alongside Dean Ambrose, as part of The Shield. Along the way, Reigns and Rollins became bitter adversaries, and their rivalry sparked unique paths to individual success for both stars, building two of the greatest careers in WWE history.

This weekend at SummerSlam in the Night 2 main event, they'll clash again for one of the top prizes in the game, the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.

Let's take a look at the history of their rivalry ahead of the next installment.

Reigns and Rollins were signed to WWE contracts in 2010 and were assigned to Florida Championship Wrestling (FCW) — WWE's development system at the time. They arrived from different backgrounds. Reigns, a former defensive lineman for Georgia Tech, was fresh off a stint in the Canadian Football League. Rollins entered with a good deal of professional wrestling experience and success, particularly in Ring of Honor, where he was a world champion for 210 days.

Reigns joined WWE's development system backed by a rich family legacy in professional wrestling. A member of the legendary Anoaʻi family, Reigns is the son of Sika of The Wild Samoans. His family legacy includes wrestling icons such as Afa, Yokozuna, Umaga, Rikishi, «High Chief» Peter Maivia, and The Rock. That wrestling dynasty continues today through stars, including the Usos, Solo Sikoa, and Jacob Fatu.

Rollins entered WWE having wrestled since he was a teenager. Wrestling as Tyler Black, he made a name for himself among the wrestling audience in promotions including Full Impact Pro and Professional Wrestling Guerrilla. But it was his three-year run in Ring of Honor that made him a commodity. The WWE was the next step in his