WWE superstar Seth Rollins has landed a significant role as a Marvel villain in the highly anticipated 2024 blockbuster, Captain America: New World Order. This exciting opportunity, however, means that Rollins will have to miss some major WWE events.

Joining The Ranks Of WWE Stars In Marvel Movies

Rollins follows in the footsteps of fellow WWE personalities who have transitioned into the world of comic book movies. Notable names like Dave Bautista from Guardians of the Galaxy, John Cena from Peacemaker, and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson from Black Adam have successfully made the leap. While many of these stars have moved on from WWE, Rollins remains a prominent face for the wrestling brand.

Seth Rollins’ Absence From WWE Events

According to wrestling journalist Dave Meltzer’s latest newsletter from the Wrestling Observer, Rollins will be absent from the next week of filming for Monday Night Raw, having already missed the week of May 15. This absence is due to his commitments to Marvel Studios’ Captain America: New World Order.

Rollins had to film a pretaped segment before heading to Atlanta, where the movie is currently being filmed. This scheduling conflict has caused him to miss WWE events:

“Rollins was off ‘Raw’ this week and next week, so they did a pretape segment, because he was filming the movie ‘Captain America: New World Order.’ The movie is currently filming in Atlanta for a release next May.”

Rollins’ Role In Captain America 4

While the details of Rollins’ character in Captain America: New World Order remain unknown, set pictures have surfaced, revealing him in a stylish black leather jacket with his long blonde hair flowing over his shoulders. Rumors suggest that he will be portraying a member of the Serpent Society, a group of secondary villains alongside Tim Blake Nelson’s Leader.

As a prominent figure in the wrestling world, Rollins is poised to make a significant impact on a broader audience as he joins the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Captain America: New World Order. Although the specifics of his character are still under wraps, he is said to be part of the Serpent Society, assembled by Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ Valentina Allegra di Fontaine.

Rumors suggest that this team will be on a quest for the MCU’s version of Adamantium, with Valentina gaining more power behind the scenes before taking on a more prominent role in Thunderbolts.

Future Opportunities For Seth Rollins

The big question remains whether Rollins’ involvement in Captain America 4 is a one-time occurrence or if it will lead to further opportunities in the Marvel universe. Currently, there are no indications as to which Marvel character he will bring to life.

Fans can look forward to the release of Captain America: New World Order in theaters on May 3, 2024.