Predicting Seth Rollins' Next Move After WWE Fastlane 2015

Seth Rollins is the star of The Authority, the man who sits at the right hand of Triple H. Rollins proved his worth once again when he led The Authority to a victory over Dolph Ziggler, Ryback and Erick Rowan at WWE Fastlane.  The question is, what is Rollins' next move now that Fastlane is over?

The inclusion of Rollins at Fastlane may have seemed like an afterthought to some fans. After all, the majority of the card had been booked for a while, and Rollins' match was basically thrown together at the last minute to fill the opening spot of the event.

Of course, the trio that stood across from The Authority has been connected since the main event at Survivor Series in 2014.  Rowan, Ziggler and Ryback were all part of John Cena's team, and that team defeated Triple H's group, leading to the end of The Authority's reign in WWE.

That end was temporary, but it was enough to anger The Authority to the point that The Game would not let it go.

The Authority keeps crossing paths with Ziggler and Co., which means the match at Fastlane was logical.  The fact that it came so late in the game was surprising, but at least the match did not require much buildup.  

Rollins himself is the biggest reason the match's late addition was surprising.  From the moment he turned on his brothers in The Shield, Rollins has been hailed as the future of the company, the man who would carry WWE forward.  It's a role that seems to fit him, and he has played it to heel perfection.

There's something unlikable about Rollins, something that makes fans want to hate him.  He is the personification of ego, the best example of overconfidence and swagger in WWE.  He has excelled, and the idea of him not having a prime spot in the last event before WrestleMania seemed ridiculous at best.

Rollins did look good at Fastlane, however, and The Authority did prevail over Rowan, Ryback and Ziggler. Now, it's time for Rollins to move on to the granddaddy of them all.

Enter Randy Orton, the former top foot soldier of The Authority and the same man who was dumped in favor of Rollins.  Orton made his return at Fastlane when he attacked The Authority in a move that announced his comeback to the company. Orton returned as the conquering hero bent on revenge against The Authority, and Rollins was the man directly in his sights.

Orton made his comeback official on the February 23 edition of Monday Night Raw when he called out Rollins, but he eventually backed down at the behest of Stephanie McMahon.  McMahon wanted Orton to rejoin The Authority, and to the surprise of fans everywhere, he did just that.

But this story is far from over.

Orton is likely playing possum right now.  The Viper's reunion with The Authority will probably be short-lived, and when he decides to turn on the group again, Rollins will be the first man who stands in his way.

The "future of WWE" tag is not a gimmick when it comes to Rollins.  The guy is talented in the ring, and his character is solid in many ways, so he has a bright future ahead. And that future will include what could become an epic rivalry with Orton.

That rivalry needs to be fully realized at WrestleMania when The Shield's architect steps into the ring with The Viper.

Rollins has a great chance to shine at Mania.  The man so many believe deserves a golden opportunity when the time comes to cash in his Money in the Bank briefcase now deserves something just as important: the right start.

Beating Orton on the WrestleMania stage would be the perfect way for Rollins to climb the ladder of success in WWE.  One loss would not hurt Orton much, but one win against an opponent of Orton's caliber at Mania would be a huge feather in Rollins' cap.

And if Rollins were to cash in against Reigns after the main event has ended, it would be the most epic moment of his pro wrestling career.

Rollins is surely headed for the big time, and the next step for him should be another step in the right direction.  Orton is part of that next step.