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How an Ordinary Training Session Laid the Foundation for The Shield

In a sweaty gym in Florida, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins shared a moment that set them on the path to stardom.

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Seth Rollins: “That was the moment that showed the three of us were of one mind and one goal”

Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins first appeared on WWE programming on Nov. 18, 2012, at Survivor Series. They were mercenaries for CM Punk, helping him retain the WWE title in a triple threat against John Cena and Ryback.