Paul Heyman praises Vanessa Hudgens for acknowledging Roman Reigns during WWE RAW

Paul Heyman acknowledges Vanessa Hudgens' support for Roman Reigns on RAW, while speculation builds around potential WrestleMania 41 plans with Jacob Fatu.

11/27/2024

00:00 — Updated at: 23 hours

Paul Heyman shared a warm message for Vanessa Hudgens after she showed support for Roman Reigns during Monday Night RAW. The actor and singer, spotted in the crowd wearing a Reigns t-shirt, demonstrated her allegiance to The Original Tribal Chief by raising her finger in the signature “ones up” gesture.

The Wiseman, who recently returned to WWE television on SmackDown, took to social media to express his appreciation for Hudgens’ choice of attire and display of respect.

“My compliments to @VanessaHudgens for having the exquisite taste not only to wear a @WWERomanReigns t-shirt but to also ACKNOWLEDGE THE (ONLY) (ORIGINAL) TRIBAL CHIEF!” Heyman wrote.

My compliments to @VanessaHudgens for having the exquisite taste not only to wear a @WWERomanReigns t-shirt but to also ACKNOWLEDGE THE (ONLY) (ORIGINAL) TRIBAL CHIEF!

cc: @WWE @TKOGrp @TripleH @USANetwork https://t.co/cKAiz2koKZ
— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) November 26, 2024

Heyman’s interaction with Hudgens comes after his impactful return to SmackDown, where he announced CM Punk as the final member of Roman Reigns’ WarGames team. Prior to his comeback, The Wiseman had been unreachable, with his phone reportedly out of service when Reigns attempted to contact him earlier this month.

Jacob Fatu emerges as potential WrestleMania 41 opponent for Roman Reigns

Wrestling analyst Sam Roberts proposed an intriguing scenario for WrestleMania 41, suggesting Jacob Fatu could face Roman Reigns at the Las Vegas event. The potential matchup hinges on Paul Heyman’s loyalty, which Roberts believes might shift in the coming months.

Speaking on his Notsam Wrestling podcast, Roberts outlined how Heyman’s recent appearance on SmackDown, where he dressed similarly to Solo Sikoa’s new Bloodline faction, might foreshadow future developments.

“If Paul Heyman were to align with the new Bloodline, a Solo Sikoa versus Roman Reigns match could headline a Royal Rumble,” Roberts explained, suggesting this could set up Reigns versus Fatu at WrestleMania.