WATCH: Paul Heyman abandoned Roman Reigns after WWE SmackDown went off air

11/25/2024

5:42 PM — Last updated at: 8 hours

Roman Reigns appears to have been caught off guard by Paul Heyman’s actions on SmackDown last week. The Wiseman made an unexpected return to introduce CM Punk as the fifth member of Reigns’ Survivor Series: WarGames team, a decision made without consulting The Original Tribal Chief.

The tension became apparent after SmackDown went off the air. Heyman embraced The Usos but left with Punk, notably avoiding any interaction with Reigns. The former Undisputed WWE Universal Champion’s displeasure was evident as he headed backstage.

Paul heyman didn't walk away with Roman..
Roman knows something ain't right 😭 pic.twitter.com/6oe78ZOegz
— Roman's era 𓃵☝🏻 (@25_Saurav) November 25, 2024

The situation raises questions about Heyman’s loyalty. Reigns’ surprised expression during Heyman’s entrance suggested he had no prior knowledge of The Wiseman’s return or his plans to recruit Punk. This unexpected development calls for an urgent conversation between Reigns and Heyman before Survivor Series to address these loyalty concerns.

Reports suggest Roman Reigns to feature heavily on Netflix’s RAW in 2025

A new direction might be in store for Roman Reigns in 2025. According to WrestleVotes Radio on Sportskeeda Backstage Pass, The Original Tribal Chief is expected to appear more frequently on RAW when the show moves to Netflix next January.

“We are told the plans as of now, we’ll see Roman Reigns featured on Monday Night Raw and Netflix more so than SmackDown for at least the beginning part of the calendar year,” the report states. While no official roster move has been confirmed, Netflix recognizes Reigns’ star power and viewership appeal.

The streaming platform is reportedly enthusiastic about featuring Reigns throughout the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania season, marking a significant shift from his previous SmackDown-focused schedule.