The long-awaited return of Paul Heyman happened on Friday Night SmackDown, starting with his famous “Ladies and gentlemen” backstage introduction. The crowd of the show erupted with excitement, especially as he appeared just when Roman Reigns needed him the most.
But what has fans talking is a number of small visual and verbal clues that happen during the show. These hints suggest that Heyman might be about to make a shocking heel turn, sparking speculation and excitement among the WWE Universe.
On SmackDown, Heyman and CM Punk returned, with Punk joining Roman Reigns and the OG Bloodline for the WarGames match. In the segment, fans noticed some odd behavior from the Wiseman, which was not expected at all.
Paul Heyman winked at Jimmy at the end there…
— Nav (@Navtreaks) November 23, 2024
Then Paul goes to stare at Roman.
What’s going on…….#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/jRwFVKWroU
Notably, a fan on Twitter named @Navtreaks noticed that Heyman winked at Jimmy Uso from the ropes before turning his attention to Roman Reigns. Additionally, Joey Karni of the Angle Podcast highlighted the similarities between Heyman’s red shirt and red pocket with Solo Sikoa’s outfit.
I can almost guarantee that Paul Heyman is turning on Roman Reigns. It’s all in the little details #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/5yzP7KjEza
— Joey Karni (@theanglejoey) November 23, 2024
All these events have sparked rumors that Heyman might betray Reigns at Survivor Series. Heyman is no stranger to heel turns. He has turned on his partners before, like when he sided with Lesnar and then cost him the WWE Championship.
Fans have raised questions about his outfit change, given that Reigns’ strength is dependent on Heyman’s support.
Does Paul Heyman Favor CM Punk Over Roman Reigns?
Paul Heyman has been a major part of Roman Reigns’ journey as “The Tribal Chief” since 2020. However, Heyman’s recent actions have thrown a curveball into the mix. Recently, he shocked fans by revealing CM Punk as the fifth member of the OG Bloodline for the WarGames match. This surprise move has left fans questioning Heyman’s priority for both superstars.
Heyman may have selected Punk over Reigns for a number of reasons. Firstly, Punk and Heyman share a deep history, with Heyman having previously managed Punk.
Paul Heyman says Roman Reigns had The Bloodline following a strict rule regarding no hands being put on CM Punk due to how much he meant to Heyman pic.twitter.com/w7cgZpVocV
— WrestlingWorldCC (@WrestlingWCC) June 22, 2024
Secondly, Heyman’s return and Punk’s inclusion in the Bloodline might be part of a larger plan. Heyman could only rely on Punk to align with Reigns, as no one else was prepared to do so. It might also be Heyman’s way of keeping control by staying close to both Reigns and Punk.
