Last year, the feud between Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes was unforgettable. Despite the passage of almost a year, fans continue to speculate about the potential resumption of the feud due to its significant impact. Moreover, at that moment, the crowd harbored a deep-seated hatred for Roman Reigns.
Following his defeat at WrestleMania 40, an unexpected development occurred—fans began to embrace him once more. His return at SummerSlam after a break even broke the internet. Paul Heyman clarified why fans found Cody Rhodes easier to support as a hero than Roman Reigns at that time.
Heyman said that Cody Rhodes’ honesty is a big reason fans like him. “Cody loves to stay in the arena after the show, shaking every hand, posing with every fan, signing every autograph… the person that they rely on to satisfy that level of a fan base,” Heyman explained.
Paul Heyman on why fans rejected Roman Reigns' rise as a protagonist but accepted Cody Rhodes:
— Pro Wrestling Finesse (@ProWFinesse) March 29, 2024
"With Cody, what you see is what you get. This is Cody. Cody loves to stay in the arena after the show, shaking every hand, posing with every fan, signing every autograph. If it takes… pic.twitter.com/bYCEedZEmy
On the other hand, Paul Heyman described Roman Reigns as someone who focuses on being the best at his job and then goes home to his family. “He’s there to do his job, do it better than everybody else… if not ever, he’s not the baby kissing autograph signer. It’s just not him,” Heyman added.
This shows that Cody Rhodes’ love for connecting with fans has made him a favorite, while Roman Reigns’ focus on being great in the ring has made him stand out in WWE.
Paul Heyman admits WWE will be different on Netflix
Paul Heyman recently talked about WWE’s move to Netflix, saying that big changes will happen. In an interview with ScreenRant, Heyman explained that going to the world’s biggest streaming service means WWE needs to change how it presents its shows.
He said that WWE needs to adapt its storytelling and how it shows its content. “How we present the product must change,” Heyman added. “It needs to evolve, upgrade, and get better to make the most of this chance.”
Raw on Netflix takeaway:
— Dani Loves Wrestling/WSOD (@DumptruckDani) January 14, 2025
-I enjoyed this episode and glad I was right about the first one.
-I liked that it ended early as it ups the surprise factor.
-I still had no ads so yay.
-Matches were well done. The IC title match was a straight banger!
-Personal taste notes: I wish…
Paul Heyman also noted that WWE’s evolution on Netflix will be reactive, shaped by audience interaction and cultural trends. “The culture will dictate how far we go in terms of layers of stories,” he said.
