Paul Heyman suffered a catastrophic fall from grace during a recent SmackDown episode. Following Roman Reigns’ tragic beatdown at WrestleMania 40 and his subsequent hiatus, Solo Sikoa seized control of the Bloodline, enacting radical changes. Tama Tonga was the first to join the reformed Bloodline, aiding Sikoa in ousting Jimmy Uso on his debut night. Violence erupted once more when Jacob Fatu played a central role in dismantling Paul Heyman. This marked the official end of the OG Bloodline era. Since then, the WWE Universe has been eagerly awaiting revenge from both Heyman and Reigns.
A new direction with Heyman’s return?
Had Heyman remained, the saga might have taken a different direction. Jim Cornette, in a deep dive into fantasy booking, envisioned a unique reunion that could change everything.
The catalyst: Heyman’s potential role
Roman Reigns faces the daunting task of tackling his brother Solo Sikoa and the new Bloodline squad to reclaim his creation. Though he has already delivered a Superman punch and spear to the former Right-Hand Man, this is just the beginning. Reigns desperately needs allies.
Heyman’s crucial role in Reigns’ battle
With Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso still absent, Heyman could once again become The Tribal Chief’s savior during this trying period. In an unexpected twist, Heyman might even unite Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns, making them a formidable team against Sikoa and Fatu.
Cornette, 62, in the latest edition of his podcast, elaborated on this idea: “If Heyman had showed up, you’d still have another great return. If Roman finds himself in jeopardy, Heyman could perform his Wiseman duties. He might be the one to finally bring Roman and Cody together as a team against Solo and Jacob.”
Revenge is on the horizon for Heyman
While Heyman’s return might not be immediate, it will be timely, as indicated by various cues.
Heyman is poised to seek revenge on his assaulters
Paul Heyman has harbored animosity towards Sikoa since he betrayed the Tribal Chief. Initially, Heyman displayed visible signs of discontent, but they were largely ignored. Sikoa disregarded Heyman while recruiting Tama Tonga and orchestrating the attack on Jimmy Uso. The tension escalated when Heyman refused to acknowledge Sikoa as the new Tribal Chief, leading to a brutal assault on Heyman.
Heyman left the arena on a stretcher, filled with unresolved anger and disgust. Now, with Reigns’ epic revenge at SummerSlam, Heyman might find himself rejuvenated. In a recent message, Heyman expressed his satisfaction with Reigns, writing, “o le tauimasui o so mea’ai e sili ona lelei ona sauia e le Tribal Chief,” meaning, “Revenge is a dish best served by the Tribal Chief.”
The unfolding drama on Smackdown
The drama is far from over, with much more expected to unfold on SmackDown this week. Do you feel the same? Let us know in the comments.
