Paul Heyman Breaks Character To Make Major Reveal About Roman Reigns Betrayal

At WrestleMania 41, Paul Heyman shocked WWE fans by betraying Roman Reigns, his long-time client and “Tribal Chief,” to side with Seth Rollins instead.

The night one show’s main event was a triple threat match featuring Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Seth Rollins. On that night, the former Wiseman not only turned his back on The OTC but also turned his back on his best friend, CM Punk. Recently, Paul Heyman appeared on The Ariel Helwani Show and made a surprising revelation about his decision.

Paul Heyman Chose Seth Rollins Over Roman Reigns for a Better Future of WWE

Breaking character, The Oracle openly praised Roman Reigns, calling him the “GOAT” (Greatest of All Time) and “the most transformative performer” he has ever worked with, not just in wrestling but beyond the industry.

Despite his admiration and loyalty, Paul Heyman admitted that he believed the future of WWE lies with Seth Rollins. Because of this belief, he chose to leave his Tribal Chief and align himself with Rollins to help push WWE toward a brighter future. While his loyalty to Roman Reigns was strong, his dedication to WWE’s success led him to make a bold move.

Heyman said, “Let’s look at this, you know, on a strictly business level. You couldn’t pull me away from Roman Reigns’ coattails unless you showed me the future of this industry. You couldn’t. Why would I ever leave Roman Reigns? Ever. Ever.” “The GOAT, the most transformative performer I have ever worked with in my life. And it’s not just limited to this industry,” he added. [19:29 – 20:04]

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