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Major Friction Between Seth Rollins & Paul Heyman Caught In Post-SmackDown Clip

By Monika Thapa • Published Oct 05, 2025 11:08 EDT
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Tension between Paul Heyman and Seth Rollins was on full display on the October 3, 2025, episode of WWE SmackDown, hinting at a possible rift brewing between the two as they head towards WWE Crown Jewel.

The night’s main event saw Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton team up against The Vision’s Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed. The match ended with The Brons sneaking out a victory after Seth Rollins interfered by stomping Randy Orton behind the referee’s back, allowing Reed to hit his finisher for the win.

Following the match, The Monday Night Messiah went back into the ring to attack Cody Rhodes, ignoring Paul Heyman’s advice against retaliation. However, Rhodes turned the tables and delivered a Cross Rhodes, knocking Rollins out.

This moment gave The American Nightmare a moral victory heading into their intense rivalry at Crown Jewel, where Rollins faces immense pressure, having lost three previous singles matches to Rhodes. Rollins has lately been portrayed as overthinking and wrestling with mental stress as the big match nears.

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Off-air footage then revealed a key moment that further underlined the tension between Rollins and Heyman. After the show, Paul Heyman was seen walking away from the scene, leaving Rollins and The Vision behind without waiting for them.

The clip suggests Heyman was frustrated or disappointed with Rollins, who had disobeyed his earlier advice by returning to the ring and getting humiliated by Cody Rhodes. This silent act by Heyman hints at straining loyalty and potential fallout between The Visionary and his Oracle.

Adding more complexity, Paul Heyman recently realigned himself with his former client, Brock Lesnar. Heyman made a significant appearance at WWE Wrestlepalooza in August 2025, introducing The Beast Incarnate in the ring during Lesnar’s match against John Cena.

Heyman’s shift back to Lesnar, coupled with the troubled dynamic with Rollins, suggests WWE is brewing something exciting for the near future.