WWE Universe was left stunned on Saturday night during WrestleMania 41 (Night One) when Paul Heyman made a jaw-dropping move in the triple threat main event. The veteran advocate turned on both CM Punk and Roman Reigns, siding with Seth Rollins and ultimately helping “The Visionary” secure a monumental win over two of WWE’s most dominant forces.
Heyman Appears on Pat McAfee Show to Explain Stunning Decision
The wrestling world demanded answers, and Paul Heyman delivered just that on The Pat McAfee Show earlier today. During his appearance, Heyman addressed the swirling controversy, making it clear that he does not view his actions as a betrayal—at least not towards Roman Reigns.
“My savior did not resurrect himself on Easter Sunday. He couldn’t because he was put down on Saturday and there was no resurrection, benediction, or absolution in the life of the Tribal Chief Roman Reigns. There couldn’t be,” Heyman said, referring to Reigns’ crushing defeat.
“I Didn’t Touch Roman Reigns,” Claims Heyman
Heyman passionately denied any wrongdoing toward the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion.
“Let’s be clear about this, I didn’t betray Roman Reigns. Did I put my hands on Roman Reigns and shove him down to the canvas in front of millions of people? I didn’t touch Roman Reigns. What did I do? I got shoved to the canvas. I got emasculated in front of the WWE Universe by my Tribal Chief,” Heyman explained.
CM Punk Called Out as “A Shtty Best Friend”
Interestingly, Heyman shifted a significant portion of the blame toward CM Punk, accusing him of being a poor friend and placing him in an emotionally impossible situation.
“I pleaded with him. My best friend did a favor. Saved Roman Reigns’ family. CM Punk, not much of a best friend, look at the position he put me in. What a compromising position CM Punk put me in against my own Tribal Chief,” Heyman stated. “What kind of best friend was CM Punk? A lousy best friend. A shity best friend.”
He continued, “I was loyal to CM Punk. I brought him back after Hell in a Cell. I gave him a spotlight. I gave him a chance to redeem himself with Roman Reigns. He puts me in this impossible, emotional, compromising position that was an absolute no win. Not only was it a no win, it was a must lose with my Tribal Chief Roman Reigns. That’s my best friend?”
The New Alliance with Seth Rollins
Heyman subtly revealed the beginning of his alliance with Seth Rollins, noting that it all started with a symbolic gesture.
He said, “My alliance with Seth Rollins began when I handed him a chair.”
With that one act, Paul Heyman shook the very foundation of WWE’s power structure, setting in motion a storyline that fans will be talking about for years to come.