Paul Heyman to bring 6 ft 8 in star as new Enforcer; Roman Reigns backstabbed? 4 things the former Wiseman can do on WWE SmackDown if he returns
An electrifying episode of WWE SmackDown awaits us tonight following Roman Reigns' massive return in the main event of SummerSlam last weekend. Many fans were expecting the Original Tribal Chief to return with Paul Heyman at The Biggest Party of The Summer, but that did not happen.
The former Wiseman has been off television since The Bloodline assaulted him after he refused to acknowledge Solo Sikoa as his Tribal Chief. However, the WWE Hall of Famer may return alongside Roman Reigns tonight on Friday Night SmackDown.
So without further ado, let's take a look at four things he can do on SmackDown if he shows up tonight:
#4. Paul Heyman introduces Hikuleo on WWE SmackDown
Roman Reigns cost Solo Sikoa the Undisputed WWE Championship at SummerSlam, which will likely lead to a Bloodline Civil War.
Solo Sikoa has his Bloodline ready to take out the Original Tribal Chief, but Reigns is on his own now. Jimmy Uso, who has been out of action since April, was the only remaining member of his Bloodline (apart from Solo) before Roman went on a hiatus.
However, if Paul Heyman could introduce Hikuleo on SmackDown tonight upon his potential return. The six-foot-eight-inch star reportedly signed with WWE recently, and he may decide to side with Roman Reigns instead of Solo Sikoa.
With Jey Uso on bad terms with Reigns, Hikuleo could become the new Enforcer of the Original Tribal Chief.
#3. Paul Heyman demands an Undisputed WWE Title rematch for Roman Reigns
After holding the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship for 1316 days, Roman Reigns dropped the prized gold to Cody Rhodes in the Bloodline Rules Match at WrestleMania XL.
As the Original Tribal Chief took time off from WWE after his loss, he never got a rematch for the title. Paul Heyman could go to SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis to demand a rematch for his Tribal Chief after his potential return tonight.
Roman Reigns is still a free agent, as he was not a part of the WWE Draft this year. Heyman could offer Reigns signing with SmackDown to Aldis in return for a title match.
Unless WWE immediately books a Reigns vs. Sikoa match, a Triple Threat Match between Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, and Solo Sikoa may take place at Bash in Berlin later this month.
#2. Paul Heyman challenges Solo Sikoa to a Tribal Combat on behalf of Roman Reigns
Solo Sikoa called out Roman Reigns for months, and The Street Champ finally got a massive response from the Original Tribal Chief at SummerSlam last weekend.
WWE may book a singles match between them before the inevitable WarGames match between the two versions of The Bloodline at Survivor Series in November.
If Paul Heyman returns on SmackDown, he could call out Solo Sikoa and ask the former NXT North American Champion to accept a Tribal Combat match against Roman Reigns. It would be the perfect way to decide the real Head of The Table.
#1. Paul Heyman betrays Roman Reigns on SmackDown
Paul Heyman and Roman Reigns had no communication when the Original Tribal Chief went on a hiatus after WrestleMania XL. The Special Counsel also pulled Reigns out of the 2024 WWE Draft without his permission.
The legendary manager suffered in Solo Sikoa's Bloodline for months during Roman Reigns' absence. Heyman remained loyal to his Tribal Chief, which led to the former SmackDown GM being brutalized by Sikoa and his men in the end.
It is possible that Reigns silently parted ways with Heyman because the latter could not control Sikoa during his absence as the Street Champ took over The Bloodline.
Reigns and Heyman not returning together at SummerSlam could be a major hint that they will not work together anymore. Although Heyman refused to acknowledge Solo Sikoa as his Tribal Chief, the 58-year-old could be forced by the Anoa'i family elders to accept him.
This could lead to Paul turning his back on Roman Reigns on tonight's Friday Night Show to side with Solo Sikoa. After all, the self-proclaimed Tribal Chief has not found himself a Wiseman yet.