The Rock to send Roman Reigns’ close friend to cost him his match at Survivor Series 2024? Exploring the chances
The Rock could send Roman Reigns' close friend Paul Heyman to cost the Original Tribal Chief the WarGames Match at the Survivor Series: WarGames 2024 Premium Live Event. The OTC and his OG Bloodline are set to clash with Solo Sikoa’s version of the group in a WarGames Match in Canada on November 30.
Sikoa’s squad is all set with "Big" Bronson Reed joining the ranks, but the OTC still needs one more member to round out his team. Last week on SmackDown, Roman Reigns and his crew were ambushed by The Street Champion, Reed, Tonga Loa, Tama Tonga, and Jacob Fatu, leading to a tense backstage scene.
After the attack, Roman called his trusted WiseMan, Paul Heyman, for help, but the 59-year-old's number was "out of service." This indicates that WWE is setting up a major storyline involving Heyman’s whereabouts and potential involvement with The Rock.
Heyman’s phone being out of service could be a hint that he might be being held captive by someone working with the Solo's Bloodline. One potential twist to this angle could be The Great One getting involved. As an influential WWE figure and a member of TKO's Board of Directors, the 52-year-old could be positioned as a powerful new antagonist in the storyline.
The Final Boss might be pulling the strings from the shadows, keeping Heyman locked up to ensure The Wiseman turns on Roman at Survivor Series: WarGames. Additionally, The Rock's potential control over Heyman could create major tension, leading to a betrayal that would stun the WWE Universe.
On November 30, during the Men's WarGames Match, Heyman could make a dramatic comeback when the OG Bloodline is on the verge of victory. Just as fans would expect Paul to assist Roman, he could shockingly turn on the OTC, aligning himself with the heel faction. This twist could leave Reigns in a vulnerable position, both emotionally and physically, especially with the betrayal coming from someone who has been by his side for so long.
On the following week’s SmackDown, Paul Heyman could deliver an emotional promo, explaining how The Rock had mentally and physically tortured him and forced him to betray his Tribal Chief. This would deepen the storyline, portraying the WWE Hall of Famer as a tragic character torn between his loyalty and the need to survive.
This scenario could set the stage for a feud between Roman Reigns and The Rock, with Heyman at the center, leading to a potential monumental match at WrestleMania 41. But, at this time, it's just conjecture.
The Rock returned at Bad Blood 2024 and seemingly sent a cryptic message to Roman Reigns
The Brahma Bull returned to WWE TV at last month's Bad Blood PLE and made a throat-slash gesture at Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, and Jimmy Uso. This was after the OTC and The American Nightmare defeated Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa in a tag-team match.
That is a potential sign that The Final Boss has been pulling the strings and will likely make a difference in the saga moving forward. His cryptic message in Atlanta is an indication that The Rock’s return is more than just a one-off appearance. It suggests he has been quietly influencing events in the background and may have a much larger role in the story than initially expected.
Given his status as a powerful figure in the business, the former WWE World Champion could be a driving force behind the new Bloodline’s rise to power, and using Paul Heyman to break down Roman Reigns could be the first step in taking control of The Bloodline. However, this is a speculation at this point.
It will be interesting to see how the story unfolds in the coming weeks.