New York City, New York – In a shocking turn of events on a recent episode of SmackDown, Paul Heyman faced the consequences of his loyalty to Roman Reigns as he was brutally attacked by The Bloodline. The 58-year-old special counsel refused to acknowledge Solo Sikoa as his Tribal Chief, leading to a vicious beating that left him hospitalized.
Heyman, a WWE Hall of Famer, was seen leaving Madison Square Garden on a stretcher as SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis and other personnel rushed to his aid. Despite efforts to protect Heyman from further harm, The Bloodline remained defiant, raising their fingers to the sky as they exited the scene.
The chaotic evening at The World’s Most Famous Arena began with a Bloodline Acknowledgement Ceremony that was disrupted by Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, and Kevin Owens seeking revenge for a previous attack by Jacob Fatu. After order was restored, Sikoa and The Bloodline resumed the ceremony with Heyman, who struggled emotionally when faced with acknowledging Reigns as his Tribal Chief.
In a moment of defiance, Heyman declared his love for Solo but refused to accept him as his Tribal Chief, leading to a brutal assault by The Bloodline. This incident marked a significant escalation in the ongoing feud between The Bloodline and their detractors, with fans chanting for Reigns and expressing their discontent with the new leadership.
As tensions rise within the Samoan dynasty, the future of The Bloodline remains uncertain. With Heyman’s loyalty being put to the test and the group facing increasing opposition, the question on everyone’s mind is when will the inevitable confrontation come to a head.