The return of Paul Heyman on the recent episode of WWE SmackDown has left fans buzzing with excitement about what’s next in the ongoing Bloodline saga. The Wiseman made a dramatic comeback, revealing CM Punk as the fifth member of the OG Bloodline for Survivor Series: WarGames 2024.

However, a significant moment after SmackDown went off-air has sparked speculation that Heyman may have already betrayed the Original Tribal Chief.

The off-air video of SmackDown showed how the Special Counsel met the OG Bloodline member. Shockingly, Heyman only hugged The Usos at ringside and did not interact with Roman Reigns.

Even during the on-air segment, the Wiseman was seen standing on the apron and did not step into the ring while Roman and Punk were staring each other down. This off-air moment of the Hall of Famer not hugging or meeting the OTC is undoubtedly a major surprise for fans.

It suggests that the Wiseman might no longer share the same feelings for the Only Tribal Chief; otherwise, he would have likely met and reunited with Reigns personally.

Another major takeaway from the off-air SmackDown video is that Paul Heyman did not accompany Roman Reigns backstage but instead walked with CM Punk. Shortly after sharing a group hug with Jey and Jimmy Uso, Heyman began heading backstage, following The Best in the World.

Even as the OG Bloodline member made his way to the back, Roman Reigns’ reaction appeared to show surprise. This suggests that the Hall of Famer might be giving more preference to The Second City Saint over The Tribal Chief.

Reigns’ reaction indicates that Heyman’s actions may not seem normal to him. Walking backstage with Punk is another sign that Paul Heyman could already betray Reigns by leaving him behind.

Another major indication of Paul Heyman possibly betraying Roman Reigns is the noticeable change in his appearance. The combination of red and black closely resembles what Solo Sikoa has been wearing recently.

This change raises suspicions that The Wiseman may already be backstabbing The Original Tribal Chief and secretly aligning himself with Solo Sikoa. It’s plausible that Heyman is merely portraying loyalty to the Head of the Table, biding his time and waiting for the perfect moment to betray him in the near future.