Roman Reigns lashes out at Paul Heyman mid-match at WrestleMania 41; Michael Cole doesn't hold back on the blame

Modified Apr 20, 2025 03:16 GMT

Roman Reigns and Michael Cole — Roman Reigns is a former Universal Champion (source: WWE.com)

Roman Reigns lashed out at Paul Heyman during WrestleMania 41. Michael Cole also blamed The Wiseman.

Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Seth Rollins have been feuding since Royal Rumble when The Visionary attacked both men, even laying out Reigns. The OTC returned several weeks later to get his revenge on both men, setting up their match at WrestleMania 41. In the build-up to the match, Punk called for Paul Heyman to give him the favor he was owed. He asked The Wiseman to be in his corner at 'Mania, and he obliged, much to the Tribal Chief's disappointment.

During his WrestleMania 41 entrance, CM Punk came in with Paul Heyman, while Reigns entered alone for the first time in years. As the OTC removed his ula fala, he stared intensely at Heyman. Later in the match, Reigns lashed out at his Wiseman about the favor. He then sent Punk into the ring and locked in the guillotine choke. Even Michael Cole blamed Heyman for what was happening to Punk and for Reigns' anger.

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It will be interesting to see whether Roman Reigns will be able to control his temper and defeat both CM Punk and Seth Rollins tonight at WrestleMania 41.

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