Paul Heyman to return tonight & announce he has found the 5th member of Team Roman Reigns? Potential WWE SmackDown twist explored

On the upcoming episode of SmackDown, Paul Heyman could finally return to WWE programming alongside a fifth member for Roman Reigns' OG Bloodline. The fifth mystery member could be CM Punk, whose revelation could create one of the most unexpected and exciting twists in recent WWE history.

The OG Bloodline is set to clash with Solo Sikoa's Bloodline in a Men's WarGames Match at the Survivor Series: WarGames 2024 Premium Live Event. While Solo has five members in his group, The Original Tribal Chief is one member short and could use some support. The Best in the World might just be the perfect fit for the same.

Punk went on a hiatus after defeating Drew McIntyre in a Hell in a Cell Match at Bad Blood 2024. Meanwhile, The Wiseman has been off WWE programming since July 2024 after he refused to acknowledge Solo as his Tribal Chief, which led to an attack on him by Sikoa's Bloodline.

However, Heyman's absence has created a void, leaving The Head of the Table to tackle the new Bloodline alone without The Wiseman's guidance. The storyline has been brewing for months and the upcoming episode of SmackDown could be the place where Paul makes his comeback.

Last week on the blue brand, Reigns and the rest of the OG Bloodline were overpowered when Bronson Reed joined Solo's WarGames team and attacked the former Undisputed WWE Universal Champion from behind. Roman was clearly shaken by this incident and he tried to reach out to his Wiseman by calling him. However, in a shocking turn of events, Paul's phone number was out of service.

Fans were then left speculating whether Heyman might be making a surprise comeback soon or if it is going to take a bit longer. The speculation on his return could finally be put to rest tonight when he graces fans with his presence and announces that he has found a fifth member for the OG Bloodline's WarGames team.

A few months ago, CM Punk and Heyman were involved in a segment where the latter asked the former to take him along with him. This could have been a subtle hint that Paul's return could not only mark his comeback but could also involve The Straight Edge Superstar.

While the scenario is intriguing, it is still unclear if the Second City Saint will team up with Reigns, and for now, it is just speculation.

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CM Punk's potential return with Paul Heyman could also help create a future feud

CM Punk's return with Paul Heyman could provide a fascinating new layer to The Bloodline Saga. The tension between the Best in the World's rebellious nature and Roman Reigns' dominance could pave the way for future storylines to emerge in WWE.

Initially, Punk’s role might be as a supporter of Roman, helping to tip the balance in his favor. However, as time goes on, the friction between them could become increasingly evident. The Second City Saint's desire to achieve success could clash with The Original Tribal Chief's established dominance, leading to a potential future feud between the two men.

Heyman, who has always been the mastermind behind Roman's rise to prominence, could find himself in a difficult situation between his loyalty towards Reigns and his history with Punk.