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By Andrew Ravens
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The specter of Roman Reigns loomed large over Monday Night Raw, as his former "Wise Man," Paul Heyman, delivered a scathing and personal message to the absent star. Standing alongside his new faction, Heyman made it clear that he has moved on, and he questioned the courage of his former client.
During the show's opening segment, Heyman took the microphone after his enforcers, Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, had laid out challenges to the Raw roster. Heyman then turned his attention directly to the man he guided for over three years.
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Paul Heyman's Insulting Challenge
In a stunning moment designed to provoke a response, Heyman directly challenged the manhood of "The Tribal Chief." He claimed that Reigns was afraid to return and face the new dominant force on Monday nights.
"Roman Reigns doesn't have the balls to come back and step up against us," Heyman proclaimed.
The deliberate and insulting call-out immediately sent the wrestling world into a frenzy. It has fueled intense speculation that Reigns' return to WWE television is not just imminent, but could happen sooner than anyone expected.
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A Collision Course: SummerSlam or Sooner?
For weeks, reports have indicated that WWE officials are planning for Roman Reigns' return to take place in time for SummerSlam in August. However, Heyman's pointed comments have fans now speculating that Reigns could return as soon as this Saturday, July 12th, at the Saturday Night's Main Event premium live event. That show features a World Heavyweight Championship match between GUNTHER and Goldberg, a match where Seth Rollins, the current Mr. Money in the Bank, is expected to be lurking.
An early return for Reigns at that event would throw WWE's summer plans into chaos. It would also be a direct response to Heyman's challenge on the biggest possible stage before SummerSlam.
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The History Of The Wise Man And The Tribal Chief
The alliance between Paul Heyman and Roman Reigns was the most dominant partnership in modern WWE history. As the "Special Counsel," Heyman was the strategic architect behind Reigns' record-breaking 1,316-day reign as Undisputed WWE Universal Champion.
Their partnership ended in shocking fashion at WrestleMania 41, when Heyman betrayed Reigns, costing him a chance to win back his title.
On the Raw after WrestleMania, Reigns was attacked by Heyman's new group and has not been seen since. Heyman's personal attack on Raw was a clear message that their business is far from over.
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