This week during the main event segment on Friday Night SmackDown the infamous favor was finally revealed as CM Punk told Paul Heyman that he wants Heyman to be in his corner at WrestleMania 41. Roman Reigns laughed at the idea and told Paul Heyman to tell CM Punk no, but Heyman got emotional as he refused and said, “No my Tribal Chief, I can’t do that.”
Roman Reigns then backed Paul Heyman into the corner then CM Punk attacked Roman from behind and followed up with the GTS. Punk then taunted Seth Rollins, but Rollins left the ring as SmackDown went off the air.
After the broadcast ended Paul Heyman was devastated as he looked at Roman Reigns and screamed, “No!” Paul Heyman then got in the ring and CM Punk stood over Roman Reigns and threw his one up. The Second City Saint kissed Paul Heyman on the head then left through the crowd as Roman Reigns continued to sell the effects of the GTS.
As CM Punk was celebrating in the crowd, Roman Reigns slowly got up and briefly looked at Paul Heyman then he left without the Wiseman and headed to the back.
UNSEEN FOOTAGE OF ROMAN REIGNS AFTER SMACKDOWN GOES OFF
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After the closing segment on SmackDown fans in attendance were treated to a dark match as Cody Rhodes faced off against Solo Sikoa. The match ended with Cody Rhodes picking up the win after he hit Solo Sikoa with the Cross Rhodes three times in a row and pinned him. Following the match Cody Rhodes cut a promo and thanked the fans. He then gave a signed weight belt to a fan in the front row.
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