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Roman Reigns Calls Paul Heyman On (11/15) SmackDown, Gets Automated Message

ByAnutosh BajpaiProfessional Wrestling Journalist

WWE has teased Paul Heyman\’s return to TV, though there might still be some road bumps in the way of his reunion with Roman Reigns.

The Tribal Chief has successfully reassembled the original Bloodline ahead of his WarGames match with Solo Sikoa\’s Bloodline at Survivor Series. They are still one member short of the requirement for the upcoming match, however.

The group of Reigns, Sami Zayn and the Usos will need a real powerhouse to counter Bronson Reed who was revealed as the fifth member of the opposite team during the November 15 SmackDown.

Reigns apparently felt the need to bring Heyman back into the fold after Reed took him out during the show. He was seen calling The Wise Man after the main event. Unfortunately for the former World Champion, the call failed to connect and it was revealed that the number was not in service anymore:

The fact that the call got such a huge pop and then the air was taken out of everyone's lungs when it didn't connect….the story going this strong 3 years in is just unbelievable. #WWESmackDown #RomanReignspic.twitter.com/Nkx74pk57x

— Anutosh Bajpai || SEScoops || Wrestling News (@AuthorAnutosh) November 16, 2024

Paul Heyman was last seen on WWE TV during the June 28th episode of SmackDown. Heyman refused to acknowledge Solo as the Tribal Chief and was subsequently taken out by Sikoa and his cousins.

Elsewhere in the show, we saw Sami Zayn trying to recruit US Champion LA Knight as the fifth member of their WarGames team. Knight, however, refused the offer before being attacked by a returning star.

With only 2 more episodes of SmackDown to go before Survivor Series on November 30, the big question is who will finally join Roman and his allies in the upcoming battle and if Heyman will play a role in finding the final member.

Paul Heyman refuses to acknowledge Solo Sikoa and pays dearly: SmackDown highlights, June 28, 2024

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