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Paul Heyman addresses his turn against Roman Reigns and CM Punk at WWE WrestleMania 41

Aaron Rift

As seen during WWE WrestleMania 41 Saturday, Paul Heyman helped Seth Rollins defeat Roman Reigns and CM Punk. While appearing on The Pat McAfee Show, Heyman discussed his turn…

“Let’s be clear about this. I didn’t betray Roman Reigns. Did I put my hands on Roman Reigns on Monday night and shove him down to the canvas in front of millions of people watching at home? I didn’t touch Roman Reigns. What did I do? I got shoved down to the canvas. I got emasculated in front of the entire WWE universe by my tribal chief, Roman Reigns. I pleaded with him. My best friend did a favor, saved Roman Reigns’ family. CM Punk, not much of a best friend. Look at a position that he put me in. What a compromising position CM Punk put me in against my own tribal chief.”

“I was loyal to CM Punk. I brought him back after the Hell in the Cell. I gave him a spotlight. I gave him a chance to redeem himself with the tribal chief, Roman Reigns. He put me in this impossible, emotional, compromising position that was an absolute no-win. It wasn’t only was it a no-win, it was a must-lose with my tribal chief, Roman Reigns.”

“I gave the man love and affirmation. I gave him the support he needed to main event, WrestleMania. That’s it. That was my promise. My promise was to be in his corner for WrestleMania. I honored my promise. I honored my commitment. How am I disloyal to CM Punk? Nobody is making the case against me. [McAfee: You hit him right in the balls.] Damn right I did.”