A major WWE Superstar could be aligning with the dastardly Paul Heyman, according to WWE Hall of Famer Bully Ray. The veteran believes WWE is teasing a future alliance between “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes and Heyman.
Paul Heyman currently manages The Judgment Day on WWE’s main roster, a group that includes Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed. The stable recently expelled Seth Rollins and has been performing strongly on the RAW brand.
On the latest edition of *Busted Open After Dark*, Bully Ray discussed in detail the recently released WrestleMania 42 promotional video, which featured Paul Heyman alongside Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, and Triple H. According to Ray, WWE might have subtly hinted at a future partnership between Rhodes and Heyman in the clip.
Ray shared his thoughts, saying:
*”Is this the time for Cody to join the rest of those Heyman guys? Cody’s got a very interesting look on his face. I’ve seen that look on Roman’s face — hard, stoic. I’ve seen that look on Brock’s face — ‘I’m just a bad motherf**ker.’ I’ve seen that look on Punk’s face — ‘I’m the biggest rebel of the group.’ I don’t know! I can look at a piece of art and see one thing, and you look at a piece of art and see another. Lots of Heyman guys. Lots of Heyman representation. And Cody. I always said that when the day comes, when Cody’s heel day comes, that Paul Heyman is the guy to get in Cody’s ear.”*
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### Paul Heyman’s History of Betrayals
Despite this potential alliance, it’s important to note that Cody Rhodes might be wary of trusting Paul Heyman. Heyman has a notorious history of turning on his clients in WWE. For example, in late 2002, Heyman betrayed Brock Lesnar at Survivor Series, switching his allegiance to Big Show and helping him win the WWE Championship.
Heyman’s reputation as a master manipulator goes beyond that moment. Wrestling journalist Siddhant Adlakha highlighted Heyman’s creative prowess in shaping wrestling storylines, stating:
*”Paul Heyman, the writer-producer, was a creative titan behind the scenes in wrestling — through the ‘90s with ECW, and through these last two decades in WWE. He knows what audiences want and how to build anticipation, which is why Paul Heyman, the actor, is a masterclass.”*
Adlakha also emphasized Heyman’s on-screen betrayals:
*”He turned on both CM Punk and Roman Reigns at WrestleMania 41 to align with Seth Rollins, whom he betrayed mere months later.”*
Given Heyman’s history of double-crossing his allies, it remains uncertain whether Cody Rhodes will ever trust the veteran manager.
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