Brock Lesnar Assaults Roman Reigns as the Biggest Plot Twist in WWE Unfolds on SmackDown

WWE SmackDown 17th December 2021: We saw Brock Lesnar obliterate Sami Zayn last week after Paul taunted him. This event led many to question where Heyman’s loyalties lie as we saw a dominant Brock take over after a few words from the former.

Before tonight’s SmackDown show, WWE had already announced that Roman Reigns would return to the blue brand.

We saw a keen Paul Heyman in tonight’s episode with the Universal Title waiting for The Tribal Chief to arrive. A black SUV pulls up to the lot, and as Paul opens the door, expecting to see Reigns. Instead, a pleased Brock appears.

“Hey Paul, what are you doing?” The Beast Incarnate said. Heyman maintained his facade and told his former employer that he thought someone else was in the car.

#TheBeast is here!!!#SmackDown @BrockLesnar @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/wXAqVGkk41

— WWE (@WWE) December 18, 2021

He said, “You’re waiting for Roman, right?” Paul doesn’t respond, to which Lesnar said it’s probably because of what Paul said last week. He repeats nothing, and the Beast wishes him good luck and exited.

After some time, once again, we see Paul waiting for Roman near a black SUV. He opened the door, but the agitated champion exited the car from the other side.

“Let’s go out to my ring.”@WWERomanReigns is NEXT on #SmackDown. #NeedleMover @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/sMFlLqrt0R

— WWE (@WWE) December 18, 2021

A happy Paul greeted him, and Reigns said, “Let’s go out to my ring.”

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Roman Reigns gets a harsh reality check from Brock Lesnar

Roman made his way to his ring, and in the square circle with the Bloodline, he demanded Chicago acknowledge him.

#SmackDown @WWERomanReigns @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/sTuzUOqeav

— WWE (@WWE) December 18, 2021

The WWE Universal Champion said he doesn’t like it when his brothers lose. Regardless of that, they’re family and can get through anything because they’re the same blood.

However, Roman turned to Heyman and said he’s not of the same blood. Paul should know better than disrespecting The Chief as it disrespects his entire family.

“Can I trust you, wiseman?”#SmackDown @WWERomanReigns @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/s9P5ynZ0Eb

— WWE (@WWE) December 18, 2021

He questioned Heyman’s loyalty and said last week’s antics were shady to him. The champion once again asked Paul if he knew Brock would be at SummerSlam or Madison Square Garden; if Paul knew his former employer’s suspension would be up.

He asked again—is Heyman a special counsel, or is he an advocate? Reigns demanded to know the truth, whether he’s protecting the Beast.

So Heyman told him the truth. He grabbed the mic and said to Roman’s face, “My Tribal Chief. I’m not protecting Brock Lesnar from you. I’m protecting you from Brock Lesnar.”

“I’m not protecting @BrockLesnar from you, I’m protecting you from Brock Lesnar.” #SmackDown @WWERomanReigns pic.twitter.com/7LXxhd4jr5

— WWE (@WWE) December 18, 2021

Roman’s face dawns at the realization, and he feels disrespected. After taking in his words, Roman hugged his manager as he kept saying that he was sorry.

“I love you, my wise man, and I thank you for your honesty, and I thank you for 40 years of service to my family. And you’re fired.”

Did @WWERomanReigns just FIRE @HeymanHustle?! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/gtIzXyyclt

— WWE (@WWE) December 18, 2021

As Heyman is in shock, Reigns attacks him. He tries to attack Paul again with steel chairs, but Brock Lesnar’s music hits. Lesnar runs to the ring and destroys The Usos despite their efforts.

He then diverted his attention to his competitor as the crowd chants ‘Suplex City.’

.@BrockLesnar is taking out #TheBloodline!#SmackDown @WWERomanReigns @WWEUsos @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/T4YuoiC1DN

— WWE (@WWE) December 18, 2021

Roman hits him with chair shots in the back, but nothing seems to affect him.

Beast things. #SmackDown @BrockLesnar @WWERomanReigns @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/01FX4CQDOf

— WWE (@WWE) December 18, 2021

Lesnar immediately got up and delivered two F5s to The Tribal Chief. The two men will face each other for the Universal title on Day 1 on January 1st.

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