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There are a lot of ways to describe Roman Reigns and his current 1,000-plus day reign atop the WWE Universe. He’s the “Tribal Chief,” he’s the “Head of the Table,” he’s a killer in the ring and a performer so ruthless that he’ll even give the thumbs down to his own cousin Jimmy before watching […]

Why did Sami Zayn work so well in The Bloodline? Was it his quick wit in coming up with nicknames like “The Honorary Uce,” and how he was feeling “Ucey?” Or maybe his willingness to be the butt of the joke and look foolish in an earnest attempt to entertain fans? Well, in the opinion […]

For years, fans and non-fans alike have drawn comparisons between what promoters like Eric Bischoff, Paul Heyman, and Vince McMahon – and now Paul “Triple H” Levesque – put on the screen each week and the soap operas that have dominated daytime television since, well, since daytime television became a thing. Both have excessive drama, […]

What is the next stage of story evolution for WWE? Now that the promotion has embraced incredibly long-form storytelling, at least when it comes to the likes of Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman, and the rest of The Bloodline, what can WWE do to help push the industry further and produce something new that feels both […]

For many fans of WWE, the time Sami Zayn spent as “The Honorary Uce” in The Bloodline will go down as the true highlight of the faction’s near-three-year stranglehold on the top of the RAW and SmackDown card. A classic fish-out-of-water story, Zayn used his wit, his charm, and his exceptional comedic timing to create […]

Seemingly every era of WWE is defined by their biggest star. From Bruno Sammartino to Bob Backlund to Hulk Hogan, Stone Cold Steve Austin, and then John Cena, Superstars come and go, but not before leaving a permanent mark on the industry. But, top guys are few and far between, as there just aren’t many […]

After amassing his 21st-straight victory at WrestleMania XXIX over CM Punk, fans openly wondered who would topple The Undertaker and finally put his historic Streak to an end. Year after year, fans would clamor to see who would draw “The Deadman” for a match at The Showcase of the Immortals, and year after year, fans […]

In WWE, like in life, there’s nothing worse than a bad nickname. While some, like Seth Rollins, have been able to overcome a bad moniker, with “Freakin’” arguably the worse nickname imaginable, others haven’t been so lucky, with Roman Reigns famously being showered with dog food by Baron Corbin in what would be the final […]

What would Paul Heyman have been without Brock Lesnar? What would Brock Lesnar have been without Paul Heyman? Though there have been “Paul Heyman guys” in the past, double-digit “Paul Heyman guys” to be exact, and Lesnar has had multiple segments of his career without the ECW owner by his side, the duo have been […]

Promised an appearance by Jey Uso to discuss his standing in The Bloodline moving forward on the second edition of SmackDown since Night of Champions, the WWE Universe didn’t have to wait long to hear from the younger Uso brother to speak his mind, as Paul Heyman and Solo Sikoa began the show in the […]

After watching Jey Uso get offered the word, the United States Championship, and a spot as the Tribal Chief-in-training as the right-hand man of Roman Reigns, Sami Zayn decided to pull aside Rikishi’s second-born son to give him a counterpoint before he decided to turn his back on his twin once and for all. Though […]

Few people in the world today know more about professional wrestling than Paul Heyman, “The Wiseman” of The Bloodline and the special counsel to none other than “The Tribal Chief,” Roman Reigns. A 30-year pro of the business, with experience running one of the most legendary promotions of all time in ECW and managing some […]

When Roman Reigns returned to WWE in August of 2020, he wasn’t the same old “Big Dog” fans had come to know and despise, instead opting to become a leaner, meaner, more aggressive “Tribal Chief” with none other than Paul Heyman walking by his side. Together, the pairing formed one of the most dominant factions […]

Ladies and gentlemen, his name is Paul Heyman, and after watching Jimmy Uso attempt to field a Bloodline coup on the first episode of SmackDown post-Night of Champions – on Roman Reigns’ 1000th day as Champion celebration day, no less – he had something to say to the entire WWE Universe on RAW, even if […]

Since WWF changed its name to WWE, there has only been one Superstar regardless of age, gender, weight class, or division, who has surpassed 1,000 days as champion: Roman Reigns. Sure, there have been long reigns, with Walter-now-Gunther holding the NXT UK Championship for over 900 days and both Chance and Carter and The Usos […]

Paul Heyman is arguably the most successful on-screen manager in WWE history. His ability to cut promos and hype his guys have often helped a handful of wrestlers get over with the crowd. In fact, he has managed some of the most decorated wrestlers such as Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns, Kurt Angle, and many more.  […]

On the final episode of RAW before Night of Champions, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens decided to walk out to the center of a ring in front of a sold-out Hershey, Pennsylvania crowd to deliver one final live promo – Friday’s SmackDown is pre-taped – before they defend their titles against Roman Reigns and Solo […]

As a child, Bronson Reed got his “Mr. Nice Guy” nickname from his mother. … or did he? That’s right, despite cutting a special video package to introduce his new character, noting the motherly origin of the moniker, as it turns out, that was all a lie, a classic case of Kayfabe that seemed so […]

After reportedly being taken off of life support by his wife and daughter, WWE Hall of Famer “Superstar” Billy Graham has officially passed away, as confirmed by TMZ. One of the true revolutionaries of the industry, known for his outlandish outfits, memorable promos, and flashy in-ring style, Graham officially retired from the ring at the […]

Cody Rhodes is a wrestler who is driven by passion, not cold calculation. When a fan suggested that an indie show couldn’t do 10,000 tickets sold on Twitter, Rhodes took that as a personal challenge and helped to put together All In, the show that eventually launched AEW and effectively flipped the professional wrestling world […]

Paul Heyman is one of the greatest non-wrestlers in wrestling history. When you think of non-wrestlers who have influenced the business the most, Heyman is one of the first names that comes up. He was one of the founders of Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) and has managed some of the biggest names in wrestling history. […]

While seemingly every fan in the WWE Universe has weighed in on the decision to have Roman Reigns retain his title versus Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 39, with some, like O’Shea Jackson Jr., appreciating the decision to keep WWE’s Ace on top while others, like the crying children videos that have littered social media, have […]

When Roman Reigns’ arm was lifted at the end of WrestleMania 39, it changed the very trajectory of the WWE Universe moving forward. Suddenly Cody Rhodes went from the champion-in-waiting to Brock Lesnar’s plaything, The Usos went from misery loves company to on the outside looking in on The Bloodline following their loss to Kevin […]

For literally years, plural, WWE fans wanted nothing more than to see Roman Reigns wrestle Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in the main event of WrestleMania. It was supposed to happen at WrestleMania 38, then it was supposed to happen at WrestleMania 39, and, in the minds of some fans, it’s now definitely going to happen […]

“Tell everybody all of this truth about April 3rd and what it means for me, let’s talk about what it could mean for you. What it will mean for you. April 3rd, Tribal Chief, you will have to wake up and remember what it’s like to lose. You’ve got to wake up without these titles […]

After watching Cody Rhodes cut a wicked promo demanding Roman Reign acknowledge him as a legitimate challenge for the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, Paul Heyman took it upon himself to book a segment with Cathy Kelley on RAW to warn “The American Nightmare” about flying too close to the sun. “We’ve got a problem, as […]

After welcoming The Usos back to SmackDown, with the tag team of Jimmy and Jey officially reunited after some internal tension spurned on by Sami Zayn’s defection at Extreme Rules, Paul Heyman was approached by Kayla Braxton to discuss his Roman Reigns’ forthcoming match with Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 39. Though clearly distraught about the […]

When Cody Rhodes boldly declared that he would be making his way to Washington D.C. to step into Roman Reigns’ house on SmackDown, fans knew they were in for a show. Though Rhodes has been on a pretty darn impressive media run hyping up his match with “The Tribal Chief” just about anywhere there’s a […]

Though it’s almost been two weeks since Sami Zayn came up short at the 2023 running of the Elimination Chamber, the hype surrounding “The Underdog from the Underground” has remained sky-high within the WWE Universe. Appearing on both RAW and SmackDown in the weeks proceeding, Zayn has kept up his feud with The Bloodline, feuding […]

Well, here it goes, folks. The Cody Rhodes-Roman Reigns saga is underway, and it’s already started off with some bangs. During the last episode of Monday Night RAW, Rhodes was interrupted by Reigns’ manager Paul Heyman. In a fierce and impassioned speech, the neck brace-wearing Heyman berated Rhodes and all but told him he didn’t […]

With Sami Zayn officially out of the way after dropping a genuinely disappointing match to Roman Reigns at the 2023 WWE Elimination Chamber, Cody Rhodes is the last line of defense standing between “The Tribal Chief” and 1,000 days as champion. Walking down to the ring in order to cut one of his much-anticipated promos, […]

WrestleMania is where professional wrestlers bring out all of the stops to cement their legacies into WWE history. Fans have seen shocking debuts, musicians performing their favorite superstar’s songs, and even a tank and Terminators for good measure too, and as the shows get bigger, so too will the efforts of wrestlers to stand out. […]

At this point, Roman Reigns’ legacy as one of the greatest champions in WWE history is more or less cemented, right? He’s held the Universal title for longer than anyone else, with his current reign nearly 700 days longer than any other wrestler in history, according to Cagematch, and his 26 successful defenses becoming more […]

After miraculously reuniting on SmackDown to successfully defend their tag team titles against Ricochet and Braun Strowman, Jimmy and Jey of The Usos were riding high. The duo walked to the back together, celebrated their win together, and everything seemed hunky dory, at least until Jimmy asked his brother if he’s “in or out” of […]

Opening up SmackDown with one of his signature promos, Paul Heyman walked down to the ring to let the WWE Universe know that while Cody Rhodes is a viable challenger for the “Head of the Table,” Sami Zayn is not. Disagreeing with Rhodes’ comments that WWE’s titles aren’t personal, suggesting instead that the Undisputed WWE […]

On paper, it makes sense that Cody Rhodes is a big fan of Paul Heyman. Both spearheaded alternatives to WWE that capitalized on being the “cool” promotion at the time, both have a deep, near-encyclopedic knowledge of the professional wrestling business, and both are scheduled to appear in the main event of WrestleMania 39, with […]

After sitting through a very long Tribal Court segment to start RAW XXX, Rhea Ripley and The Judgement Day went down to the ring in the hopes of finally being the team who unseats The Usos as the WWE RAW Tag Team Champions. Unfortunately, a totally legitimate Jimmy foot injury shook things up for Dominik […]

After confusing WWE fans with the announcement of a “Tribal Court” over the weekend, Roman Reigns, Solo Sikoa, The Usos, and Paul Heyman sat down with Sami Zayn in the middle of the RAW XXX ring to decide on his future in The Bloodline. The segment, which lasted darn near half of RAW’s first commercial-less […]

After going through a whirlwind of emotions on SmackDown, from arriving with the Bloodline to being kicked out of Roman Reigns’ locker room by the “Tribal Cheif” and Paul Heyman, to being invited back into the group but not to the contract signing only to emerge from the back too late to stop Kevin Owens […]