On Friday Night SmackDown, WWE played a cinematic segment starring Paul Heyman, Roman Reigns, and CM Punk. The tense interaction took place in a dimly lit area.
Roman Reigns, apparently upset by CM Punk’s tardiness, was about to leave when Punk finally arrived, claiming he didn’t “have a lot of time.” The tension was evident as Reigns questioned Punk’s commitment, but Punk insisted that he was there for Paul Heyman, not Reigns.
Heyman emphasized the serious ramifications of failing to unite against Solo Sikoa. He cautioned that a defeat at Survivor Series: WarGames would expose them to Solo’s side, emphasizing that “divided, we all fall to Solo; united, at best, we survive.”
Punk agreed to participate in WarGames, but for a price. He reminded Reigns of the “favor” he due for sparing him from Sikoa’s attack, alluding to the infamous “Ula Fala” incident. Punk made it obvious that Heyman would be obliged to him following WarGames.
The segment ended with an exchange between Reigns and Heyman. Reigns wanted to know what Punk’s favor would be. Heyman, appearing nervous, dodged the question, claiming they needed to focus on surviving WarGames first. The final shot focused on Reigns’ outraged visage, leaving spectators in suspense.
