Paul Heyman forms dominant new faction on RAW, assembling Seth Rollins, Bronson Reed, and Bron Breakker in a bid to seize control of Monday nights and championship gold. However, Heyman’s effort to recruit another headliner faltered when AJ Styles, the Hall of Famer, flatly refused to join his ranks in a tense backstage encounter.
AJ Styles Dismisses Heyman’s Pitch and Focuses on Titles
During a backstage discussion, AJ Styles informed Paul Heyman, also known as The Wiseman, that he was not interested in being the next Paul Heyman Guy. Heyman attempted to suggest that Styles would be wise to avoid crossing paths with Seth Rollins and instead concentrate on pursuing the Intercontinental Championship, currently held by Dominik Mysterio.
Undeterred, Styles declared his intention to enter and win the Money in the Bank Ladder Match, aiming for another shot at being World Champion. He made it clear that he planned to disrupt Rollins’ ambitions and prevent him from becoming the face of RAW.
The stage is set for Styles in the main event of RAW, where he will compete against CM Punk and El Grande Americano for the remaining spot in the Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match, with the winner moving closer to a chance at the world title.
Heyman’s Faction Receives Acclaim as Rivalries Intensify
Heyman’s newly formed alliance featuring Rollins, Breakker, and Reed has displayed dominance in recent episodes of RAW, fueling speculation about their chances at Money in the Bank this Saturday in Los Angeles. The group’s momentum has not gone unnoticed by their peers across brands.
Jacob Fatu, the reigning United States Champion and a key figure on SmackDown, expressed strong approval for Heyman’s squad during an interview, emphasizing their formidable presence.
“Let’s keep it 100, bro. When you see those guys, man, we’re talking about Seth, Breakker, and then Reed, Big Man Reed, man, that group seem untouchable. I know they’re on RAW, we’re on SmackDown. They’re over there running their thing, but I can’t call it, you know? I know they are some dangerous cats,”
—Jacob Fatu, United States Champion (in interview with The Battleground podcast)
While Fatu remains on SmackDown, there is potential for Heyman’s faction to confront him soon, as the Money in the Bank event includes his Bloodline ally Solo Sikoa competing against top contenders like El Grande Americano, Penta, LA Knight, and Andrade. The victor in that match will earn a title shot, possibly facing Jey Uso on RAW or the Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena on SmackDown, setting the stage for new rivalries and possible cross-brand clashes.
The formation of Heyman’s powerful faction and the rejection by AJ Styles underline shifting alliances and mounting tension within WWE, as stars vie for supremacy ahead of Money in the Bank. The coming weeks are expected to bring further confrontations, both within RAW and across to SmackDown, as each competitor pursues their championship ambitions.
