The ongoing rivalry involving Paul Heyman, Seth Rollins, and the Bloodline is reaching a pivotal moment as WWE SmackDown airs this evening, intensifying the Paul Heyman involvement in Bloodline and Seth Rollins storyline ahead of Saturday’s Money in the Bank event. As speculation swirls around possible surprise appearances and betrayals, tensions between The Architect and his longtime adversaries are rising sharply, setting the stage for unpredictable confrontations.
Unresolved Feuds and Unexpected Alliances Surface Before Money in the Bank
Seth Rollins managed to outmaneuver Roman Reigns during their recent WrestleMania 41 match, but their bitter feud is far from settled. With the highly anticipated WWE Premium Live Event, Money in the Bank, scheduled for June 7, 2025, in the spotlight, rumors are circulating about Reigns making a dramatic comeback. Rollins is slated to participate in the Men’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match, and many fans believe that the OTC might reappear to prevent him from securing victory.
Tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown serves as the final stop before the big event, bringing all the Men’s Money in the Bank competitors together for an explosive show. While some predict a Reigns appearance to target Rollins, there is growing talk that Jimmy Uso—one of the original Bloodline members—could instead be the one to send a message on behalf of the OTC. This would shift the focus, hinting at ongoing allegiances within the faction and making tonight’s program even more unpredictable.
Paul Heyman’s Recent Betrayals Stir Further Tension
In a shocking turn before WrestleMania 41, Paul Heyman, known as The Tribal Chief’s Wiseman, switched sides multiple times—abandoning not only Roman Reigns to align with CM Punk, but later betraying Punk and aligning with Rollins during the main event. This string of betrayals unsettled faction dynamics, leaving only Big Jim yet to challenge the actions of Heyman and Rollins. Anticipation is building for Rollins, known as The Visionary, to address the situation in a promo tonight on SmackDown. There is expectation that Mr. No Yeet may interrupt and confront him, demanding clarity for recent events.
Jimmy Uso, along with Heyman, stands as a remnant of the original Bloodline, still loyal to the OTC, which could set up further chaos for the Money in the Bank ladder contest. Should Roman Reigns return the night of the pay-per-view, it is widely believed he may target Rollins—also referred to as The Architect—adding another twist to this ongoing storyline. Awareness is growing among the participants, as Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed are expected to protect their leader from unexpected attacks. However, as of now, nothing has been officially confirmed about these showdowns.
WrestleMania’s History Fuels the Rivalry
Rollins and Reigns share a long, contentious history dating back to June 2, 2014, when Rollins famously turned on his Shield brothers. Over the years, Rollins has established a reputation for spoiling Roman Reigns’s pivotal WrestleMania moments. At WrestleMania 31, Rollins successfully cashed in his Money in the Bank briefcase, defeating The OTC and Brock Lesnar to claim the WWE World Heavyweight Championship—becoming the first former Shield member to achieve this milestone.
Fast forward to WrestleMania 40, Rollins intervened during Reigns’s title match against Cody Rhodes, distracting the Tribal Chief and causing him to lose the WWE Undisputed title. This defeat led to a catastrophic split within the original Bloodline. At WrestleMania 41, Rollins managed to win over Heyman’s allegiance and pinned Reigns, further fueling the conflict. These recurring disruptions leave many asking if Reigns will finally exact his revenge at the Money in the Bank event.
What’s at Stake This Week on SmackDown
The involvement of Paul Heyman, a central figure in both the Bloodline and Rollins’s trajectory, has created a volatile environment on the eve of Money in the Bank. With key figures like Jimmy Uso, Bronson Reed, Bron Breakker, and others anticipated to play important roles, the WWE Universe is bracing for surprises that could further reshape the landscape. The SmackDown broadcast tonight is expected to escalate the drama, pushing The Architect, The Tribal Chief, and their allies to pivotal decisions. As all eyes turn to WWE’s biggest weekly show, the fallout could set the tone for everything that unfolds at Money in the Bank.
