Paul Heyman, WWE Hall of Famer and longtime associate of Roman Reigns, has spoken publicly for the first time about the injury he sustained after being attacked by Reigns at the Clash In Paris event. Heyman revealed details about his condition while appearing alongside Seth Rollins on ESPN First Take.
The confrontation took place during the opening match of Clash In Paris, where Roman Reigns defeated Bronson Reed. Following the match, Reigns applied a Guillotine Choke to Heyman, which left him physically affected. WWE had initially reported Heyman suffered a bruised larynx after the incident.
The Development of Paul Heyman’s Role and Vision Stable’s Recent Changes
After aligning with Seth Rollins at WrestleMania, Heyman formed the Vision stable on Raw, including Rollins, Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, and later Becky Lynch, who officially joined the group during the main event of Clash In Paris. This expanding alliance marks a new direction for Heyman and those involved, with upcoming storylines featuring key matches such as Rollins teaming with Lynch against CM Punk and AJ Lee at Wrestlepalooza.
Heyman Describes Physical Impact of Roman Reigns’ Chokehold
During his ESPN First Take interview, Heyman gave a detailed account of the injury caused by Reigns’ chokehold, sharing that the damage was greater than initially disclosed by WWE. He stated,
“They went public saying that I had a scratched larynx or something like that, but here’s the thing, Roman Reigns choked me out so hard – if you take a look right here, I busted all these blood vessels in my eye, take a look at my eye. I don’t know if it’s permanent damage or not.
— Paul Heyman
He further reflected on the optics of WWE’s portrayal, stating,
“And that’s… you can think anything you want about what WWE is. It’s like, there’s no real coffee in the coffee cup here, but it’s there for optics. And my optics are affected.”
— Paul Heyman
Significance and Future Implications for WWE Storylines
This injury and Heyman’s subsequent revelation add a nuanced layer to ongoing WWE rivalries, especially involving Roman Reigns and the Vision stable. Heyman’s physical condition could influence his presence in future programming and story arcs. Meanwhile, the Vision stable’s recent additions and scheduled bouts suggest that the focus remains on solidifying alliances and escalating rivalries in the lead-up to major WWE events.
Fans and followers of WWE will be watching closely as the relationships and conflicts between key players such as Seth Rollins, Becky Lynch, and Roman Reigns continue to evolve following the latest developments at Clash In Paris.
Paul Heyman says Roman Reigns choked him so hard he busted blood vessels in his eye:
"They went public saying that I had a scratched larynx or something like that, but here's the thing, Roman Reigns choked me out so hard – if you take a look right here, I busted all these blood… pic.twitter.com/49RbNQ0fEC
— WrestleTalk (@WrestleTalk_TV) September 16, 2025
