At WWE WrestleMania 41, Paul Heyman shocked fans by betraying both CM Punk and Roman Reigns. Wrestling legend Rikishi later responded strongly to Heyman’s actions, questioning his loyalty after the stunning turn of events. Despite serving as Reigns’ trusted advisor for nearly five years, Heyman sided with CM Punk during his Triple Threat match against Reigns and Seth Rollins.
This alliance stemmed from a favor Punk called in after teaming with The Bloodline at Survivor Series.During the match, Heyman appeared to help Punk by handing him a chair, seemingly turning on Reigns. However, he then struck Punk with a low blow just as Punk was about to attack The Tribal Chief. In another twist, Heyman betrayed Punk as well, hitting him with a low blow before siding with Seth Rollins.
On his Rikishi Fatu Off The Top podcast, the Hall of Famer criticized Heyman’s betrayal, calling his actions unwise. Rikishi argued that turning on Reigns—WWE’s biggest star—was a foolish move. He emphasized that Heyman had made his choice, and now The Bloodline would have to decide how to respond.
“Hey, I don’t know what the mindset of Paul. Once, I guess I was wrong cuz you must not be a wise man after all. To be able to, you know, turn your back on Roman. We talking about, you know, the cash cow, the god, sells, break box office. And to be able to switch up and, you know, to be with Seth Rollins now.”
Rikishi on Paul Heyman betraying the Tribal Chief Roman Reigns
Rikishi is the father of the Uso twins and Solo Sikoa. He has been an integral part of the Bloodline that runs deep into the Samoan family. So certainly, his words hinted at potential repercussions from The Bloodline following Heyman’s shocking betrayal.
Rikishi reacts to major Bloodline wins at WrestleMania 41
At WrestleMania 41, Jey Uso triumphed over Gunther, capturing the World Heavyweight Championship. Determined to avenge his brother Jimmy, Jey forced Gunther to submit with a brutal chokehold. Despite calls for Gunther’s dismissal following the match, he remains without the title. Meanwhile, Rikishi has shared his thoughts on both Gunther and his own relative, Jacob Fatu.
Jacob Fatu also had a standout performance that night, defeating LA Knight to claim the United States Championship. This marked his first singles title in the company, adding to his previous tag team success. However, his earlier tag team reign was cut short due to Solo Sikoa’s interference. Fatu’s victory solidified his rising status in the wrestling world.
Rikishi took to X to express his excitement over the eventful night. He proudly celebrated his son Jey Uso’s World Heavyweight Championship victory, praising his incredible performance. Rikishi emphasized how proud he was of Jey’s hard-fought win against a formidable opponent. The emotional post highlighted the significance of the moment for their family.
“What a Saturday night… My son Jey Uso did it, watching him step into his moment after all the years, all the grind… I couldn’t be more proud of the man he’s become, in and out of the ring. And my nephew Jacob Fatu—United States Champion. First singles title on the biggest stage, and he made it look easy.”
Rikishi on Jey Uso and Jacob Fatu’s win
Additionally, Rikishi applauded his nephew Jacob Fatu for securing the United States Title at WrestleMania. He noted how Fatu made the victory look effortless, signaling the start of a promising career. Rikishi also reflected on the enduring strength of their family lineage, referencing the dramatic fallout of The Bloodline after Paul Heyman’s betrayal. The post underscored the deep bonds and ongoing legacy within their wrestling dynasty.