Paul Heyman was hit by a table in violent scenes (Picture: WWE)
WWE icon Paul Heyman was carried out on a stretcher in an ambulance after a brutal attack on SmackDown.
The so-called Wiseman sent shockwaves through the entire company on Friday night at Madison Square Garden when he refused to recognize Solo Sikoa as his new chief.
After an impassioned speech by Solo, Heyman passionately said, “I acknowledge that you are NOT MY TRIBAL CHIEF!”
However, his loyalty to Roman Reigns caused him to incur the wrath of the new, twisted Bloodline, who responded less than positively to his words.
They went on the offensive, taking out the 59-year-old Hall of Famer in a brutal defeat as the long-running storyline took a shocking turn.
Heyman was sent through the announce table with a triple powerbomb, leaving him in a heap as fans couldn’t believe what they were seeing
Solo Sikoa led the attack on the Hall of Famer (Photo: WWE)
Footage shared on social media after the show stopped showed the star being carried on a stretcher from the ring to an ambulance backstage.
WWE has not yet given fans an update on Heyman’s condition, but this change in storyline is expected to pave the way for Roman Reigns’ return.
The new Bloodline is a direct opponent of WWE (Photo: WWE)
The head of the table has not been seen since his nearly four-year world title streak ended with a loss to Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania 40 in April.
The attack on his trusted lawyer could now see him return as a firm fan favorite after years of being the biggest villain in the business.
Now Roman could return to WWE to avenge his friend after his cousin Solo Sikoa ushered in a new era of The Bloodline with Tonga Loa, Tama Tonga and Jacob Fatu.
Roman Reigns has not been seen since WrestleMania 40 (Photo: WWE)
Despite the incident being part of the show, fans still flooded social media with messages of support for Heyman following the brutal move he pulled through the table.
‘Lord Jesus! You guys are absolutely wrong about this! Paul Heyman, I’m praying for you. Get well soon bro,’ @microship875 wrote on X, while @im_thagoat added, ‘Pray for Heyman.. gawd damn (sic)’
“Paul Heyman getting a triple powerbomb at 59 is madness,” tweeted @AliHusseinFawa1, while @Bfish3422 said: “This was just so damn good, Heyman made it even better, that was a sick gut for a man of his size and age, I was actually worried for a moment.’
WWE SmackDown airs Friday nights at 1:00 AM on TNT Sports 1.
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