There was a theory that Paul Heyman might align with Seth Rollins at WrestleMania 41 and go against both CM Punk and Roman Reigns. But nobody thought WWE would legitimately turn this idea into reality at the main event. Paul Heyman literally aligned with “The Visionary” and left his Tribal Chief and best friend destroyed in the ring.
After that, the victorious Rollins and Heyman left the stage, while the entire sold-out Arrowhead Stadium saw the heartbroken Roman Reigns and CM Punk still in disbelief over why Paul did that. The way the climax of the story unfolded was truly shocking, but the ending was emotional as well.
In the climax, what followed was a heart-wrenching scene: CM Punk lay in the ring, looking utterly devastated, while Roman Reigns sat in disbelief, staring at Paul Heyman, unable to process what had just happened. Neither man spoke—there were no words needed. The heartbreak was written all over their faces.
The feeling of betrayal. The pain of trusting on almost everyone and every single on of em' stabbing him in the back. Those expressions describe it all 💔💔💔#RomanReigns #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/K5JYhdEOlr
— 𝙊𝙂 🇮🇳 𝙉𝙄𝙂𝙃𝙏𝙈𝘼𝙍𝙀 | DARA☝️ (@OG_Nightmare07) April 20, 2025
As Roman Reigns slowly walked up the ramp, the camera captured every expression on his face, and it truly broke the hearts of wrestling fans. Every single second, it looked like Roman was about to cry, but sadly, no tears came from his eyes. The same went for CM Punk. When the camera zoomed in on him,
CM Punk is interviewed after Paul Heyman betrays him and he has nothing to say as he cries 😭 #WWE #WrestleMania41 #CMPunk pic.twitter.com/lh4gnAkln6
— Roman Reigns Fans Club (@otc_romanreigns) April 20, 2025
Even backstage, Punk didn’t say a word to the interviewer. He had so much to say, but all he could do was stay silent, the hidden tears visible for every wrestling fan to see.
Reactions After Seeing Roman Reigns and CM Punk Heartbroken
Even those who call the WWE story and action fake felt the heartbreak was too real.
Forget about the viewers; the company itself acknowledged that it was mutual heartbreak for Punk and Roman. In the comment section, fans shared their alignment with the feeling conveyed in the caption.
@tashiemj said, “Terrible WrestleMania so far.”
Terrible WrestleMania so far
— Tashiem Jameel (@tashiemj) April 20, 2025
@AtlanticBeach24 commented, “Why am I crying 😢”
Why am I crying 😢
— Katherine (@AtlanticBeach24) April 20, 2025
@BeardedUTD wrote, “Triple H, you out did yourself with this one 👏”
Triple H, you out did yourself with this one 👏
— Bearded 🇹🇹 (@BeardedUTD) April 20, 2025
@asukascity said, “They look so sad ohmygod.”
They look so sad ohmygod pic.twitter.com/F6wbUFdCPk
— ジョナ (@asukascity) April 20, 2025
@NotSolWalker commented, “The ending nobody wanted.”
@Tiembuck2Five shared, “Me, still processing the ending of this un-freakin-believable match.”
https://t.co/wUnSPyrS3I https://t.co/w0xLLiTgEE
— Two-Five (@Tiembuck2Five) April 20, 2025
@JasSoLovely90 claimed, “Roman is so hurt dude. He’s been screwed over so many times. 💔”
Roman is so hurt dude. He’s been screwed over so many times. 💔
— ✨Miss Jas Rushun✨ (@JasSoLovely90) April 20, 2025
