Paul Heyman Breaks His Silence Amid WWE Absence, Set to Headline Big Event EXS in New York
Paul Heyman, the mastermind behind some of WWE’s most iconic moments, has been noticeably absent from the ring since late June. However, the WWE legend recently revealed that he will be making a public appearance next month at the Big Event EXS in New York.
The announcement comes as the Bloodline saga continues to unfold, with Jimmy Uso and The Rock making their blockbuster returns at Bad Blood 2024, following Roman Reigns’ stunning comeback at SummerSlam 2024. However, Heyman has remained distant from the faction’s developments since being kicked out by Solo Sikoa for refusing to acknowledge him as his Tribal Chief on SmackDown’s episode on June 28.
Despite his prolonged absence from TV, Heyman took to his Instagram Stories to promote the upcoming signing event, which is scheduled for November 9. The Big Event EXS will be a significant opportunity for fans to interact with the Wiseman, and Heyman’s teaser has already generated excitement among wrestling enthusiasts.
In related news, Bully Ray has expressed interest in seeing Heyman manage Cody Rhodes in WWE. Speaking on the Busted Open Radio podcast, Ray suggested that a potential partnership between Heyman and Rhodes could revolutionize the latter’s career. "I want to see Paul Heyman convince Cody Rhodes to embrace his dark side and turn heel," Ray said, drawing parallels with a famous scene from Star Wars.
"When Emperor Palpatine is telling the story to Anakin Skywalker about [Darth Plagueis] the wise, and you can see the wheels turning in Anakin. And he asks the Emperor, ‘Is it possible to learn this type of power?’ And that’s when the Emperor says, ‘Not from a Jedi.’ A Jedi is a babyface. That’s when the turn comes. I just got goosebumps thinking about that scene because I can see that scene playing out between Paul Heyman and Cody Rhodes."
It’s unclear when WWE will bring back Heyman, but his return is sure to be met with a thunderous reaction from the live crowd. Fans can expect a grand spectacle at the Big Event EXS, as the Wiseman prepares to make his mark once again.
