Paul Heyman to turn heel alongside 5-time WWE champion following his return on SmackDown? Potential hint explored

Paul Heyman returned to WWE after a five-month hiatus but didn't come back alone. He revealed CM Punk as the fifth member of The OG Bloodline, with the Best in The World coming back after six weeks off.

After the November 22 episode of Friday Night SmackDown, Punk took to social media and posted a photo of himself and The Wiseman from his first stint in WWE, where he was a former World Champion and a top heel, doing a great job as a Paul Heyman guy.

Even though WWE creative has not hinted at what Heyman will do now that he has returned, he could have a heel turn and betray Roman Reigns, reuniting with CM Punk. Should this happen, Punk will also have a heel turn and will be able to go after both the Original Tribal Chief and Seth Rollins.

This could be the plan that WWE could follow, as Punk, Rollins, and Reigns are expected to be part of RAW when they move to Netflix on January 6, 2025.

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WWE veteran reacts to CM Punk and Paul Heyman returning to SmackDown

CM Punk and Paul Heyman's return stunned the WWE Universe, with The Best in The World appearing next to The OG Bloodline, who look to seek revenge on the new Bloodline.

Speaking on Smack Talk, WWE veteran Dutch Mantell praised the creative team for the storyline that featured Heyman and Punk's return.

"I knew Heyman was going to be in there, but since I don't watch RAW, you know, CM Punk has moved off my radar. So, I didn't even think CM Punk, but I knew Heyman would be there. It was really one of the better segments I've seen on SmackDown this year because they put it together fine," Mantell said.

CM Punk is expected to be on the final RAW before Survivor Series this Monday night, and it will be interesting to see what he has to say regarding the War Games Match this Saturday, November 30.

It is unclear whether Paul Heyman or any Bloodline member will be on the November 25 episode of RAW.