WWE SmackDown: 5 reasons why Jey Uso turned heel and aligned with Roman Reigns

#4 To phase out the Roman Reigns-Paul Heyman relationship

Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman on SmackDown

Roman Reigns' alliance with Paul Heyman was a complete game-changer in 2020. The idea of Roman Reigns being managed by Paul Heyman seemed surreal, but it has become a reality.

However, Roman Reigns has made one thing clear - he isn't a Paul Heyman guy. Paul Heyman is a Roman Reigns guy. Their dynamic is completely different from what it is with Brock Lesnar.

Roman Reigns doesn't need Paul Heyman to do the talking for him. With his new cold-blooded heel character, his promos have improved significantly and that's exactly what most people predicted when they demanded a Roman Reigns heel turn five years ago.

While Paul Heyman has been instrumental in the rise of Roman Reigns in 2020, he doesn't appear to be a figure that's needed by his side long-term. We wouldn't be surprised to see Jey Uso's alliance with Roman Reigns used as a means to phase out Paul Heyman. Perhaps it could be for the best.