WWE Raw turned into a battle of words and mind games as Paul Heyman revealed the flashy new cover of WWE 2K25, featuring none other than Roman Reigns, mid-Superman Punch, with Heyman himself at ringside. The banner dropped dramatically from the rafters, making it the most expensive game reveal this side of the Royal Rumble.
Heyman, ever the hype maestro, spent a good ten minutes declaring Reigns the biggest star on the planet, the future winner of the Royal Rumble, and the only person capable of carrying the WWE on his very large, very Samoan shoulders. He didn’t mince words about the other 29 Rumble participants, referring to them as “Roman Reigns wannabes,” because humility has never been his strong suit.
But before Heyman could finish his one-man love letter to Reigns, Drew McIntyre’s music hit, and the Scottish Warrior stormed down to the ring looking like a man with receipts to cash.
McIntyre wasted no time reminding Heyman—and the world—that he’s the real catalyst for the Bloodline’s dominance. Why? Because he single-handedly ended Reigns’ Royal Rumble dreams in 2020, eliminating him to win the match. According to Drew, that moment not only propelled Reigns to become the “Tribal Chief” but also dragged Heyman out of obscurity. Drew demanded a “thank you,” presumably for making Roman’s current reign of terror possible.
Heyman, flustered but still quick on his feet, promised to deliver Drew’s message to Reigns. That’s when McIntyre pulled a verbal swerve that made jaws drop faster than a steel chair shot.
“I’m not talking about Roman,” Drew growled. “I’m talking about your boy, CM Punk.”
The crowd erupted as McIntyre made it clear that he’s gunning for Punk at the Royal Rumble. It seems Drew isn’t just looking for a Rumble victory—he’s planning to leave a trail of battered egos and broken dreams in his wake.
With Drew taking aim at both Reigns and Punk, Heyman’s once-unshakable confidence looked more wobbly than a ladder match participant’s knees. As the dust settled, one thing was clear: Saturday’s Royal Rumble just got a whole lot spicier.