WWE fans got a fresh dose of drama after Braun Strowman challenged Paul Heyman’s assertion about Roman Reigns. Heyman had claimed that Reigns had “never been taken out on a stretcher” until the brutal attack by Bronson Reed, and Strowman was quick to dispute that statement. Heyman didn’t stay quiet he fired back with a sharp, tongue-in-cheek response that’s got the wrestling world buzzing.
What Did Heyman Say on WWE Raw?
On the October 6 episode of Monday Night Raw, Paul Heyman proclaimed that the only time Reigns was ever stretchered out of a match was during Bronson Reed’s assault. Essentially, he framed Reed’s attack as uniquely devastating implying no one else had ever knocked Reigns that badly before.
Strowman’s Rebuttal Calling Out “Cobblepot”
Enter Braun Strowman. He refused to accept Heyman’s historical spin. Strowman took to social media (X) and called Heyman “Oswald Cobblepot” (aka The Penguin from Batman), mocking the claim. He reminded fans that, in fact, he once left Reigns stretchered.
He posted photos from that infamous backstage ambush in 2017 when he pummeled Reigns backstage, ran him down, and forced medical staff to load him onto a stretcher.
Heyman’s Comeback “Relieved You’re Still Alive”
Now here’s where it gets spicy. Heyman responded with a message dripping with sarcasm and flair:
“Dear Mr. Strowman,
Your post was brought to my attention.
I have nothing negative to say about you, nor to you, sir.
In fact, I am actually relieved and indeed celebratory to learn you’re still alive, something most of us didn’t realize and even fewer cared about.
With Love and Respect, Paul Heyman.”
Claim, Counter, and the Wrestling History
| Claim / Statement | Counter / Response | Historical Context |
|---|---|---|
| Heyman: “Only Reed ever stretchered Reigns” | Strowman: “No, I did too remember 2017 attack” | In April 2017, Strowman ambushed Reigns backstage and forced a stretcher scenario. |
| Strowman calls Heyman “Cobblepot” | Heyman replies with mock relief | Heyman’s comeback keeps him working the narrative and shifting momentum |
| Heyman frames Reed’s attack as unique | Critics call it rewriting narrative | WWE is no stranger to retroactive storytelling for effect |
Why This Matters in WWE Storytelling
In pro-wrestling, narratives are everything. Heyman’s claim was more than bragging it was an attempt to cement Bronson Reed as the one who “broke the unbreakable.” But Strowman’s pushback doesn’t just correct the record it injects uncertainty and depth into the ongoing Reigns conflict.
Heyman, ever the strategist, struck back by mocking Strowman’s relevance reminding the audience that in his view, little attention was paid to him until now. That’s not just banter; it’s character work.
This feud also highlights how WWE uses real history (or pseudo-history, depending on the lens) to fuel rivalries. The lines between “what happened” and “what’s being sold” blur in promos, social media, and in-ring storytelling.
Conclusion
Paul Heyman’s spotlight moment on Raw aimed to elevate Bronson Reed’s role in the Reigns saga but Strowman was having none of it. He called out Heyman, reminded him of past history, and widened the narrative tension. Heyman, for his part, retorted with that razor-sharp wit only he can deliver jabbing at Strowman’s pride while repositioning himself in control of the storyline. In WWE, memory is malleable and tonight, both are playing the revisionist game with style.