In a shocking turn of events at WWE Crown Jewel 2025, Bronson Reed pulled off a stunning upset over Roman Reigns in their Australian Street Fight — and all eyes are now on Paul Heyman’s treachery behind the scenes.
A Brutal Fight in the Land Down Under
Held at RAC Arena in Perth, Reigns and Reed entered a no-disqualification, weapons-friendly war. Reigns looked dominant early, unleashing a cricket bat, kendo sticks, and high-impact strikes. Reed, though, rallied from the onslaught, targeting Reigns’ midsection and using every object in sight.
The match erupted into chaos when Bron Breakker crashed the party, intercepting a potential spear from Reigns and delivering a devastating counterattack. Together with Reed, they sent Reigns crashing through the announce table.
As the battle spilled outside, The Usos attempted to even the odds for Reigns. But calamity struck: Jey Uso accidentally speared Reigns through a table, severely impairing him. That miscue opened the door for Reed to land his signature Tsunami splash and score the pinfall.
In the aftermath, Reigns openly confronted The Usos, declaring he didn’t want to see their faces — at least “until Christmas.”
Heyman’s Betrayal: The Story Behind the Curtain
Throughout the build to this showdown, Paul Heyman had been keeping his enemies close — aligned with Reed and Rollins in a faction called The Vision.
Even as Reigns and Reed clashed in the ring, Heyman’s loyalties were already in question. Reports say Heyman hinted at betrayal before the match.
The ultimate proof came the next night on Monday Night Raw, when Breakker, Reed, and Heyman viciously turned their backs on Seth Rollins — exiling him from their faction. The betrayal proved their alliance with Rollins was always tenuous.
Heyman has long been a master of deception in WWE lore, backing those who offer him the greatest advantage. This betrayal adds yet another name to his ledger.
The Stakes Now: What It Means for Reigns & the Bloodline
This loss is a rare blemish on Reigns’ record. In the world of WWE booking, few get pinned, and even fewer are pinned in singles competition.
But the real damage may lie in the fractures now forming within The Bloodline. The trust between Reigns and The Usos has been deeply shaken. Jey’s misstep — accidental or otherwise — has made him a target. Reigns’ harsh reaction suggests that the cracks might widen.
With Heyman fully invested in Reed and Breakker now, Reigns is isolated. The future may see him take on both men — perhaps even against The Vision faction itself. If the betrayal in Perth was warning enough, the real war might just be beginning.
