The WWE Universe is buzzing as Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes are set to join forces for the first time at WWE Bad Blood 2024. Despite their longstanding rivalry, the two superstars will face Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu in a much-anticipated tag team match. This marks Reigns’ return to the ring since losing his WWE Universal Championship to Rhodes at WrestleMania XL.
Backstage Insights: Paul Heyman’s Influence
Paul Heyman has been deeply involved in Roman Reigns’ creative direction for years, and his fingerprints are all over this new angle.
Reports indicate that Heyman was the mastermind behind the filming at Georgia Tech’s Bobby Dodd Stadium, where a face-off between Reigns and Rhodes was filmed ahead of WWE Bad Blood.
This segment was critically acclaimed for its production value and helped shift public opinion about the Reigns-Rhodes partnership.
Heyman collaborated closely with Jeremy Borash, a trusted figure in WWE’s on-location productions, to craft the compelling narrative.
Backstage sources reveal that this unexpected alliance has sparked mixed reactions online.
However, a recent promo filmed at Georgia Tech, which aired on SmackDown, helped ease some of the backlash, drawing praise from fans and WWE insiders alike.
The storyline’s development has been described as intricate, with Paul Heyman playing a key role in directing the segment alongside WWE’s Senior Director of Content Jeremy Borash and Director of Long Term Creative Rob Fee.
WWE Bad Blood 2024: Full Lineup
WWE Bad Blood 2024 is set to take place on October 5 at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia, marking the return of the iconic event after a 20-year hiatus.
In addition to the Reigns-Rhodes tag team match, other headline bouts include CM Punk versus Drew McIntyre in a Hell in a Cell match and Liv Morgan defending her Women’s World Championship against Rhea Ripley, with Dominik Mysterio locked in a shark cage.
The card promises a night full of surprises and high-stakes matchups, with fans eagerly anticipating the action.
