One of the most discussed moments from Survivor Series: WarGames took place outside the ring rather than during the matches. A video of Paul Heyman, the notorious manager, has been widely shared on social media, and the footage doesn’t show him in a good light.
The clip captures Heyman and Logan Paul leaving Petco Park in San Diego, California, after their team won the Men’s WarGames match. As they walk, a young boy approaches Heyman, who then grabs the child with both hands and pushes him back into the crowd. The boy was passing through security trying to reach Heyman. Fans had mixed reactions, but backstage, the situation was described differently. According to Fightful Select via Wrestle Purists, Heyman has no negative reputation among staff, though security has been increased since he’s been allowing too many people to approach him.
The video shared by Wrestling Pics & Clips on November 30th has garnered over 3 million views, far surpassing another clip of a masked man attacking CM Punk during the match, which only has about 181,400 views. This contrast highlights what content is trending on social media. Fans expressed varied opinions: one stated that Heyman’s reaction was understandable, especially since it involved a child, adding that the kid’s father should have been around to witness Heyman’s toughness. Another fan praised Heyman for defending himself against an unexpected approach, saying it was smart despite his heel persona.
Moving on to the Men’s WarGames match itself, the event on November 29th was underwhelming. The match featured WWE World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, and The Usos against Bronson Reed, Logan Paul, Bron Breaker, Drew McIntyre, and Brock Lesnar. Several questionable moments, notably Jey Uso scoring during the match, made the bout seem almost like a joke—something unfit for the serious nature of WarGames. The match ended awkwardly with a staged Seth Rollins curb-stomping Punk and Breaker getting the pin shortly after, leaving many feeling the overall show lacked energy and excitement.
Fan Take: This off-ring controversy involving Paul Heyman reminds WWE fans that personalities and real-life interactions continue to shape the spectacle beyond the wrestling itself. Meanwhile, the disappointing WarGames match underscores the need for WWE to maintain high standards in their marquee events to keep fan engagement strong and the sport compelling.
