10 Things Everybody Hates About AMAZING Wrestling Matches

7. Paul Heyman’s Handcuff Troubles

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Match: Roman Reigns vs. Kevin Owens (WWE Royal Rumble 2021)

Why People Hate It: Paul Heyman never wants to see another pair of handcuffs again.

At Royal Rumble 2021, Paul E was charged with freeing Roman Reigns from the cuffs during his fabulous 'Last Man Standing' brawl vs. KO. In an embarrassing moment, Heyman struggled to work the lock and the referee was forced to abandon the 10 count so Roman could get out then back to his feet.

That clanger halted the flow of the match for a few minutes, if only 'cause it was painfully obvious to fans watching at home that this wasn't supposed to happen. Roman's desperate facial expressions, the sweat on Paul's brow and the ref's worried glances only made things worse for everybody concerned.

You should still check the match out though. Embarrassing botch aside, it was another wonderful chapter in Reigns' peerless rise to 'Best All-Rounder' status in wrestling. Maybe they should've rehearsed that spot earlier in the day, eh?

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