Ever since their debut at Survivor Series, it was unclear what the motives behind The Shield's many attacks were. Monday's events shed some light on that as it was revealed that Paul Heyman and CM Punk had been paying them off, but signs point to there being more behind their actions than just the almighty dollar.
Financial gain certainly explains why The Shield helped Punk at Survivor Series and Royal Rumble as well as on various other occasions, but it many attacks are still unaccounted for. The Shield has taken out a wide array of superstars including Team Hell No, Sheamus, Bleacher Report - Pro Wrestling
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