I still want to know if this suspension is from pre-WM 31 or a recent test failure.
If we're to assume the pre-WM 31 story is real, then we're not talking about a retroactive test failure here. This is definitely something recent.
Again, if that rumor is true, then you could imagine how pissed certain people would be with Roman for putting himself in a position where he would screw the main event of their biggest show. Vince has final say and makes a business decision, but has to deal with a furious Brock and all other ramifications of perceived special treatment for one of the boys. The hand chosen guy.
They delay his crowning for 1 year. Now WM32 comes along and they go full steam ahead with making him the face of the company.
They deal with negative fan reaction and work around it, they remain patient while USA ******* about ratings, they remain patient while house show sales & merch isn't drawing as much as they'd like with Roman at the top.
Contrary to smark belief, most of these things aren't Roman's fault, but it's naturally a byproduct for the spot he's in. Different responsibility for being #1 in this particular business.
And then he goes and blows it all again with
another test failure. Any goodwill he's built up in 16 months goes to complete ****. The trust is gone, he's lost support from whichever higher-ups fought for him, the perception & narrative on Roman takes a turn for the worse.
They protect themselves again with the announcement, but everything changes this time around...