 Test's interference led to a storyline with the champion, leading to a title match at the Royal Rumble, which Lashley won.Less than 24 hours after the pay-per-view, WWE announced on their official website that Vince McMahon had sent Heyman home, citing "slumping television ratings and a disgruntled talent roster as causes for Mr. Heyman's dismissal".Heyman was escorted from the Coliseum and sent home.