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* Widely considered the | * Widely considered the '''greatest manager in wrestling history''' | ||
* Helped launch or revive the careers of some of WWE’s biggest names | * Helped launch or revive the careers of some of WWE’s biggest names | ||
* Known for revolutionizing the wrestling landscape with ECW’s alternative, gritty style | * Known for revolutionizing the wrestling landscape with ECW’s alternative, gritty style | ||
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Paul Heyman is an American professional wrestling manager, promoter, and creative mastermind. Known for his fast-talking promos and deep knowledge of the business, Heyman is one of the most influential non-wrestling personalities in professional wrestling history.
Early Life
- Born on September 11, 1965 in The Bronx, New York
- Became a photographer and magazine writer as a teenager
- Worked as a promoter and commentator in the New York wrestling scene during the 1980s
ECW and Revolutionary Influence
- Founder and creative force behind Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW)
- Ran ECW from the early 1990s until its closure in 2001
- Known for pushing the envelope with hardcore matches, edgy characters, and real-life storytelling
- Gave early platforms to stars like Rob Van Dam, Taz, Sabu, Rey Mysterio, and Stone Cold Steve Austin
- Credited with influencing WWE’s Attitude Era
WWE Career
- Joined WWE after ECW’s closure
- Became a top on-screen manager, commentator, and writer
- Most famously known as the advocate for:
- Brock Lesnar - CM Punk - Roman Reigns
- Known for catchphrases like: “Ladies and gentlemen… my name is Paul Heyman…”
As Roman Reigns’ Special Counsel
- Reemerged in 2020 as the “Special Counsel to the Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns
- Integral part of The Bloodline storyline, offering strategic guidance and narrative depth
- Often holds Reigns’ championship belts and delivers commanding promos
Behind the Scenes
- Served multiple times on WWE’s creative team
- Briefly served as Executive Director of WWE Raw in 2019–2020
- Highly respected for his mind for storytelling, character development, and building stars
Legacy
- Widely considered the greatest manager in wrestling history
- Helped launch or revive the careers of some of WWE’s biggest names
- Known for revolutionizing the wrestling landscape with ECW’s alternative, gritty style
- Inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2024
Personal Life
- Of Jewish heritage and often references real-life elements in his promos
- Lives a mostly private life outside of wrestling