On the October 31 episode of Raw, Heyman and Rusev confronted Goldberg.

[citation needed] On July 19 at the 2016 WWE draft, Lesnar and Heyman were drafted to Raw.

Jerry Lawler pg. The proposed outcome was the current ECW champion Shane Douglas becoming champion, but Heyman conspired with Douglas and Gordon without the knowledge of NWA president Dennis Coralluzzo to have Douglas (and by extension, ECW itself) publicly denounce the NWA and its "tradition" after winning the tournament.

In WWE, Heyman currently manages Roman Reigns and has managed a record six WWE Champions, including Brock Lesnar, Big Show, Kurt Angle, Rob Van Dam, and CM Punk. Heyman owned and was the creative genius behind the Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) promotion from 1993 until its closure in 2001. The next week on Raw, Punk demanded answers from Heyman, who swore he did not ask Lesnar to attack him. McMahon was attempting to put the blame on Heyman for the poorly received pay-per-view, and after a meeting with Vince and Stephanie McMahon, Heyman legitimately left World Wrestling Entertainment but remained under contract.

The argument with Vince McMahon was over a disagreement over the Elimination Chamber match at December to Dismember. Lots and lots of donuts. [citation needed], At Payback, Heyman coached Axel during his match with Wade Barrett and The Miz for the Intercontinental Championship with Axel winning the match and the title. There, he joined forces with Kevin Sullivan and Oliver Humperdink, and acquired the name Paul E. Dangerously because of his resemblance to Michael Keaton's character in Johnny Dangerously. R.I.P Roman Reigns — See Statement Issued As Touching Roman Reigns’s Death. General Manager by his former client Kurt Angle on March 25. On the May 22, 2006 episode of Raw, Heyman appeared as ECW Representative promoting ECW One Night Stand. Waking up to your sweet & kind text made me cry happy tears. Instead, he decided to "quit" rather than work for Bischoff, the man he cited for the death of ECW by raiding its talent.

The plan for this shoot screwjob was known only to those three.

On May 23, 2005, Heyman returned in a segment with Vince McMahon and Eric Bischoff announcing ECW One Night Stand, with Heyman in charge. Because when I am up there with them I am home, and I am happy, and they make me feel good. [14][16] In 1985, Heyman was hired by New York Studio 54 as photographer. The pro wrestling and MMA star’s contract with WWE ran out as the two sides were unable to reach a new deal, sources confirmed to The Post. The same year, he became producer of Studio 54 and hosted the first Wrestle Party 85 show. [70], Heyman is a single father and has two children, Azalea and Jacob. He is currently signed with the WWE.. Heyman was the creative force behind Extreme Championship Wrestling in the 1990s. At this time, Eddie Gilbert was a booker for a Philadelphia-based promotion, National Wrestling Alliance (NWA)'s Eastern Championship Wrestling, which he did under the ownership of a local pawn shop owner named Tod Gordon. [34] Later that month, Heyman stated that Brock Lesnar would answer Triple H's challenge himself at Raw 1000. The next week, Heyman and Jericho signed the contract to make it official. [56], Heyman's work as a promoter and booker has been praised by many wrestling fellows and critics. [51], In June 2019, WWE announced that Paul Heyman would be the executive director of Raw. After Triple H announced that Randy Orton would challenge John Cena at SummerSlam, Roman Reigns came out and fought with Orton backstage. Before running and owning ECW, he was a manager under the ring name Paul E. Dangerously in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and other promotions. [14] While in-between stints in WCW, Heyman went to work for ICW as a writer, but was fired on his first day in the middle of his first TV taping. On the May 29 episode of Raw, during a face-off with Mick Foley, Heyman announced that he was granted a draft pick from both Raw and SmackDown! [45], In June, Heyman and Lesnar returned to the WWE after Lesnar was named the No. The same week on SmackDown, Jericho faced off against Curtis Axel. All Rights Reserved. I love you Daddio ???? The Undertaker further explained his actions as revenge not for defeating the streak but over Heyman's constant taunting. Later, CM Punk earned the right to fight The Undertaker at WrestleMania 29 after winning a Fatal Four Way match at Old School Raw. Heyman accompanied Punk to the ring later in the show for his match with Chris Jericho. Heyman announced that he would team with Axel against The Prime Time Players the next week, again to Punk's disapproval.

[28] Heyman was escorted from the Coliseum and sent home. While he was in WWE, Tazz spoke to him about Brock Lesnar, a WWE developmental wrestler. [14], In 1988, Heyman jumped to Jim Crockett Promotions, where Dangerously again managed the Original Midnight Express in a feud with the new Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton and Stan Lane) and their manager, Jim Cornette, as well as managing "Mean" Mark Callous.

[25] Heyman was replaced on Raw commentary by the returning Jerry Lawler.[26]. [17], In 1991, WCW needed to re-structure its "heels", so Heyman returned to the role of spokesman and ringside manager as the manager of the Dangerous Alliance, with Rick Rude as the centerpiece of the stable. Heyman joined with Eddie Gilbert's Hot Stuff Inc. stable. On his appearance, he gave an emotional speech about the Hall of Famer’s late wife… However, at the Hell in a Cell Pay-Per-View, Heyman appeared as Lesnar interfered with the main event match between Roman Reigns and Braun Strowman.

See also: OFFICIAL: Stephanie Is Pregnant – See Which Superstar Is Responsible For Her Pregnancy. [citation needed]. Heyman thought that the Big Show should be eliminated in the Elimination Chamber match by CM Punk via submission, to push the rising star.

[18][19], After departing WCW, Heyman attempted to start a new promotion in Texas with Jim Crockett, Jr.. Heyman went on to talk about how he was almost kicked out of the wrestling business, and it was the support of Jim Ross that kept him going and helped him find the strength to found ECW.