![]() ![]() No matter what, our children came first.īased on that common mindset, Brock and I forged a friendship that lasted even after we both were gone from WWE, and through Brock’s legendary run in UFC. As ambitious as the two of us were (both individually and together), our priorities were exactly the same. In working so closely with each other, we found that despite our different backgrounds, this once-in-a-lifetime athlete who grew up on a dairy farm in Webster, S.D., had an awful lot in common with the smart aleck son of a Jewish personal injury attorney from New York. When Brock debuted in WWE in 2002, I was both his on-air “agent” (I just can’t bring myself to use the old school term “manager”) and his behind-the-scenes producer. Watch Brock's destructive WWE debut with Heyman by his side I know how envious you all must be of the fact I am included in the inner circle of a truly reclusive individual, but I can proudly state with no fear of contradiction, I’m Brock Lesnar’s confidante. I know everyone is looking for a sinister conspiracy that Brock and I must have about taking over the WWE Universe, but the truth of the matter is that (and as unpopular as this is for me to say and you to read), we’re just the best of friends. Watch Heyman revealed as Punk's driver Brock Lesnar It’s because, with all my heart and soul, I’m a “CM Punk Guy!” If you must know why, I’m happy to enlighten you. ![]() I’m here to ensure he is recognized as such, as I’m going to assist him in that goal, with or without anyone’s blessing. CM Punk has earned the distinction of being known as The Best in the World. If for no other reason than because he was the reigning, defending WWE Champion for 434 consecutive days. I’m here as a friend, a support staff, a lobbyist for CM Punk to receive the respect that he has earned and deserves. I fought for CM Punk because I believed in CM Punk both personally and professionally, and even after I left WWE in December 2006 (and some would say I martyred myself at the altar in my belief of CM Punk’s greatness), we remained very tight because our friendship transcended WWE and the entire industry.Ī lot of people try to categorize the nature of my relationship with CM Punk. There was no doubt in my mind I had just been handed a future WrestleMania main eventer, and I was astounded at the fact that no one in in the WWE management agreed with my assessment. Punk was sent to WWE’s developmental organization, which at the time was in Louisville, Ky., and I was producing the television show. You’ll be reading that sentence, and similar ones to it, a lot today. Unfortunately, no one else in WWE shared that vision. He never imagined anything less for himself. Yes, even then, Punk’s ambition was to be No. No one producing Raw or SmackDown knew what to do with this extraordinary talent who was determined to become recognized as The Best in the World. He was signed by WWE, to be blunt, simply because he had great buzz. In 2005, CM Punk was the hottest free agent in the world, having wrestled all across the globe, most notably for the Ring of Honor organization. Watch CM Punk drop a "pipe bomb" and call himself "a Paul Heyman Guy" The man who was the reigning, defending WWE Champion for 434 consecutive days. The list starts with the man who popularized the term. Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Paul Heyman. True, through-and-through greatness - the kind that must be developed, nurtured, crafted and then turned loose onto the WWE Universe.Įver since CM Punk delivered his first “pipe bomb” two years ago and alerted the world to the behind-the-scenes term “Paul Heyman Guy,” many have wondered “well, just who are these rare individuals?” For the very first time, let’s examine that list. And as a fan, my heart beats faster when I’m in the presence of greatness. I am, admittedly, even to this day, a great admirer of those who possess the talent to change this industry. ![]() Watch videos of Paul Heyman with his "Guys" A “Paul Heyman Guy” is someone on whom I’ve focused all my energies and championed their cause and for whom I’ve fought to the point of my own self-detriment. ![]() Sorry to tell you, but there’s no application. So, what does it take to be a “Paul Heyman Guy”? Every day, I get calls, emails and tweets from people who want to know how to join the select group of those who can genuinely be called “Paul Heyman Guys.” ![]()
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