Paul Heyman is indeed one of the key figures of WWE right now who is also a big part of the epic Bloodline storyline. Heyman is also responsible in the contributions of many excellent storylines, including the one that was just mentioned; The Bloodline Saga, which is surprising the fans since 2021.
The WWE Hall of Famer became a part of WWE in 2001, after the fall of ECW. He remained active in the promotion until December 2006. He remained out of action for more than five years, and in 2012, he returned to the promotion with a bang. He started working alongside Brock Lesnar as his legal advisor. Brock Lesnar and Heyman's collaboration remained intact for quite a long time, even during their second run together.
Paul Heyman Revealed Who Was Responsible For his Return in 2012
He also accompanied CM Punk multiple times during this time period. He is still active in WWE. But who was actually responsible for his return to WWE in 2012? Heyman revealed recently that it was CM Punk who brought him back to the promotion. Speaking with “Inside The Ropes” recently, he revealed;
“When Punk went on television in 2011 [to cut the pipebomb] I had been forgotten by that time. I was out of this business, doing a lot of the digital work with Brock Lesnar, who was in UFC. Brock and I had written Brock’s autobiography together.
Paul Heyman Left WWE in December 2006
“I was gone. I was part of history, part of a history that was quickly being written out and forgotten. And Punk came on television in Las Vegas, of all places, the home of UFC, and said, ‘That’s right, I’m a Paul Heyman guy.’
Paul Heyman is Presently Working as The Manager of Roman Reigns
“Because he was so hot at the time, people started Googling, ‘Well, who’s this guy Paul Heyman?’ Those who knew me were shocked to hear my name, and those who had no clue who I was became interested in who I was. So thanks to him, a year later, I’m back on television with Brock Lesnar.”
Heyman was mostly seen in managerial roles throughout his WWE career; which is what he is best at. He has accompanied many big names since his return. Presently, he is working alongside ‘The Original Tribal Chief’ Roman Reigns as his ‘Wiseman.’ He is still active in WWE and he is going quite strong.
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