Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) is a pro wrestling manager and WWE Hall of Famer. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Stamford, CT to discuss how he brings out the best in the wrestlers he advocates for, being aligned with top stars such as Brock Lesnar, CM Punk and Roman Reigns, how he became Roman Reigns' Wise Man, why Curtis Axel and Cesaro didn't work as "Paul Heyman Guys", being in the ring with Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42 when Lesnar appeared to have retired, what he does behind the scenes in WWE, why he left WWE in 2006, rumors about Vince McMahon funding ECW, how close he came to joining TNA, and more!

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00:00 Intro
01:37 Mastering the little things
03:57 Character vs real life
05:47 Always knowing his assignment before a segment
08:02 His pronunciation of "Brock Lesnar!"
11:30 How he helps Superstars
14:41 Alliance with The Tribal Chief, Roman Reigns
28:33 Brock Lesnar
35:11 Moment with Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 42
37:49 Curtis Axel & Cesaro not working out as Paul Heyman guys
44:59 His reaction to Brock ending Undertaker's streak
47:29 WWE should be eligible for the Emmy Awards
51:12 His role in WWE
54:15 Praise for Triple H's work in WWE
01:05:18 What fans don't understand about booking a show
01:14:45 Leaving WWE in 2006 after the rebirth of ECW
01:27:25 Discussion with TNA after WWE departure
01:31:25 Thoughts on AEW
01:33:58 Rumors of Vince McMahon funding ECW
01:46:25 Cutting off his ponytail
01:48:40 Viral photo of him not in a suit
01:51:30 Getting sick after WrestleMania and still appearing on TV
01:58:20 ECW Mount Rushmore
02:04:30 3 things Paul Heyman is grateful for
02:05:27 How much longer he wants to work in wrestling

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