Ladies and gentlemen my name
is Paul Heyman >> For decades, Paul Heyman has carved
an illustrious career as one of the most celebrated minds in sports entertainment,
as a manager, a promoter, a mastermind and an advocate.
Heyman first rose to prominence in WCW.
As the manager of the notorious Dangerous Alliance, featuring future WWE Hall
of Famous Ravishing Rick Rude and Stone Cold Steve Austin.
But it was as the revolutionary force
behind extreme Championship Wrestling,
where Heyman's mad genius really shy.
>> [NOISE].
>> Heyman's ECW defined a generation that paved the way for the Attitude Era.
And it was there he brought the war to the main stage.
>> This intention just got extreme.
>> After invading WWE as part of the WCW ECW Alliance,
Paul Heyman found himself on the losing end.
>> It is over, you're out of work.
>> It would be the last we saw of him, until.
>> The next big thing.
>> In 2002, Brock Lesnar debuted in WWE and
beside him every step of the way, was Paul Heyman.
Lesnar and Heyman enjoyed unmitigated success.
>> The youngest WWE Champion.
>> As a five time WWE Champion and a three time Universal Champion.
Decimating legends like the Rock, Hulk Hogan and John Cena, and
even ending the Undertaker's legendary WrestleMania streak.
>> The streak is over.
>> But the duo's dominance finally reached its demise in 2020.
>> When the Scottish warrior Drew McIntyre defeated Brock Lesner at WrestleMania.
Everyone thought that was the last we would see of Heyman until
>> Roman Reigns is back.
Reigns has won the Universal Championship.
>> Paul Heyman was rescued from obscurity and
brought to the island of relevancy alongside Roman Reigns.
>> Just when you thought I was out,
he called me back in >> Heyman served as special
counsel to the tribal chief.
>> You're Universal Champion >> Leading him to a record
smashing Universal Championship Ray, forcing all to acknowledge.
>> Until >> Brock Lesnar is back
>> Paul Heyman has seen a ghost.
>> Did you know Brock was gonna return at SummerSlam?
Are you a special counsel, or are you an advocate?
>> For months Paul Heyman found himself caught between two men,
who have defined his career.
>> The Beast.
The one and most likely future WWE Universal Champion.
>> The dominant monster he helped create and
the cya of the Samoan dynasty he proudly served.
>> Why are you protecting Brock Lesnar from me?
>> I'm protecting you from Brock Lesnar.
>> [APPLAUSE] >> Thank you for
your honesty >> I love you, my tribal chief.
>> You're fired.
>> I told Roman Reigns the truth and
I paid a price for it.
Maybe it's time for me to acknowledge
my career is most likely over