Ariel Helwani Meets: Paul Heyman ☝️ The Wise Man on Roman Reigns, Conor McGregor and WWE Takeover

[@markneighbor]

He literally gave the keys how to book 101. Money, business, keep coming back and paying to see the heel lose. Wanting to see the heel finally lose. It is beautiful. Everything about this interview was truth and honesty.

[@yomi_jeremy3964]

Thank Triple H. Not Vince.

[@benwebber6006]

Completely changed the way I feel about Roman's entire current run and the whole WM match.

[@gabriellorenzo6589]

It’s Floyd Mayweather’s magic formula.. but Floyd fights for real

[@dslking]

Except in the past they have buried guys after they haven't won. Roman, Brock rinse and repeat.

[@matthewbush2371]

HHhH is super genius

[@Bsmith806]

Honestly could listen to Paul doing interviews all day and never be bored

[@muhammadfirdaus634]

Paul’s mind for the business is just unparalleled. 14/15 mins of Paul is just not enough. This man is a walking wrestling encyclopedia. Great interview.

[@nerdydirty936]

I have found myself going down a Paul Heyman rabbit hole. From his interview with WWE on Fox channel (out of character), or the Sports Illustrated channel and other channels. Those interviews are 30 mins-1hr long and even then they still feel short. He's a genius.

[@Hwyegeheoey]

So he's basically Jim Cornette?

[@Skellist]

Paul Heyman is an absolute treasure. He just gets IT.

[@urbantragedy7207]

He also lied, robbed his performers of money, and almost caused Tommy dreamer to go off the deep end. I do like his Wiseman character though

[@ADProductionsOfficial]

Paul Heyman stated nothing but facts throughout this whole video.

[@justinfelix2360]

Bullshit. They buried Cody there’s no getting his steam bavk

[@semyaza555]

The man was spittin’

[@Deewrizz]

Absolutely not

[@kratos8529]

Lol him hitting lucky punch on Conor is a fact ? Lol

[@subhasis_art.]

@@kratos8529 keyword here is Lucky

[@otakuvillain6829]

Man is speaking facts, I hate the decision but damn he is speaking facts.

[@michaelbuettner1487]

What decision?

[@AgeofJP]

@@michaelbuettner1487 to not put Cody over at Wrestlemania...I agree with him, I think the "Cody's Dream" story has alot more in it than winning the Rumble and beating Roman first try

[@MrRuipereira7]

As per usual, Heyman hasn't missed a bit and STILL knows exactly what he's doing.

[@SoldierKnowsBest]

I like how Paul just messes with Ariel, but still respects him. 😁

[@Hoosrice13]

I freaking love Paul Heyman even though I haven't watched WWE since 2007 everytime I see something with this guy i watch he's a great character and storyteller wish he was around more back in the day

[@The123carrera]

These past 8 months were the first time I kept up with the business since 2009

[@ryanlashton]

Haven’t watched since 2007? I’m thinking because of the Benoit tragedy or something else?

[@BadBoy47]

This man is brilliance personified. If he was in charge of WWE creative alongside Triple H I could only imagine how great the story telling would be.

[@MrJasonAnthony]

Oh man it would be amazing!

[@MunamuKLShawarira-jx6ry]

Vince is going to ruin it all.

[@tathyasachdev3320]

If Heyman and Cornette got to working together>

[@stingfrediy1012]

Theres a reason why the usos call him the OG ❤🐐

[@voodooturbo]

Sadly Heyman was put in charge for a short stint, but this was when McMahon was still heavily running things, so it didn't really turn out too well and he was relegated to on-screen performer again. Once again, senile old man Vince not realizing he is the problem.

[@ZxSkyLineKidxZ]

Paul Heyman has been having so much fun. The fact he wanted a handshake says a lot about his character as a genuine human being. That was a fantastic interview!

[@sammysam3905]

Paul has such an enriched mind and the way he promos, bro is f stars. Roman has the IT factor, best thing going on in the WWE by far

[@noodle845]

Yeah, it was a great match and I think the right outcome. There's still legs on this story. Why end the story now?

[@shayanshaikh534]

​@@noodle845 precisely. I mean Cody came back, defeated Seth 3 times. Good injured, returned at rumble and that's it. This gives it more of a story than directly winning

[@Sansri16761]

Paul Heyman is arguably the most important creative mind in pro wrestling history that isn't Vince McMahon. Every guy he's worked with or helped early on has changed the business forever in some form or another. Stone Cold, Brock Lesnar, Undertaker, RVD, Big Show, Chris Jericho, and now Roman.

[@TarekElsakka]

I need a Paul Heyman podcast so bad, this man is a national treasure

[@kurayahmi]

*One of the greatest minds in the business. I hope he stays in WWE as long as possible.*

[@MegaArcade_]

I love how Paul Heyman went straight into cutting a promo on McGregor after his insight on the WWE UFC merger LOL

[@AntJonez218]

Righttttt. Mann love this s***

[@aceloco817]

Bet McGregor won't reply either. 😅

[@sb632]

This is Heyman at his best. He was in character yet being very real at the same time.

[@joed9794]

Ariel knew he had a good interview on his hands with that smile at the end .

[@Tubbyz1986]

Heyman is a master of his craft. Brilliant.

[@jaredboyd2957]

A master of the double chin 😂

[@AngryPrimate]

@@jaredboyd2957 Don't think he cares lol

[@mave734]

Paul flipping the switch into an actual wiseman from the bronx when he talking about Mcgregor is pure gold! I wouldnt fw Paul if he was talking like that to me. 🤣

[@CarlosVega-kg7kt]

Heyman is a genius. Plain and simple. One of the greatest wrestling personalities ever, and one of the brightest minds.

[@_Wade_]

Guess who else is in god mode *Paul Heyman*

[@semyaza555]

Paul “Yes, My Tribal Chief” Heyman

[@MikeDuggan-cl5hp]

The tribal chief is going no were

[@_Wade_]

@@MikeDuggan-cl5hp so it seems

[@TheBraveIntrovert]

Man I just love Paul. I sometimes have issues figuring out what is real and kayfabe with some of these interviews and Paul is one of the people that does well blending it.

[@garethowen9219]

I could watch Paul Heyman talking about things for hours.

[@cfcdaviddcfc]

I used to hate heyman when he first came to wwe (obviously we was doing a great job as a heel) but over time he's really grown on me , there's a reason they put him with every top guy / wwe champion , he's just gold and makes that champion that much more relevant

[@champchamp4819]

greatest manager and promo genius of all times! pauly heyman legend! this mans gift of gab is incredible!

[@adrianguinn3331]

Absolutely one of the best promo cutters in the business. He's had one hell of a journey. Great interview.

[@rockalex1970]

I can watch Paul Heyman interviews all day. The best to ever do it. Respect!

[@kbhalacy]

I could listen to his stories all day

[@mannygonzalez4081]

Paul Heyman is a True Gangster 💯💯 The Conor mcgregor part Proves it and he even broke down a Fit check 😂😂😮‍💨🔥🔥

[@jonathantamargo9414]

Man…Heyman is the best, the mind of the business and the small details he times perfectly, nothing better

[@pumpkineater195]

Paul Heyman bronx accent coming out at the end😂

[@waseemcurry7062]

Every time these two are in front of each other, it’s a face-off. They’re going to battle verbally. Ariel tries to hold his own and challenge Heyman because he loves the business and Heyman cruises. It’s so fun to watch

[@TheGreatMan1999]

Paul heyman is the only person that still does kayfabe. A real legend

[@gamingondeck5558]

MJF??

[@TheGreatMan1999]

@@gamingondeck5558 I don’t watch aew. Miz is better

[@sb-ns8bl]

@@TheGreatMan1999 MJF is better. Miz is gifted like dude is

[@TheGreatMan1999]

@@sb-ns8bl nobody is a better at the heel role then the miz in my opinion

[@perry3770]

It's crazy that level of conversation skill that paul heyman displays here

[@Noname30000]

Lovem or hate him, heyman is truly the best on the mic Interviews,podcasts,promos doesn’t matter. He paints a picture better then bob ross

[@TheBatmanNerd]

Love Paul Heyman dude had a hand in creating some of the greatest stars in wrestling and the man is still on top of his game. Roman is a GOAT and at the top of the industry!!! And Paul Heyman is the reason he is.

[@AliSubhi-xs4rn]

It's mesmerizing to listen to Heyman's interviews. He's still very much Wise Man through and through. One of the best minds in wrestling.

[@roidjones]

What a gem of a character Heyman is

[@patrickwatts8143]

There will never be another Paul Heyman. His ability to blend the two worlds of pro wrestling is unmatched and he has such a great understanding of the business. Also, the way he just completely devalued Conor at the end was hilarious but, realistically if Conor was to have another roid rage or whatever it is moment and did ever actually hurt Paul Heyman, forget Roman, Brock would kill him lol

[@ricardohester9512]

Been watching Paul Heyman work since ECW was born..dude is a pro wrestling genius..with HHH on creative that's the reason WWE been so good last few years

[@henryb4701]

MMA fan here and not really WWE one but hell, Paul Heyman is a special guy, always like to hear what he's got to say.

[@brandonowen9881]

Yup. Whether someone's a fan of WWE or not, gotta give respect where it's due. Paul Heyman is one of the best managers & promoters to ever do it. Dude could sell ice to an Eskimo.

[@johannbaniqued4360]

I also couldn't help but notice Heyman's suit. Really sharp!

[@wazzoshi7836]

Could just listen to Heyman all day, what a fella

[@hmfchmfc]

Could listen to Paul Herman all day talking about wrestling.

[@mariopadilla1445]

Heyman clowning Conner had me dying 😂😂😂 “ I like the little guy, he’s funny to me…like a clown…like a clown he’s here for my amusement”

[@Taima]

Really went in with the Goodfellas reference. I think he was hoping Ariel would catch it.

[@Guitarplayer724]

@@Taimatotally went over Ariel’s head..😂

[@decksrex3965]

Heyman just gets IT. Roman is IT. The bloodline has IT and Ariel brings IT

[@Guysmith7]

He couldn't give it away, he couldn't sell it if he wanted to, baby

[@codyjohnson4174]

Oh god I think I’m gonna barf

[@MrJasonAnthony]

I’ve had the pleasure of meeting him. He lived in my hometown and would come to my restaurant he is such a nice guy. His wife Marla was a regular

[@olisargarsy8754]

I can hear Mr Paul speaking the whole day and I’ll never get tired

[@austinconway5516]

I’d love one day just to sit with Paul and not even speak and just admire of what he has done in life for all the companies and who he is no talking no nothing just sit and id just admire his work and just like “omg it’s Paul Heymen”

[@matthewhessler6813]

The "Boston " in Paul really came to the surface when he was mentioning Conor McGregor.😂

[@phatslates]

I could listen to Heyman interviews all day

[@spursyankeesfan1306]

Paul heyman is really a nice guy. Wow. I loved this interview

[@ShawShank-kr9wq]

Heyman is the Alfred Hitchcock of WWE

[@connortaylor3910]

Triple H needs to be put Paul Heyman in the creative hot seat alongside him right now! Hunter is doing wonders right now but hey… adding this creative genius to the fold, the results would be unimaginable and pure brilliance!

[@tufoinproductions]

Heyman is sitting here telling yall how it works and how they think backstage. I hope yall are actually listening and digesting

[@MrRuipereira7]

Perfect response to Conor McGregor, Heyman is a master at this.

[@tusharsehgal7464]

I still remember this interview, after I saw Cody lose to Roman and I thought how it was the wrong move. But listening to this again today just made me realise, how Heyman was 100% correct. Amazing. WM40. Cody finally will gotta win the WWE championship 💯🐐

[@sakulaku4280]

roman will win

[@Genesis817]

Paul Heyman has come a long way man. Shout outs to him.

[@vernrussell99]

I love the shoot on Conor. Just a master at work. And the whole interview was alot of fun .

[@DefaultTheseus]

His answer to WWE's buyout question is absolutely splendid.

[@jayjoyce6986]

I have been a Paul E. fan since time haha. Guy is an absolute legend. Love these conversations with Ariel, good stuff.

[@matthewbush2371]

Heyman needs to be Hall of Fame next year cause he was greatest talking mic ever 👏👏👏👏

[@dexterpascual3800]

Protect this man at all cost Paul Heyman is a National Treasure ❤

[@rickykrilovs9508]

The only word that came to mind throughout this entire interview was... TRUTH

[@nicholassolis8763]

Paul saying we the ones cracked me up so much. He's the best!!

[@Only_One_Veezy]

14:16 was the smoothest “We da ones” EVER 🤣

[@hootenanee29]

haha oh man I love Paul Heyman, could listen to him talk for hours. Loved his take on Conor aswell "like a clown, he's here for my amusement" lmao priceless

[@dominicb75]

I could watch Helwani & Heyman chop it up all day. Must see viewing.

[@TYancy001]

It’s hard to just pass by a Paul Heyman interview. Too entertaining

[@sankulpandey9388]

Love paul heyman what a legend

[@blakelinsey8005]

Hands down the best promoter of all time. I wish he was running WWE tbh

[@chrisdominuez1198]

My God I love Paul Haymen I could listen to him all day the stories I would love to listen to him tell he is the GOAT

[@rpgadventurer32]

Heyman "controlled" this interview from start to finish.

[@kimjadoonanan9383]

So much respect for Paul 👏🏽

[@AllyC_Rhythms]

Absolute legend!!!! No-one touches Heyman on any level

[@thegoodfellow41]

Love how Heyman interviews Ariel on his own show.

[@leediaper438]

This is a great interview

[@midwestchaos5679]

I will stop everything I’m doing to watch a Paul Heyman interview.

[@realbkg]

Sad thing is most people will never know or understand what Paul has done for wrestling and what he means to the business

[@GameTime-yj6qv]

Paul Heyman is amazing. He earns every cent he makes from WWE.

[@C4Productionss]

Roman and Paul doing such a good job at blurring the lines between their tv characters and real life

[@RikiLouw69]

Paul Heyman just gets it.

[@heaven2hell666]

🤣🤣 Conor and Paul Heyman trash talk gonna be too much entertaining . Not only me many people wants that 😍😍

[@LoonaJinx]

What Heyman said is true to an extent but diminishing returns are definitely kicking in. It feels like people aren't excited to see who beats Roman now it's almost getting to another "Anyone but Roman" situation at this point

[@monkedoom306]

Helwani always has the best questions

[@TwiLightVids]

Heymans' thoughts and speech is like a sound artist with perfect pitch .

[@Rubyredacted]

Here's a take that'll make friends Paul Heyman is just as important to the landscape of professional wrestling in the modern era if not more than VKM

[@Beasil321]

If there is speech contest The winner is Paul Heyman. Absolute winner.

[@HKT100]

11:24 for the McGregor question

[@GotWord1]

I could listen to paul talk all day

[@wolfemason]

Can't wait to tune in again

[@Bigsmokee731]

I need more hours of heyman

[@Pain6499]

I love seeing and listening to Paul at any interview.

[@JasonCameron774]

0:00 - 14:43 is why Heyman is a genius, and he went full New York @ 13:00.

[@stephendwane8166]

We need a podcast of cornette and hey man… badddd!!! 2 legends!!!

[@Jackalopods]

It could happen. Cornette doesn't hate Heyman. Cornette hates leaving home. The solution is finding someone that is in good terms with both of them and then bring them together for something. Where's Inside The Ropes? Kenny McIntosh could be able to pull this one.

[@DoctorLazers]

Paul is the man. I can only hope to be half as eloquent and clever as he is.

[@THJamie]

Paul is the greatest manager of all time for me

[@nikhilraj4978]

I just wanna say as a fan who is watching wwe since i was 10 dont destroy it. LET HHH CONTROL BOTH RAW AND SMACKDOWN .VINCE IS GOOD but his time is up .... last raw which was raw after mania it actually SUCKED BIG TIME

[@michaelvillalobos6986]

Facts

[@Евгеша-у1к]

Raw was great

[@slayerBO2EPC]

Raw was decent 😂

[@jayscuffington]

Wow! So insightful. Hopefully this gets to the higher ups.

[@INFEDnoX]

@@Евгеша-у1к It was one of the worst Raws in years and years. What part of it was even remotely watchable?

[@michaelcutcher8592]

Great interview!