Ariel Helwani Meets: Paul Heyman | Working with Roman, Brock, Vince & his thoughts on competition

One of the greatest minds in wrestling talks about working with Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar, his relationship with Vince McMahon and his thoughts on the opposition.
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[@valofalconery]

The way Paul talks around questions that'd get him in trouble with Vince is masterful!!

[@bigmike2464]

Son of a Lawyer; he KNOWS words

[@aceofpittsburgh]

He's just answering as honest as he can within certain lines. It's very little to do with pissing Vince off. he doesn't care if he pisses anyone off lol

[@liamdevine8063]

Ariel walks him into one though. He has Heyman declare he watches EVERY show and he has broad and detailed opinions on EVERYTHING then asked him what he thinks of AEW! Genius from Ariel - Heyman squirmed out but he was set up and put down.

[@corneliusg7493]

So true - he never bites the hand that feeds him directly. 😂😂😂

[@anttheman6370]

How do what questions?

[@levicoker8937]

thought I was only gonna watch a couple minutes of this and ended watching the whole thing , this man could talk about rocks for hours and I’d listen

[@allinall4032]

same bro , surprising one for me is scott coker and heyman are good friends would be more fun if heyman has control in bellator

[@justinronza4182]

i stg 😂😂

[@natebaxter9551]

@@allinall4032 we all know Heyman can't be trusted.

[@mikeymyers9617]

@@natebaxter9551 How?

[@DanyDK69]

lol same

[@davidthanos]

There will never be another Heyman. One of the true legends.

[@danielle9433]

A living legend

[@gavyrobo]

@@danielle9433 yup he is a living legend

[@jeremysama5581]

There’s the invisible hands 😂 don Callis

[@steveo7522]

Really true. Unbelievable. Could sell me on anything.

[@bradmyers5354]

He’d be next to Vince on a wrestling Mt Rushmore. When it comes to outside the ring, only Vince played a bigger role in shaping wrestling. Paul realized before Vince that the campy days of 80s wrestling needed to be tossed in the trash. Paul allowing Austin to be himself and the freedom to break away from the Stunning Steve Austin gimmick is directly responsible for giving the wrestling world Stone Cold and everything that followed.

[@quinnin123]

Paul Heyman is one of the greatest minds in professional wrestling history. Every time he speaks I listen.

[@georgeedwards384]

A real wiseman

[@Devilmaycry-Joker]

Bots have copy pasted your comment bro 🤣

[@quinnin123]

@@Devilmaycry-Joker fantastic 🤦🏻‍♂️😆

[@Yamah12a]

He is up there, just a shame he is a notorious bullshitter and a fraud who messed alot of wrestlers careers up due to his selfishness and inability to tell the truth. Him and Bruce Prichard both.

[@carlosluigipanopio1281]

No doubt

[@alexandergunn8693]

I'm not a WWE fan but Paul Heyman has more than a small dash of genius

[@tkaki6029]

He’s smart but also a little full of himself

[@jpsousaa]

@@tkaki6029 that’s what makes him great at his job tbf

[@Crikxsouille]

@@tkaki6029 that's literally the whole point of his character,i Guess he's doing a good job .

[@gavyrobo]

@@jpsousaa yup that’s true

[@gavyrobo]

@@Crikxsouille he is

[@wh5601]

I could listen to Heyman talk all day long. I’m never entirely sure if he’s telling the truth but goddamn is he entertaining

[@SedriqMiers]

indeed No.1 BS artst.

[@gqn2]

Paul Heyman would rather climb a tree than tell the truth

[@stobesy18]

Just think about the stuff he could say but does not say.

[@rima7286]

Paul heyman is actually the greatest politician in wwe history. And he still manages to be real-er than the rest

[@jleos0095]

@@SedriqMiers that’s why he’s good at his job. He knows how to handle an audience.

[@Ubiquitous1984]

Two very smart, quick witted and interesting blokes. Good stuff.

[@brianguider3873]

The older I get the more I love and appreciate Paul Heyman.

[@Beastzz77]

U will never see Ariel get outwitted by anyone other than Paul Heyman, they are so alike it’s crazy. Two guys who are not fighters but are fearless to speaking their mind.

[@basedbob277]

Two crafty Jews

[@Taima]

@@basedbob277 Somehow that's less insulting when talking about these guys than it would normally be lol

[@anasshahid224]

Incredible interview, Paul Heyman is a wrestling genius 👏

[@gavyrobo]

He is

[@ck_idgaf1680]

Paul is such a good talker, never forget the time, the crowd tried to 'hijack' a show with CM Punk chants and he shut it down, legendary. He is right about the talent, multiple guys who left or released talked about how much Paul fought for them and liked them, everyone can't go to smackdown though.

[@regul8r]

I've been a wrestling fan since the 80's and can honestly say there is no one in this industry more captivating (consistently) than Paul Heyman. His contributions can't be denied, and I can only hope that when that time comes and Vince is no longer able to do his job and someone else takes the helm of the WWE that their smart enough to make Heyman the #2. I think Triple H & Heyman together running the WWE would be amazing. Were in desperate need for a new regime change, and I can't wait.

[@JA-pm4pu]

There's absolutely no chance that would ever happen.

[@sheriffdraws8789]

Hmmm never say never. We're 50% there lol

[@regul8r]

@@sheriffdraws8789 lol nine months ago it was just wishful thinking, can't believe I've lived to see the triple h era. I thank vince for everything he's contributed for over 50 yrs. It's time to take what he revolutionized & update it to something we've desperately needed. All hail the king of kings it's game time :)

[@strnglhld]

Considering how Paul ran ECW, that’s never gonna happen. Triple H is different, son-in-law lol

[@adelbechtoula]

As someone who studied business management and now marketing listening to paul Heyman talk about business, competition and how to manage things through time it feels like a learning session he is truly the Wiseman

[@liamknapp8590]

Heyman ran ECW into the ground and jumped ship to McMahon as soon as bankruptcy proceedings started. He was a lot younger, though, and it seems like he’s got a much better grasp on the market nowadays.

[@THE-NC2]

Truly Heyman is a genius and so intelligent

[@chrisaranda4327]

Paul sold the Reigns/Big E match in a few seconds more than WWE has.

[@georgeedwards384]

That’s what he does

[@djcp24]

The worst take I’ve ever read, possibly ever

[@rodycaz8984]

Brah, he's literally a representative of WWE.

[@chrisaranda4327]

@@rodycaz8984 Yes.

[@-Alpeter]

@@djcp24 nobody asked troll.

[@anthonybakker2567]

Paul Heyman is without doubt the most important non-wrestler in the history of the business, second ONLY to Vincent Kennedy McMahon.

[@georgeedwards384]

Couldn’t agree more

[@matthewcoward595]

? Stone colds beer tosser

[@CloroxBleach-kg1xk]

FAX

[@vincentkennedymcmahon50]

No it's nick khan

[@charlesdavall4474]

Bobby Heenan > Paul Heyman.

[@GreenAthletics]

Heyman is a wrestling genius! One of the best storytellers too.

[@gavyrobo]

Yup that’s facts

[@henryle1296]

This man wanted Aleister Black (Malakai Black), Ricochet, Humberto Carrillo, and Buddy Murphy for his vision of Raw. This man knows talent, it’s not his fault these guys are gone or floating in the main roster. Heyman deserves more credit than he deserves.

[@nachogonzaga603]

now Aleister can potentially come back.

[@Surgicalsensei]

Paul Heyman is such an amazing personality and the way he just frame controlled a pro like Ariel in this conversation shows just the elite level of talent Heyman has.

[@mickceltic67]

Paul Heyman is Professional Wrestling! Such a phenomenal mind, always loved listening to Paul!! His mind on wrestling is unparalleled! He had so much love and desire for the product 💪 a legend!!

[@atharvagorwadkar3159]

Ariel is hands down the greatest interviewer in the history, and Paul answered every question without stuttering, great stuff

[@oliverrrrrrrrrr]

The greatest interviewer in history 😂😂😂

[@JOSETV1]

@@oliverrrrrrrrrr who's better?

[@johnadams9274]

@@JOSETV1 Johnny Carson

[@JOSETV1]

@@johnadams9274 L

[@Cee2k]

he knows to shut up and let people talk

[@comicsguru2574]

Heyman's incredible understanding of character work is what makes him a master, his pairing with Roman is essential to The Tribal Chief's storyline. EDIT: Paul acknowledging that Roman's problem is lack of viable opponents is very cool, they know this storyline has an expiration date.

[@bradmyers5354]

Paul’s been really good at seeing a change is needed and identifying where to make those changes. ECW was nothing like the campy wrestling of the 80s and was proving the audience wanted a change five years before Vince gave his “Good guys/bad guys” speech that ushered in WWF’s embrace of the Attitude Era.

[@suhrabkhan8880]

I love Paul Heyman for his speaking skills, he is example to many many people on how to shape your mouth to have better pronunciation. Let alone the speaking and story telling.

[@ruffiovega6999]

Bro this man can legit sell me air. His ability to speak so eloquently,he has a rhythm and such a way to story is ridiculous.

[@spfc030298]

Dude i would literally watch a 3 hours show with this two minds talking about the industry , awesome interview

[@sprunnel]

Mr Heyman is incredible. A mind, a tactician, a thinker. The side stepping of Aew questions was interesting, but Im absolutely sure he pays way more attention than he eluded to. Came in for a few minutes and now im 48 mins in

[@jamesbyersmusic]

Heyman is a master at blurring reality and kayfabe! Also the little digs at CM Punk and not directly praising AEW made me both chuckle and roll my eyes at the same time...

[@cristianonunes8551]

I'm here listening to his visions, his explanations about the business, how it works, the hows and whys, the pros and cons and how a con can be seen as a pro... I'm a very bright guy and i've seen a lot of bright guys and some geniuses out there but this man... He is a Genius godlike in this industry!

[@JR-The_Godfather_of_Horsepower]

1 second ago Heyman is a combination of "Classy"Freddie Blassie, " Captain" Lou Albano, Bobby "The Brain" Hennan, and The Grand Wizard! I may be dating myself here, but I've had the chance to have watched them all at the pinnacle of their careers, and can say that Paul Heyman is like the best of all four wrapped into one!

[@reokimber]

48 minutes isn’t long enough to listen to Heyman speak!

[@dodgers175]

I remember Paul from back in the old AWA days when he was Paul E. Dangerously. Greatest mind and greatest talker in the wrestling game.

[@awadinho25]

Paul Heyman is the only person in WWE that can go on interview and cover Vince & Bruce's screwups & making them look like gods.

[@prodigycharles367]

This is again, an unbelievable interview from Paul, however I do find it sad that even he knew when recording this that talent like Hit Row wouldn't last long or get the chances they deserved.

[@obijames9581]

I can’t believe I watch this to the end. Damm Paul is really a wise man

[@Youtubesucksass1]

Its hard to believe this guy used to piss me off. Now im older I could talk wrestling with him for days. Absolute legend in the business.

[@oliverjackson5070]

Speaking on the role of "The Manager" this is where Heyman is an innovator, constantly transforming his skillset into newer iterations. Stars come & go but a chameleon has never left. However, that aside, I think the "manager" role also exists in the form of when a wrestler takes a younger wrestler under their wing & one of the more exciting ones to emerge recently is the pairing of Jeff Hardy & Aaliyah, I think they have a really interesting buddy/buddy - brother/sister chemistry that would go on to spark great emotionally invested storylines of old. Controversy, adversity, redemption, loss, rise to stardom. It'd be really cool to keep developing that bond.

[@ronmichaels9206]

I like how he mentioned Mustafa Ali in this and how Mustafa views the business. This is a guy who could've been WWE champion or at least a Money in the Bank winner but he still keeps pushing

[@SergH.]

Between Ariel’s ability to ask questions and Paul’s ability to speak, this was great

[@BlackGoliath987]

Paul Heyman is something special! If I was a young guy in the business I'd be sitting under his learning tree and constantly be asking him questions.

[@CheesyTater]

I chuckled when Paul mentioned Hit Row. They were all cut shortly after this interview.

[@TrueDaemonLord]

Paul Heyman is the only person who can talk about the backstage and creative of wrestling while still making it seem real. Guys a genius.

[@Dovah21]

Seeing Paul do his thing over the past few years has given me the impression that he is a man who, beyond a shadow of a doubt, knows the business he's in. Seeing him "out of character" and speaking about that business with such clarity and passion only confirmed that.

[@TheGardenOfLife]

He really hasn’t aged in 10+ years since the last time I saw him

[@jordanmitchell7845]

Legendary crossover of UFC and WWE.

[@Rotttman]

Who is UFC?

[@Rotttman]

@Emriko Rex makes no sense whatsoever

[@Rotttman]

Nobody in this interview works for the UFC. DUMMIES

[@Rotttman]

@Emriko Rex he does not work for UFC FUCKLIPS

[@1KQ_]

@Emriko Rex with your reasoning it should be ufc and ecw since heyman worked for ecw for many years

[@izzyyanks09]

Amazing how he can go into real life/serious mode and promo mode so naturally.

[@KKB226]

This was 48 mins and i could of easily listened to another 48mins. Great interview with one of the great geniuses of wrestling

[@getabhirup]

Its been so long since I've seen/heard an analytical interview about pro wrestling. And of all people, Paul Heyman being interviewed. Wouldn't miss it for the world.

[@HadiSaiyid]

The insight Paul has about the industry, it's mind boggling.

[@kg5653]

Ariel is really clever to be fair. Great interviewer.

[@ericrenediaz6670]

Very interesting seeing this perspective that's behind the scenes, kinda. I remember Heyman when I was a teen watching ECW. Dude has the gift of gab. Great interview

[@darkdeity2012]

Always great to hear Heyman talk. One of the all time most insightful and driven voices in pro wrestling.

[@100SC]

Love listening to this man talk whether it’s a promo or not it’s just so much knowledge

[@keeplayingjethro]

I love paul heyman's vocabulary. It's really astonishing to listen.

[@makhseed]

genuinely haven't watched pro wrestling since I was 13 years old, but every year whenever Ariel interviews Paul I make sure to watch.

[@heartbreakkid2]

Your not missing alot in pro wrestling it has it moments not like how is was in the 90s and 2000s

[@KennyLiang]

PH's fit is always clean and on point. His experience and skill to handle the wrestling entertainment field is superb

[@GetOnTheFloor82]

This man is the greatest man in professional wrestling. I'd listen to him for daaaayysssss on end. Just has the unique ability to create from nothing.

[@gavyrobo]

Yeah I agree

[@humyers8633]

He ties everything up in pretty little bows when he speaks.

[@I3oucher]

heyman is an absolute legend and icon in the business, knows it inside and out

[@MisterTekker]

This man could explain the full process for making, storing, applying, and drying of paint and I would be just as captivated.

[@ryanpalmer3214]

Good stuff here. I haven't watched pro wrestling in 20 years but could listen to Heyman all day. WWE fans must not know about this interview as it doesn't have enough views. Heelwani!

[@callumhewson5516]

I’m not a wresting watcher but I do imagine a big portion of their viewership must come from age 13 and under? I imagine that’ll be affecting the views on the video

[@sammatt6678]

Incredible interview BT sport, Paul Heyman is a wrestling genius 🙌

[@gavyrobo]

He is that’s why we all love him for it and so do I

[@ericwilliams2980]

Man the Heyman mentality is teaching me to always think big

[@hansruedi982]

He's a great orator, of course, but one could argue that he if he doesn't lose his job over some of these answers, it's not because of his rhetorical skills and performance in this interview.

[@j86485]

Great to know that Heyman thinks highly of Mustafa Ali. It's sad that Vince doesn't

[@aaroncunliffe8610]

I could just listen to Paul talk for hours he is the goat of wrestling minds in the business eloquent and brilliant

[@davidratty2242]

I could listen to him talk about the wrestling business all day.

[@yanocain]

I LOVE Heyman, but man he knows how to circle around a true answer, can't wait for him to be off WWE and then have real answers!

[@ZOMB13SLAY0RZ]

Absolute belter of a interview as per I love the old Paul heyman and Ariel interviews. Thanks BT

[@TheInsiderzone]

He shoots while remaining in character. Mastermind

[@patrickevans9604]

Good God, I love the way that Heyman looks at the business. This man is a literal genius when it comes to promoting a wrestling/sports entertainment show

[@samwich852]

Paul trying to take control of the interview immediately 😆

[@timothymaguire4486]

Heyman should have gone to Hollywood or at least a TV crime show. He's always been such an amazing talent.

[@actionpoppa6079]

Excellent interview asked him all the questions I wanted to hear. Paul should have his own show called Better Call Paul!! Brilliant man

[@thomastakesportspodcast]

Heyman is so passionate in regards to the pure business of sports entertainment. Always have been a fan. Awesome guy.

[@oshioadams8751]

This man is a pro wrestling genius. I respect his out ring performance like Shawn Michaels in ring performance. Best of the best.

[@AlexCruz-ik8of]

Paul watches and supports ALL the competition not just the one company but all the other companies & I think that's great.

[@wozzielfc401]

Unlike the AEW fans . That are just toxic af and as he said are the us vs them mentality 🤷‍♂️

[@AndrewHahaLee]

Character development, business and marketing relations, media and technical intricacies, product knowledge, talent management - Paul Heyman is a genius in a full package.

[@wweDgenerationXHD]

Heyman is so articulate and smart, love listening to him break things down.

[@CK2008able]

Ariel and Heyman interviews are always special events

[@rypro525]

i love how Paul E dodges the AEW questions

[@DankSinatra902]

Ariel has been killing it for a bit now. He gets the best answers out of paul

[@docgonzales]

I'm glad Paul became interested in wrestling and not politics, he would silver tongue his way into any office.

[@NateDawg920]

I love how they started off like this was Ariel's first long interview with Paul lol. First one on BT...and they're so good together that it might as well be their first. It's that good. It amazes me that this turned into something between Ariel and DC on Twitter. I didn't see DC's first tweet or tweets, but I saw Ariel come back and say something about Dana allowing DC to @ him and then DC went off. If it wasn't for show, I hope they kiss and make up.

[@akeemolugbengaatitebi4620]

Paul is a genius. One of the greatest minds in WWE. I can listen to him talk for days.

[@topupmusicmanagement1695]

Thats not hard, they dont have many other great minds left!

[@junehalog024]

It's funny how Heyman mentioned Mustafa Ali as a barrier breaker who is someone who steps into the picture than just someone out of the door and months later, Mustafa Ali just went from someone who breaks barriers to someone who wanted to break the door to step out of it.

[@boblob3509]

I don’t even watch or care about wwe but this is very interesting. To just hear the passion in Paul’s voice and his work ethic is amazing.

[@mohamednabil8331]

Paul Heyman is legend 🔥

[@TheOtherSideBattleRapLeague]

When Ariel says "What's the difference?", I died LOL

[@spearjs]

I could listen to Heyman talk all day about any subject. The guy is truly captivating.

[@spaceghostcoasttocoast4692]

He is definitely gon be in the Hall of Fame in the future as one of the greatest managers in WWE

[@HelloJapan05]

thanks for the interview

[@dodi1986]

really enjoyed listening to this. Heyman loves the business so much its unbelievable.

[@jordannardolillo5920]

Hitrow was cut the same day this airs, as heyman mentions finding time for young guys, specifically them

[@raypetree9372]

I hope that, in a post Roman Reigns role, Paul Heyman can be the modified General Manager of either Raw or Smackdown. And, by modified, I mean having a Mr. McMahon kind of role - with complete “control” over the roster as a true heel.

[@JokerG16]

I mean he was GM back in 04

[@OscarRamirez-vt4sm]

Man Ariel has been on fire lately🔥

[@meleeking6]

I wish Paul was part of my family. This man is a genius, amazing talker that keeps u glued, and just an awesome human being. I WISH I could talk to him one day.

[@TheOne-uc9rz]

I honestly haven’t watched wrestling for years, but I had to watch this interview. Heyman has too much passion for the business and wisdom, for me not to watch this is a disservice to my childhood. I’ve watched Paul’s documentary “my name is Paul heyman” multiple times

[@EspacioNX]

Love it 🔥

[@realitygamedesign]

Paul Heyman always taking even seasoned journalists back to school.

[@monster101470]

Paul Heyman could commentate anything and I would tune in!! Legend

[@dquanissavage6287]

Paul Heyman Is Truly Legendary Man!!🙌🐐🐐

[@amazind9126]

Absolutely legend 🥰