Paul Heyman is making the media rounds following the news that he will be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame during WrestleMania 40 weekend.
Part of his legacy in wrestling has been his alliance with Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and the creation of The Bloodline storyline. Heyman was first aligned with Reigns in 2020 following the major shift in Reigns’ character.
Heyman said that their designation of being paired together was a body of work that could be compared to some of the best drama television shows in history “with the most riveting villains that anyone has ever seen.”
Heyman also addressed his role in the creative side of the group.
“I carry a significant voice in how we are portrayed and presented — that includes everything from camera angles to music to storylines. It’s why Roman Reigns bestowed upon me the blessing name of the Wiseman, which is both acknowledgment from the Tribal Chief to his Special Counsel, and also a historical reference to the Grand Wizard, Freddie Blassie and Captain Lou Albano, who are the only managers during the Vincent James McMahon (father of Vince McMahon) era. I don’t know if I could only be a performer. I wouldn’t be satisfied. I wouldn’t be happy with just going out there and doing our shtick. I have to have a voice. I have to have some level of input, and so far, as luck would have it, that input has been not only welcomed but encouraged and very well received.”
Heyman is the only name confirmed thus far for the HOF class, although another name is rumored for the class. For more on that, click here.
