The recent induction of Paul Heyman into the 2024 WWE Hall of Fame came as no surprise to many in the wrestling world, given his immense contributions to the industry. However, what may come as a surprise is the revelation of Heyman’s current behind-the-scenes role in WWE, courtesy of Teddy Long, a fellow WWE legend.
According to Long, Heyman is heavily involved in helping superstars backstage, a role that highlights his renowned creativity and expertise in the wrestling business. As a former lead writer for SmackDown and the current special counsel for Roman Reigns and The Bloodline, Heyman’s influence on WWE’s storytelling and character development is undeniable.
Long shared his insights during an appearance on Sportskeeda’s The Wrestling Time Machine, where he recalled witnessing Heyman’s efforts backstage at the 2024 WWE Draft. Long, a former General Manager, was invited to be part of the SmackDown team at the event, where he also had the opportunity to announce the Backlash France tag team match between Kevin Owens & Randy Orton and Solo Sikoa & Tama Tonga.
During the episode, Long reminisced about his interactions with old friends while waiting to appear on the April 26 episode of SmackDown and the April 29 episode of RAW. His appearance on the show also led to an interesting discussion with host Mac Davis and legendary reporter Bill Apter, including Apter’s take on which current superstar is a combination of Brock Lesnar and Goldberg.
Heyman’s ability to connect with and represent various wrestlers, including the likes of Brock Lesnar, CM Punk, and Roman Reigns, is a testament to his reputation as one of the most creative minds in the wrestling industry. As the wrestling world continues to evolve, Heyman’s behind-the-scenes role is likely to have a lasting impact on WWE’s narrative and character development.
With the 2024 WWE roster changes still fresh in fans’ minds, the revelation of Heyman’s role offers a fresh perspective on the inner workings of WWE. As the wrestling world continues to evolve, one thing is clear – Paul Heyman’s influence will remain a driving force behind the scenes.