Thread: Paul Heyman Interview. Very good read
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Old 02-07-2008, 09:44 AM   #40
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Big Show going first in the Elimination Chamber was the right move. He was leaving the company, and being the first eliminated would have made everyone left in the match seem "better" than Big Show, in kayfabe terms. Not only would Show have been making CM Punk a star by tapping out to him, but Show would have also been lending some much needed credibility to the heels left on ECW: Hardcore Holly and Test.

I'm not sure if I'd have booked the Elimination Chamber exactly the same way as Heyman, he really didn't go into detail at the end, but in my opinion, the final three in the match would have been Rob Van Dam, CM Punk and Bobby Lashley. CM Punk was newish at the time, and already has the rub from earlier, so he can go first, and that leaves the final fall to take place between Lashley and RVD. Personally, I'd have gone with Lashley turning heel, aligning with Heyman, and then continuing the chase story heading into WrestleMania, or something.
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