Paul Heyman Released!!!!

01-01-2005, 02:40 PM

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According to "rumors" on 1wrestling.com, it's quite possible Paul Heyman is completely gone from WWE.

As has been covered pretty well the last few weeks, Heyman is no longer part of the writing team, nor does he travel on the road to work as Heidenreich's manager. In addition to that, it was recently discovered that his bio page on the SmackDown! superstar listing has been removed completely.

With rumors of an ECW pay-per view (the talk is a June PPV in New York City), one would wonder how it would be authentic enough without the touch or input from Paul Heyman. This is what many ECW loyalists were afraid of when hearing the rumors of WWE considering reviving the brand name under their umbrella.

Heyman has kept his contractual status with WWE relatively private, so no one knows for sure where he stands with the company right now. One would assume TNA will be jumping all over him if he is in fact completely removed from any WWE obligations

I refuse to buy the ECW PPV now.

**Innovator** · 01-01-2005, 02:44 PM

I haven't seen anything official yet...so I won't comment

**KayfabeMan** · 01-01-2005, 02:44 PM

If he is indeed gone, TNA'd be smart to open the door to him and give him a microphone. Seems there are too many ego's and/or ideas/directions in TNA to handle his input though.

**GODSON** · 01-01-2005, 09:28 PM

TNA is so better than WCW(last 5 years). Just because Hall,Nash,Jarrett on the roster people have something bad to say. Most of TNA roster never step foot inside a WCW ring.

**Loose Cannon** · 01-01-2005, 02:45 PM

OK, this has been discussed on here in like 3 different threads. We've been talking about this all week on here. He's not realsed, the WWE just has nothing to do with him and he is just sitting at home collecting money.

**Loose Cannon** · 01-01-2005, 02:47 PM

He's not realsed. The WWE just has nothing for him and he's just sitting home collecting his checks.

**Dave Youell** · 01-01-2005, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Loose Cannon

He's not realsed. The WWE just has nothing for him and he's just sitting home collecting his checks.

How do you know!

I need clafiaction! slowly going insane, i mean he's heindewanks manager so it's not like they didn't have anything for him

**Loose Cannon** · 01-01-2005, 03:01 PM

because Melzer reported it.

**Dave Youell** · 01-01-2005, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Loose Cannon

because Melzer reported it.

Phew

Breath Dave Breath

**Rob** · 01-01-2005, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Loose Cannon

because Melzer reported it.

And I get called a Meltzer wannabe or arse licker

Seriously though, he is friends with Heyman so if anyone is going to know the details, its Da Meltz.

**Loose Cannon** · 01-02-2005, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob

And I get called a Meltzer wannabe or arse licker

Seriously though, he is friends with Heyman so if anyone is going to know the details, its Da Meltz.

I wish I was Melzer. Probably would get to speak with Trish and "interview" her

**Loose Cannon** · 01-01-2005, 03:08 PM

but that doesn't mean he won't get released.

But with his mind and mouth, he is very dangerous and I don't think the WWE WILL let him go to another company.

**Dave Youell** · 01-01-2005, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Loose Cannon

but that doesn't mean he won't get released.

Oh Shit, where's that paper bag

**Xero** · 01-01-2005, 03:43 PM

WWE are fools if they let Heyman go.

**Outsider** · 01-01-2005, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Xero Limit 126

WWE are fools if they let Heyman go.

Surely you knew this already?

From what I know about TNA (admitidly, not much!) it seems to be very much like WCW was just before it closed down, similar roster, same booker etc. However add Heyman into the mix and it combine the good parts from WCW with the man behind ECW, you could get a very interesting company

**Mike the Metal Ed** · 01-01-2005, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Outsider

Surely you knew this already?

From what I know about TNA (admitidly, not much!) it seems to be very much like WCW was just before it closed down, similar roster, same booker etc. However add Heyman into the mix and it combine the good parts from WCW with the man behind ECW, you could get a very interesting company

TNA have more original talent than people give them credit for, with guys like Kazarian (might have been in WCW, not sure), AMW, Abyss, AJ Styles, Team Canada etc...

**Nowhere Man** · 01-01-2005, 06:13 PM

I don't buy it for a second. Heyman is way too dangerous of a commodity for WWE to just throw him out. Even if Vince and his yes-men don't like him, they know that he's got an incredible mind for booking, and he could be a major nuissance in the hands of, say, TNA (or if Turner ever gets his fed going). They're safer (in their opinion) just putting him on the shelf so that no one else can nab him.

**Paki Crippler** · 01-02-2005, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Outsider

Surely you knew this already?

From what I know about TNA (admitidly, not much!) it seems to be very much like WCW was just before it closed down, similar roster, same booker etc. However add Heyman into the mix and it combine the good parts from WCW with the man behind ECW, you could get a very interesting company

they didn't trust Vince Russo why would they trust Paul Heyman?

**Eunos** · 01-01-2005, 03:52 PM

Bad Bad move if they release Heyman.

LK · 01-01-2005, 05:44 PM

If this does happen it could quite possibly be the stupidest thing the WWE could do.

**KingofOldSchool** · 01-03-2005, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by legendkiller

If this does happen it could quite possibly be the stupidest thing the WWE could do.

No it's not.

**SuperSlim** · 01-01-2005, 05:49 PM

and WWE is known for doing stupid things

**mike627** · 01-01-2005, 06:23 PM

Heh, Can ya imagine what wolud happen if the USA Network hired Heyman?

**The CyNick** · 01-01-2005, 08:27 PM

Whether Heyman gets released or not really doesn't mean much. The point is he's not being used right now, so whether or not he's collecting a cheque only makes a difference to Heyman, not us.

If there was another promotion out there which had a viable future I would be optimistic, but there isn't, so we're kinda SOL.

I hear Heyman wants to try his hand at other avenues of the TV business. That could be carny talk, but I wouldn't blame him if he wants out. Let Vince do his thing, if wrestling dies, it dies. I wouldn't lose too much sleep over it if I were him.

**Mr. Nerfect** · 01-01-2005, 08:34 PM

I don't know about you, but I would LOVE Heyman to be released. I am usually upset when talent is released by the WWE, because I can't see them wrestle. The good thing about Heyman is that his talent can single-handedly rise TNA out of the shadows into the forefront.

With Heyman in hand, TNA could really start to do some damage to the WWE, and IMO, that would be great to start the flow of wrestling again.

**The CyNick** · 01-01-2005, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Alienoid06

I don't know about you, but I would LOVE Heyman to be released. I am usually upset when talent is released by the WWE, because I can't see them wrestle. The good thing about Heyman is that his talent can single-handedly rise TNA out of the shadows into the forefront.

With Heyman in hand, TNA could really start to do some damage to the WWE, and IMO, that would be great to start the flow of wrestling again.

ha!

TNA is worse than the WWE.

At least Hunter is a legitamate main event talent, in TNA you have to book everything so "Mr 3rd match on the card" can look like a superstar.

**Mr. Nerfect** · 01-03-2005, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by The CyNick

ha!

TNA is worse than the WWE.

At least Hunter is a legitamate main event talent, in TNA you have to book everything so "Mr 3rd match on the card" can look like a superstar.

Well, that could all change if Heyman got behind the wheel. Jerry Jarrett had a falling out with his son, and Dusty Rhodes seems to be doing a father-son thing while booking, sohaving Heyman handle it would make the promotion much more unbiased, IMO.

Heyman could really do wonders with what they already have.

V · 01-01-2005, 08:56 PM

i predict a swerve

heyman will show up at the ECW payperview

**Corkscrewed** · 01-01-2005, 09:00 PM

lol... sure.

Anyway, I dunno. I've sort of given up on expecting good decisions made within the WWE anymore.

**Londoner** · 01-02-2005, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Corkscrewed

lol... sure.

Anyway, I dunno. I've sort of given up on expecting good decisions made within the WWE anymore.

Same here mate.

**ColdwaVer** · 01-01-2005, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by I-Hate-You

I refuse to buy the ECW PPV now.

Yeah, we should all refuse to buy the ECW PPV on those grounds...

...of course then Vince will stand up and say "see, nobody wants to see those ECW guys" and the next thing you know Rhyno and RVD are fired.

**Rob** · 01-01-2005, 11:37 PM

RVD will probably be anyway.

**Dave Youell** · 01-02-2005, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Rob

RVD will probably be anyway.

He's in the same sort of boat as Heyman as far as i'm concerned.

A liability within the company, but far more dangerous outside of it

**Corkscrewed** · 01-02-2005, 12:13 AM

You could still try...

I mean, it'd be amusing to see you on the news charged with stalking someone...

**The Cerebral Assassin** · 01-02-2005, 02:40 AM

I hope they release him. It's not like they'll let him do anything, so he'd be much more useful elsewhere.

**Rob** · 01-02-2005, 12:05 PM

If they think they killed Van Dam, they'll let him go. Only problem is they can't because he isn't anywhere near his potential in WWE. The minute he leaves, it would be turned up 10 and the real RVD would be back.

**Evolution** · 01-02-2005, 12:31 PM

If TNA get Heyman, that would be a promising outlook for the Jarrett's promotion. Couple that with RVD and Rhyno (if they get released) and you've got a legitimate WWE competition.

Not to mention other ECW guys that might go (Tajiri, Tazz, Dreamer)

If Tazz went to TNA, he might actually get to wrestle again.

Just don't hold your breath.

LK · 01-02-2005, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Evolution

If Tazz went to TNA, he might actually get to wrestle again.

Just so you know it was Tazz's decision to stop wrestling, not that of the WWE. He chose to become a full time commentator. He said he had lost the feeling when he was about to go out to the ring. So I would doubt that the prospect of wrestling in TNA would renew his desire to wrestle. Add the fact that his neck I believe is just as f***ed as Austin's.

**Mr. JL** · 01-02-2005, 03:55 PM

Ring oF Honor could use Paul Heyman. ROH has the greatest WRESTLING matches around but seriously lack in the character and storyline aspect that is needed in order get more than just the wrestling purist fans to attend their shows. Insert, Paul Heyman with some conterversal charcters/storylines and ROH could be better. They won't become competition to the WWE but they'll make more money.

**DaveWadding** · 01-02-2005, 05:45 PM

LOL Brian Gerwitz is a moron.

From the main page:

-Head writer of Raw, Brian Gewirtz has personally told the McMahons that he was opposed to bringing back Paul Heyman, because he felt that Heyman would create a competition between the brands and destroy and harmony that the writing teams/brands had built with one another.

THE IDEA IS TO CREATE COMPETITION BETWEEN THE BRANDS TO UP THE RATINGS YOU FUCKING MORON.

01-01-2005, 02:44 PM	#2
Innovator Inno Knows. Posts: 43,710	I haven't seen anything official yet...so I won't comment

01-01-2005, 02:44 PM	#3
KayfabeMan TPWW's Glass Ceiling Posts: 5,793	If he is indeed gone, TNA'd be smart to open the door to him and give him a microphone. Seems there are too many ego's and/or ideas/directions in TNA to handle his input though.

01-01-2005, 09:28 PM	#4
GODSON Posts: 268	TNA is so better than WCW(last 5 years). Just because Hall,Nash,Jarrett on the roster people have something bad to say. Most of TNA roster never step foot inside a WCW ring.

01-01-2005, 02:45 PM	#5
Loose Cannon I'm all there is Posts: 31,811	OK, this has been discussed on here in like 3 different threads. We've been talking about this all week on here. He's not realsed, the WWE just has nothing to do with him and he is just sitting at home collecting money.

01-01-2005, 02:47 PM	#6
Loose Cannon I'm all there is Posts: 31,811	He's not realsed. The WWE just has nothing for him and he's just sitting home collecting his checks.

01-01-2005, 03:01 PM	#8
Loose Cannon I'm all there is Posts: 31,811	because Melzer reported it.

01-01-2005, 03:08 PM	#12
Loose Cannon I'm all there is Posts: 31,811	but that doesn't mean he won't get released. But with his mind and mouth, he is very dangerous and I don't think the WWE WILL let him go to another company.

01-01-2005, 03:43 PM	#14
Xero He's Here Posts: 60,735	WWE are fools if they let Heyman go.

01-01-2005, 06:13 PM	#17
Nowhere Man Now. Here. Man. Posts: 8,370	I don't buy it for a second. Heyman is way too dangerous of a commodity for WWE to just throw him out. Even if Vince and his yes-men don't like him, they know that he's got an incredible mind for booking, and he could be a major nuissance in the hands of, say, TNA (or if Turner ever gets his fed going). They're safer (in their opinion) just putting him on the shelf so that no one else can nab him.

01-01-2005, 03:52 PM	#19
Eunos Bastard Deer Posts: 1,385	Bad Bad move if they release Heyman.

01-01-2005, 05:44 PM	#20
LK It's Clobbering Time! Posts: 5,337	If this does happen it could quite possibly be the stupidest thing the WWE could do.

01-01-2005, 05:49 PM	#22
SuperSlim Oh Sht* Posts: 19,302	and WWE is known for doing stupid things

01-01-2005, 06:23 PM	#23
mike627 Posts: 856	Heh, Can ya imagine what wolud happen if the USA Network hired Heyman?

01-01-2005, 08:27 PM	#24
The CyNick Make the IWC Great Again Posts: 8,922	Whether Heyman gets released or not really doesn't mean much. The point is he's not being used right now, so whether or not he's collecting a cheque only makes a difference to Heyman, not us. If there was another promotion out there which had a viable future I would be optimistic, but there isn't, so we're kinda SOL. I hear Heyman wants to try his hand at other avenues of the TV business. That could be carny talk, but I wouldn't blame him if he wants out. Let Vince do his thing, if wrestling dies, it dies. I wouldn't lose too much sleep over it if I were him.

01-01-2005, 08:34 PM	#25
Mr. Nerfect Posts: 61,543	I don't know about you, but I would LOVE Heyman to be released. I am usually upset when talent is released by the WWE, because I can't see them wrestle. The good thing about Heyman is that his talent can single-handedly rise TNA out of the shadows into the forefront. With Heyman in hand, TNA could really start to do some damage to the WWE, and IMO, that would be great to start the flow of wrestling again.

01-01-2005, 08:56 PM	#28
V Formerly Ġoh�ń3k Posts: 5,009	i predict a swerve heyman will show up at the ECW payperview

01-01-2005, 09:00 PM	#29
Corkscrewed Posts: 18,357	lol... sure. Anyway, I dunno. I've sort of given up on expecting good decisions made within the WWE anymore.

01-01-2005, 11:37 PM	#32
Rob Part time poster Posts: 22,963	RVD will probably be anyway.

01-02-2005, 12:13 AM	#34
Corkscrewed Posts: 18,357	You could still try... I mean, it'd be amusing to see you on the news charged with stalking someone...

01-02-2005, 02:40 AM	#35
The Cerebral Assassin The Crusher Posts: 1,690	I hope they release him. It's not like they'll let him do anything, so he'd be much more useful elsewhere.

01-02-2005, 12:05 PM	#36
Rob Part time poster Posts: 22,963	If they think they killed Van Dam, they'll let him go. Only problem is they can't because he isn't anywhere near his potential in WWE. The minute he leaves, it would be turned up 10 and the real RVD would be back.

01-02-2005, 12:31 PM	#37
Evolution I Just Passed You By! Posts: 1,107	If TNA get Heyman, that would be a promising outlook for the Jarrett's promotion. Couple that with RVD and Rhyno (if they get released) and you've got a legitimate WWE competition. Not to mention other ECW guys that might go (Tajiri, Tazz, Dreamer) If Tazz went to TNA, he might actually get to wrestle again. Just don't hold your breath.

01-02-2005, 03:55 PM	#39
Mr. JL Posts: 4,834	Ring oF Honor could use Paul Heyman. ROH has the greatest WRESTLING matches around but seriously lack in the character and storyline aspect that is needed in order get more than just the wrestling purist fans to attend their shows. Insert, Paul Heyman with some conterversal charcters/storylines and ROH could be better. They won't become competition to the WWE but they'll make more money.

01-02-2005, 05:45 PM	#40
DaveWadding LIMITLESS Posts: 32,276	LOL Brian Gerwitz is a moron. From the main page: -Head writer of Raw, Brian Gewirtz has personally told the McMahons that he was opposed to bringing back Paul Heyman, because he felt that Heyman would create a competition between the brands and destroy and harmony that the writing teams/brands had built with one another. THE IDEA IS TO CREATE COMPETITION BETWEEN THE BRANDS TO UP THE RATINGS YOU FUCKING MORON.