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Paul Heyman

Acting

Born September 11, 1965 · Scarsdale, New York, USA

Also known as Paul E. Dangerously

Biography

Paul Heyman is an American entertainment executive and performer. He is currently signed to WWE, appearing on the SmackDown brand as Special Counsel for Roman Reigns. Heyman owned and was the creative force behind the Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) promotion from 1993 until its closure in 2001. Before running and owning ECW, he was a manager under the ring name Paul E. Dangerously in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and other promotions. He is the co-owner of the Looking4Larry Agency in New York City, and was personally named one of Advertising Age's Top 100 Global Marketers. In WWE, Heyman has managed or has served as manager for a record six world champions: WWE Champions, Big Show, Kurt Angle, Rob Van Dam, CM Punk, Brock Lesnar, and WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns. Critics have praised his abilities at managing and on the microphone. Heyman has also competed sporadically in matches, including the WWE Championship main event of the 2002 Rebellion pay-per-view.

Awards & recognition

  • Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame

Filmography33 titles

ECW House Party 1996

1996Director, Writer

Stone Cold Steve Austin: The Bottom Line on the Most Popular Superstar of All Time

2011as Himself

WWE Saturday Night's Main Event

WWE Legend Profiles

as Paul Heyman

Dark Side of the Ring

2019

CM Punk: Best in the World

2012as Himself

WWE SummerSlam

2022as Paul Heyman

The Very Best of WCW Monday Nitro Vol.1

2011Director

WWE: Unreal

2025as Self

Mr. McMahon

2024as Self

WWE Evil

2022

WWE's Greatest Moments

WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2022

2022as Paul Heyman (Manager)

WWE Royal Rumble

2019as Paul Heyman (Advocate)

WWE Friday Night SmackDown

1999

ECW 3 Way Dance

1995as Paul E. Dangerously (Manager)

WWE: The Rise + Fall of ECW

2004as Self

WWE Rivals

2022

Biography: WWE Legends

2021

Beyond the Mat

1999as Self

Eastern Championship Wrestling

1993Executive Producer

WWE WrestleMania 42 – Sunday

2026as Paul Heyman

WWE Crown Jewel

2025as Paul Heyman

WWE 24

2015as Himself

Raw

1993Executive Producer, Writer

WWE NXT

2010

The World's Greatest Wrestling Managers

2006as Himself

Superfan: The Story of Vladimir

2023as Self (Archival Footage)

Rollerball

2002as English Sports Announcer

Never Forget: WWE Returns After 9/11

2021as Paul Heyman

Ospreay: The Rise of an International Pro Wrestler

2020

Brian Pillman - Loose Cannon

2006as Himself

ECW Hostile City Showdown 1994

1994as Paul E. Dangerously