Paul Heyman (born September 11, 1965 in Scarsdale, New York) is a professional wrestling manager, on-air talent, and former promoter. He is best known for being the creative force behind Extreme Championship Wrestling's rise to prominence in the 1990's.
While a manager in WCW and the AWA, he was known as "Paul E. Dangerously", and many in the business still refer to him as "Paul E."
After ECW folded, he became a broadcaster for WWE, alongside Jim Ross. For some time there has been talk of the return of ECW, leading up to an expected June 2005 ECW-branded pay-per-view to be presented by WWE. Heyman is not believed to have an active role in this event, however, as he has fallen out of favor with company management.
He later assumed the on camera role of General Manager of the Thursday Night Show SmackDown!, until March 22, 2004, when, according to storyline, he quit after he was drafted to Eric Bischoff's RAW. Heyman was writing for Smackdown! during its more successful stint in early 2003 and now serves as a road agent for WWE. His on-camera role at present has seen him manage The Dudley Boyz, and Spike Dudley. Currently he is managing Jon Heidenreich.
Paul Heyman was recently terminated from the WWE creative team. According to internet sources, Heyman made his final WWE appearance when he was put in a coffin by The Undertaker during a Handicap match with Paul and Jon Heidenreich vs. The Undertaker on the 01/06/05 Episode of SmackDown!
