Paul Heyman – born September 11, 1965 – is a professional wrestling manager, former promoter.
He is currently signed to WWE, where he is appearing on the SmackDown brand as the “special counsel” and the “wise man” for Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns.
Born in The Bronx to a family of Holocaust survivors, Heyman debuted in the professional wrestling business in 1986.
He was the CEO and known as the creative force behind the Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) promotion from 1993 until its closure in 2001.
Before owning ECW, he was a manager under the ring name Paul E. Dangerously in World Championship Wrestling (WCW) and other promotions.
In WWE, Heyman has managed or has served as manager for a record six world champions: The Big Show, Kurt Angle, Rob Van Dam, CM Punk, Brock Lesnar and Roman Reigns.