Despite Being the Wiseman for Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman Finally Acknowledges CM Punk as His “OG” Guy on WWE SmackDown

Paul Heyman has played multiple roles in the WWE. However, his current role as the Wiseman to the WWE Undisputed Universal Champion Roman Reigns stands out. But there was a time when being a ‘Paul Heyman guy’ was a massive honor. On WWE SmackDown New Year’s Revolution, Heyman finally acknowledged CM Punk as the original ‘Paul Heyman Guy.’

Paul Heyman finally acknowledges CM Punk over a month after his return

During a backstage segment, Heyman addressed what Dwayne Johnson had said during his return to the WWE on RAW. He said everyone wants to challenge Reigns. Heyman then mentioned Punk and referenced him as the “OG Heyman” guy. He said, “CM Punk comes back to WWE after 10 years. Welcome back. CM Punk says he is the OG Paul Heyman Guy, which he is, until I upgraded from best friend to advocate and upgraded from advocate to Wiseman.” 

Heyman also addressed The Rock during his promo as well as mentioning Cody Rhodes.