Paul Heyman is a significant figure, not just in WWE but also in wrestling. He has been around for decades and has an eye for talent.
He was the founder of ECW and ran it as a direct competitor to WWE until Vince bought it out. However, Paul worked for WWE as a commentator and then as a manager.
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Heyman started managing Brock back in 2002 for a short period and then worked as the general manager of SmackDown. But later, he took a hiatus from the company and worked down at the developmental in Ohio.
But he made a comeback on TV by announcing ECW One-Night Stand and becoming the show’s head. The event was a tremendous success, but some disparities arose between Vince and Heyman, due to which the latter parted ways with WWE.
In 2012, Paul returned to WWE as the advocate of Brock Lesnar, and the rest is history as we know it. Now, Heyman has assumed a more creative role backstage as an executive producer for RAW.
How much is Paul Heyman worth?
Being so crucial for WWE, Heyman is undoubtedly making big bucks. According to Celeb Worth, Heyman’s net worth in 2022 is $15 million. He has made most of his fortune from wrestling and his side ventures in broadcasting, production, etc.
His salary is rumored to be $2 million with WWE. However, that is not his only source of income, as Paul is also the owner of a firm agency based in New York City.
It has won awards and worked with EA, THQ video games, 2K sports, and the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Las Vegas.
He has also acted in films and played the role of a sports announcer in Rollerball. Heyman also played the role of Gino in the film adaptation of Tony ‘n’ Tina’s Wedding.
Paul also worked in a radio station as a photographer and a writer for Pro Wrestling Illustrated. He also managed wrestlers in the 80s and started his wrestling promotions.
He earned quite a bit working for WCW and then starting ECW, which was highly successful. Heyman managed the Continental Wrestling Federation and WCW in the 80s and 90s.
15 years ago!! ECW One Night Stand, one of the most exciting PPVs ever. @HeymanHustle & the ECW originals made an amazing statement that night; that there was nothing quite like ECDub. Fair play to WWE, giving Heyman the keys to the kingdom to create something EXTREMEly special pic.twitter.com/sjuenP2QBn
— Gorilla Position (@WWEGP) June 12, 2020
Heyman moved on to Extreme Championship Wrestling. After WWE bought out ECW, he became a broadcaster/commentator for WWE and earned some from the sale of his former company.
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The former commentator also worked with Brock Lesnar on his autobiography, ‘Death Clutch: My Story of Determination, Domination, and Survival.’
Paul Heyman’s personal life
On September 11, 1965, Heyman was born in Westchester County, New York, to Sulamita and Richard S. Heyman. Richard was a personal injury attorney and World War II, veteran. His mother was a Holocaust survivor.
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No more information is available about his parents.
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Paul was married to Marla Heyman for a couple of years, but they are now divorced due to unknown reasons. They have two children together: Azalea Heyman, born in 2002, and Jacob Heyman, who was born two years later in 2004.
#HeymanKids at the #ECW Arena @WWE #MITB pic.twitter.com/FH3Fto7Qnl
— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) July 14, 2013
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The former ECW owner keeps his personal life very private. It is unknown if his children will join him in the WWE in the future.