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WWE Hall of Famer-in-waiting Paul Heyman recently opened up about the vision behind his partnership with the WWE superstar Roman Reigns. Heyman, who has been announced as the first inductee of the 2024 Hall of Fame class, has been a pivotal figure in the realm of wrestling for over two decades, serving in various managerial and broadcast roles.
The executive has recently opened up about the ambitious plan driving his on-screen partnership with Reigns and the overarching storyline, saying that their goal was to beat the legendary villainous arcs of television history.
Paul Heyman and Roman Reigns Vision For The Tribal Chief Storyline
Paul Heyman andRoman Reignsjoined forces in 2020, and since then, the wrestling star has undergone a remarkable transformation, emerging as one of the most revered figures in WWE. His reign as the WWE Universal Champion, which commenced in 2020 after defeating Bray Wyatt, has been marked by dominance and acclaim.
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Notably, Reigns unified the WWE Championship with the Universal Championship at WrestleMania in 2022, solidifying his status as a heavyweight in the wrestling arena. Paul Heyman has revealed that from the beginning, they were aiming to compete with some of the highly acclaimed TV series such asPeaky Blinders, Breaking Bad, andThe Sopranoswith The Tribal Chief storyline.
As per theNew York Post,he shared,
“When Roman Reigns and I had a chance to work together, starting in August of 2020, our designation was to put together a body of work that would upon reflection compete with Peaky Blinders, The Sopranos, The Wire, Fargo, Breaking Bad, the most compelling dramas with the most riveting villains that anyone has ever seen.”
He also emphasized that they aimed to shake up the established norms within sports entertainment and that they wanted to challenge and innovate within the industry by continually pushing boundaries and creating new standards rather than settling for the existing status quo.
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Paul Heyman Discusses His Key Role in Shaping the Bloodline Storyline
Talking to the New York Post, Paul Heyman also highlighted his pivotal role in shaping the captivating Bloodline storyline. “It’s constantly evolving,”he said, as he defined the whole designation of the Tribal Chief and The Bloodline as the“highest quality product this industry has ever seen.”
Heyman also pointed out that he has a“significant voice”not only in the narrative but in“everything from camera angles to music to storylines.”He further stated,“It’s why Roman Reigns bestowed upon me the blessing name of the Wiseman.”
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Paul Heyman, who has seen great success leading to both Smackdown and ECW, has expressed his need for creative involvement beyond just performing. He emphasizes the importance of having a voice and input in the creative process, indicating that his contributions have been well-received and integral to the success of the storyline.
Laxmi Rajput
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
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