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WWE enthusiasts remain stunned by the recent developments on the June 28 "WWE SmackDown," where Paul Heyman faced a brutal assault from Solo Sikoa and other members of The Bloodline, reportedly due to his failure to acknowledge Sikoa. With Heyman seemingly out of WWE for the foreseeable future, fans and wrestlers alike are reflecting on the storied career of the WWE Hall of Famer and, in a twist of irony, giving him the acknowledgement he once withheld from Sikoa.
Heyman's absence has left a void, prompting an outpouring of respect and admiration for his contributions to the wrestling world.
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Former WWE star Ronda Rousey recently opened up in an interview with Sports about how Paul Heyman played a crucial role in her early WWE career. Rousey revealed that Heyman not only offered valuable assistance but also provided significant encouragement during her first year in the company. She mentioned that "He's one of the few people who encouraged me creatively," said Rousey. "He showed me I'm so much more than just what my body can do. That's how so many people see me, as an athlete, as a fighter. It's all about performing, being on camera, focusing on what I can do physically – but it was different with Paul." (Via WrestlingINC)
Ronda Rousey received Paul's guidance and support, which were instrumental in helping her transition from the world of MMA to professional wrestling. His assistance enabled her to overcome challenges and grow as a performer.
Since leaving WWE, Ronda Rousey has published her second memoir titled "Our Fight," where she had some harsh words for certain individuals in the company. However, she spoke highly of Paul Heyman. "It was Paul Heyman who asked, 'What do you want your movie to be? Rousey wrote. "Paul produced my segments during the second half of my first year in WWE and worked with me on writing and delivering my promos. Though I had written before, including two memoirs, I had never done creative writing. He encouraged me to create beyond myself. Paul was my first mentor as a writer, and he recognized that potential in me."
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Ronda Rousey is the only woman to have held championship titles in both the UFC and WWE, and the only woman to headline pay-per-view events in both organizations. In a 2015 ESPN fan poll, she was voted the greatest female athlete of all time. Fox Sports praised her as "one of the most impactful athletes of the 21st century”. Rousey has also appeared in films such as The Expendables 3 (2014), Furious 7 (2015), and Mile 22 (2018). Additionally, she published her autobiography, "My Fight / Your Fight," in 2015.