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Paul Heyman Named the One ‘Paul Heyman Guy’ He Hated Working With
Throughout his Hall of Fame career, Paul Heyman has managed some of the biggest names in WWE history. The likes of Brock Lesnar, CM Punk and Roman Reigns all benefitted from having ‘The Wise Man’ by their side as they cemented themselves as main event Superstars.
Heyman remains intent on doing the same for his current faction, The Vision, comprised of Bron Breakker, Logan Paul, Austin Theory and Bronson Reed. The former ECW owner has always had a keen eye for talent and has used it to align himself with the hottest emerging talent.
However, Heyman hasn’t always been in full control as to who he manages down the years. Certain partnerships have been handed to him, with it being the veteran’s responsibility to help make the booking work.
Paul Heyman Refuses to Acknowledge He Ever Managed One Superstar
One such partnership came together in the summer of 2013, as Heyman found himself paired with Curtis Axel and Ryback in a feud with former client CM Punk. Only a few months earlier, Ryback had been considered to be a future long-term main eventer. However, a number of high-profile defeats had stalled his momentum and it was hoped that, by making him ‘a Paul Heyman Guy’, Ryback’s career at the highest level could be saved.
While WWE bosses believed that Ryback had the ability to become a major player, Heyman seemingly didn’t. Speaking during a Q & A with Highspots in 2021, Paul E. held nothing back when asked to name the one Superstar he knew wouldn’t succeed in the industry. Ryback was the name Heyman gave in response.
“Ryback. Would you like to know why Ryback? Because he was a schmuck.”
Although that reply was harsh, Heyman would double down on his criticism of his former client during an exchange with ex-WWE Superstar Mansoor. After Mansoor got into a Twitter spat with Ryback, he jokingly told Heyman: “Hey Paul, your boy just called me out on Twitter.”
Per Ringside News, the Saudi Arabian talent would explain during a September 2023 Twitch stream: “Heyman looks at me and goes: My boy? And I go ‘Yeah remember he’s one of your boys. You managed him?’”
Even though Mansoor was trying to have a bit of fun, Heyman left him in absolutely no doubt as to how he felt about Ryback and his spell as a Paul Heyman Guy. Refusing to even acknowledge that he had managed Ryback, Heyman raged:
“Don’t you ever call that schmuck my boy ever again!”
While almost every other Paul Heyman Guy has gone on to achieve main event-level success, Ryback was released by the company in 2016 – and hasn’t worked for another major promotion since. However, ‘The Big Guy’ remains active on social media, where he regularly takes shots at those who were in charge during his time in WWE, including Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon and Triple H.
Ryback even had some words for his former on-screen manager Heyman, although they weren’t particularly complimentary. Responding to a fan who stated that they wished the pair’s association had lasted longer, Ryback declared:
“Paul was a piece of s*** and he knows it. I would destroy him with an open mic and no script. He has made a nice career for himself, though, latching on to talented wrestlers.”
Heyman himself freely admits to having associated himself with talented performers. He has maintained a strong relationship with most behind the camera, with many of his former clients stressing the major contribution he has made to their careers. Although it’s unclear whether Heyman plans to add to The Vision at present, one man who won’t be getting an invitation to join is Ryback.
Leeds are set to open contract talks to tie down one of their key stars when they return from the World Cup.
The Yorkshire club will be looking to strengthen their squad in the summer transfer window after an impressive 25/26 season.
It will also be imperative that they keep hold of as many of Daniel Farke’s key players as possible in order to continue building rather than stagnating.
Leeds already pulled off one of the most important deals of the summer, tieing Ethan Ampadu down to a new contract.
Farke has hardly completed any new signings so far, in terms of official confirmation, but there’s certainly no need to panic after they showed they can comfortably avoid relegation last season.
Leeds to open contract talks
According to a report from Football Insider, Leeds are set to open fresh contract talks with Brenden Aaronson once he returns from the World Cup.
The 25-year-old has now been knocked out of the tournament with the USA, but it will still be a while before he returns to Leeds.
Leeds want to offer Aaronson a new deal as a priority this summer, as he enters the final year of his deal.
If Leeds are unable to agree a new contract with the American international, they will look to cash in on him in order to avoid losing him on a free transfer.
Leeds paid a fee in the region of £25 million to sign Aaronson from Red Bull Salzburg, so they won’t want to be losing him for nothing.
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Leeds can take risks in transfer market
Leeds can now afford to take risks in the current transfer market after proving that they have a squad capable of avoiding relegation in the Premier League.
The Yorkshire club were one of the favourites to drop down to the Championship, but Farke managed to steer them away from the bottom three.
For Leeds, it’s now about going to the next level and climbing into the top half of the Premier League table.
Farke has certainly earned himself enough credit with the board to back him in the transfer market, so it wouldn’t be a surprise to see them enjoy a strong summer transfer window.
Hossam Hassan has made a shocking accusation about Lionel Messi following Egypt’s dramatic World Cup exit against Argentina on Tuesday night. The Pharaohs were two goals to the good with just 11 minutes of normal time remaining, but a stunning 14-minute turnaround from the holders saw Cristian Romero, Messi and Enzo Fernandez turn the game on its head and complete an incredible remontada in Atlanta.
For neutrals, it was football at its very best – a reminder that the game can be a cruel mistress, delivering ecstasy and agony in equal measure as Lionel Scaloni’s side kept alive their hopes of back-to-back World Cup titles. But since the final whistle, the result has opened a can of worms.
A VAR expert has claimed Mohamed Salah should have been awarded a penalty in the build-up to the 93rd-minute winner, while Egypt’s coaching staff have had plenty to say about FIFA’s handling of this year’s tournament.
After the match, striker Mostafa Ziko also vented his frustrations over several refereeing decisions, going as far as to suggest the World Cup has been ‘rigged’ in Argentina’s favour. While he stopped short of targeting Messi directly, his manager was not prepared to pull any punches, refusing to leave football’s golden boy out of the firing line as he reflected on Tuesday night’s heartbreaking defeat.
Egypt Manager Takes Brutal Swipe at FIFA’s Treatment of Lionel Messi
Speaking at a press conference after the match, Hassan was furious about his team’s defeat, which he claimed was deliberate. He told media, as per Gulf Today (watch his untranslated interview below):
“They want Argentina and Messi to stay in the World Cup for marketing. If they wanted Argentina to win, why invite other teams to participate? This match was clearly rigged, and the whole world witnessed it.
“We were better than Argentina, and football is unfair. We had a clear penalty that the referee didn’t award, and Ziko’s goal at the start of the second half was disallowed, even though it was perfectly legitimate.”
He added: “I will boycott watching the remaining matches of the tournament as a form of protest. I told the players that I thank them and that they can face the biggest teams in the world, provided there is fairness. FIFA promotes fair play, but we don’t see it on the pitch.”
“I’m not convinced with this outcome. I’m not convinced with the way things unfolded during this match. I do not want to try to put it nicely here with beautiful wording, selective wording, and saying hard luck, and so on and so forth. We have been treated unfairly today. We have suffered injustice.”
Hassan Addresses Altercation with Referee that Produced Late Yellow Card
Hassan also said Egypt had objected to Letexier being the referee, referring to his “background,” as he is French, despite it likely being that he would rather his nation face the African side than their superiors from the 2022 final.
Nine minutes into extra time, Hassan was issued a yellow card after objecting to the lack of a VAR review. “I was just saying this is unfair. I was saying maybe he’s carrying a scar,” Hassan said of their interaction. “Maybe he has something to hide. Whoever has something to hide sometimes fails to hide what he is hiding.”
Argentina will now face the winner of Switzerland vs Colombia in the quarter-finals of this summer’s World Cup. After that, should they continue their title defence, they will face either Norway or England, and then one of France, Morocco, Belgium or Spain in the final.
Manchester United are planning a £51 million bid to sign a new midfielder who starred at the World Cup.
The World Cup is an opportunity for clubs to assess whether the players are capable of performing on the biggest stage.
That can also come with players seeing their price tags drastically increase, with selling clubs knowing they are announcing themselves on the world stage.
It can be risky business for clubs to sign players based on World Cup performances, but it is a real opportunity to see talent from around the globe.
United will have multiple scouts at the tournament, and they are specifically looking to bring in midfielders in the summer transfer window.
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Manchester United could be in the market for a new defender.
Man Utd eyeing World Cup midfielder
According to a report from United in Focus, Manchester United are now planning a bid in the region of £51 million for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha in the summer transfer window.
United are looking to bring in a physical presence in the middle of the park, and Nmecha is viewed as a player who could help their rebuild in midfield.
United do face competition from Chelsea for the signature of the German international, but the Red Devils’ interest is believed to be the most advanced.
It remains to be seen whether the offer of £51 million will be enough to tempt Dortmund into accepting an offer.
Nmecha, who has been described as being ‘one of the best midfielders in the world’, is just one of many midfielders who United have been linked with in the summer transfer window as they look to find a replacement for Casemiro.
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Nmecha well known at United
Nmecha, who is believed to be open to moving to the Premier League, is someone who is well known by some of the hierarchy at Old Trafford.
Manchester United director Jason Wilcox worked with Nmecha when they were both at Manchester City’s Academy. The German midfielder made three competitive appearances for United’s rivals before leaving the club to join Bundesliga side Wolfsburg.
Whether Wilcox can have an influence on Nmecha making the move to United remains to be seen, but it’s no surprise that United are interested.
Nmecha moved to Manchester as a child and spent 14 years with the Citizens, so he’s no stranger to living in the North West of England.
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