Paul Heyman discusses challenges faced during WWE's ECW revival
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Paul Heyman reflects on his difficult tenure running WWE's ECW during a recent interview on 'Insight with Chris Van Vliet.' He describes a contentious working relationship with Vince McMahon, attributing disagreements to differing visions for the brand. Heyman recalls feeling certain that his career in wrestling was over after his departure in 2006. Despite returning to WWE in 2011, he maintained that the revival of ECW was one of the lowest points of his career due to the strained environment he experienced.
- •Heyman shares his struggles running WWE's revival of ECW.
- •Disagreements with Vince McMahon led to his 2006 exit.
- •He believed he was done with wrestling at that time.
- •ECW's revival was marked by a power struggle over creative direction.
- •Heyman returned to WWE in 2011 after a five-year absence.
- 7:00 PMWrestling Inc — Paul Heyman Recalls 'Miserable Experience' Running WWE ECW, Thought He Was Done After
"Paul Heyman recalls the miserable experience he had running WWE's revival of ECW with Vince McMahon, and how he thought he was done with wrestling after that
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