Paul Heyman explains how he became Brock Lesnar's manager in 2002
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Paul Heyman discussed his early collaboration with Brock Lesnar during a recent podcast appearance. Heyman recounted that he was initially set to manage Chris Benoit for WrestleMania 18, but a shift occurred after Vince McMahon intervened. Lesnar, feeling stagnant in OVW, had demanded a promotion to the main roster, which led to Heyman's involvement. Recognizing Lesnar's potential, Heyman convinced McMahon to let him oversee Lesnar's matches. This pivotal moment clearly set the stage for their successful partnership moving forward.
- •Heyman was initially meant to manage Chris Benoit.
- •Lesnar demanded to be promoted to WWE's main roster.
- •Heyman convinced Vince McMahon to change management plans.
- •Their partnership played a key role in Lesnar's success.
- 2:30 PMWrestling Inc — WWE's Paul Heyman Details How He First Became Brock Lesnar's Manager In 2002
"Paul Heyman nearly managed another "WWE SmackDown" star before being paired with Brock Lesnar.
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