5 Ways Roman Reigns Is A Great Paul Heyman Guy (& 5 Ways Brock Lesnar Is Better)

Paul Heyman is widely regarded as one of the greatest managers of all time, managing a number of colossal names throughout his career. From Brock Lesnar, CM Punk, Ryback, Big Show to Roman Reigns, Heyman has had some noteworthy clients on the screen.

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Roman Reigns' decision to join hands with Heyman has created a buzz, giving a new dimension to his character. With Brock Lesnar out of the contract due to pandemic, it is ambiguous whether Heyman can manage The Beast Incarnate again. Meanwhile, Reigns is shining as one of Paul Heyman's cohorts, but there's a reason why The Beast Incarnate is the best guy for Heyman.

10 Roman Reigns: A Bad Guy

Since Paul Heyman's on-screen character is a heel, his clients are also bad guys. Even if Heyman joins hands with a babyface, he immediately turns heel to fit in the criteria. Hence, the same has happened to Roman Reigns.

For the first time in his singles career, The Big Dog is a heel. Following instructions of Paul Heyman, Reigns has excelled as a heel thus far, winning the Universal Championship in his very first match as a Paul Heyman guy.

9 Brock Lesnar: The Explosive Debut

The first impression often makes a perennial impact in professional wrestling, setting up the momentum for a Superstar. Brock Lesnar made his WWE debut back in 2002. Accompanied by Paul Heyman, Lesnar was tagged as 'The Next Big Thing'.

Spike Dudley, Maven, and Al Snow became the victims of Lesnar's first carnage on the main roster. It was certainly the best debut of a Paul Heyman guy, and The Beast Incarnate never looked back after the astounding debut.

8 Roman Reigns: The New Found Edge In His Character

Roman Reigns has been the representative of the WWE product for a while, especially after the departure of John Cena. The Big Dog has carried the company on his shoulders effortlessly, headlining numerous pay-per-views and winning multiple titles. Despite WWE's attempt to consistently push him as a main event star, a myriad of fans have rejected him.

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Nevertheless, Reigns' fortune has altered after associating with Paul Heyman, who has given his character an edge in just a few weeks. Reigns is not the boring good guy anymore. Believe that!

7 Brock Lesnar: Longevity

WWE has had many Superstars accompanied by managers, but longevity has always been a big question. It's uncommon to see a manager and his client sticking together for a decade. However, the association of Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman is incredible, as they have been working alongside one another on and off since 2002, and permanently since 2012.

Paul Heyman was the one to launch Brock Lesnar in 2002, and he was instrumental to the first WWE Championship win of the latter. Likewise, Heyman managed Lesnar throughout his second stint as well, with Lesnar's last match being at WrestleMania 36.

6 Roman Reigns: The Instant Impact

A manager's merit is judged by the influence he makes on a character, and Paul Heyman has done a commendable job while managing Roman Reigns thus far. After getting the tag of a Paul Heyman guy, the former Shield member has made an instant impact on SmackDown.

Reigns won the Universal Championship at Payback, right after Reigns announced himself as a new client of Heyman. Keeping the current momentum of Reigns, he is expected to have a spectacular run with Heyman by his side.

5 Brock Lesnar: A Record World Title Victories Together

It was already mentioned how Paul Heyman played a pivotal role in Lesnar's first WWE Championship victory at 2002 SummerSlam, where The Beast Incarnate beat The Rock to be crowned the WWE Undisputed Championship. Although Heyman betrayed The Beast and cost him the WWE Championship once against Big Show, their bond appeared unbreakable throughout much of Lesnar's WWE journey.

Lesnar is an eight-time World Champion in pro wrestling, winning the Universal Championship thrice and the WWE Championship five times. Lesnar's advocate has helped him winning countless bouts to keep the belts around his waist.

4 Roman Reigns: Different Strategy

One noticeable thing from Roman Reigns, the Paul Heyman guy, is that he has been using different strategies in his matches, which is orchestrated by his advocate. As a result, he has not only tasted success but also looked better than ever.

For instance, Reigns' strategy was to keep his other two opponents in a dilemma at Payback because he didn't sign the contract until the last minute. He entered the match when both Strowman and The Fiend were already exhausted and took advantage of the situation to win the Universal Championship. Likewise, he entered the tag team match on SmackDown at the very last minute to pick up the win for his team.

3 Brock Lesnar: The Chemistry

Brock Lesnar and Paul Heyman have had remarkable chemistry, whether on the screen or behind the scenes. Working together from the initial days of Lesnar's career, the two men know each other like best friends. With that in mind, their chemistry has made them an unbeatable duo.

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Lesnar's kids are close to Heyman's kids in real life. Moreover, Heyman was extremely supportive when The Beast Incarnate was fighting in the UFC.

2 Roman Reigns: The Intense Promos

Before Roman Reigns was a Paul Heyman Guy, his promos were ordinary, making his gimmick tedious. Unlike John Cena, Reigns wasn't smooth on the microphone, which was a primary reason the fans refused to accept Reigns as Cena's replacement.

Paul Heyman has changed the game for Reigns after their partnership was made official. As Reigns talks little now, his promos, led by Paul Heyman, has become entertaining.

1 Brock Lesnar: Conquered WrestleMania Streak

Breaking the unbeaten WrestleMania streak of The Undertaker wasn't just the biggest accomplishment in Brock Lesnar's career but also Paul Heyman's managerial career. While building up the epic feud between The Deadman and The Beast Incarnate, Heyman played an important role.

After conquering the most popular undefeated streak in the history of professional wrestling, Heyman and Lesnar can be crowned the greatest manager-wrestler duo.

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