Paul Heyman’s ‘Advocate’ Role Blasted for Losing Track Record

Paul Heyman might be known as The Wiseman on WWE TV, but one wrestling veteran isn’t buying it at all.

Vince Russo let it rip during the latest episode of Writing with Russo, where he took direct aim at Heyman’s on-screen legacy—and questioned why fans are still supposed to believe in his “genius” when, according to him, the numbers just don’t back it up.

“Let’s make no bones about it. I don’t like Paul Heyman, okay? This is not about me not liking Paul Heyman,” Russo said. “This is about, bro, you’ve got a guy that you know is The Advocate, and he is The Wiseman. Bro, everybody who has been with him has lost, and you’ve never shown me why is he The Wiseman. You have never shown me that.”

Russo didn’t stop there. He pointed out that if Heyman’s track record actually supported the “Wiseman” label, then maybe it would be believable—but it doesn’t.

“Now if this guy, bro, if the story was every champion he’s ever backed has never lost under his tutelage, that’s one thing. That’s not the story, bro. So, that’s the part that’s really hard for me to digest.”

Russo also trashed the upcoming WrestleMania 41 angle involving Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, and CM Punk—all centered around Heyman’s loyalty. For Russo, that entire setup is flawed.

“I can’t believe that that’s the stakes,” he said. “You have three obviously of the biggest stars in the WWE, and the stakes are over a 65-year-old freaking manager? Like, those are the stakes? And again, I am just gonna go back to the casual fan. Any casual fan watching this would say the same exact thing, ‘Why do I care who the manager goes with?’ They would say the same exact thing I am saying.”

Heyman’s role has been pivotal in storylines with Brock Lesnar, Roman Reigns, and now CM Punk—but Russo clearly thinks the legend’s image doesn’t hold up under scrutiny. As for what comes next for Heyman, that depends on how WrestleMania 41 plays out—especially after defying the Order To Comply and siding with Punk.