The forthcoming 'Ladies and Gentlemen, My Name Is Paul Heyman' is WWE's most high profile DVD / Blu Ray release of the year. Available from August 4th, the biggest selling point is a two hour plus documentary that details Heyman's three decade career in pro wrestling, which for many WWE fans - particularly the internet wrestling community - will make the DVD a must buy. Given his popularity and high regard, Heyman was definitely a wise choice for a WWE DVD subject: he is a cult figure; he gained a lofty reputation for his innovative promotion in ECW, further boosting his status by shining as an on-screen manager character in WWE. Right now, the wrestling DVD business faces marginalisation from the on-demand WWE Network, where fans can watch almost any match at any time, and with that in mind, WWE are looking toward unique and exclusive documentaries for DVD releases. The Heyman production is exactly what they needed, a compelling character biography which offers insights into major historical incidents. That's something which the WWE Network doesn't offer, something which can help keep the WWE DVD sales afloat. Having received an early review copy, we can confirm that the feature is well worth your money. The documentary is brilliantly produced and addresses numerous backstage intrigues. Heyman himself is a great interviewee, forthright and colourful. The supporting cast offer equally fascinating opinions, including Stephanie McMahon who discusses her issues with Heyman's attitude. Added to this are talking heads ranging from CM Punk to Jim Ross. It's top quality serious style discussion on one of wrestling's most important innovators. We learn a great deal about Heyman, insights and incidents which we will detail with quotes and analysis in this WhatCulture review. We start on the next page with Heyman breaking into the business.
