10 Greatest In-Ring Promos Of All Time

10. Paul Heyman Gets Extreme (Then Fired)

Speaking generously, the Invasion of 2001 was a bit of a flop. Speaking honestly, it was an absolute bloody disaster. But it did have it's moments.

Give Paul Heyman a microphone, and he'll spin gold from his vocal chords. Unfortunately, by the time he was given the opportunity to take centre stage ahead of Survivor Series 2001's 'winner take all' contest between the WWF and The Alliance, the impetus of the Invasion had fizzled out. Instead of being used to kickstart the affair, Heyman's incredible stream of invective was a pyrite promo for an impure angle.

There's no questioning the earnestness of Heyman's words as he ripped the impassive McMahon apart for his many crimes against wrestling. The sense of catharsis was palpable - as it must have been for the dozens of other promoters he spoke in place of. The promo might have been a form of redemption for all Vince's enemies, but unfortunately, it couldn't save the stuttered Invasion debacle.