10 WWE Stars Who Most Benefited From Paul Heyman's Influence

10. The Miz

Hardly anyone reading this list will have expected to see The Miz's name featured first. The simple reason he enters so early is because Heyman had a greater impact on others than Mike Mizanin. That said, the incredible nurturing qualities Heyman possesses did help The Miz out very early in his career.

Lost in the shuffle as part of a WWE developmental territory based in Atlanta, Miz was going nowhere fast. Not only was he disliked by many in the WWE system, but he didn't really have any direction. Recognising the loudmouth traits that could be harnessed, Heyman brought Mizanin under his wing.

Bringing him to OVW (where Heyman was working at the time) in 2006, Paul then proceeded to work his magic. Shining the spotlight on Miz's own creativity, Heyman merely offered him the chance to be what he wanted to be. That was the very genesis of the character Miz is now entirely comfortable with playing today.

During an article on WWE's official website, Heyman revealed the part he played in Miz's formative wrestling years. He's not someone many would expect to be here.