10 Wrestlers Who Deserve Biopics (And Who Should Play Them)

2. Paul Heyman - Paul Giamatti

Paul Heyman WWE And Paul Giamatti Cinderella Man
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The wrestling industry has seen its fair share of outrageous personalities. Promoters, bookers and writers have come and gone, glowing bright and causing a storm, only to burn out and depart from the industry, but one individual who has dug his claws into the business and held tight is that of Paul Heyman.

Throughout his career, he's played almost every role imaginable. Heyman has been a colour commentator, a writer, a general manager, and most notably, the creator of the massively influential Extreme Championship Wrestling, a promotion that was instrumental to the attitude era thanks to the new style it brought in, and the stars it created.

Heyman worked his way up from being a humble photographer at the age of 14, to a company owner/director, and now to one of the best mic workers in wrestling history, making his journey utterly right for a fascinating feature.

There is one actor who seems destined to take on this role, and that is Paul Giamatti. This talented performer looks almost identical to the legendary figure, and his energetic performances would make him a perfect fit for the fantastic mic-work that Heyman has become known for.

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