Austin mentions that there's a lot of comparisons between who people view as the greatest wrestling manager of all-time, and then asks Paul if he considers himself one, which leads Heyman to tell of how he evolved from a manager to an advocate. He claims he likes the distinction because he "doesn't want to be compared to anybody else." He came up with the term "advocate" because it was a label his dad used frequently in his line of work as an attorney. Paul talks about how it's a great heel move being able to say horrible things about Lesnar's opponents, and when they take offense he can cower and claim that he disagrees, he's just advocating for his client. Heyman left the business bitter and angry, and when he came back he wanted to redefine his legacy with several goals in mind: To redefine the role of a manager and to be the greatest of all-time at what he chose to do, and to take a shot at being the best promo ever. He talks about how the great managers of the past had a much different role than he does currently. He's flattered to even be mentioned in the same breath as Bobby Heenan, but says "As a manager, as a pure professional wrestling manager that's assigned to take *sskickings and do promos with their guys, I don't think I compare to Bobby Heenan. But I don't know if Bobby Heenan could do what I do. So I don't think it's fair to label us in the same role." This interview--while still fascinating--wasn't nearly as good as his previous appearances on The Steve Austin Show, so it's understandable why Stone Cold decided to shelve it. Heyman gets a little long-winded at times, but he's still a master orator and a very passionate individual who has a lot to teach those who are looking to learn a little something about the business. Check out the interview at http://podcastone.com/Steve-Austin-Show.
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