Every Paul Heyman Guy Ranked From Worst To Best

19. Ryback

Paul Heyman embraced the most cartoonish aspects of his personality in attempting to get Ryback over as more than just a hired goon in the shadow of Brock Lesnar.

It didn't totally work, but there was a certain charm to how much both committed to the bit. Their desperation to destroy CM Punk was born futile, but there was a modicum of fun to be had watching their own odd relationship blossom during the angle.

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