The Many Faces Of Paul Heyman - Ranked From Worst To Best
7. Paul E. Dangerously's Genesis
Heyman got his start in the wrestling industry as a photojournalist, and moved into an onscreen managerial role having received encouragement from Bam Bam Bigelow in January 1987. He was just 21 years old, and after debuting on the Northeast indie circuit, he moved into a higher-profile role with Championship Wrestling from Florida that February.
Aligning himself with Kevin Sullivan and Oliver Humperdink, he became Paul E. Dangerously: a brash New York loudmouth known for carrying a gigantic mobile phone (often used as a foreign object) everywhere he went. CWF was eventually absorbed by Jim Crockett Promotions, and Paul kept a busy schedule, representing the likes of Eddie Gilbert, Austin Idol, and Tommy Rich in the AWA and Memphis. This stint lasted until 1988, when Heyman joined JCP on a full-time basis.
There was nothing wrong with Paul E. Dangerously’s early run, it just pales in comparison to what he’d accomplish later in his career, and there aren’t many notable CWF moments to point to on his resume. Still, the stint built the foundations for his long, successful career as an onscreen personality, and it was apparent that Heyman was destined for bigger things in the business.