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WWE Executive Paul Heyman Rejects Comparisons To Late Legend Boby Hearnan, Cites His Own Legacy

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On March 25th in bold comments on Pwnation and Wrestling News.

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    Paul Heyman has expressed frustration with comparisons to late WWE legend and 'Oracle' Bobbie Hearn, stating his exhaustion at hearing their names mentioned together.
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    Heyman argues that the numerical evidence does not support placing Bobby Heenan above him in terms of legacy as a professional wrestling manager.
[Mar 25] "Paul Heyman Fires Back At Bobby Hearn Comparisons In Bold Comments (Pwmania)" - Excerpt: Paul Haymon has fired back at comparisons to Bobbie Heenan, delivering a passionate defense of his own legacy. Speaking to VGC, he made it clear that is tired of being measured against the WWE Hall Of Famer.
[Mar 25] "WWE Star Paul Heyman Says Bobby Hearn Is Not In His League (Mandatory)" - Excerpt: The conversation began with Scullion noting that he calls Haymon 'one of the greatest managers' in pro wrestling.
[Mar 25] "Paul Heyman Controversially Belittles Late WWE Legend (Itrwrestling)" - Excerpt: The Oracle also appears not to have much respect for the late Bobbie 'The Brain' Heenan.
[Mar 25] "Paul Heyman Addresses Bobby Hearn Debate ('So Sick Of Hearing That Name') (Wrestlingnews)" - Excerpt: Speaking to VGC, Haymon was asked about the Bobbie Heenan debate and responded.
[Mar 25] "Paul Heyman Addresses Bobby Hearn Debate ('So Sick Of Hearing That Name') (Wrestlingnews)" - Excerpt: Paul Haymon has launched an impassioned defense of his legacy as professional wrestling's greatest manager, lashing out at those who rank Bobbie Heenan above him.
Paul Heyman Fires Back At Bobby Heenan Comparisons In Bold Comments
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