WWE announces Bloodline member as the first inductee into the 2024 Hall of Fame

Paul Heyman became the first inductee into the Hall of Fame class of 2024.


WWE announces Bloodline member as the first inductee into the 2024 Hall of Fame

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Paul Heyman is one of the greatest managers of all time, and very few people will argue with that. In his 35+ years of career, he has managed some of the best the company has to offer. Heyman finally got his flowers, as he became the first inductee into the Hall of Fame class of 2024.

WWE’s official handle announced the news of The Wiseman getting inducted into the 2024 Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame ceremony will be held after the go-home episode of SmackDown and in Heyman’s home city, Philadelphia. It makes perfect sense for WWE to induct Heyman into the Hall of Fame in the Land of Extreme. 

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Heyman debuted in 1987 working around as a manager in the independent circuits. After that, he joined NWA and WCW for five more years. However, he was fired from WCW after several booking-related clashes with Watts. Heyman joined Extreme Championship Wrestling and stayed there for 7 whole years, as in charge and as a manager too.

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In his ECW days, the 59-year-old managed stars like Sabu and 911. In 2003, World Wrestling Entertainment purchased ECW, and Heyman became the commentator with legendary Jim Ross. He once again took charge of ECW One Night Stand in 2005 but suddenly parted ways with the company due to some rift in creative decisions. 

When he returned after 5 years, he was associated with the Beast Brock Lesnar in 2012. After that, he managed stars like Ryback, CM Punk, and Curtis Axel and elevated them to a whole new level. In the 2020 episode of Smackdown, he became the special counsel for the Tribal Chief and will be in his corner when he defends his title at WrestleMania 40. Although he was hated by many, one thing is for sure: he will always be a legend. 

The fans showed love for Paul Heyman as he became the first inductee to the Hall of Flame Class of 2024

The Wiseman, Paul Heyman became the first inductee into the Hall of Fame class of 2024. He might not show it on his face, but deep inside he will be very emotional during the ceremony. As soon as fans came to know Heyman’s information, they wondered about various questions like who would induct him on this day.

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One fan was excited upon hearing the news and said Heyman finally got what he deserved after a long time. Another fan even said fans will blow the roofs off with the amount of support he will get. Here are some of the top responses from fans: 

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One fan said and praised Heyman as having an impact on the company a lot. Another fan said they should bring the ECW superstars like Rob Van Dam, and Tommy Dreamer to induct him. overall, the fans were so happy with Paul Heyman deservedly becoming the first inductee in the 2024 Hall of Fame.

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