Paul Heyman has had many clients in his sports-entertainment career, but none may be as powerful as Brock Lesnar.
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Heyman's client Brock Lesnar conquered The Undertaker's Streak at WrestleMania 30.
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But Heyman's partnership with Lesnar started when he was a rookie in 2002.
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The night after WrestleMania 30, Heyman began to consult Cesaro, The King of Swing.
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Curtis Axel became an Intercontinental Champion and defeated Triple H with Heyman's guidance.
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In September 2013, Ryback joined Axel as Heyman's up-and-coming clients.
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During CM Punk's 434-day WWE Championship reign, you could often see Heyman hoisting Punk's title proudly.
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Punk was the first to call himself a "Paul Heyman Guy" on TV in 2011.
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Kurt Angle carried the WWE Championship with pride as Paul Heyman Guys in 2003.
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Hardcore Holly battled with Rob Van Dam and other ECW originals with Heyman in his corner in 2006.
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Heyman first joined forces with Big Show at Survivor Series 2002, and stood in the giant's corner again in 2006.
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Big Show defended the ECW Championship against all challengers while a Heyman Guy.
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In the original ECW, Heyman managed several dangerous Superstars, like Sabu and 911.
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Heyman was in Sabu's corner for many grueling matches.
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The mastermind counted the 1-2-3 at One Night Stand 2006.
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With that victory at One Night Stand, Rob Van Dam became the WWE Champion and first ECW Champion when WWE revived the brand.
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Paul E. Dangerously — and his giant cellphone — masterfully managed The Dangerous Alliance, which included Arn Anderson, Bobby Eaton and Madusa (aka Alundra Blayze).
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The Dangerous Alliance also featured Rick Rude, who became WCW United States Champion under Heyman's guide.
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Before he became "Stone Cold," "Stunning" Steve Austin found great success under Heyman's leadership.