WWE Hall of Famer Jimmy Hart declares Paul Heyman the greatest manager of all time.
Despite managing some of the biggest names in WWE including Hulk Hogan, Bret Hart, The Honky Tonk Man, Ted DiBiase, Jerry Lawler, Earthquake, and Terry Funk. Hart placed Heyman at the top.
In an interview with Justin Barrasso, legendary WWE manager Jimmy Hart singled out Paul Heyman as the standout, praising his longevity and his influence in the industry. “It’s Paul Heyman,” said Hart. “He’s my favorite, and he’s been doing this at such a high level for so long. What he’s doing now is the best stuff in wrestling. He’s putting food on the table for a lot of people in WWE.”
“Paul Heyman, he’s magic,” said Hart. “He makes every part of what he’s doing so meaningful. That’s what I tried to do, too–if they were going to paint me yellow, then I brought the paint. Paul is the same way–you have to watch to see what he’s going to do next. He’s a genius.”
WWE legend Jimmy Hart reveals who belongs on the Mt. Rushmore of managers
WWE has featured legendary managers over the years, including Jimmy Hart, Bobby “The Brain” Heenan, Paul Bearer, Paul Heyman and more. Hart named the individuals he believes belong on the Mount Rushmore of wrestling managers.
“I love Jimmy Cornette and Bobby Heenan, too,” said Hart–who kept that elusive fourth spot open. “Jimmy started with us in Memphis–I gave him his first knee pads and shin guards. And Bobby Heenan, what more can you say. And Paul is still doing so much. Look what he did in ECW. He put a company together, he helped turn guys into stars. Look at what he’s done since–he doesn’t stop. I love him to death.”
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