Paul Heyman was set to manage Chris Benoit in WWE

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Yet, things could have been very different. During an interview on INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet, Paul Heyman revealed how he became Lesnar’s advocate in WWE. He said the original plans called for him to manage late WWE star Chris Benoit.

“I was coming back on camera, WrestleMania 18, to manage, I hate that word, Chris Benoit, and that was where we were headed. Brock was very impatient in OVW and moved back to Minneapolis and told WWE, ‘Put me on the main roster,'” he said.

WWE started putting Lesnar in dark matches, and the former ECW owner noticed that the producers wanted him to be just another big guy. This led to former ECW World Champion Taz asking Heyman to get involved with the Beast Incarnate.

Paul Heyman approached Vince McMahon, who asked him to produce his matches. With their chemistry undeniable, Vince made a call.

“The night before WrestleMania 18, Vince pulled me aside, and he said, ‘This whole thing with Benoit was called off. I’m putting you with Brock Lesnar,'” he added.

Paul Heyman reveals details of emotional conversation with Brock Lesnar

Following his shocking loss to Oba Femi on night two of the event, Brock Lesnar took off his gloves and boots, signaling the end of his in-ring career. He was visibly emotional as he shared an embrace with his longtime manager, and they exchanged a few words.

During the conversation on INSIGHT, Paul Heyman revealed what the Conqueror told him during their emotional moment at WrestleMania 42.

Heyman said Lesnar told him that he loves him and thanked him for everything. The 60-year-old manager said it was a very emotional and personal moment for both of them.

If you use quotes from this article, please credit INSIGHT with Chris Van Vliet and give an H/T to Sportskeeda Wrestling for the transcription.

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