Initial reactions about Paul Heyman's replacement
Added 2020-06-11 23:39:09 +0000 UTCFightful has already spoke to a dozen wrestlers about Paul Heyman's replacement in his spot on WWE Raw as it was revealed Bruce Prichard would be heading up that branch, too. We've heard from a variety of performers both in and out of WWE, with responses landing all over the map. General disappointment and surprise from some, to others indicating they could see the writing on the wall of late. It should be noted that nobody we've talked to said that they knew of the change before WWE announced it on Twitter.
Younger wrestlers we've spoken to were particularly disappointed, as Heyman was well known for wanting new blood on his shows.
In a follow up, none of the wrestlers or staff we've spoken to has heard why the replacement was made. We actually had wrestlers inquiring and speculating alike, stating that "there's always a scapegoat" when things go wrong. However, none of those we spoke to could point to a blow up, argument or any particular situation that unfolded that was the catalyst for the move. If there was one, it hasn't made the rounds backstage yet.
UPDATE: Fightful can confirm that the decision was a Vince McMahon one, but Heyman and WWE were said to have remained on good terms. Fightful Select will have a ton of more info over the next week or so.
Comments
No need for the hashtag lol first time I've ever seen the sarcasm so thick that even online it was very obvious 👍
Brian Brown
2020-06-12 11:51:44 +0000 UTCSo Pritchard is now in charge of both shows, oh i cant wait #sarcasm
Colin Mathie
2020-06-12 08:44:23 +0000 UTCReason why you're one of or the best in the business Sean
Thomas Middaugh
2020-06-12 08:04:24 +0000 UTCCan't wait
2020-06-12 07:43:27 +0000 UTCGuys, I will have an unbelievable amount of stuff about this in the coming hours, days, weeks.
Fightful Select
2020-06-12 07:29:03 +0000 UTCWe all knew this would happen when Bishoff was removed.
Drakkon_CM
2020-06-12 07:20:06 +0000 UTCBruce Prichard is a YES man, that is why Vince is putting him in charge of both shows.
YOUNG BIBBY
2020-06-12 03:58:36 +0000 UTCThat first Something to Wrestle after Bruce’s run ends just keeps getting more full of content.
2020-06-12 03:54:44 +0000 UTCI guess Bruce does know what Vince likes, unfortunately for the viewers
e d
2020-06-12 01:47:45 +0000 UTCThis is not good news. I certainly don’t hope for this, but I can see much worse content coming 😕
Brennon Richardson
2020-06-12 01:04:13 +0000 UTCEh, Raw has been stale since WM anyway. Meanwhile, SD has felt fresh. It’s been a complete 180 since the beginning of the year. I’m okay with this one.
Frankie Aguilera
2020-06-12 00:19:44 +0000 UTCWont matter...Vince still controls everything that gets on tv
Keith Kripke
2020-06-12 00:06:41 +0000 UTCI just hope if Heyman was ever planning on pushing for Brock Vs Riddle one day, he's still going to despite the change.
Graham Williams
2020-06-11 23:44:49 +0000 UTCRatings driven I assume?
Rob Wilkins
2020-06-11 23:43:33 +0000 UTCIt sucks because Heyman was progressing new talent.
2020-06-11 23:42:05 +0000 UTCThis sucks.
2020-06-11 23:40:35 +0000 UTCIt's everybody's fault but Vince's. 🤷♂️
Brian Brown
2020-06-11 23:40:25 +0000 UTCThis is heartbreaking. Raw’s quality is gonna nosedive.
Magan Yusuf
2020-06-11 23:39:53 +0000 UTC
