Paul Heyman is considered by many to be one of the greatest minds in professional wrestling and probably the best manager of all time too. Even being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fameand over the years in the industry, Heyman’s view of himself is drastically different from what others might think of him.
“I’m just a terribly tempted person like everyone else. I just own my anger,” Heyman said.In Depth with Graham Bensinger.Due to Heyman’s sudden admission, he was asked if he had ever attended therapy, which the veteran dismissed. Being as crazy as I am made me who I am. It made me successful. I accept my flaws.”
At the same time, Heyman admits that he probably needs therapy and that he likely has some trauma from his upbringing, defending their mentors, explaining that they also experienced traumatic events like the Holocaust and the Great Depression, implying that he doesn’t actually hold any resentment towards them.
“Am I exhibiting every symptom of overcompensating behavior? Of course I’m showing off. Am I ADHD? Of course I have. I am addicted to the dopamine effect. Of course I have,” Heyman added. “And you want to know what? I’m good with it because it makes me, me.” As he explained his reasoning, Heyman recalled that he was taught that it’s okay to be different and special, so he doesn’t necessarily lose sleep over how messed up he really is.
“I accept it, and my children will be surprised, if for no other reason than because they are my children.” Heyman later stated: “And I hope they take it the same way, ‘What was your father like?’ “He was as deceived as I was, and I loved him for it.”
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