Paul Heyman Fires Back In Bobby Heenan Debate Over Greatest Manager Ever

Posted by admin on March 25th, 2026
Paul Heyman Fires Back In Bobby Heenan Debate Over Greatest Manager Ever

Paul Heyman has delivered a fiery defense of his place at the top of professional wrestling’s managerial hierarchy, pushing back hard against comparisons to Bobby Heenan and arguing that the numbers clearly separate the two.

Speaking to VGC, Heyman did not hold back when asked about the long-standing debate, questioning why Heenan is even included in the same conversation.

“I’m so sick of hearing that name,” Heyman said. “How many champions has Bobby Heenan managed? Zero. You can count them on one hand. Can’t count mine on one. You can barely count them on two. How many WrestleMania main events was he in? The only person that’s been in more WrestleMania main events than me is Roman Reigns.”

Heyman also addressed the idea that his role as an “advocate” rather than a traditional manager could diminish his credentials, quickly dismissing that notion while pointing to his own record.

“If you want to just say, well, that doesn’t count because you’re a manager, an advocate, a wise man, an oracle, okay, so let’s put it this way,” Heyman said. “I’m in people’s corners at WrestleMania. The number is 10. Who’s second place? Stephanie McMahon. You know what number she’s at? Three. Please tell me how anybody measures up to my accomplishments.”

He closed his argument by putting the comparison into stark financial terms, insisting there is no legitimate debate when it comes to his legacy.

“I managed more champions for a longer period of time and a longer period of time within their title reigns than anybody else in history,” Heyman said. “No one even comes close. They’re not even in the same universe as me. So you genuflecting respect upon someone that is dead and whose numbers don’t match mine is like saying that your next door neighbor who just hit the million dollar lottery is in the same league as Elon Musk. They’re not, and Bobby Heenan’s not in mine either.”

Heyman has famously aligned himself with major stars such as Brock Lesnar and CM Punk throughout his career, building a reputation as one of the most influential figures in wrestling history. Meanwhile, Bobby Heenan remains widely regarded as one of the greatest managers of all time, with a legacy that continues to be celebrated following his passing in 2017.

Despite his latest comments, Heyman has spoken positively about Heenan’s contributions to the business in the past, making his latest remarks all the more striking.

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Top WWE Executive Set Wheels In Motion For Matt Cardona Comeback

Posted by admin on March 25th, 2026

Matt Cardona has opened up about how an unexpected conversation involving his wife Chelsea Green ultimately helped pave the way for his WWE return, with WWE President Nick Khan playing a key role in getting the process started.

Speaking on Cody Rhodes’ What Do You Wanna Talk About podcast, Cardona explained that his surprise appearance on NXT during the TNA invasion storyline in October 2025 came together while he was not officially signed to TNA, making the opportunity even more unexpected.

“I’m working for TNA but not technically under contract,” Cardona said. “TNA does the invasion of NXT, and they asked to have me. I know I’m not under contract but I’m like, I’m going to sneak in. Sure, I’ll do it.”

That appearance ended up catching attention behind the scenes, setting off a chain reaction that would eventually lead him back to WWE. Not long after, Chelsea Green found herself speaking with Nick Khan while in Saudi Arabia for Royal Rumble media duties, where she brought up her husband’s NXT showing.

“Chelsea said to Nick something like, did you see my husband wrestle on NXT?” Cardona said. “Nick said something like, I’ve always wanted to meet your husband, talk to your husband, give him my number. She gave me Nick Khan’s number. You know I’m texting immediately. And then Nick called me right there and said, what do you want? I said, I want to come back. And the ball kind of got rolling from there.”

While Cardona admitted there were hurdles along the way before everything was finalized, he pointed to that phone call as the moment things truly shifted in his favor.

Now part of the SmackDown roster once again, Cardona made it clear his long term goal has never changed, aiming for the very top of WWE.

“I’d be lying if I said I didn’t want to be the WWE champ,” Cardona told Rhodes. “That’s the title. I think you and I are alike. We didn’t just want to be wrestlers, we didn’t just want to be WWE Superstars, we wanted to be the WWE Champion. So why not swing for it? That’s the goal ever since I was a little kid.”

After being released by WWE in 2020, Cardona spent several years rebuilding his name across the independent wrestling scene, gaining major attention in promotions such as GCW before making his return to WWE at the beginning of 2026.

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WWE SmackDown Ratings & Viewership Report: 3/20/2026

Posted by admin on March 25th, 2026
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At the beginning of the year, “WWE SmackDown” was struggling to grow its audience, having posted viewership numbers below the one million mark three weeks in a row. However, since WrestleMania season started after the Royal Rumble, the blue brand has slowly started to bounce back, with last Friday’s episode being the show’s second highest viewership of 2026.

According to Wrestlenomics and Programming Insider, “SmackDown” averaged 1,439,000 viewers and posted a 0.32 in the key 18-49 demographic. When comparing both categories to the previous week, total viewership slightly increased by 1%, while the 18-49 demo stayed even. “SmackDown” also ranked #6 for the night on cable in the key demographic despite going head-to-head with multiple college basketball games for March Madness.

In addition to “SmackDown’s” viewership rising, ticket sales for the brand have also improved as of late, with this past Friday’s show selling 12,961 seats in the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, which is the most tickets sold for a WWE event in the market since 2021. However, the same success hasn’t been replicated for “SmackDown’s” year-over-year ratings, with the program’s total viewership declining by 12% since March 2025. “SmackDown” has also failed to improve in the 18-49 demo, with the category being down by 35% since this time last year.

With WrestleMania 42 under a month away, it remains to be seen if “SmackDown” will continue to build upon last Friday’s totals and eclipse the 1.5 million viewer mark for the first time this year.

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WWE HOFer Praises Randy Orton, Says Cody Rhodes Has ‘Ran His Course’ As A Babyface

Posted by admin on March 25th, 2026

Randy Orton shocked the pro wrestling world when he turned on his friend and WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, a move that former WWE star Rikishi absolutely loved and praised Orton for.

Rikishi, while speaking on his “Off The Top” podcast, was effusive in his praise of Orton, lauding not just his on-screen character but also his backstage demeanor and how helpful he is to his peers.

“It’s been Randy Orton’s time. You know, Randy should write a book that’s called ‘Longevity.’ He’s an OG that came in as a youngster. Came right out there and then he’s been there for however many years on top, but he flow through it. He flow through the bookings here and there. At the end of the day, Randy, he’s still that guy. I can rest assure and let you know that he’s one of those guys that is well respected in the locker room. Why? Because he takes time to teach. Why? Because how his actions are inside and outside the locker room. He’s that guy. And so for me, I love Randy as a heel,” said Rikishi.

Rikishi praised Orton’s ability to turn himself into a bad guy in an instant, something he teaches his students. The WWE Hall of Famer believes that “The Viper” will be able to test Rhodes to the limit.

“I feel this was definitely something that was needed for WrestleMania, and I feel that Randy Orton is the guy to be able to take Cody Rhodes to that next test,” he added.

Rhodes’ babyface stint has run its course, says Rikishi

Cody Rhodes has been the face of WWE for some time now, but from time to time, there’s talk of him turning heel, something Rikishi also believes should happen.

“I don’t want to take away from him. Cody is good for business. He’s one of those role models in a professional wrestling world that we all can look up to. But again, you know, the wheel turns, I feel like he ran his course as a babyface. I feel like, you know, who’s to say that, you know, maybe after WrestleMania, you know, he makes that switch because you can only run that good guy, you know, carrying the belt, shaking kids’ hands, and, you know, all that stuff for however long,” said Rikishi. 

The WWE legend advised Rhodes to take a break after “The Show of Shows,” suggesting that some time off would help him rejuvenate and do good for his career.

“And I feel like, you know, maybe it’s time for him to, you know, take a break. Maybe come back and then you know, just, you’d be amazed how recharged a person can be when you take some time off, and your mind can flow pretty good.”

While many in the pro wrestling business want to see Rhodes as a bad guy, the WWE Champion himself doesn’t believe it’s a good idea, rejecting it as he feels most of his gimmick would have to change.

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Ariel Helwani: Dana White’s Comments On Jon Jones UFC Situation ‘Makes Zero Sense’

Posted by admin on March 25th, 2026
Dana White Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images

Ariel Helwani weighed in on Dana White’s comments regarding Jon Jones and the UFC Freedom 250 White House card. 

Jones said ahead of the White House card’s announcement that he was in negotiations to return to the UFC, having been stripped of the Heavyweight title in 2025 alongside a retirement. However, White rubbished that notion and said Jones was never going to make the card, and agreed that it would be fair to say Jones was done. 

That prompted Jones to push back and maintain he was in negotiations. Furthermore, he was lowballed in talks to fight Alex Pereira – who is confirmed for Freedom 250 against Ciryl Gane – and asked for his release if the true belief is that he’s done. 

In response to the claim that UFC had offered Jones $15 million to fight Pereira and Jones had asked for more, White refuted that as well and said he was never going to be on the White House card regardless. But Helwani doesn’t see much truth to that.

“So if we are to believe Dana White right now,” he started. “Are you telling me that they went out, they negotiated with people. Because Jon’s numbers, everything he’s saying, I’ve heard as well from multiple sources. Only to not actually be serious about putting him on the card. So why the hell were they negotiating? So why were they talking to his lawyer? Why were they talking to his team? Why were they even getting into numbers at all?”

He further wrote on X: “Dana White being adamant that Jon Jones was never going to be on the card makes zero sense, considering other UFC officials were negotiating with his team and lawyer.”

Helwani offered an alternative explanation, that White was in fact refuting that Jones was going to be on the White House card as opposed to admitting that they couldn’t deliver the bigger fight.

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