Mr. Kennedy was once seen as a future star in WWE, with many people believing he would become one of the biggest names in the company. While his WWE career didnt go as he planned, Kennedy has now revealed how Paul Heyman helped him during his time in TNA Wrestling.
While speaking to Rewind Recap Relive, Mr. Kennedy explained that Paul Heyman was instrumental in helping him choose the name Kennedy after Vince McMahon asked him to change it. They brainstormed together for about an hour before settling on the name.
Kennedy also talked about his time in TNA, where Eric Bischoff recognized his frustration with the scripted nature of WWEs programming. Kennedy noted that everything was written word-for-word in WWE, and if a single word was missed, Vince McMahon would point it out. In TNA, Bischoff offered a different approach, saying he would provide Kennedy with bullet points and a broad outline, rather than a full script.
During this time, Kennedy often reached out to Paul Heyman for guidance. Kennedy stated that he would share the bullet points he was given, and Heyman would help him make sense of the material, sometimes rewriting it for him. Kennedy noted that in a way, Heyman was like a writer for TNA, as he helped Kennedy craft his promos and storylines.
Mr. Kennedy achieved significant success during his time in TNA Wrestling before his release in 2016. He also addressed rumors surrounding John Cena and Randy Ortons alleged involvement in his WWE release. Despite the setbacks, Kennedy remains one of WWEs biggest What Ifs, and many fans are still hoping to see him return to WWE at some point in the future.
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