On the June 28th episode of SmackDown, Paul Heyman refused to acknowledge Solo Sikoas leadership and ended up being power-bombed through the announcers table. While fans remember the intense moment, they also remember Heymans messy and stressed appearance during that time and now Heyman has revealed how he went above and beyond to perfect that look.
While speaking on Logan Pauls ImPaulsive podcast, Paul Heyman explained the reason behind his messy appearance. With his hair unkempt, stubble, and tired, red eyes, Heymans look reflected the stress he was experiencing under Solo Sikoas control.
To make his characters breakdown feel real, Heyman changed his habits and appearance. He stopped dyeing his hair, let it go grey, didnt shave, and wore wrinkled suits with crooked ties. He also didnt sleep much, sometimes getting only 90 minutes of rest. He ate unhealthy food that upset his stomach, didnt wear makeup, and wore clothes that didnt fit well to show his characters stress.
Heyman stated all this made it easier for him to feel the emotions needed for the scene. When he had to cry and tell Sikoa, Youre not my Tribal Chief, it felt genuine because he felt awful physically and mentally. The live crowds energy helped him give an even better performance.
Paul Heymans hard work shows how far wrestlers go to make their performances feel real. By pushing himself to physical and mental limits, Heyman created a powerful moment that fans really connected with.
Nonetheless, Heyman has been back with WWE since the November 22nd episode of Friday Night SmackDown, and fans are always interested in what he does as they respect him because he puts in so much effort for his role in WWE and thats unlikely to change anytime soon.
What do you think of Paul Heymans commitment to making his breakdown feel real? Do you believe these extreme measures helped elevate his performance, or do you think theres a better way to achieve the same result? Share your thoughts in the comments belowwed love to hear your take!
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