Paul Heyman Nominates ECW Fans For The WWE Hall Of Fame, Matt Hardy: ‘AEW Is Here To Stay’
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – OCTOBER 11: Professional wrestler advocate Paul Heyman speaks at a WWE news conference at T-Mobile Arena on October 11, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. It was announced that WWE wrestler Braun Strowman will face heavyweight boxer Tyson Fury and WWE champion Brock Lesnar will take on former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez at the WWE’s Crown Jewel event at Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on October 31. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Paul Heyman Nominates ECW Fans For The WWE Hall Of Fame
Paul Heyman has earned his reputation as an innovator, and his latest idea is unprecedented.
In a tweet, Heyman nominated the ECW for the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2022.
Hailed as the mastermind of ECW, Heyman knows firsthand how distinctly electric the promotion’s crowds were during its heyday. Even during the height of its revival in WWE, ECW fans stood out for their vibrant chants and their unmatched enthusiam.
“If there was ever a worthy #HallOfFame induction…INDUCT or WE RIOT,” wrote Heyman.
Let's start talking about NEXT YEAR's @WWE #HOF, shall we?
I hereby nominate …
The #ECW audience!
If there was ever a worthy #HallOfFame induction …
INDUCT or WE RIOT!pic.twitter.com/68WpwHmmVq
— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) May 9, 2021
It’s worth noting that, despite his legendary career in ECW and beyond, Heyman has not been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame yet.
Matt Hardy: ‘AEW Is Here To Stay’
AEW Dynamite reached a new high when its special “Blood & Guts” episode was named the #1 program on cable on Wednesday night. Still, the company remains the target of critcism from some fans. In a tweet responding to one negative comment, AEW star Matt Hardy defended the company’s success.
“People love @AEW, dumbass,” wrote Hardy.
He also noted the show’s #1 ranking this week before he sent a message about the company’s prospects.
“AEW is here to stay,” wrote Hardy.” He then cracked a joke in response to the fan’s criticism of his first few months, which utilized teleportation and drones.
“Let a friend know bia telegram/rotary phone & spread the word,” wrote Hardy.
People love @AEW, dumbass. #AEWDynamite WAS THE #1 TV SHOW ON CABLE THIS WEEK!
I know you CAnon bootlickers have to follow archaic beliefs & spew these things, which happened over a year ago.
AEW is here to stay. Let a friend know via telegram/rotary phone & spread the word! https://t.co/lIieBNx3At pic.twitter.com/K7oxzpKu2D
— MATT HARDY (@MATTHARDYBRAND) May 8, 2021