Paul Heyman Talks CM Punk’s WWE Departure, Reveals Who Was Present When Punk Quit, Did Heyman Expect Punk at ‘Mania?, More

April 18, 2014

Paul Heyman talks cm punk Paul Heyman was the special guest on this week's edition of The Steve Austin Show, which you can listen to in full at this link. Below are some highlights from the interview:

-Austin brings up his prior prediction that CM Punk would return at WrestleMania 30, and Heyman responded by saying the only way that would have happened is if Punk and Vince had a conversation first, or if a "very wild move is pulled." Otherwise Heyman said he never thought Punk would be at WrestleMania.

-Heyman said he and Punk talk frequently, but they rarely discuss the business as it's a sensitive subject for Punk right now. Heyman revealed the only people present in the room when Punk quit WWE were Triple H, CM Punk and Vince McMahon, and until one of those men goes public with how it all went down, no one will know the exact details of what happened.

-Heyman said Punk is doing fine, and doesn't think he misses the business too much, although they rarely talk about it.

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.