Paul Heyman gives opinion of TNA product - buys lunch for Katie Couric?
On Thursday, September 21, 2006 at 4:26 PM EST PWInsider.com reports that Paul Heyman made an appearance the "Ron & Fez Show" on XM Satellite Radio yesterday where he talked about a host of topics ranging from the original ECW, working with Hulk Hogan, Terry Funk, opinions on the TNA product and CM Punk. In regards to TNA, Heyman felt the company has no identity and nothing new to offer besides a six-sided ring. He also added quote, "Every story revolves around Jeff Jarrett. They signed Christian a while ago, and touted that as the biggest thing ever, and same with Sting, and they ran their program with Jarrett and now they are in the background with nothing to do. Same with the Dudleys and Rhino." Heyman also made a strong point that many of the stars in TNA will always be known as "ECW guys" such as Rhino, Team 3D, Brother Runt, Raven and others.
Later on the program, Ron & Fez noted that when Paul Heyman left the show, he went downstairs to the Brooklyn Diner on 57th Street in New York City and when he was paying his bill, he told the waitress he would also be paying CBS news anchor Katie Couric's bill as well, who was also eating at the diner. When they heard that, they dubbed him as Mr. ECW - Extremely Classy Wrestler.
ECW.com has an article up about this as well at this link.