Former WWE Writer Recalls Being Suspended By WWE For Slap Boxing Match With Paul Heyman

Brian Gewirtz served as writer in WWE from 1999 to 2012, becoming the lead writer during his time in the company.

Gewirtz recalled a slap boxing match with Paul Heyman on The Ringer’s Cheap Heat podcast when asked to respond to Heyman regarding a match between Rock and Reigns.

“You’ll love the chapter in the book where Paul and I get into an actual slap fight and get suspended from WWE. I get along great with Paul, now. Who won the fight? I don’t know. You know the GIF of Jerry and George kind of waving their arms? It wasn’t exactly Tyson/Holyfield,” 

Brian Gewirtz on Cheap Heat

Gewirtz’ new book There’s Just One Problem: True Tales from the Former, One-Time, 7th Most Powerful Person in WWE is set to release on August 16.

H/T to Fightful for transcription

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