5 WWE Superstars who would be better 'Paul Heyman guys' than Roman Reigns

Roman Reigns is a Paul Heyman Guy.

Which is refreshing, to say the least. Though it was no surprise that Roman Reigns was jettisoned into the main event scene literally the moment he returned, for once, it feels like WWE creative and WWE fans can finally agree on a Roman Reigns push.

But should he be a Paul Heyman Guy?

There's no doubt that Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman are a fantastic pairing. Who better to walk Vince McMahon's favorite Superstar into the dark side than an advocate who has one of the best minds in the business? The question isn't, "Is this a good decision?" It's quite obvious that this program is destined to be a highlight of Reigns' career. Rather, the question is, "Should someone else have earned the advocate?"

Roman Reigns will always be top-dog as long as Vince McMahon has his way. Love him or hate him, he will continue to be one of WWE's centerpieces. While Paul Heyman may help Reigns make his run the best it can be, Regins doesn't need Paul Heyman as a meal ticket.

But there are plenty of other Superstars who could have benefited more from being a Paul Heyman Guy. These five could really use the rub from Paul Heyman.

#5: Asuka would be perfectly paired with Paul Heyman

Nobody is ready for Asuka.

Or, at least, nobody was. During her run in NXT and early career on the main roster, Asuka had a 914-day undefeated streak. She was a mere 181 days away from it reaching three years long.

All of that came to an end at WrestleMania 34 and she hasn't been the same since.

Granted, her time as a commentator during this year's empty arena era was one of the few highlights of the last six months. Her run with Kairi Sane was also entertaining, but as a singles competitor, Asuka hasn't had many opportunities to rise back to the level she deserves.

The minute Brock Lesnar left, Paul Heyman was definitely ready for Asuka.

As the current WWE RAW Women's Champion, now would have been the perfect time to make sure nobody was ready for Asuka's next dominant run. With Paul Heyman by her side acting as an advocate and mouthpiece, we could have watched Asuka bring a new dynamic to the women's division.

Imagine Asuka and Paul Heyman tearing through the division once more, only meeting her match in a returning Becky Lynch.

#4: Shayna Baszler would benefit from Paul Heyman

Could anyone benefit more from becoming a Paul Heyman Guy than Shayna Baszler?

When Baszler hit the main roster officially, she literally took a bite out of the competition — and that was it. Her NXT run set her up to be a formidable force, especially when she defeated both Becky Lynch and Bayley to notch an NXT victory in their Survivor Series clash.

But her debut feud against Becky Lynch ended in a WrestleMania loss, which is a missed opportunity considering that The Man would take a hiatus from WWE soon after.

Today, Baszler may hold the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship with Nia Jax, but that's a few rungs down the pecking order of where someone boasting her brutality should be.

Had she become a Paul Heyman Guy, however, she'd surely return to the top of the card. Paul Heyman could hype Baszler in his sleep. Even in the laziest of angles, Paul Heyman could easily claim that Baszler failed to her her "guaranteed rematch" against Becky Lynch, thus allowing her to skip the line and reenter the title picture.

Ideally, Paul Heyman would help reestablish Baszler as a credible threat and drum up interest in a continued feud with Becky Lynch whenever she returns.

#3: Dominik Mysterio could be paired with Paul Heyman

Dominik Mysterio may not be the first name on the list to become a Paul Heyman Guy, but he's without a doubt someone who desperately could use the advocacy of Paul Heyman.

While 2020 may not have been a hallmark year for some superstars, Dominik Mysterio couldn't have asked for a better year to break into the spotlight. The empty arena era is the ideal platform for Mysterio's baptism of fire. However, when crowds return, he'll need an upgrade.

Mysterio is still green in the ring and on the mic. His ring work will improve over time, but Paul Heyman would immediately take care of his promo work. With his Mysterio bloodline placed front and center, Paul Heyman would have been able to make Dominik sound like the next Randy Orton.

While being a Paul Heyman Guy won't guarantee an instant ascent to the Hall of Fame (just ask Curtis Axel), Dominik could have used Paul Heyman's experience and knowledge to help him steadily build a stronger foundation in the WWE.

Would Dominik Mysterio been one of the greatest Paul Heyman Guys? Maybe, or maybe not, but he would have definitely benefited from Paul Heyman leadership, on-screen and off.

#2: Ronda Rousey could work with Paul Heyman

Ronda Rousey is not a likely candidate to become a Paul Heyman Guy right now, as her profile was removed from the Current Superstars section on WWE.com. Reports claim that her contract as a WWE Superstar has come to an end.

That is, unless you believe Paul Heyman's suspicions that she's quietly signed an extension. WWE creative would be wise to keep this information close to the chest and hide Ronda Rousey in their back pocket for when they need a ratings boost.

Paul Heyman knows way more behind the scenes than most and it wouldn't be a surprise if he is inolved in Ronda's return on-screen or off-screen. Though it's uncertain when she might return, it's worth noting that she'd be perhaps the best candidate to become a Paul Heyman Guy.

Although Baszler has an MMA background, Rousey is the top dog between them. Paul Heyman could have easily swapped Brock Lesnar out for Rousey and insisted that the true talents in the WWE earned their pedigree in the Octagon.

#1: Randy Orton plus Paul Heyman?

Randy Orton as a Paul Heyman Guy?

There are plenty who would insist that the Viper is the last Superstar who needs a Paul Heyman boost. Love him or hate him, Randy Orton has achieved such a high level of success that few could argue exactly what new career milestone he could hit by becoming a Paul Heyman guy.

However, assuming that WWE creative wanted to play the long game, Randy Orton as a Paul Heyman Guy has the potential to deliver a fantastic payoff. If The Legend Killer continues to decimate other icons like he has Edge, Ric Flair, and Shawn Michaels, Paul Heyman would be a perfect voice to tout Orton as the best in the business then, now and forever.

That is, until Brock Lesnar comes back.

There are a few ways WWE could play this. First, Heyman could betray Orton, unleash The Beast Incarnate on the Viper, and leave Orton looking up at the lights. Or even better, Orton could turn on his advocate and leave Paul Heyman in a bloody mess on the mat exactly the same way Brock Lesnar left Orton during SummerSlam 2016.

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