5 Superstars You Didn't Know Were Paul Heyman Guys

#3 'Ravishing' Rick Rude

Before joining WWE, even before joining ECW, Heyman worked for World Championship Wrestling.

In late 1991, one of the biggest stars in the Georgia-based company's history, Ric Flair had left for the WWF, a large hole was left in their roster.

It was Heyman's idea to sign former WWF star Rick Rude, who Paul knew was at the top of his game.

"Rude was obsessed with being the very best in every way. He knew he was at the peak of his ability to exploit his enormous physical gifts, and I can’t say I’ve ever met a smarter person inside the ring until CM Punk."

Together, the two had great success in WCW, with Rude being the crown jewel of Heyman's flock at the time, which included Arn Anderson, Bobby Eaton, Larry Zbyszko and Madusa.