Roman Reigns & promoter Paul Heyman talk trash with Stephen A. ahead of WWE Summer Slam | First Take
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- Roman Reigns & promoter Paul Heyman talk trash with Stephen A. ahead of WWE Summer Slam | First Take
Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman join First Take ahead of WWE Summer Slam.
0:00 Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman enter the studio
2:17 Stephen A. wants Heyman's job
6:30 Can anyone take the title from Roman Reigns?
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“Acknowledge your Tribal Chief”
Love that Heyman stays in character
I love it (so old school)
and SAS saying "Yes sir" was PERFECT!!!
He’s an OG that’s why
Heyman is gold 🏅
Man I was gonna say the same
“Screw him, he’s dead”
That caught me off guard 😂😂😂
Facts 😅😅😅
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The jimmy hart line was good too
They must of had beef
Only Paul Heyman can get away with that 😂😂😂😂
At 9:51 seeing Roman break character just for a minutes was gold 😂
The biggest draw in 30 years. They went on ESPN and stayed in character. I’m proud to be a wrestling fan when I see these two.
Not the biggest draw that threw is the texas rattlesnake stoneeeee coldddd steaveee austinnnnnn
You can’t be serious right? Along with all the Likes for this comment?
Rock? Austin? Hogan? Even Cena had bigger numbers than Roman. Although, Roman is great but he’s definitely not the biggest draw in 30 years.
wwe making the most money ever and most attendance so yea biggest draw maybe ever @@gone.golfing
Attitude era says stop drinking 😂
The biggest draw in 30 years what a clown😂😂 Daniel Bryan was a bigger draw than this guy. Punk was a bigger draw than this guy get the f outta here
I loved how they stayed in character. It’s rare nowadays.
You haven't met MJF then.
@@LonewolfRahulYT MJF is one of the few. That’s why I said it’s “rare”.
@@HeroicStoic33who cares about staying in character every one knows wrestling is fake and for the wrestlers to still act like it's real is just insulting our intelligence
@@endonectendo You're fun at parties
@@endonectendo You feel insulted because a wrestler is promoting themselves/ their storyline? I feel it is quite cool to see their characters outside of the shows
The glazing from Paul Heyman is crazy 😭 this man went on ESPN in character 😂😂 “you gotta hug from the tribal chief” 😭😭
Onb 🤣🤣🤣
Heyman Hustle stays in character 😂
In my head I’m thinking, “Hey-man you can get off your knees now😦.”
The “acknowledge your tribal chief” is hilarious
Lmaooo
"he hugs the tribal chief and hits me" had me dying
On god lmao
The fact that Paul Heyman stayed in character this whole segment isn’t a surprise which I enjoy.
“Screw him, he’s dead”. AYO WHAT?!??😂😂
Bro, that caught me off guard.
That was crazy 😭😭😂
Wow, Paul, that's how you feel?
Mollys face😂😂
bro I paused the video and had to gather myself 😂
You could see Roman sitting there trying not to laugh while Heyman was just going off.
😂
He is truly the Goat
But he laughed in the end. This host did great 😂
☝
8:23
Paul looking at him like a proud Dad 😂
When Stephen A grabbed the strap😂😂😂
"Aggressive, a lil aggressive...Thirsty...Passion.."😂😂😂😂 That was HILARIOUS!!!
Stephen A. Smith is funny. He nearly jumped over the table to grab the WWE championship belt. Like he couldn’t just wait. 😂😂😂😂😂
He reached to grab that belt so fast like the last tray in the cafeteria LOL
Had his hands on it quick like the Million Dollar Man
Does Stephen A like wrestling?
@@arvindbhunjun6555 Yes, a huge fan. He’s fan of the old school era like Hulk Hogan, Roddy Piper , Randy Salvage (The Mancho man) etc.
Do you blame him? I would've done the same as a long time fan to hold the real deal championship that's a bucket list of any wrestling fan.
Paul: “Jimmy hart’s still alive.. which proves God doesn’t answer my prayers”
Stephen A: “Ohh Lord”
😂😂😂😂
🤣🤣🤣🤣
Bru😭😭😭😭😊
Paul was cold for that 🥶
I’m waiting for Cornette to respond to this
@@wsmit405🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄
Bobby Heenan smiled when Paul said "Screw him he's dead."
Heyman is the goat, he had me dying saying this stuff 😂 he really killed this interview. There will never be another like him
He's was not wrong though
This has got to be one of the best / funniest Stephen A. segments.😂😂😂
By Far he’s best 😂
@@janeerrodgers9705facts
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I do love if Mad Dog was there also so he can bring the history of Ultimate Warrior, Ric Flair etc. Etc
@Wakaweakweak7474 Bret Hart too, another great WWE Champion that doesn't get mentioned enough.
I've always said Stephen A could make a killing as a wrestling manager. He’s got the charisma, attitude, confidence and promo skills. Not to mention, the dude just knows how to talk trash lol
Agreed.
And The Voice.
He doesn't wanna take bumps or get physical.
So can stay where he is if he's not willing to get physical
Being a good manager is more than just talking
If Heyman can take f5s, stunners, steel chairs.....so can he
@@madddoggnogood1491he would. Everyone gets excited and would love to take a simple bump. He ain't gotta go flying off a ladder through a table lol
@@Disneymagic24
No Stephen a had a chance at mania this year. Hhh had something for him.
He said he didn't wanna get physical in any form so they pulled the offer.
He was gonna probably take a finisher or something but he said no.
I love SAS...but if he's not gonna get physical he can stay home
"You think my family delivers the mail?" 😂😂😂😂 NGL that was NOICE.
“Jimmy Hart is still alive which means that God doesn’t answer my prayers” lmao 🤦♂️🤣😂🤣😂
Heyman staying in character and scaring Molly to death 😂
Glad she sold it well
Paul Heyman is one of the people that fully represent professional wrestling, taking the craft to new highs every time. This is crazy to have them on this show talking about WWE. Show how wrestling has made a big time comeback.
Facts
Not talking to Swagg like that. That was a clown move.
WWE has been coming on espn for years now ever since they signed a deal with espn like 7 years ago
@@nothingspecial8114 yup i'ts going to get amazing if we can get more of this on ESPN some cool wrestling drama Segment and highlight lol
@@TheOne-pz5tcyou’re the clown. It’s an honor to be checked by Paul Heyman
Stephen A. is legit happy. No matter how old you get once a fan always a fan. He was so happy to grab that title. Any man on planet earth whose a fan no matter the age becomes a big kid and would do the exact same thing.
I’d jump over the table too…and have it over my shoulder like he did the whole time lol.
2:15 Stephen a Smith asked Molly to switch gears.
Got flashbacks to lavar ball asking the same Question 😂
The way Stephen A reached over the table for the belt 😂
"YEH" 😂😂
Titles 😂 Paul say
Molly: 'He's a little thirsty' 😂😂😂😂
Stephen A pandering to his juwish master Heyman! 🐑🐑🐑
He was feining 😂
Imagine Jey Uso hires Stephen A as his wiseman 😂😂😂 that would break records
yooooooooo.....I'm with that!
Say this likkle louder😂😂
I could see him making an appearance at summer slam haha, Stephen A might be trying to work himself into this feud 😂😂
This needs to happen 💯 or...."Solo" could be walking up the ramp after the match to meet an awaiting Stephen A. Smith 😮
Marks truly😂
I love to watch people who actually watch wrestling, do interviews. Great Job First Take!!! Everything from the introduction, to Stephen A. Smith excitement was perfect. This is how you do it. I love it. 🙌🏽🔥👑
That's the kind of energy you need to come into an interview with wrestlers with
This segment was perfect. Knocked it out of the park
Yea they making me want to watch and I really haven't watched a ppv other than WM in years
Stephen A & Molly’s face when Paul said “screw him he’s dead” had me in tears! They weren’t ready 😂😂
Especially molly😂
Reminds me of that Eli Manning commercial.
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@@ultimateactivitiesdude2685 2:49
I get chills every time Paul says ‘ECW’ in the way he says it 🥶
“Don’t have to give half to Gisele’s attorneys” 😂😂
“I want the history and I want the future.”
That line was cold. I just loved it for no reason at all.😂
Me too
That is a declaration of intent
Yea real cold
Bars
“ i want the history and i want the future” what a lengend
That was cold asf.
what a line
Only Heyman could lay the smack down on Heenan with a comment like that and get away with it😂 may he rest in peace 🙏🏾
Putting these two together was pure genius two GOATS
I love that SAS and ESPN take WWE seriously. This segment was gold.
Why not? It's just as real as MLB, the NFL and, the NBA.
@@jerrods7223well depends what you mean by real. Unless you just believe all sports are scripted
@@brianhoneycutt5938 the NFL starting to be scripted since superbowl 50
@@brianhoneycutt5938 They all fall under the umbrella of sports entertainment
@@jerrods7223 You have a 0 IQ.
This segment is gold! 😂 Paul Heyman is one of the best if not the best manager ever!
He’s the Goat
🐐
I'd put Bobby Heenan second
I got Paul Bearer in there too
He's I the goat no lie
9:53 “I can make you an honorary rabbi” lmfao 😂
Man this kind of stuff is why I loved wrestling growing up and I realized that this kind of love is still there for wrestling, even if I don’t watch. It just brought so many memories for me.
This was hilarious and well delivered. Roman being humble yet still in character lying, Heyman talking like he’s cutting promo (which is always GOD tier), & Stephen A. being funny as always holding the WWE Title 😂.
Heyman is funny cuz he said Roman shows up every Friday night 😂
Stephen A turned into a 10 yr old 😂😂😂 This was great TV!!
Molly doing nothing memorable 😂
@@atKR1SRight😂😂😂
This is one of the best Paul Heyman performances ever! A promo with the biggest mouth in sports SAS 😂
They should do more of this. Love it. Good for the WWE.
The best first take I ever watched , the fact that they stayed in character is goated.
Paul: screw him he’s dead
Stephen A: oh lord 🤣
LOL Molly with her jaws dropped
I like how serious Paul Heyman takes his job in the ring, and out of the ring this isn’t just a character for him this is his life this is what puts food on his table this is what keeps his family intact when u have tht type of passion for something u know your limits are undefeated
Lol the way molly said I need to acknowledge too. Sounded way to thirsty. 😂 😂
Great interview
The fact that they stay in character shows their dedication to their craft and adds a level of believability to the whole thing I love it this segment was spot on Roman is truly carrying the WWE torch like the past greats and Paul Heyman is without a doubt the GOAT of managers in wrestling
Cody Rhodes got his arm broken by Brock Lesnar about a month later he uploads some pictures on IG with him and his family on vacation and he still had a cast on chilling on a yacht selling the move weeks later
@@Dr_Solo942 who cares? hes trash
Molly was trying to walk over it
not all, but few who made it to the top act like the character they present in real life. This has pros/cons to it. If you act like how you do in the ring in real life or close to it in real life, it's not that hard. You are now the character in the ring. I believe Steve Austin did this and from what I heard was just one of the reason he got separated with Debra. His acted like "Stone Cold" in real life with his wife. It seems there are wrestlers whether they are too passionate or delusion have hard time separating from the life in the ring vs real world.
Facts
Stephen A would be phenomenal as a manager. Super good talker, great at trash talk, super pinchable and would give anyone who he’s with major heat
Super punchable 😂😂😂
If not that, then a great piece to commentary
His extensive vocabulary would top Heyman!!
He’s who MVP wishes he was as a manager
@@christiancook736his vocabulary is incoherent. He uses word without any regard for grammatical structure. He uses word out of place
Paul Heyman and Stephen A interacting was something I didn't know I needed 😂
The way he snatched the belt 🤣🤣
I appreciate Stephen A marking out during these interviews. It’s wholesome.
Steven A. Smith reached for that belt like a kid in the candy store 🤣
They are truly GOATS hyping up Summer Slam and keeping with the storyline ☝🏼
This is a great interview fun too watch ❤ much love
Roman is the reason WWE is having their best money making years. Dudes bringing the company billions of dollars. Acknowledge him ☝🏾
No 😂
No its been years I dont watch wwe because of him and not letting other wrestlers shine
Too bad the bossy, patronizing and self-entitled lady spoiled the interview ... Anyway, Roman Reigns is the GOAT as regards THIS century and he will smash, crush and bury Jey Uso at Summer Slam.
@@tyleredwards970Incase u didn't know WWE is selling more merchandise than even the attitude era and making more money too.
This is the most successful era of WWE in history.
@@itsroy9kid your just 0.000001% of the hater he is running storytelling 1000 days of champion character development emotions it makes him grater than john cena.just like ruthless agression,dx,now, bloodline and tribal chief remain greatest and create history in the world of wwe.
i just love it how Stephen A welcomes practically EVERYONE to First Take. There aren't too many pro wrestlers that carry over to the mainstream such as Roman. He's definitely the biggest thing in Pro Wrestling right now.
Get MJF on here, Cody, Rollins, Usos next
@@Shockkings0714I like MJF but they would never bring a non WWE wrestler on here. There's a reason ESPN website only has WWE and not AEW, TNA or any other indies promotion
This was such a good sigement i absolutlely love how espn and stephen a. smith played along
This a good one
“Little aggressive” 😂😂 Stephen A. Was like a kid in a candy store
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Stephen a needa make an appearance on wrestlemania as manager 😂🤣👏
Roman is my favourite wrestler so far I'm shock to see him with titles for so long he's the legend.
The carrying of the 3 titles is great, makes the main events more meaningful and also gives it that boxing heavyweight championship feel when boxers would walk out with multiple titles
No it doesn’t Roman overrated
I did not expect them to be in character 😂😂😂
Same
roman was in and out of character but paul was 100% in character 💀😭
Paul is always in character
The way he started “screw him he’s dead” 💀💀💀
Ohh lord !!
This was great guys
Man this was hilarious af 😂
Glad to see ESPN is finally covering REAL SPORTS
😂😂
Interviews not a sport
It's An Entertainment Not a Sport.
Entertainment sport.
Talk to em hatin hoes lol
Stephen A didn’t hesitate for a second to hold the WWE championship 😂😂
Who doesn’t like to hold the most prestigious title second only to the WHC that Seth Rollins holds
@@MichaelElam2😂
@MichaelElam2 u joking right?
@@ojmosby5755 Flair, Sting, Hogan, Goldberg ect. What’s a joke about that?
@@MichaelElam2 the wwe version of the world title doesn't hold the same weight when ric flair, sting and dusty Rhodes had it
This was great
This segment was awesome! Love seeing some fresh blood(line) on the show😂
For anyone that hasn’t been watching WWE. Roman Reigns is a manipulator/gas lighter and his cousins are the good guys, so this interview is hilarious 😂
So when did LeBron James became a Samoan wrestler?
@@17thNO after he got swept in the 1st round
@@macbazziit was very comparable to Mike getting swept in 96-97 or Kobe getting swept in 11,98,99…some times you need that reset
@@youtubeintrovert5112I think you’re history facts are extremely wrong
@@youtubeintrovert5112Gee you might wanna edit that Mike part you look really stupid
Paul is too serious with those lies😂😂😂
That makes him Goat 😆 🤣
That “thank you my tribal chief” after Stephen A’s comments sent me
This was great !
Roman should've grabbed the mic and said "ESPN acknowledge me!!" Would've been icing on the cake lol
Haha idk it'd had to be perfect so it wouldn't be cringy. It'd have to be after a response to something or something idk lol. If that was the first thing he'd say when he came on it'd feel a bit cringy cause this is real television. If he threw a lil shade to the rock kinda like in a Paul Heyman fashion and said why he's basically the best and why people should acknowledge him I think it probably be good but idk 🤷🏾♂️ lol.
Yea…..Stephen A was taking notes from Paul Heyman 😂
This is great beyond anything ive ever seen
Paul Heyman : I'm the GOAT
Stephen A: I thought it was Bobby Hennan
Paul Heyman : Screw him he's dead😂😂😂😂
Stephen A. and Mr. Heyman's exchange was legendary EPIC! 😂😂😂
This whole segment was gold🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
One of the best first take segments right there !
He’s not a promoter he is the wiseman ESPN🤦🏾♂️
He kinda is though
Funny how it’s both right and wrong. Paul Heyman promoted and put an unknown “Bam Bam Bigelow” into the mainstream. He’s the second best promoter in wrestling history.
Even without the bloodline story, he truly is the wiseman of professional wrestling
Three letters. ECW
He turned a bingo hall wrestling promotion into nationally broadcasted , marquee wrestling brand in the 90s.
ECW
This man Paul heyman really is about that smoke, he was saying some wild stuff on here 😂😭
He's not about no smoke!! That is what turkey neck cocky people do! He took it too far! Talking to real professional football players like Spears like that. He needs to go up against the cast on Young and Restless, that is the only competition. Actors & not real professional athletes.
Paul Heyman been doing this for a very long time man since the glory days of ecw😂😂😂😂
@@TheOne-pz5tc🤡🤡🤡
I love that they stay in character xD every WWE superstar must be like this for their interviews haha
Man I was at summerslam last night, what an event, they put on a great show. Rollins and balor match was amazing
Love how Roman was in character!!! He's in his own class right now.
That’s the best part about his character; his character is really him.
They were not ready for the verbal assassin that is Paul Heyman 😂
I love how Paul stays in character the entire interview from the moment the curtain opens.
Great segment ESPN!
This was straight comedy 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I really thought this segment would be corny and cheesy. I couldn’t be more wrong. Love how Paul walked us through the history of the WWE Title and brought us to the present and future with the Universal Title. Both he and Roman stayed in character and it was content Gold! 💯
❤
Noticed how he omitted hulk Hogan, macho man, and Brett Hart.
They need to drop all the extra titles tho. WWE Champion is perfect. I love the new world title but I just hate having more than 1 world champion
@@jerrods7223 And Orton
People forget Orton is 15 time champ and can past John and flair based off his loyalty , beats all the legends and was the most dangerous man in 2009 smh
“You got a hug from the Tribal Chief.. and he hits me….. okay.”
Paul’s off-the-cuff comments never fail to make me chuckle 💀
3 minutes in and Paul E puttin himself over like no one has ever put themselves over 😅
Paul Heyman is the only reason this act is so great
"You just got a hug from the tribal chief" 😂
As a old school wrestling fan...Paul Heyman is definently one of the greatest. This segment was pure Gold!!
lmaoo this interview was gold especially the end and the last part :D
Amazing conversation
Gotta admit, Paul has a a point. Roman did what no other star has...not even Hulk....new belt made, and took both. There's literally two belts that mean the prestige of the past, present, and future, and he has both. GOAT.
If Austin found the Fountain of Youth, he'd outdraw the NFL.
@@EwanCumiawhat?…
@@EwanCumialmfaooo fax tho
@@jaidenroberts05he’s saying if Austin stayed healthy he’d have set records so unprecedented that it would outsell the NFL. He was on track to that level of draw. Vince himself admits this all the time that no one was a draw like austin
@vandalg282 true but Roman also cannot say he’s held any title as long as hulk or Bruno’s longest reigns so it goes both ways in favor of who’s undefeated longer
I’ve always like Roman’s interviews. In the ring, he maintains that he has to be the Tribal Chief but in interviews he takes down just enough to not look like he’s forcing the gimmick but still making it known who he is.