Various: Heyman/TMZ, Gauntlet Match, Velveteen Dream “Shoots,” Ellsworth

Paul Heyman on Brock Lesnar

Paul Heyman was interviewed about Brock Lesnar’s future by TMZ and said, “The time away (from UFC) actually makes him better because his body gets a chance to heal. Brock Lesnar’s probably the healthiest fighter to enter UFC if he decides to do that.”

TMZ then sort of mischaracterized what he said as “BROCK LESNAR PRIMED FOR UFC COMEBACK” and Heyman took issue with it:

Brock Lesnar Is Primed for UFC Comeback, Says WWE Manager Paul Heyman https://t.co/BIk0fVr51Z

— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) February 22, 2018

Dear @TMZ_Sports @TMZ– always love being caught in a sweat suit. For the record … (1) I said "Brock Lesnar does what Brock Lesnar wants to do." That was my statement. (2) I'm not a manager. Such an antiquated term. I'm an #Advocate. And I'm the best of all time. You're welcome. https://t.co/uGHmvmKic0

— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) February 22, 2018

Gauntlet Match Was McMahon’s Idea

The two hour gauntlet match on Raw was Vince McMahon’s idea, according to PWInsider. McMahon apparently suggested the idea “out of nowhere” which came as a surprise to some since he’s said to typically not be a fan of that type of match.

Velveteen Dream

Velveteen Dream posted this about “indie guys” in NXT:

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— DREAM (@VelveteenWWE) February 22, 2018

Ellsworth and Virgil

James Ellsworth posted this pic of himself with wrestling legend Virgil.

This man is gonna teach me how to hustle tonight @realvirgil

A post shared by James Ellsworth (@jamesellsworthwrestling) on Feb 21, 2018 at 1:26pm PST