Paul Heyman isnt mincing words when it comes to CBS decision to pull the plug on The Late Show with Stephen Colbertand hes already pitching himself as the perfect replacement.
Speaking to TMZ in New York City, the WWE Hall of Famer didnt hold back. CBS announced earlier this month that it would retire The Late Show in May 2026 after 33 years on the air. The network said the move was purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night, and not related in any way to the shows performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount. Heyman wasnt buying thatand he sure wasnt impressed.
And of course, in classic Heyman fashion, he couldnt resist cutting a promo about what his version of the late-night staple would sound like.
Heyman even reminded CBS exactly what he brings to the table.
The original Late Show launched back in 1993 with David Letterman. Colbert took over the reins in 2015 and has kept the brand alive for nearly a decade. But now, with the show heading into its final year, Heyman sees a major opportunity.
Until that phone rings, Heyman will stick to his current gigappearing on WWE Raw and managing the likes of Seth Rollins, Bron Breakker, and Bronson Reed.
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