Paul Heyman claimed that he has not warned but served notice to the Bollywood actor for his catchphrase.
WWE star Brock Lesnar’s advocate Paul Heyman has 'warned but served notice' to Ranveer Singh over the actor's use of Heyman's catchphrase in a recent tweet. Heyman had earlier posted on social media that he would sue Ranveer for using his ‘Eat, Sleep, Conquer, Repeat’ war cry. Later, Heyman claimed that he had sent notice to the Bollywood actor.
"I didn't warn. I served notice," tweeted Heyman reacting to a story about his threat to Ranveer. However, it is not clear whether Heyman, who likes to call himself the advocate of WWE star Brock Lesnar, has really served a legal notice to Ranveer Singh or it's just a turn of phrase used by the 'biggest mouth' in Wrestling Entertainment.
I didn't warn. I served noticed. And while I applaud @TheStatesmanLtd for their coverage of #YourHumbleAdvocate and @BrockLesnar, I must stress that I am not a manager (what an outdated, antiquated term). I am an #Advocate. And I'm the best #Advocate in history. https://t.co/KNQ4fMmUgQ
— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) June 19, 2019
Whatever may well be the case, there is no doubt that Heyman is enjoying the coverage of the news in Indian media. He has retweeted stories of many India media organisations (including DNA) related to his earlier to tweet to Ranveer Singh. It is not clear what is the deeper angle behind Heyman's tweet but it seems all an attempt to ride the publicity surrounding the Cricket World Cup, India vs Pakistan match and Ranveer Singh.
1. Whay Heyman is not happy with Ranveer
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Paul Heyman had threatened to sue Ranveer Singh for using his 'copyright' catchphrase while praising Indian cricket star Hardik Pandya. Ranveer was present at Old Trafford cricket ground in Manchester for India vs Pakistan match and was seen having a lot of fun as India beat arch-rivals Pakistan with ease.
However, one of his tweets praising Hardik Pandya may have landed him some trouble with Paul Heyman- the advocate of WWE superstar Brock Lesnar. Heyman has threatened Ranveer with a copyright lawsuit for using a version of his popular catchphrase.
Ranveer had used the words 'Eat. Sleep. Dominate. Repeat ' to praise Pandya. However, Heyman pointed out that it was his popular catchphrase – ‘Eat, Sleep, Conquer, Repeat’ and he owned the copyright to the famous war cry. He warned Ranveer that he was 'litigious' and the copyright to these words belonged to him and Lesnar.
2. Ranveer's tweet catches Heyman's attention
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After the World Cup match between India and Pakistan, Ranveer Singh posted a couple of selfies with Hardik Pandy with the caption, "Eat. Sleep. Dominate. Repeat. The name is Hardik. Hardik Pandya."
Eat.
— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) June 17, 2019
Sleep.
Dominate.
Repeat.
The name is Hardik. Hardik Pandya. @hardikpandya7 ma boi #unstoppable pic.twitter.com/B5oRzedTg3
Ranveer's tweet caught the attention of Paul Heyman who issued a 'warning' at the superstar for stealing his very popular catchphrase.
. @RanveerOfficial
— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) June 19, 2019
ARE YOU F'N KIDDING ME???????????
1 - It's Eat Sleep CONQUER Repeat
2 - Copyright #YourHumbleAdvocate and @BrockLesnar
3 - I am litigious
4 - EAT SLEEP DEPOSITION REPEAT https://t.co/yppZe129eZ
3. Singh Brothers support Paul Heyman
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WWE star Sunil and Samir Singh, also known as Bollywood Boyz, took to Twitter to support Paul Heyman and Brock Lesnar. They also 'apologized' to Heyman on behalf of the entire Bollywood film industry
We apologize on behalf of the entire Bollywood film industry, @HeymanHustle.
— Singh Brothers (@SinghBrosWWE) June 19, 2019
Your BOSCAR award winners would never do anything like that.
We’ll talk to @RanveerOfficial https://t.co/qAc8Qu3U6A
Paul Heyman thanked them for their support.
I would like to thank the underrated and underappreciated @SinghBrosWWE for their public declaration of support. At the appropriate time, I shall inform my client, @BrockLesnar of your heroic actions. @WWE #BOSCAR #RanveerSingh #HardikPandya #IndiaVsPakistan @cricketworldcup
— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) June 19, 2019
4. Paul Heyman was also not happy with tweet about MS Dhoni
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This is not first time Paul Heyman had taken an issue with the use of his war cry to praise cricketers. Heyman had earlier cautioned the official Twitter account of the Cricket World Cup for praising MS Dhoni back in January 2019 saying, “Eat. Sleep. Finish games. Repeat. Life.”
My most (in)sincere compliments to @cricketworldcup for promoting the amazing @msdhoni by paraphrasing my mantra for @WWE #UniversalChampion @BrockLesnar #EatSleepConquerRepeat. Our royalties may be paid in cash, check, stock or cryptocurrency. https://t.co/sGtIALzso1
— Paul Heyman (@HeymanHustle) January 18, 2019
At that time, the Cricket World Cup official Twitter account had joined in the banter and offered Heyman and Lesnar tickets to the 2019 World Cup in England. It posted, "How about tickets to the @cricketworldcup for you and @BrockLesnar?"
How about tickets to the @cricketworldcup for you and @BrockLesnar?
— Cricket World Cup (@cricketworldcup) January 21, 2019
5. Who is Paul Heyman
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Paul Heyman is well-known name for the fans of Wrestling Entertainment. He currently works for WWE as a "manager". However, he preferrs the term "advocate". In WWE, Heyman has advocated for five WWE Champions: Brock Lesnar, Big Show, Kurt Angle, Rob Van Dam, and CM Punk. He is currently 'advocating' for Lesnar. Heyman owned and was the creative force behind the ECW promotion from 1993 until its closure in 2001.
