Former WWE star Enzo Amore, now going by Real 1, lit up social media on February 17, 2026 after posting a fiery promo aimed directly at former ECW owner Paul Heyman.
In the video shared to Twitter, Real 1 stood holding two 205 Live Championship belts while delivering a scathing, no-filter rant about Heyman, ECW, and its legacy. The promo quickly drew attention for its aggressive tone and controversial lines as he set the stage for 4th Rope’s upcoming March 21 event at the ECW Arena. Real 1 opened by invoking his former WWE persona before immediately pivoting into an attack on Heyman.
“Everybody knows you put the 2 time 2 fly on TV. You give me a mic and I’m gonna say, my name is Enzo Amore and I am a certified G and a bonafide stud. And Epstein didn’t kill himself. Too real. Can’t see me. Diabetics. That’s why your vision sucks, Paul.”
He didn’t stop there. Real 1 compared ECW to something fans weren’t supposed to see and accused Heyman of exploiting the audience during the promotion’s peak years.
“Yeah, just like ecw your brainchild you dropped off at Planned Parenthood in Philadelphia. You had a Larry Flint in his business. You exploited every Fat Fet Fetish Heaven filter, Delphia fan dumb enough to incriminate themselves at a furniture outlet watching a snuff film. Bro. ECW ain’t nothing but the VHS tape Kids one supposed to have the Girls Gone Wild of pro wrestling.”
Real 1 then shifted focus to 4th Rope’s upcoming appearance at the ECW Arena, claiming he plans to do something Heyman never did — deliver sports entertainment in the historic building.
“And on March 21st 4th, rope will be at the ECW arena doing something you never did called sports entertainment.”
He went even further by dismissing the legitimacy of championships earned in ECW.
“If you got in a ring in ECW or anywhere near it, none of your titles count, none of your championships count. No. You deserve a plaque.”
The rant closed with another direct jab at Heyman and the Philadelphia fanbase.
“So, Paul, if you need some, all you gotta do is scream. Get the tables and look in the mouths of all the fat filthadelphia filthy fans. Don’t worry, they’ll be open.”
Paul Heyman has not publicly responded to the comments as of this writing. Known for his role in building ECW into a cult phenomenon before moving on to WWE as an executive and on-screen personality, Heyman remains one of the most polarizing figures in wrestling history.
Real 1 has built a reputation for controversy since leaving WWE, often blending shock value with throwback mic work reminiscent of his peak run as Enzo Amore. This latest promo continues that pattern — and ties directly into his upcoming appearance at the legendary ECW Arena.
Whether this leads to an actual confrontation or remains a viral moment, Real 1 clearly isn’t holding back when it comes to Paul Heyman and ECW’s legacy.
What do you think about Real 1’s comments on Paul Heyman and ECW? Was this just classic promo heat, or did he go too far? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.