In 2004, a power struggle erupted within WWE between Stephanie McMahon and Paul Heyman regarding creative control.
Heyman's unintentional eavesdropping on a RAW planning meeting angered McMahon, escalating the conflict significantly.
This led to Heyman losing his key role as SmackDown's head writer, sparking debate among WWE employees and fans.
Wrestling commentator Jim Ross later commented, attributing the situation to strong egos and the inherent office politics involved.
