[142] Though Nash and Punk demanded a match against each other, Triple H fired Nash for insubordination and booked himself in a No Disqualification match on September 18 at Night of Champions with his position of COO on the line. [101] Triple H's title reign at No Mercy is the fifth shortest reign in WWE history, only lasting through the duration of the event. The match was thrilling, and the crowd was hot, everything was going really well, and the boys were going to enjoy a few beers and celebrate after this performance all that changed during the latter stages of the match. [16] Later on in the night, he betrayed his long-time friend and fellow DX member X-Pac by helping Shane McMahon retain the European Championship and joined The Corporation. The injury was the real deal, reputedly caving in part of The Game's moneymaker. He also holds an executive position in the company, working as the senior adviser to . But not surprisingly, Triple H kept playing the game and delivered two Pedigrees, one of them through the Spanish announce table. More importantly, Ian is also a wrestling fan, comic book reader, video game player and photographer. 10/10 Knee injury - 1998 During Triple H's early days in the DX faction, he found himself in contention for the Intercontinental Championship, claiming the title when he defeated The Rock at summer festival 1998. Triple H wound up requiring surgery once he was back in the United States and, after lengthy rehabilitation, returned to the ring for WrestleMania 35, where he defeated Batista. [122] On the April 13 episode of Raw, Triple H was drafted back to the Raw brand as part of the 2009 WWE draft. Slaughter. [224] They have three daughters: Aurora Rose Levesque (born 2006),[225] Murphy Claire Levesque (born 2008),[226][227] and Vaughn Evelyn Levesque (born 2010). They were needed for support as the groin injury healed. In this role, he oversaw the company's Talent Development department and served as a senior advisor to the CEO for talent strategy. It just happened. Triple H returned to Raw as a face on January 7, 2002, at Madison Square Garden. The group was heavily pushed on Raw and the height of their dominance occurred after Armageddon, where every member of Evolution left the event holding a title. [228] He has a sister named Lynn. That is the reason the WWE Universe refer to him as The Cerebral Assassin and The King of Kings, as he knew how to weaken his opponents before taking them down for good. Authors H Stevenson 1 , J Webster, R Johnson, B Beynnon. That, plus other nagging injuries, would keep him out of action for several months. [218], On July 22, 2022, WWE promoted Levesque to Executive Vice President of Talent Relations. Such was the case with each of the injuries Triple H sustained. The majority of these were produced by Jakks Pacific and Mattel, making Levesque one of the most produced wrestlers in history.[235]. In 1995, he signed with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now WWE), where he became Hunter Hearst Helmsley, and later, Triple H.[5] In WWF, Triple H gained industry fame as a member of The Kliq and co-founding the influential D-Generation X stable, which became a major element of the "Attitude Era" in the 1990s. Triple H after tearing his pectoral muscle, and after surgery. Affiliation . This forced Michaels to carry the load despite his lengthy in-ring absence. The time was right, and there it was. After eliminating Reigns, he then eliminated Dean Ambrose to secure his second Royal Rumble win and 14th (and final) world championship. [221][222] In this role, he oversees the companys creative writing, talent relations, live events, talent development and creative services departments. [127] On the August 17 episode of Raw, Triple H and Michaels officially reunited as DX, but as they were in the process of their in-ring promo, The Legacy attacked them both. One of the participants in that match, Rob Van Dam, had a moment in the match where he jumped off the pod, using his Five-Star Frog Splash. If the injury looks bad for the athlete, theyll be taken out of the game. By using this site, you agree to the legal terms set out in ourDisclaimer, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure. While Triple H managed to continue the match and also walked out for the last segment of the show, the damage was already done as The Game reportedly passed out immediately after getting backstage. 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Thankfully the swelling went down. "The night HHH returned from his quad injury at Madison Square Garden 20 years ago. This is what your Olympic hero had to say about it. But as it turned out, Triple H did sustain a legit injury in the attack. Triple H (Non-Sanctioned Match)", "Seth Rollins def. Eventually, after numerous attempts, Levesque persuaded Arcidi to introduce him to former wrestler Killer Kowalski, who ran a professional wrestling school in Malden, Massachusetts. Mr. McMahon returned to relieve him of his duties on Raw, though he remained the COO. "Wrestling's historical cards" (p.122), Last edited on 26 February 2023, at 06:01, extended Undertaker's undefeated streak to 190, Learn how and when to remove this template message, Scooby-Doo! Two of the men in that inaugural bout were Triple H and Rob Van Dam. Two days later he woke up in bed, unable to move, and suddenly he. [109] He defended the championship over the summer by defeating the likes of Edge on July 20 at The Great American Bash[110] and The Great Khali on August 17 at SummerSlam,[111] and was the only champion to retain his title at Unforgiven's Championship Scramble matches on September 7. At Survivor Series on November 19, Triple H and Austin had a match that ended when Triple H tried to trick Austin into coming into the parking lot to run him over again, only to have Austin lift his car up with a forklift and flip the car onto its roof 10feet high. Here is video promo package showing Triple H's Quad tear injuries in May 2001 and January 2007 in HD. 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Triple H's long career saw him overcome several major injuries, some of which put him on the shelf for months at a time. [138] Triple H made an untelevised appearance on October 30 at the WWE Fan Appreciation Event and also at the 2010 Tribute to the Troops. D-Generation X (Submissions Count Anywhere Match)", "Lots of wrestlers per match but no title changes at Survivor Series", "Caldwell's WWE TLC PPV Report 12/13: Complete PPV report on Cena vs. Sheamus, DX vs. JeriShow, Taker vs. Batista", "RAW: A bad trip on the Road to Wrestlemania", "Spoilers: WWE 2010 Tribute to the Troops results", "John Cena vs. CM Punk Undisputed WWE Championship Match", "WWE COO Triple H def. [61] Triple H also feuded with The Undertaker, who defeated him on April 1 at WrestleMania X-Seven. WWE is constantly trying to outdo itself at their Saudi Arabian events. [80] After failing to win back the title from Goldberg in a rematch on November 16 at Survivor Series, he finally regained the championship from Goldberg in a triple threat match at Armageddon on December 14, which also involved Kane. It wasnt good, and they wanted me to know they understood. Triple H agreed to it only if the charges were dropped, which Hornswoggle agreed to. One of them was to win the Royal Rumble, and the other was to eliminate Steve Austin as he would receive a hefty $100,000 from Shane McMahon's trust fund. Although simultaneous dislocations of two . A knee injury would briefly sideline him, though his feud with The Rock would pick up again after Survivor Series. However, this was a no-contest done right. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. [194] At WrestleMania 35 on April 7, 2019, Triple H defeated Batista with assistance from Ric Flair in what was Batista's retirement match. [202] On the October 10 episode of Raw, he, along with Shawn Michaels, X-Pac, and Road Dogg, held a DX reunion to celebrate the stable's 25-year anniversary. [185][186], On the August 29 episode of Raw, Triple H made his return by interfering in the main event for the recently vacated and established WWE Universal Championship. [233], In September 2021, WWE reported that Levesque underwent a procedure at Yale New Haven Hospital following a "cardiac event" caused by a genetic heart issue. [36] After losing the title, he feuded with Goldust, defeating him on March 23 at WrestleMania 13. [151], Triple H returned on the April 30 episode of Raw, when he refused to give in to Brock Lesnar's unreasonable contract demands, resulting in Lesnar attacking him and storyline breaking his arm. Just being off like that, BAM. [22] The team was short-lived, however, as Levesque left for the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in January 1995 after WCW turned down his request to be promoted as a singles competitor. While most heels rely mostly on only some of these aspects, there are certain wrestlers like Triple H who possess all these qualities at once. New, Top AEW Star Has "Zero Interest" In Going Back To WWE And there are certain moves in the business that are high-risk moves. Justin has been a wrestling fan since 1989, and has been writing about it since 2009. All those things protected me, and a bit of luck too. Paul Michael Levesque (born July 27, 1969), better known by the ring name Triple H, is an American business executive, actor, and retired professional wrestler. However, even the mightiest warrior have many wounds in his body, and similarly, Triple H has endured various injuries throughout his career. With it being such a fresh concept, an injury was a strong possibility. More impressively, one in five female alpine racers (22%) reported an ACL disruption, and females were 3.1 times more likely . During the match, The Undertaker hit Michaels with a back-body drop to the outside. "[210] Triple H using his relationship with the McMahon family to continually dominate the spotlight and book himself in high-profile matches has been a subject of criticism since his full-time career ended. Their group ran roughshod over the WWE for several months. [13], On September 6, 2022, WWE announced that Triple H was promoted to Chief Content Officer of the company. [212] Jason Powell from Pro Wrestling Dot Net stated that wrestlers like Triple H, alongside Michaels, Undertaker, and Kane, "need to accept their limitations, stop pretending they belong in main events, and stop acting like being in these main events isn't stealing the spotlight (from newer talent)". In the interim, between the Royal Rumble and WrestleMania, the McMahon-Helmsley Faction was brought to an official on-screen conclusion. [120] On the February 20 episode of SmackDown, Triple H was interviewed by Jim Ross; in the interview, footage was shown highlighting the events that occurred on the February 16 episode of Raw. Paul "Triple H" Levesque provides an update and comments on the knee injury suffered by Mae Young Classic performer Tegan Nox Thursday night, with thoughts from Nox following her hospitalization. ", Triple H remembers saying, "Wow, so what does that mean? Once the swelling goes down, I have to see. Triple H had to miss over eight months of action due to the injury and couldn't contribute anything in the Invasion storyline. Triple H would win the belt from The Rock, only to quickly drop it. "While they were making sure that didnt happen, they were also trying to find out whether or not I had torn my trachea, which, if I did, I couldnt drink or swallow. It didn't simply happen over night. Future Publishing Limited Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA. It was not to his spine as the WWE said but was to his face. Triple H went on to defeat Kane at No Mercy on October 20, unifying the two titles. [69] When he learned that it was fake, he dumped her publicly on Raw when they were supposed to renew their wedding vows. [107], On the June 23 episode of Raw, Triple H was drafted to the SmackDown brand as a part of the 2008 WWE draft, in the process making the WWE Championship exclusive to SmackDown. Ian's also an unrepentant, unapologetic Cougar Town fan, a show he will defend until the day he dies. Mr. McMahon disbanded the nWo following several backstage complications and brought in Eric Bischoff as the Raw general manager. In a modified version of his gimmick in WCW, Levesque started his WWF career as a "Connecticut Blueblood". 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