Paul “Triple H” Levesque is set to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. According to PWInsider.com, the announcement was made during a WWE Town Hall meeting for company employees. Triple H was caught off guard by the surprise, which was delivered by Stephanie McMahon, The Undertaker, and Shawn Michaels. Reports indicate that he became very emotional upon hearing the news and even joked about “killing” WWE President Nick Khan for the unexpected reveal.
Triple H has had a long and storied career in WWE, filled with accomplishments both in the ring and behind the scenes. Below are some of his key accolades:
In-Ring Achievements:
- 14-time World Champion: A 9-time WWE Champion and a 5-time World Heavyweight Champion.
- 5-time Intercontinental Champion: A title often seen as a stepping stone to the world championship.
- 2-time Royal Rumble Winner: Winning in 2002 and 2016, earning the opportunity to headline WrestleMania.
- 1997 King of the Ring Winner: A prestigious tournament victory in WWE.
- Grand Slam Champion: The second wrestler to achieve this feat, winning the WWE Championship, World Heavyweight Championship, Intercontinental Championship, and a tag team championship.
- Tag Team Champion: Held various tag team titles with partners including Shawn Michaels and Stone Cold Steve Austin.
- WWE Hall of Fame Inductee (2019): Previously inducted as part of D-Generation X.
- WrestleMania Main Eventer: Headlined multiple WrestleMania events, WWE’s biggest show of the year.
Beyond the Ring:
- Key Figure in the Attitude Era: A founding member of D-Generation X, a faction that played a major role in WWE’s Attitude Era.
- Creator of NXT: Credited with developing NXT, WWE’s developmental brand, which has become a critically acclaimed platform for rising stars.
- WWE Executive: Held the role of Executive Vice President of Talent, Live Events, and Creative, overseeing talent relations, live shows, and WWE’s creative direction.
- Chief Content Officer: Currently serves as WWE’s Chief Content Officer, responsible for the creative direction of the company’s programming.
Triple H’s contributions to WWE extend far beyond his in-ring success. His influence behind the scenes has shaped the modern landscape of professional wrestling, leaving a lasting impact on the industry.