3 ways Triple H envisions the future of WWE

As we all know, Triple H is doing media rounds over in the United Kingdom after WWE opened a Performance Center in the UK Territory.

In an exclusive interview with Inside The Ropes, Triple H was asked questions regarding a wide range of topics. Naturally, The Game also talked about the future of WWE, and the dynamics surrounding his vision of the company.

Let us know in the comments about your unique vision of how WWE should function in the future. However, below are some snippets highlighting how Triple H envisions the future of WWE.

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#1 WWE is set to function as a global territorial system

NXT UK is just a part of WWE's bid to expand worldwide

Triple H mentioned that one of WWE's major goals is to function as a territorial system within itself:

”There are some talent here that you might see come from the UK that might move straight to Raw, to SmackDown. I think right now there’s this sort of kind of perceived system where it’s like Raw, SmackDown, NXT, and then NXT UK or whatever.

I don’t believe that. I believe that talent are talent, and I believe they’ll sit where they sit. I believe you’ll see talent over the next few years start coming up to Raw and SmackDown, and I think you’ll see them move back over into NXT or come back into the NXT UK system.

I think talent will begin to evolve and rotate through territories, so to speak, and as this expands out to the rest of the globe, as you see this happening in the Middle East, or India, or Japan, or South America, you will begin to see that system take place, where talent can evolve.

I think there will be some talent that will become incredibly successful, will be global names, will be global household names that will probably never leave the NXT system because that’s their home base and it’s where they fit.

They’ll have incredibly successful, meaningful careers and probably over those careers they’ll gravitate to different locations within the globe, maybe without ever being on Raw or SmackDown but that not being any lesser to their careers.”

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Unlike the '70s and early '80s, the major difference here is that WWE's expansion this time around will be on a global scale, as evidenced by Triple H highlighting the names of different territories in the above quote.

#2 The major difference between WWE and its competition

Will AEW prove to be WWE's strongest competitor since WCW?

Triple H also mentioned how WWE helps Indy Stars grow and reach the next level in professional wrestling.

One of the main differences between WWE and its competition is the fact that the former delves more into the 'entertainment' aspect of the business to a point where the superstar with the best personality is more likely to succeed than a superstar with the best wrestling skills but zero personality on camera.

Triple H also listed some examples like Finn Balor and Ricochet, who knew everything about wrestling but were also slightly overwhelmed when it came to presenting themselves on camera.

Therefore, Triple H views non-WWE territories as a means to perfect the in-ring craft of Professional Wrestling. However, WWE strives to be much more than that. Entertainment and characters are a huge part of WWE's success.

With that said, if AEW looks to serve as a legitimate alternative to WWE, then the former has to tap into the 'entertainment' aspect of the business, otherwise we already have many promotions which offer top-notch in-ring product.

#3 Triple H's dream vision of how WWE should be is still in its infancy

WWE's global expansion is still in its initial stages

Even if a global expansion seems like a strong idea, it will be hard to determine whether this system will work or not since different territories will have to primarily work within themselves.

As for now, SmackDown Live will move to the FOX network as part of a five-year contract that begins on October 4, 2019. Not only will the brand be changing channels, but it will also move from Tuesday to Friday nights.

It will be interesting to see how far they can take this idea since it is evident that money garnered via TV deals with USA Network and Fox (also, the WWE Network as its own separate entity) creates more room for experimentation.

However, if there is one thing we hope WWE takes under consideration, it is that by viewing all WWE brands as equals, they should not forget that RAW and SmackDown still has a huge hold over the majority of its fan base, and it will be harder for audiences to tap into other WWE territorial content if their flagship shows are not delivering in the first place.

To summarise, Triple H's creative vision for WWE seems bold and interesting, however, it is important to remember the roots of what made the product so popular in the first place.

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