3 Wrestling rumors we hope are true and 3 we hope aren't: 4-Time Champion returning at SummerSlam after 15 months, Backstage "sabotage" of Triple H in WWE revealed?

#3. Hope isn't true: Backstage power struggle in WWE

Is there a big power struggle within WWE?

Ever since WWE began "punishing" NXT and "sending a message", a lot of things have changed backstage. While WWE made a big effort to establish NXT as its third brand to compete with AEW, it's clear who won the "war".

NXT's inability to defeat AEW shouldn't lead to WWE changing the outlook of the brand, but that's where things appear to be heading. Triple H, who was once considered one of the most powerful men in WWE (and the next in line to succeed Vince McMahon), seems to have taken a fall in the process as well.

Dave Meltzer reported on the Wrestling Observer Newsletter that Triple H has lost power backstage in WWE and there has been sabotage within the company by a few people. He went on to explain why:

Massive congrats @JohnnyGargano and @CandiceLeRae on the news! WAY to go!!!!! https://t.co/OwaC2XQUqT

— Triple H (@TripleH) August 12, 2021

''It’s largely based on what was said to be a new company directive for the product and a behind-the-scenes power struggle involving those who fear for their positions if and when Levesque takes over and thus want to undermine him, and those who support Levesque,'' said Meltzer.

We hope this isn't true because it signals a toxic power struggle that seems to be occurring behind the scenes in WWE. Triple H might be WWE's best long-term option.