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Triple H is a man who's lived a life others can only dream of. From a mid-card WCW performer to the top guy not just on screen, but behind the scenes as well, his journey has been long and storied. Moreover, he's married to the boss' daughter. One day, he may just rule the kingdom we know today as WWE.
At WrestleMania 34, he teams up with Stephanie McMahon to take on Kurt Angle and Ronda Rousey. As the ultimate heels, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon will do their best to put the babyfaces over, we believe. However, what's next for the Cerebral Assassin?
We have reason to believe that he may call it a day following WrestleMania. In this article, we will outline 5 reasons why this is so.
Let us know in the comments if you agree or disagree with our assessment.
#5 Not a young man anymore
As we've seen in the video packages leading up to WrestleMania 34, Triple H still stays in great shape thanks to his fitness regime. The fact, however, remains that he's 48 years old, and wrestling has always been a young man's game. Maybe it's time for 'The Game' to retire.
In addition to the fact that Triple H is one of the oldest performers on the roster, one also has to factor in that fans have seen him perform for many years. When they see the older Triple H, they remember the performer that he used to be, in his heyday. This is hardly ever a good thing, really.
Nobody would begrudge Triple H if he chose to retire after WrestleMania. After all, he's given his all to the business, over many years!
#4 To focus on his backstage responsibilities
To most of the world, Triple H may be a multi-time world champion. However, NXT fans know him as the brains behind NXT. Moreover, he's also assumed the leadership of 205 Live. Triple H plays a much bigger role backstage than he does on screen.
Of course, Triple H is always a draw when he's on screen. But for a person who's gone on record to say that he has no time at all, to assume an additional on-screen responsibility may be overkill. After WrestleMania 34, it may make more sense for Triple H to assume a complete, full-fledged backstage role.
As Vince McMahon winds down the clock to his retirement, Triple H may have a much bigger role very soon. An on-screen role in addition to everything he does may just affect his overall performance, we believe.
#3 His match outcomes are super predictable
Right from WrestleMania XXX, it's been possible to predict how Triple H's matches are going to go. Triple H does the favours for younger superstars from NXT who've been called up and gives them the rub. It was super easy to predict that Daniel Bryan, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns would pin Triple H at WrestleMania. Sting was the one notable exception.
Nobody really believes that Triple H and Stephanie McMahon will defeat Kurt Angle and Ronda Rousey at WrestleMania 34 either. Why watch a match that's so easy to call, even before the bell actually rings?
#2 To make way for younger talent
The current WWE roster is way too stacked. Not only are there men and women who cannot get a featured spot at WrestleMania, there are superstars waiting in the wings for an opportunity. Say what you will...Triple H does take up a spot when he competes at WrestleMania. Team player that he is, he may choose to step down, going forward.
While nobody can say that he doesn't deserve it, it is criminal that he gets a featured spot when so many superstars on the active roster just cannot. Triple H has had his moment in the sun. Now, it may be time to take a step back.
#1 Disconnect between onscreen and off-screen persona
Triple H plays a fabulous heel on screen these days. Sadly, the image goes for a toss when he does a media appearance thereafter. Triple H is a great advocate for women's wrestling and is also responsible for a lot of the 'good' stuff we see in WWE. It's impossible to hate him.
We believe this disconnect affects his programs adversely. There is a vast gulf between what Triple H tries to portray and the kind of person he actually is. Often, this creates some confusion.
Maybe Triple H is better off just remaining a backstage figure. After all, we all have enough fond memories of the man.
Chime in with your comments and let us know if Triple H should call it a day.
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