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WWE is a multi-billion dollar company that is run by its chairman and CEO Vincent Kennedy McMahon. Besides running the entire company, Vince McMahon is also in charge of creative and he has the final say on everything that makes it way to our screen.
Although the product has diminished in quality over the years, Vince McMahon is still the captain of the ship and he'll remain in that position until he chooses to retire. His mighty reign hasn't been immaculate though, as The Chairman faces a lot of criticism for the poor booking and usage of his Superstars.
All hope is not lost, however, as the future of WWE might be in safe hands. With the success of NXT, Triple H set the tone for what the WWE Universe can expect after he takes control of the empire once Vince McMahon relinquishes the throne. The Game took the considerable task of developing the stars of tomorrow under his wing, and he has been doing an excellent job at it.
Triple H also has an idea of what the fans want to see when it comes to modern wrestling. He managed to get people engaged in the Black and Gold brand, resulting in a lot of fans preferring NXT over Vince McMahon's RAW and SmackDown in terms of a more compelling show.
So what else does the 14-time World Champion carry-out in WWE that excels the chairman's? Here are five things that Triple H does better than Vince McMahon.
#5 Triple H puts his faith in young talent and up-and-coming WWE stars
Triple H rightfully deserves credit for the rise of many current WWE Superstars such as Seth Rollins, Kevin Owens, Shinsuke Nakamura, Bayley, Sasha Banks, and many more. All of these wrestlers had an incredible run on NXT and while some of them went on to achieve even more on the main roster, others ended up being a victim of lousy booking after their call-up.
When it comes to a wrestler's external appearance, it's no secret that Vince McMahon prefers physical specimen while Triple H scopes out talented performers that have something to give in the ring despite their size or appearance.
Triple H also doesn't give up on them so easily. The Game puts his faith in new talent and it usually works out. Triple H also isn't afraid to rely on female performers to sell an event. Bayley and Sasha Banks made history when they headlined NXT TakeOver: Respect, the first women's match to ever close-out a major WWE event.
This historic feat took place under the NXT umbrella, and a year later, a WWE pay-per-view was main evented by women for the first time when Sasha Banks took on Charlotte Flair at Hell in a Cell in 2016. It's worth mentioning that NXT laid the foundation for the Women's Revolution in WWE.
While Vince McMahon turns to former top stars and part-timers such as John Cena, Brock Lesnar, and The Undertaker to sell a major event, The Game does a better job of sustaining the growth and development of the company's future by presenting fans with the stars of tomorrow rather than the stars of yesterday.
#4 Triple H shows appreciation to the WWE Universe by engaging with fans
WWE has millions of fans around the globe that they entertain on a weekly basis with their flagship TV shows, specials, and events. The company's biggest show of the year, WWE WrestleMania, sees people from different nations coming together in one place to live their dream as a wrestling fan by being a part of the greatest spectacle in sports entertainment.
While Vince McMahon has done some nice things for the fans, like when he gave everyone in attendance of a special episode of WWE RAW in 2009 a refund, Triple H, on the other hand, shows appreciation to NXT fans by physically engaging with them or surprising them with an appearance when they least expected it.
In 2019, The Game even took some time out of his busy schedule to personally visit a group of NXT fans in a restaurant post-NXT. Triple H received an invitation from one of the fans on Twitter, and he accepted it by surprising them with his presence. The Game thanked the fans for their support and encouraged them to form such communities.
If Triple H does take over the company after his father-in-law Vince McMahon, it'll be relieving and satisfying to know that WWE will be run by someone who appreciates fans and is well-liked by members of the pro wrestling community.
#3 Triple H maintains a personal touch with WWE talent
There's no greater feeling in the world for WWE Superstars than doing what they love by putting smiles on people's faces and getting appreciated for it. It's even better when their boss recognises their efforts and shows them just how thankful he is. That's the kind of boss that Triple H is.
Whether it's by posing with wrestlers for a photo shoot after their great accomplishment or presenting them with a bouquet of flowers in the ring following a career-defining moment, The Game is always available to show support to his wrestlers.
This way, many stars find it comfortable to speak with Triple H and many seem to want to work with him. The Game was also a WWE Superstar, so he perfectly knows that communication is key and essential in order to maintain a proper relationship with people.
Not to say Vince McMahon hasn't established a close relationship with some of his workers, but most of them were top stars such as The Undertaker, Shawn Michaels, and John Cena.
After all, Vince McMahon is a huge public figure and many stars might be in awe of the chairman of the board. But, it also good to have someone higher up that is prepared to be of assistance.
#2 WWE NXT is proof that Triple H knows how to book compelling storylines and feuds
It's no secret that NXT and TakeOvers put out the best matches out of every program in WWE. In NXT, the storylines often make sense, champions are presented as legitimate fighters and the matches are thrilling.
Many people have described Vince McMahon as someone who is out of touch, and since Vince has the final say on everything produced in WWE, it's understandable for him to be held accountable for all the atrocious stuff that takes place on TV today.
Many NXT Superstars get placed in meaningless storylines and angles after being called up on the main roster. Everything is micromanaged and it's exhausting to go through five hours of WWE programming every week.
NXT, on the other hand, aired for only one-hour on the WWE Network every week before moving to USA Network in late 2019. That made it easy to digest and it left fans wanting to see more.
While WWE usually hosts 12 PPVs a year with about eight matches on each card, Triple H's NXT has not more than five TakeOvers annually with a few matches. While Vince McMahon has a great business mindset, his booking decisions are questionable, giving Triple H another advantage.
#1 Triple H stays in touch with modern wrestling
Vince McMahon is a very busy man and as such, he doesn't have the time to keep up to date with everything that goes on in the wrestling business outside of WWE. Triple H, on the other hand, watches the competition and follows what happens in the industry closely.
That way, he is aware of who the hottest wrestlers are and who could be a good fit for WWE. Triple H even offered The Young Bucks and Kenny Omega a contract to join WWE in 2018, but they turned it down.
The Game even watches All Elite Wrestling, which isn't much of a surprise. It's hard to imagine Vince McMahon doing the same. Triple H was a professional wrestler himself, so he takes the business seriously.
Keeping up to date with modern wrestling enabled The Game to establish NXT UK, Cruiserweight Classics, and the Mae Young Classics, which featured performers from all over the world.
Vince McMahon made WWE into the global phenomenon it is today, but in order for the company to return to its former glory, the proverbial 'passing of the torch' may be the only way for that to happen.
