5 wrestlers Triple H helped to build in WWE

Triple H is a certified first-ballot WWE Hall of Famer.

The Game has earned a reputation for putting himself above every other superstar to the point of burial. The golden shovel is something synonymous with the Cerebral Assassin.

However, many fans would be surprised with the list of bonafide legends that Triple H has helped throughout their careers.

The Game rose through the ranks alongside The Rock and Stone Cold Steve Austin.

He also crossed paths with The Undertaker, Hulk Hogan, and Shawn Michaels. Triple H played an important role after the Attitude Era to help shape the Ruthless Aggression and PG eras that followed.

The King of Kings has provided an even bigger contribution as the creator and executive producer of NXT. He has helped build the future and has his fingerprints all over the current main roster. Over the years, many have been assisted by The Game in the ring and outside of it.

In this article, let's take a look at five wrestlers Triple H has helped build in WWE.

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5) Former WWE World Heavyweight Champion Chris Benoit

Chris Benoit was always one of the very best in-ring workers in the company since his arrival in 2000. His technical wrestling expertise grew and started to be recognized by more fans.

By the start of 2004, Benoit was one of the biggest babyfaces in the promotion and won the Royal Rumble Match.

His Road To WrestleMania 20 became tumultuous, with World Heavyweight Champion Triple H and Shawn Michaels looking to settle their long-standing rivalry. This made Benoit's one-on-one world title opportunity a triple threat.

Despite Michaels being in the match, it was Triple H himself who tapped out to Chris Benoit at WrestleMania 20.

This victory at the end of The Showcase of the Immortals solidified Benoit as the main event player he always was and top star for WWE.

Defeating Triple H after lengthy stints with the top prize made Benoit an unquestionable fan favorite for the remainder of his career.

4) Former WWE Champion Daniel Bryan

Daniel Bryan is one of the greatest in-ring technicians to grace the squared circle in WWE. He is currently proving this as Bryan Danielson in AEW.

However, the American Dragon reached the next level of superstardom during his feud with Triple H from 2013-14.

The Game created the Authority to keep down someone they perceived as a B+ player in Daniel Bryan. This made Bryan's journey and eventual vanquishing of Triple H, Batista, and Randy Orton at WrestleMania 30 to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship even sweeter.

This victory made him a headliner and consistent top performer for the remainder of his time in World Wrestling Entertainment.

Triple H's work in helping cement Daniel Bryan as a top star should never be underappreciated.

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3) Former WWE Universal Champion Seth Rollins

Seth Rollins has been a true student of The Game since signing with World Wrestling Entertainment. The Visionary's path in the company has seen plenty of twists and turns.

Coming in as a member of the Shield, the three original members all become main eventers and reached the mountaintop. The breakup of the group was all orchestrated by Triple H putting the seed in Seth's head.

They worked closely with each other in the Authority, with Rollins growing into one of the best in-ring performers of this generation. Seth won Money In The Bank and cashed in to win the WWE Championship. Unfortunately, he had to relinquish the gold due to injury.

When Seth Rollins returned, it was Triple H who cost him the Universal Championship.

This led to a WrestleMania 33 showdown in 2017. The former Architect of the Shield overcame an injury just weeks ahead of the event to defeat the Game.

This win helped turn the page on the next chapter in Seth's career.

2) Former WWE Champion Randy Orton

Randy Orton is one of the most decorated WWE superstars of the past two decades. The Legend Killer has beaten and feuded with the who's who of legends and Hall of Famers.

He started his run in the company as a protege of Triple H and Ric Flair in Evolution.

This helped him tremendously and guided the second-generation superstar to greatness. Orton won the Intercontinental and World Heavyweight Championships under the guidance of Evolution. Unfortunately, the greed for gold led to Orton being betrayed by his mentor.

This initial feud gave Randy Orton his first chance to be a babyface in World Wrestling Entertainment.

Although Triple H didn't truly elevate Orton the way he could have here, he did so a few years later.

The Viper got his second WWE Championship reign in the same night at No Mercy 2007 by defeating Triple H in a Last Man Standing Match.

Triple H and Randy Orton reignited their differences ahead of WrestleMania 25. Orton became the deadliest superstar in company history by systematically destroying every member of the McMahon family.

This brief run was one of the hottest of Orton's entire career. Whether as a mentor or a rival, Triple H has helped shape who Randy Orton is today.

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1) Former WWE World Champion Batista

Evolution was a stable perfectly designed to make the next major stars for the company. Triple H was the leader who held the top title with an iron grip, thanks to this group.

Ric Flair played the elder statesman, who was both player and coach. Randy Orton and Batista were both relative rookies who each provided different skills.

While Orton was pegged to be the future top star of the faction, Batista was seen as the muscle and enforcer. The Animal wasn't originally set for Evolution, but he impressed enough to get a spot. He overcame injury to fit the stable and play his role extremely well.

The fans slowly rallied behind Batista, and it led to him looking more at the World Heavyweight Championship owned by his mentor Triple H. The Animal became one of the most popular superstars after his decision to turn on the Game and challenge him for the title at WrestleMania 21.

He defeated Triple H to win the gold, but many fans believed that this wouldn't last.

However, Batista showed that he had Triple H's number. The Guardians of the Galaxy star defeated the Cerebral Assassin at Backlash 2005 and then in a Hell In A Cell Match at Vengeance 2005 to truly show his dominance.

This was Triple H making a bonafide legend before the fans' eyes. That's why Batista is the biggest wrestler Triple H helped to build in WWE.