4 WWE Superstars Vince McMahon Has Endured Because of Triple H

It's pretty evident that Triple H, with his endless passion for sports entertainment, has been able to ascend a once developmental territory in NXT to a full-fledged mainstream brand. His business acumen and vision for change have made a home in the hearts of legions who live and breathe the wrestling world.

Moreover, The Game's relationship with Vince McMahon has been influential in making this entire hard-earned project come to life. Despite the criticism we shower on Vince's current creative efforts, one can't deny that The Chairman of the Board has given us something fundamentally un-explainable in WWE. With WWE continuing to elevate its credibility on international platforms with events in Australia and Saudi Arabia, the company is more open than ever to welcome talents from all walks of life.

Keeping in mind, the Performance Centers that have opened the gates for many aspiring superstars, Triple H certainly has his eyes on the future. Whilst a select few Triple H projects like Seth Rollins and Drew Mcintyre have been recipients of major pushes on the main roster, many in the locker room have struggled to break the glass ceiling under Vince's supervision.

In this article, we dive deep into some of the most talented WWE superstars whose jobs were saved by Triple H. Hope you enjoy this one.

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#1 Tyler Breeze

It was never meant to be

If you're a genuine admirer of professional wrestling, then you would understand why Tyler Breeze is one of the most underrated performers in the WWE today. The guy is talented. His work under Triple H's wing was excellent and only solidified his chances of making it big when he finally makes the ultimate transition. Unfortunately, things didn't work pretty well for the 31-year old Superstar who was rumored to have major backstage heat with Vince McMahon, at the initial stages of his main roster run.

Despite being a staunch supporter of the former NXT sensation, Triple H failed to convince Vince McMahon of pushing Breeze as a legitimate heel and Prince Pretty ended up as one of the most underutilized superstars in the game. Although Breeze's and Fandango's creative genius with the Fashion Files gimmick gravitated the audience's attention, the creative team backstage never really showered the spotlight on the duo.

Considering that Vince struggled in finding anything marketable in the former NXT sensation, Triple H's constant support has coerced The Boss to not release him. Furthermore, his return back to NXT was the best possible decision, with The Game possibly keeping him under his wing and giving him the spotlight he deserves.

#2 The Ascension (Viktor and Konnor)

Never truly ascended

Widely hailed as one of the most dominating tag-teams in NXT history, The Ascension also struggled to find their footing on the main roster. The former NXT Tag-Team Champions were influential in setting the stage for tag-team divisions under Triple H's radar but failed to captivate any sort of momentum under Vince McMahon.

With Viktor and Konnor struggling to bring anything new to the table, they legitimately became jobbers and spent most of their in-ring time elevating other teams. Despite being a promising act on NXT, Vince never truly understood the faction's credibility and has never altered his decision on giving them a second chance.

While there's no denying that the creative team has struggled to bring any relevance to the tag-team division, The Ascension may never reach their maximum potential on the main roster. Since The Game was the one who significantly pushed The Ascension under his wing, it only seems that The Ascension may never truly ascend under Mr. McMahon.

#3 Mike Kanellis

Will Kanellis ever return to the main roster?

One has got to believe that the power of love can literally conquer all, but not Vince McMahon. Mike Kanellis' introduction to the WWE Universe heavily relied on Maria's antics as a legitimate heel when she became a free agent. Considering that the couple was making waves on the independent circuits, bringing them to Vince McMahon's billion dollar company was the next big promising move.

However, Vinnie Mac never really saw anything in Mike and despite signing him in the first place, the superstar's credibility diminished in no time flat on the main roster. Judging by their unhappiness with the creative direction, the couple were also rumored to ask for their release back in January, but the company hasn't really granted them their request.

Eventually, The Game intervened and assisted him in making a successful transition on 205 Live and Mike, alongside Maria have been clinically presented in the Cruiserweight Division. With The Cerebral Assassin known to bring the best out of his performers, his creative intelligence has ensured that Mike stays far, far away from the main roster television.

#4 Sasha Banks

Will The Boss ever return?

Although Sasha Banks has been a subject of heated debate within the internet wrestling community, one can't deny that the former NXT Women's Champion is one of the greatest in-ring performers in the game. Ever since her speculated fallout with Vince McMahon at WrestleMania was reported, The Boss has been absent from weekly television with a possible return at Money in the Bank also looking pretty bleak at the moment.

It's understandable that Banks hasn't been pushed to her maximum potential despite holding the Raw Women's Championship multiple times. In NXT, she was possibly the most critically acclaimed heel in the women's division. Her blockbuster feud with Bayley coerced the main roster to take notice, as Triple H wrote an incredible chapter in history by booking the first women's main-event at NXT Takeover: Respect in 2015.

Considering that Mr. McMahon never really saw Banks as a legitimate superstar, Triple H's constant belief in her abilities has proved beneficial in keeping the doors open.