8 WWE Superstars who are avid soccer fans (and their favorite football club)

#6 Triple H (WWE NXT) - West Ham United F.C.

Never doubt Triple H and his love for 'Hammers'

WWE Executive Vice President of Global Talent Strategy and Development Triple H undoubtedly has a lot on his plate. However, the WWE icon always finds time for his favorite club, West Ham United. His favorite football team is based in London and competes in the English Premier League. West Ham United are three-time FA Cup winners. However, their highest-ever position in the top-flight competition is third.

West Ham United are enjoying a good run in the 2020-21 season and are currently placed in fifth position. Managed by David Moyes, the team are now eyeing a spot for themselves in the UEFA Champions League. A great run of form has seen them overtake top clubs in the Premier League, including champions Liverpool.

John Cena's secret romantic life - Watch here!

Triple H has admitted that he does not know a lot about the sport. But that has never stopped the WWE executive from rooting for West Ham United in the latter’s football campaigns. He has even discussed his love for the Hammers at WWE events, and expressed his support for his team on social media.

About the author

Shruti Sadbhav is a WWE writer at Sportskeeda Wrestling. With a triple major in Journalism, English Literature, and Psychology, she has always been drawn to writing. As an avid sports lover, writing about sports was the finest way to combine her passion with her prowess.

Whenever she writes, Shruti puts herself into the shoes of fans to see how she would appreciate an honest account of anything related to something she follows wholeheartedly with engaging and relevant information to cater to the readers' needs.

Shruti has seven years of experience. She previously worked as a content manager at Fox Sports Asia and as an assistant manager and digital marketer at Kickstart FC. Shruti previously worked in multiple roles in Sportskeeda, where she was a WWE features writer, editor, and content manager. She has over 40 million+ reads across all her writer profiles, giving her an immensely diverse audience across WWE and football.

When it comes to pro wrestling, Shruti does not particularly remember the first match she watched. However, she recalls accompanying her brother and getting hooked when she saw The Undertaker – a fascinating wrestler that she, like thousands of others, believed in.
Her views on pro wrestling evolved as she grew older and understood the intricacies of the business. This allows her to appreciate those who dedicate themselves to the craft and, once in a while, it does become what it has always been touted to be – magical. Her favorite wrestler is Finn Balor due to his persistence.

When she is not working as a writer, Shruti loves to read, enjoy a good cup of coffee, and let Manchester City dictate her weekend plans.

Know More

Edited by Kaushik Das