"Scumbags" - WWE legend hits out at Triple H and Shawn Michaels

A WWE legend has hit out at Triple H and Shawn Michaels. The two WWE icons are leading WWE's transformation after the Vince McMahon era. While The Game leads the creative direction on the main roster as the company's Chief Content Officer, Michaels oversees the creative aspect on NXT.

The duo gained immense popularity as part of D-Generation X but became equally notorious for their backstage shenanigans. During their years as active competitors, they did have a few run-ins with some stars, and one of them was Bret Hart.

The Hitman has often talked about how HHH and HBK were not well liked backstage and how he wasn't a fan of them either. The duo was also responsible for the infamous Montreal Screwjob at Survivor Series 1997.

Speaking with Inside the Ropes in Manchester, Bret Hart revealed he wished he had punched Triple H after the Screwjob like he did to Vince McMahon backstage.

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“Triple H, I wish he’d been in the dressing room when I knocked Vince out… because he might not be married to Stephanie [today],” he said.

Hart said he had very little respect for WWE's CCO and said he was among the people who were out to sabotage him.

“They were all such scumbags. Triple H, Shawn [Michaels], Vince [McMahon]. They were set out to destroy me,” he added. [H/T SESCOOPS]

Bret Hart has shared an on-again off-again relationship with WWE over the years. While he has acknowledged some of the work that the company has put in, he has also been critical of their ideas.

Triple H and Shawn Michaels were present on NXT Homecoming

The Cerebral Assassin kicked off the NXT Homecoming episode this Tuesday from Full Sail University. He acknowledged the contribution of the place in developing the NXT brand.

Shawn Michaels then came out and told him that NXT stars were ready to steer the ship into the future. HHH then wondered whether he should come back to NXT, and The Heartbreak Kid replied that they would have a very big problem.

The segment ended with William Regal coming out, followed by Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss.

About the author

Sherjeel Malik is a writer at Sportskeeda and covers pro wrestling. He was hooked on the product from the moment he saw The Hardy Boyz jumping off ladders during the Attitude Era. While he comes from an engineering background, Sherjeel’s love for pro wrestling and content writing led him to pursue a career in sports journalism. Before assuming his current role at Sportskeeda, Sherjeel worked at other reputable organizations for five years.

While writing articles, he ensures that he only relies on credible sources for information and covers relevant subjects that do not project an agenda against a particular person or association. WWE legend Paul Heyman once shared Sherjeel’s work on his social media handle.

Sherjeel’s earliest memory of pro wrestling is watching Stone Cold Steve Austin and The Undertaker square off for the WWE Title in the main event of a pay-per-view in 1998. His favorite wrestlers are Randy Orton and Jeff Hardy. While he admires Orton for his character work as a heel, he looks up to Jeff because of his unique wrestling style and risk-taking ability.

If he could go back to the Attitude Era, Sherjeel would like to manage Ken Shamrock and be his mouthpiece. He feels Shamrock’s promo skills prevented him from becoming a main event-level act in WWE. Hence, he would like to help the UFC Hall of Famer get over with fans.

When not writing about pro wrestling, he likes to read classics and fiction books.

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Edited by Sherjeel Malik