TKO would replace Triple H as WWE CCO with a major name in a heartbeat, says veteran

Triple H has been operating as the head of WWE's creative team for nearly three years. However, wrestling veteran Vince Russo believes the promotion's parent company, TKO, would replace the Game with The Rock in a heartbeat if the opportunity presents itself.

The Rock has been involved in WWE creative decisions in the last couple of years. It was recently reported that the Final Boss wanted Cody Rhodes to turn heel at Elimination Chamber, but Hunter & Co. rejected the idea. The Hollywood star has largely stayed off the wrestling radar since then and did not even appear at WrestleMania 41.

With speculations of The Game and The Rock being at odds, Vince Russo believes that TKO would prefer the latter. The wrestling veteran noted the following on The Coach and Bro Show:

"I don’t believe for a second that TKO is favoring Triple H. I don't believe that for a second. I believe that right now, Rock is doing other things and he’s busy with his movie schedule, and who knows what’s going on. If TKO had a choice, I think they would have Rock over Triple H in a heartbeat. So, I don’t think TKO is favoring Triple H in any way, shape, or form." [From 29:36 to 30:10]

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Vince Russo believes Triple H will soon be ousted as the WWE CCO

Triple H took over WWE's creative department in 2022 after his father-in-law, Vince McMahon, had to step down from the position amid allegations of sexual misconduct.

While the Game has been given complete control of the booking by TKO, Vince Russo believes it's only a matter of time before they hand the position to The Rock:

I keep saying this over and over and over and over and over again. Eventually, they [TKO] are not going to need Triple H. And, as soon as The Rock feels like he wants to take over, Rock is taking over. Rock is Hollywood. Rock is entertainment. Rock is buddies with these guys. Rock has known Ari Emanuel for years and years and years, and the more and more and more they become an entertainment conglomerate, the more and more and more the wrestling goes away. And that’s why I honestly believe, without a shadow of a doubt, Hunter’s time is sooner than many people think."

The Rock has not been seen in WWE since Elimination Chamber 2025, where he joined forces with John Cena. He later noted that the TKO group called upon him to move tickets for the premium live event. However, his sudden disappearance has led many to question whether there are issues between him and WWE.

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