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Former WWE NXT Superstar Tyson Kidd lauded Triple H for his role in the evolution of NXT.
The Game has been the Founder and Executive Producer for NXT since 2010 and has played a pivotal role in the growth of the developmental brand. The King of Kings has created a legacy of his own accord, as he helped build NXT into what it is today.
In an interview with Danial Ali, DropKick Podcast, Kidd, who now works as a WWE producer, expressed his gratitude toward Triple H for his guidance during his time in NXT.
"I wrestled him a couple times," said Kidd. "I had a couple of matches against DX, two tag matches and one match with Bragging Rights for seven on seven and always a great experience wrestling him, competing with him. And he's the guy who was behind all my NXT stuff. NXT was his thing. If he didn't want me there he easily could have said no. That was his vision. Like the stuff with Nattie and stuff like I didn't come up with that. That was Hunter!" (45:46- 46:17)
Kidd also stated that The Game deserves all the credit for what NXT has become, as it is a testament to Hunter and his vision.
"I give him all the credit for that and what he made NXT and what NXT became. When I remember doing the first taping of Full Sail wrestle, Joe Henning and nobody thought it was going to be what it became. No way, and they know that that's a testament to the talent but it's a big testament to Hunter, to Triple H and his vision. Big time," Kidd continued. (46:17 - 46:42)
Watch the entire interview below:
Triple H announced in-ring retirement in March this year
Last month, in an interview with Stephen A. Smith on ESPN's First Take, the 14-time World Champion announced his retirement from in-ring action. The announcement came six months after the WWE veteran suffered a cardiac event that forced him to take a break from administrative duties.
On Night 2 of WrestleMania 38, The Game kicked off the show by welcoming fans to the event before silently leaving his wrestling boots in the middle of the ring.
Since his announcement, there has been no official update on his return to his official roles and duties in the revamped NXT 2.0. In the same interview with Smith, he noted that, moving forward, he's focused on helping build WWE's next generation of stars.
