Backstage details on Triple H's role in NXT amidst rumors of rebranding

WrestleVotes reported that backstage tensions were running high on NXT this week due to the recent releases and WWE's decision to rebrand the black and gold brand. With rumors regarding a major rebranding of NXT coming soon, there has been speculation on what role Triple H will play.

Triple H has been the brain behind NXT over the years. He was responsible for giving NXT a unique identity in WWE and turning it into a show which was more than just developmental territory for WWE.

PWInsider (via CSS) reported that Triple H is still in charge, even though there are many decisions taken recently in regards to NXT without him being involved.

As per PW Insider,"Triple H was still in charge of NXT on Tuesday night. The site also noted that Pat Buck has taken on Drake Wuertz’s old job booking local & independent wrestlers for WWE shows, and Molly Holly is still working as a main roster producer on a trial basis."

The mood at the PC today ahead of tonight’s NXT show…. hooooooo boy. Tensions running high to say the least.
— WrestleVotes (@WrestleVotes) August 10, 2021

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Was Triple H involved in the recent NXT releases?

WWE recently let go of 13 NXT Superstars in August itself. It was reported that Vince McMahon and Bruce Prichard were primarily responsible for the recent releases. Triple H and Shawn Michaels had no role to play in the releases.

Vince McMahon reportedly wants to make NXT a 'developmental' show again and will focus more on larger and younger talent from now on. WWE's decision not to sign any wrestler older than 30 has shocked talent backstage as it shows that the company has changed its approach to hiring new NXT talent.

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