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#3 Triple H refused the role to become the RAW creative head in WWE

Triple H is not only a legend inside the WWE ring but has grown to become the most important backstage official in WWE, second only to Vince McMahon. As per Fightful Select, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon were both offered the role of RAW Executive Director before it was given to Paul Heyman as they both refused.

Here is what Cagesideseats stated:

Some sources told the site Triple H could have had the Raw job if he’d wanted it. Stephanie McMahon didn’t want it either; she was happy with her Chief Brand Officer position.

Paul Heyman had done a commendable job as the RAW Executive Director and tried to establish younger stars such as Andrade, Aleister Black, and Apollo Crews during his tenure.

Heyman was replaced by Bruce Prichard as the RAW creative head while Heyman was sent to SmackDown to become Roman Reigns' new manager. Triple H already has a packed schedule as he is primarily involved in NXT, which could be the reason why he chose not to take up the RAW role.