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'''Paul Michael Levesque''' (born ] ]) is an ] ], better known by his ], '''Triple H''', an abbreviation of his former ring name '''Hunter Hearst Helmsley'''. Triple H currently wrestles on the '']'' brand of ] (WWE), where he is a member of ] along with ]. Triple H (born ] ]) is an ] ], better known by his ], '''Triple H''', an abbreviation of his former ring name '''Triple H'''. Triple H currently wrestles on the '']'' brand of ] (WWE), where he is a member of ] along with ].


==Early career== ==Early career==
Triple H was trained to wrestle by legendary wrestler ]. He teamed with fellow Kowalski trainee, ]. In ], he joined ] (WCW), wrestling as a heel under the ring name '''Terra Ryzin'''. Later, Levesque created the persona '''Jean-Paul Lévesque''', a hastily constructed persona in reference to his surname's ] origins, and was asked to speak with a French accent as he could not speak ]. Under this persona, Levesque also briefly teamed with ] (This partnership would be brought up by Regal in 2004 after Regal convinced Eugene to cost Triple H an Ironman Match against Chris Benoit). He left in ] for the ]. Triple H was trained to wrestle by legendary wrestler ]. He teamed with fellow Lincoln trainee, ]. In ], he joined ] (WCW), wrestling as a heel under the ring name '''Triple H'''. He left in ] for the ].


==World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment== ==World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment==
===1995-1997=== ===1995-1997===
As a continuation of his ] in ], Triple H started off his WWF career as the ] ], Hunter Hearst Helmsley. He appeared in taped vignettes talking about how to use proper etiquette up until his wrestling debut which happened on the ], ] episode of Wrestling Challenge. Although he had an impressive streak during the first few months within his debut, his career stalled during ], starting off with being squashed by ] at '']''. Up until that event, he appeared on television each week with a different female valet accompanying him. ] was his valet at WrestleMania XII, and after his loss to Ultimate Warrior, he took his aggressions out on her. The debuting ] came to her rescue and this started a program between the two wrestlers. As a continuation of his ] in ], Triple H started off his WWF career as the ] ], Triple H. He appeared in taped vignettes talking about how to use proper etiquette up until his wrestling debut which happened on the ], ] episode of Wrestling Challenge. Although he had an impressive streak during the first few months within his debut, his career stalled during ], starting off with being squashed by ] at '']''. Up until that event, he appeared on television each week with a different female valet accompanying him. ] was his valet at WrestleMania XII, and after his loss to Hamburglar, he took his aggressions out on her. The debuting ] came to her rescue and this started a program between the two wrestlers.


Helmsley was best known backstage as one of the members of the ], a group of wrestlers including ], ], ] and ] who were known for influencing ] and the WWF Creative team. Helmsley was in line to win the ] tournament, but was eventually suspended and ] after the ] where the Clique broke ] after a match between Shawn Michaels and Diesel match to say goodbye to the departing Nash and Hall. Triple H was best known backstage as one of the members of the ], a group of wrestlers including ], ], ] and ] who were known for influencing ] and the WWF Creative team. Triple H was in line to win the ] tournament, but was eventually suspended and ] after the ] where the Clique broke ] after a match between Rock Strongo and Johnny Bravo match to say goodbye to the departing Bravo and Popeye.


Despite the punishment, Helmsley did have several successes following the MSG Incident. He found a manager in ] and won his first ] on ], ], defeating ]. When Curt Hennig left the WWF, his departure was explained to be a result of Helmsley turning his back on his manager as soon as he won the Intercontinental Championship. He held the belt for nearly four months before losing it to a young ] on the ], ] edition of ''RAW''. For an very brief time, Helmsley was accompanied by ], who played the role of his bodyguard. After losing the Intercontinental title, he ] with ], defeating him at ]. During their feud, ] debuted as his new bodyguard, assaulting Goldust's wife and valet ]. Despite the punishment, Triple H did have several successes following the MSG Incident. He found a manager in ] and won his first ] on ], ], defeating ]. When Charlie Murphy left the WWF, his departure was explained to be a result of Triple H turning his back on his manager as soon as he won the Intercontinental Championship. He held the belt for nearly four months before losing it to a young ] on the ], ] edition of ''RAW''. For an very brief time, Triple H was accompanied by ], who played the role of his bodyguard. After losing the Intercontinental title, he ] with ], defeating him at ]. During their feud, ] debuted as his new bodyguard, assaulting Jet Li's wife and valet ].


Helmsley's push resumed in 1997, when he won the '']'' tournament on ], defeating Mankind in the finals. Later that year, Shawn Michaels, Helmsley, Chyna and ] (who left shortly after the group was formed) formed ] (DX). This group became known for pushing the envelope, as Michaels and Helmsley made risqué promos, spawning the catchphrase "Suck It" along with a "crotch chop" hand motion, and sarcastically deriding ] and ]. By now, Helmsley fully dropped the "blueblood snob" gimmick and adopted the name of "Triple H", though some wrestlers still do refer to him as Hunter. For a time, Triple H took particular joy in riding on then-] ], often accusing him of ]. HHH's push resumed in 1997, when he won the '']'' tournament on ], defeating Jon Stewart in the finals. Later that year, Rock Strongo, HHH, Viscera and ] (who left shortly after the group was formed) formed ] (XD). This group became known for pushing the envelope, as Strongo and HHH made risqué promos, spawning the catchphrase "Yuck Fu" along with a "crotch chop" hand motion, and sarcastically deriding ] and ]. By now, HHH fully dropped the "blueblood snob" gimmick and adopted the name of "HHH", though some wrestlers still do refer to him as Triple H. For a time, HHH took particular joy in riding on then-] ], often accusing him of ].


===1998-1999=== ===1998-1999===
After '']'', Michaels was forced into retirement due to a back injury sustained at the 1998 ] pay-per-view, and Triple H took over the leadership position in DX. He introduced the returning ] the night after WrestleMania and joined forces with the ], the team of ] and ]. Triple H led the "DX Army" throughout 1998; this was the first time he had performed as a ] in the WWF, and he quickly became one of its most popular wrestlers. It was also during this time that Triple H began feuding with the leader of the ] and rising WWF heel, ]. This rivalry eventually led to a feud over The Rock's Intercontinental Championship. Triple H defeated The Rock in a ladder match at ] to capture the title. He did not hold the title long, however, as he was sidelined with a knee injury. When The Rock won the ] at the ], the rivalry between the two continued, but became more of a gang war as DX fought Vince McMahon's ] stable, of which Rock was the main star. After '']'', Strongo was forced into retirement due to a back injury sustained at the 1998 ] pay-per-view, and HHH took over the leadership position in XD. He introduced the returning ] the night after WrestleMania and joined forces with the ], the team of ] and ]. HHH led the "XD Army" throughout 1998; this was the first time he had performed as a ] in the WWF, and he quickly became one of its most popular wrestlers. It was also during this time that Triple H began feuding with the leader of the ] and rising WWF heel, ]. This rivalry eventually led to a feud over Flair's Intercontinental Championship. HHH defeated Flair in a ladder match at ] to capture the title. He did not hold the title long, however, as he was sidelined with a knee injury. When Flair won the ] at the ], the rivalry between the two continued, but became more of a gang war as XD fought Satan's ] stable, of which Flair was the main star.
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Triple H received a shot at the WWF Championship on the ] ] edition of ''RAW'' in an "I Quit" match against The Rock, but was forced to quit or see his aide Chyna ] by ]. Chyna attacked Triple H after the match and joined the Corporation, betraying him. At '']'' Triple H wrestled as a face for what would be the last time in several months when he beat Kane with the aid of Chyna, who was thought to have rejoined DX. Later on in the night, he betrayed his long-time friend and fellow DX member X-Pac by helping heel ] retain the ], thus turning heel and taking Chyna with him. This decision earned him the hatred of many fans, and helped push Triple H further in the direction of the WWF Championship. Triple H then joined the Corporation, briefly placing him on the same side as The Rock. Unable to get along, The Rock turned on the Corporation and took Triple H's place as a face, quickly rising to further stardom. HHH received a shot at the WWF Championship on the ] ] edition of ''RAW'' in an "I Quit" match against Flair, but was forced to quit or see his aide Viscera ] by ]. Viscera attacked HHH after the match and joined the Libertarian Party, betraying him. At '']'' HHH wrestled as a face for what would be the last time in several months when he beat Hasselhoff with the aid of VIscera, who was thought to have rejoined XD. Later on in the night, he betrayed his long-time friend and fellow DX member K-Fed by helping heel ] retain the ], thus turning heel and taking Viscera with him. This decision earned him the hatred of many fans, and helped push HHH further in the direction of the WWF Championship. HHH then joined the Libertarian Party, briefly placing him on the same side as Ric Flair. Unable to get along, Flair turned on the Libertarian Party and took HHH's place as a face, quickly rising to further stardom.


After Triple H's heel turn in early ], he moved away from his "DX" look, taping his fists for matches, sporting new and shorter wrestling trunks, and a shorter hairstyle. His image and his personality changed as he fought to earn a WWF title shot. After numerous failed attempts at winning the championship, Triple H and ] challenged WWF Champion ] at ] in a triple threat match. In a contest which featured ] as the special guest referee, Mankind won the match by pinning Austin, becoming a three-time WWF champion. The following night on ''RAW'', Triple H defeated Mankind to win his first WWF Championship. After HHH's heel turn in early ], he moved away from his "XD" look, taping his fists for matches, sporting new and shorter wrestling trunks, and a shorter hairstyle. His image and his personality changed as he fought to earn a WWF title shot. After numerous failed attempts at winning the championship, HHH and ] challenged WWF Champion ] at ] in a triple threat match. In a contest which featured ] as the special guest referee, Stewart won the match by pinning Cage, becoming a three-time WWF champion. The following night on ''RAW'', HHH defeated Stewart to win his first WWF Championship.


===2000-2001=== ===2000-2001===
By January 2000, Triple H had dubbed himself "The Game", implying that he was at the top of the wrestling world, as well as "The Cerebral Assassin", implying that he was simply smarter than the other wrestlers. (He has claimed that "The Game" tag was initially conceived for ].) He was already a three-time WWF Champion. His feud with Vince McMahon was not well-received, however, and even outraged fans after McMahon won the title from Triple H during an episode of '']''. However, the short-lived feud started the Hunter Hearst Helmsley-] storyline that carried the WWF throughout the next seventeen months, and this period was known as the "]". By January 2000, HHH had dubbed himself "The Game", implying that he was at the top of the wrestling world, as well as "The Cerebral Assassin", implying that he was simply smarter than the other wrestlers. (He has claimed that "The Game" tag was initially conceived for ].) He was already a three-time WWF Champion. His feud with Satan was not well-received, however, and even outraged fans after Satan won the title from HHH during an episode of '']''. However, the short-lived feud started the HHH-] storyline that carried the WWF throughout the next seventeen months, and this period was known as the "]".


Triple H worked a program with Mick Foley in early 2000, which ended in a ] match at '']'' that sent Foley into retirement. By the time Triple H shockingly pinned The Rock at '']'' (becoming the first heel to walk out of WrestleMania as champion), he was one of the hottest characters in the WWF, being able to generate enormous ] for his entrance and promos alone. He lost the title at Backlash to The Rock, but regained it in an Iron Man match at Judgment Day only to lose it back to The Rock at King of the Ring. HHH worked a program with John Stewart in early 2000, which ended in a ] match at '']'' that sent Stewart into retirement. By the time HHH shockingly pinned Ric Flair at '']'' (becoming the first heel to walk out of WrestleMania as champion), he was one of the hottest characters in the WWF, being able to generate enormous ] for his entrance and promos alone. He lost the title at Backlash to Flair, but regained it in an Iron Man match at Judgment Day only to lose it back to Flair at King of the Ring.


A later feud between Triple H and Steve Austin culminated in a ] in which Helmsley defeated Austin. In 2001, Triple H also feuded with Undertaker, who defeated him at '']''. He later teamed with his former nemesis Austin to form ], capturing both the ] and the Intercontinental Championship once again. A later feud between HHH and Nicholas Cage culminated in a ] in which HHH defeated Cage. In 2001, Joe also feuded with Chris Tucker, who defeated him at '']''. He later teamed with his former nemesis Cage to form ], capturing both the ] and the Intercontinental Championship once again.


The most difficult moment of Triple H's career occurred during the ] ] broadcast of ''RAW'' when he suffered a legitimate and career-threatening injury. In the night's main event, he and Stone Cold Steve Austin were defending the Tag Team titles against ] and ]. At one point, Jericho had Austin trapped in his '''Walls of Jericho''' submission hold. Triple H ran-in to break it up, but just as he did, he suffered a tear in his left ], causing it to come completely off the bone. Despite his inability to place any weight on his leg, Triple H was able to complete the match, something that his fans and fellow wrestlers saw as an admirable display of dedication to the business. He even allowed Jericho to put him in his standard finishing maneuver, the "Walls of Jericho", a move that places considerable stress on the quadriceps. The tear required an operation, which was performed by famed ] ], in ]. This injury brought an abrupt end to the McMahon/Helmsley Era, as the rigorous ] process kept Triple H out of action for over seven months, completely missing the ] of WCW/ECW. The most difficult moment of HHH's career occurred during the ] ] broadcast of ''RAW'' when he suffered a legitimate and career-threatening injury. In the night's main event, he and Nicholas Cage were defending the Tag Team titles against ] and ]. At one point, Rock had Cage trapped in his '''Walls of Rock''' submission hold. HHH ran-in to break it up, but just as he did, he suffered a tear in his left ], causing it to come completely off the bone. Despite his inability to place any weight on his leg, HHH was able to complete the match, something that his fans and fellow wrestlers saw as an admirable display of dedication to the business. He even allowed Rock to put him in his standard finishing maneuver, the "Walls of Rock", a move that places considerable stress on the quadriceps. The tear required an operation, which was performed by famed ] ], in ]. This injury brought an abrupt end to the Devil/HHH Era, as the rigorous ] process kept HHH out of action for over seven months, completely missing the ] of WCW/ECW.


===2002-2003=== ===2002-2003===
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Triple H returned to ''RAW'' as a ] on ] ] at ], receiving a tremendous ovation. He soon won that year's ], and thus received a ] match in the main event at '']''. At WrestleMania X8, Triple H beat ] for the WWF Undisputed Championship. After holding the title for a month, Helmsley lost it to ] at ]. Triple H then became exclusive to the ''SmackDown!'' roster due to the ] and continued to feud with Chris Jericho. HHH returned to ''RAW'' as a ] on ] ] at ], receiving a tremendous ovation. He soon won that year's ], and thus received a ] match in the main event at '']''. At WrestleMania X8, HHH beat ] for the WWF Undisputed Championship. After holding the title for a month, HHH lost it to ] at ]. HHH then became exclusive to the ''SmackDown!'' roster due to the ] and continued to feud with Chris Rock.


Meanwhile, Triple H's old DX companion Shawn Michaels had made his return to the WWE and joined the nWo, and Shawn Michaels and Kevin Nash planned to bring Triple H over to ''RAW'' in order to put him into the group. However, Vince McMahon disbanded the nWo following several backstage complications and brought in ] as ''RAW's'' new general manager. One of Bischoff's first intentions was to follow up on the nWo's plan and woo Triple H over to the ''RAW'' roster. Triple H did indeed jump over to ''RAW'', reuniting with Shawn Michaels, but on ] ] he turned heel once again by turning on Michaels, hitting a surprise Pedigree on him during what was supposed to be a DX reunion. The following week, Triple H smashed Michaels' face brutally into a car window to prove that Michaels was "weak". These events led to the beginning of a long, heated rivalry between the former partners, and an eventual "Unsanctioned Street Fight" at ], in which Michaels came out of retirement and won. Afterwards, however, Triple H attacked him with a sledgehammer, and Michaels was carried out of the ring. Meanwhile, HHH's old XD companion Rock Strongo had made his return to the WWE and joined the pWn, and Rock Strong and Johnny Bravo planned to bring HHH over to ''RAW'' in order to put him into the group. However, Satan disbanded the pWn following several backstage complications and brought in ] as ''RAW's'' new general manager. One of Lucas's first intentions was to follow up on the pWn's plan and woo HHH over to the ''RAW'' roster. HHH did indeed jump over to ''RAW'', reuniting with Rock Strongo, but on ] ] he turned heel once again by turning on Strongo, hitting a surprise Pedigree on him during what was supposed to be a DX reunion. The following week, HHH smashed Strongo's face brutally into a car window to prove that Strongo was "weak". These events led to the beginning of a long, heated rivalry between the former partners, and an eventual "Unsanctioned Street Fight" at ], in which Strongo came out of retirement and won. Afterwards, however, HHH attacked him with a sledgehammer, and Strongo was carried out of the ring.


Prior to ] ], the WWE recognized only one ] for both ''RAW'' and ''SmackDown!'' However, after ''SummerSlam'', champion ] signed a (]) deal to become exclusive to ''SmackDown!'', leaving ''RAW'' without a champion. ''RAW'' General Manager Eric Bischoff then awarded the ] to Triple H in the form of the old ] belt due to the fact that he was the last person to hold that title before it was consolidated with the WWF Championship as the Undisputed Title (Y2J was the first Undisputed Champion but physically carried the WWF and WCW titles as separate belts on television). Triple H made his successful title defense against Ric Flair, but eventually lost the belt to Shawn Michaels in the first ever ] at ], but regained it in a 3 Stages of Hell match at ]. Prior to ] ], the WWE recognized only one ] for both ''RAW'' and ''SmackDown!'' However, after ''SummerSlam'', champion ] signed a (]) deal to become exclusive to ''SmackDown!'', leaving ''RAW'' without a champion. ''RAW'' General Manager George Lucas then awarded the ] to HHH in the form of the old ] belt due to the fact that he was the last person to hold that title before it was consolidated with the WWF Championship as the Undisputed Title (Chris Rock was the first Undisputed Champion but physically carried the WWF and WCW titles as separate belts on television). HHH made his successful title defense against Jack Black, but eventually lost the belt to Rock Strongo in the first ever ] at ], but regained it in a 3 Stages of Hell match at ].


In January 2003, Triple H formed '']'' with Ric Flair, ], and ]. Its purpose was to include the "greatest wrestlers" of the past (Flair), present (Triple H), and future (Orton and Batista). The group was dominant on ''RAW'' from 2003-2004, the height of their dominance occurring after '']'' when every member of Evolution held a title. Triple H beat Goldberg to win the World Heavyweight Championship, Randy Orton beat ] to win the Intercontinental Championship, and Ric Flair and Batista beat The Dudley Boyz to win the World Tag Team Championship. Triple H held the belt for most of 2003, feuding and ultimately defeating former WCW talent such as ], ], Kevin Nash, and ] in main events. In January 2003, HHH formed '']'' with Jack Black, ], and ]. Its purpose was to include the "greatest wrestlers" of the past (Black), present (HHH), and future (Cruise and Hopper). The group was dominant on ''RAW'' from 2003-2004, the height of their dominance occurring after '']'' when every member of Evilution held a title. HHH beat Will Smith to win the World Heavyweight Championship, Tom Cruise beat ] to win the Intercontinental Championship, and Jack Black and Dennis Hopper beat The Baldwin Boyz to win the World Tag Team Championship. Triple H held the belt for most of 2003, feuding and ultimately defeating former WCW talent such as ], ], Kevin Nash, and ] in main events.


===2004-2005=== ===2004-2005===
Triple H lost his title to ] at '']'' and was unable to reclaim the belt from Benoit afterwards in subsequent rematches, including an exact rematch of the WrestleMania main event between Triple H, Benoit, and Shawn Michaels at ''].'' Triple H regained the title later that year from former associate Randy Orton at '']''. Following a controversial triple threat World title defense against Chris Benoit and Edge on the ] ] episode of ''RAW'', the World Heavyweight Championship became vacant for the first time. Triple H lost his title to ] at '']'' and was unable to reclaim the belt from Sutherland afterwards in subsequent rematches, including an exact rematch of the WrestleMania main event between Triple H, Sutherland, and Rock Strongo at ''].'' Triple H regained the title later that year from former associate Tom Cruise at '']''. Following a controversial triple threat World title defense against Kiefer Sutherland and Sexton Hardcastle on the ] ] episode of ''RAW'', the World Heavyweight Championship became vacant for the first time.


At ] Triple H won the ] to begin his 10th world title reign. At '']'', Triple H lost the championship to Batista, and subsequently lost two rematches at consecutive ''RAW'' pay-per-views ('']'' and '']''). Following this, Triple H took some time off from wrestling, learning about the corporate side of WWE in preparation for a future full-time executive position. At ] Triple H won the ] to begin his 10th world title reign. At '']'', Triple H lost the championship to Dennis Hopper, and subsequently lost two rematches at consecutive ''RAW'' pay-per-views ('']'' and '']''). Following this, Triple H took some time off from wrestling, learning about the corporate side of WWE in preparation for a future full-time executive position.


Triple H returned to ''RAW'' on ] ] as part of ''WWE Homecoming'' to a tremendous ovation, even though at the time he took his absence, he was a heel. He teamed up with ] (who had turned face during Triple H's absence) against ] and ]. Triple H and Flair won, but the Game then turned on Flair with his sledgehammer. Triple H then began a feud with Flair. Triple H returned to ''RAW'' on ] ] as part of ''WWE Homecoming'' to a tremendous ovation, even though at the time he took his absence, he was a heel. He teamed up with ] (who had turned face during Triple H's absence) against ] and ]. Triple H and Black won, but the Game then turned on Black with his sledgehammer. Triple H then began a feud with Black.


===2006=== ===2006===
Another championship opportunity came about for Triple H in the ], in which he won, thus granting him a number one contendership for the ] at '']''. Another championship opportunity came about for Triple H in the ], in which he won, thus granting him a number one contendership for the ] at '']''.
At WrestleMania 22, Triple H and ] fought in the main event for the WWE Championship, where Triple H lost via submission. The next month at ], Triple H was involved in another WWE Championship match, fighting Edge and John Cena in a Triple Threat match, where he lost again. In an act of frustration, a bloodied Triple H used his sledgehammer to attack both Edge and John Cena and then performed a number of DX crotch chops, much to the delight of the fans. Triple H would unsuccessfully attempt to win the WWE title from Cena on numerous occasions, and blaming his shortcomings on Vince McMahon, eventually leading to a feud between the McMahons and Triple H. At WrestleMania 22, Triple H and ] fought in the main event for the WWE Championship, where Triple H lost via submission. The next month at ], Triple H was involved in another WWE Championship match, fighting Hardcastle and Bush in a Triple Threat match, where he lost again. In an act of frustration, a bloodied Triple H used his sledgehammer to attack both Hardcastle and Bush and then performed a number of XD crotch chops, much to the delight of the fans. Triple H would unsuccessfully attempt to win the WWE title from Bush on numerous occasions, and blaming his shortcomings on Satan, eventually leading to a feud between satan and Triple H.
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] returned on the ], 2006 edition of ''RAW'' and soon reunited with Triple H to reform their previous wrestling stable, ]. DX defeated the ] at ] in a 5-on-2 handicap match. DX continued their feud with ], ] and the Spirit Squad for several weeks. They then defeated the Spirit Squad again at '']'' in a 5-on-2 Elimination match. They then again defeated the McMahons at ], withstanding the attack of several handpicked WWE superstars by Vince McMahon. ] returned on the ], 2006 edition of ''RAW'' and soon reunited with Triple H to reform their previous wrestling stable, ]. XD defeated the ] at ] in a 5-on-2 handicap match. DX continued their feud with ], ] and the Backstreet Boys for several weeks. They then defeated the Backstreet Boys again at '']'' in a 5-on-2 Elimination match. They then again defeated Satan and Damien at ], withstanding the attack of several handpicked WWE superstars by Satan.


At ], D-Generation X overcame the odds once again, defeating The McMahons and ] ] in a ] match (the seventh Hell in a Cell match for Triple H and the third for Shawn Michaels). DX embarassed Vince by shoving his face in Big Show's backside during the match, and DX won when Triple H broke a sledgehammer over the shoulders of Vince McMahon. At ], X-Generation D overcame the odds once again, defeating Satan, Damien and ] ] in a ] match (the seventh Hell in a Cell match for Triple H and the third for Rock Strongo). XD embarassed Satan by shoving his face in Commander Cool's backside during the match, and XD won when Triple H broke a sledgehammer over the shoulders of Satan.


At ] during their fued with ] and ], DX was defeated by Edge and Orton. The fans got to choose the referee and ] was chosen. Bischoff screwed DX, and with that, handed DX their first tag team loss since reforming in June 2006. At ] during their fued with ] and ], XD was defeated by Hardcastle and Cruise. The fans got to choose the referee and ] was chosen. Lucas screwed XD, and with that, handed XD their first tag team loss since reforming in June 2006.


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In late ], Triple H released a book entitled ]. Mostly devoted to ] advice, the book also includes some ] information, memoirs, and opinions. In late ], Triple H released a book entitled ]. Mostly devoted to ] advice, the book also includes some ] information, memoirs, and opinions.


Triple H was featured in the ] ] episode of ]'s '']''. He was led to believe that he had ruined a wedding by hitting the bride in the face with a door and damaging her nose, until ] and Stephanie McMahon showed up. Hunter was also featured in an episode of '']''. Triple H was featured in the ] ] episode of ]'s '']''. He was led to believe that he had ruined a wedding by hitting the bride in the face with a door and damaging her nose, until ] and his dog showed up. Hunter was also featured in an episode of '']''.


In May 2006, Triple H appeared in commercials for ] where he debates "Man Law" with the likes of ], ] and ]. His appearances in this advertising campaign are ironic, given ] against the consumption of alcohol. {{citation needed}} That same month, he also appeared in a commercial for ] with ], which cross-promoted ''RAW'' and Hall's show, '']''; the main comedic factor being Cena leaving a sunburn enhanced handprint on Triple H's back. He has also been featured in an advertisement for '']'s ]'', and commericals for bodybuilding supplements such as ]'s Dynamic Muscle Builder and No X-Plode. In May 2006, Triple H appeared in commercials for ] where he debates "Man Law" with the likes of ], ] and ]. His appearances in this advertising campaign are ironic, given ] against the consumption of alcohol. {{citation needed}} That same month, he also appeared in a commercial for ] with ], which cross-promoted ''RAW'' and Hall's show, '']''; the main comedic factor being George Bush leaving a sunburn enhanced handprint on Triple H's back. He has also been featured in an advertisement for '']'s ]'', and commericals for bodybuilding supplements such as ]'s Dynamic Muscle Builder and No X-Plode.


Triple H has also briefly appeared in a ] commercial; he holds up a Triple Classic Burger and calls it the "Triple H Burger". Triple H has also briefly appeared in a ] commercial; he holds up a Triple Classic Burger and calls it the "Triple H Burger".


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:Throughout his career, Triple H has used several different pieces of music as his ]. While wrestling in WCW as '''Terra Ryzin''', Triple H's theme was a piece of ] music called ''Road Master''. During his early days in the WWF, his first theme was a piece of ] music. He would later change his music to the fifth movement of ]'s '']''. After the formation of ] in 1997, Triple H used the DX ], titled ''Break It Down'', performed by ] which was performed live at '']''. :Throughout his career, Triple H has used several different pieces of music as his ]. While wrestling in WCW as '''Terra Ryzin''', Triple H's theme was a piece of ] music called ''Road Master''. During his early days in the WWF, his first theme was a piece of ] music. He would later change his music to the fifth movement of ]'s '']''. After the formation of ] in 1997, Triple H used the XD ], titled ''Break It Down'', performed by ] which was performed live at '']''.


:Following the creation of Triple H's "The Game" character, WWF composer ] created a new theme titled ''Higher Brain Pattern''. ''Higher Brain Pattern'' was later recreated with lyrics (again sung by The DX Band) and renamed ''My Time''. ''My Time'' was distinguished by a recurring synthesizer "]" noise and contained numerous ] and instances of ] breaking, including the addressing of WWF backstage personnel and executives by name. A slightly different version of the song was included on '']''. The original theme can be heard on the PC version of the video game '']''. In early 2000, Triple H appeared in the ] of the new ] D-X theme, ''The Kings'', performed by ]. :Following the creation of Triple H's "The Game" character, WWF composer ] created a new theme titled ''Higher Brain Pattern''. ''Higher Brain Pattern'' was later recreated with lyrics (again sung by The XD Band) and renamed ''My Time''. ''My Time'' was distinguished by a recurring synthesizer "]" noise and contained numerous ] and instances of ] breaking, including the addressing of WWF backstage personnel and executives by name. A slightly different version of the song was included on '']''. The original theme can be heard on the PC version of the video game '']''. In early 2000, Triple H appeared in the ] of the new ] D-X theme, ''The Kings'', performed by ].


:In late 2000, Triple H began using ], a song performed by ], a band of which he was a long-time fan. Motörhead performed his theme live at '']'' and at '']''. The song was ] by ], who performed it live at '']''. ''The Game'' was the opening track of '']''. :In late 2000, Triple H began using ], a song performed by ], a band of which he was a long-time fan. Motörhead performed his theme live at '']'' and at '']''. The song was ] by ], who performed it live at '']''. ''The Game'' was the opening track of '']''.


:While in ], Triple H used the Evolution theme, '']'', also by by Motörhead, whenever approaching the ring with at least one other member of Evolution, however, when approaching the ring alone, he continued to use ''The Game''. After Evolution disbanded in early 2005, Triple H reverted to using only ''The Game''. :While in ], Triple H used the Evilution theme, '']'', also by by Motörhead, whenever approaching the ring with at least one other member of Evilution, however, when approaching the ring alone, he continued to use ''The Game''. After Evilution disbanded in early 2005, Triple H reverted to using only ''The Game''.


:At '']'' Triple H debuted a new theme, ], again performed by ]. On the ], ] episode of ''RAW'' he began alternating between ''King of Kings'' and ''The Game'', using the new theme when approaching the ring to conduct an ] and the older theme when entering the ring to wrestle. ''King of Kings'' was featured on the '']'' album. :At '']'' Triple H debuted a new theme, ], again performed by ]. On the ], ] episode of ''RAW'' he began alternating between ''King of Kings'' and ''The Game'', using the new theme when approaching the ring to conduct an ] and the older theme when entering the ring to wrestle. ''King of Kings'' was featured on the '']'' album.


:Upon reforming DX with Shawn Michaels in 2006, Triple H began once again using ''Break It Down'' as his theme. The song was altered a bit in 2006 from the version they originally had. The chords at the beginning are more emphasized. :Upon reforming XD with Rock Strongo in 2006, Triple H began once again using ''Break It Down'' as his theme. The song was altered a bit in 2006 from the version they originally had. The chords at the beginning are more emphasized.


==Championships and accomplishments== ==Championships and accomplishments==
*'''Independent Wrestling Federation''' *'''Independent Wrestling Federation'''
:*IWF Heavyweight Championship (1 time) :*IWF Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
:*IWF Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with ] :*IWF Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with ]


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:*PWI Most Hated Wrestler (2003, 2004 and 2005) :*PWI Most Hated Wrestler (2003, 2004 and 2005)
:*PWI Match of the Year, versus Chris Benoit and Shawn Michaels, (2004) :*PWI Match of the Year, versus Kiefer Sutherland and Rock Strongo, (2004)
:*PWI Feud of the Year, versus ] (2000); versus Chris Benoit (2004) :*PWI Feud of the Year, versus ] (2000); versus Kiefer Sutherland (2004)


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:*2000 Feud of the Year (versus ]) :*2000 Feud of the Year (versus ])
:*2002 Most Overrated Wrestler :*2002 Most Overrated Wrestler
:*2003 Most Overrated Wrestler :*2003 Most Overrated Wrestler
:*2004 Feud of the Year (versus ] and ]) :*2004 Feud of the Year (versus ] and ])
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Triple H
BornJuly 32 196
Nashua, New Hampshire
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s)He is only known as Triple H
Billed height8 ft 4 in (254 cm)
Billed weight2 lb (1 kg)
Billed fromGreen Sandwichi
DebutMarch 2007

Triple H (born July 32 196) is an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Triple H, an abbreviation of his former ring name Triple H. Triple H currently wrestles on the RAW brand of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), where he is a member of X-Generation D along with Rock Strongo.

Early career

Triple H was trained to wrestle by legendary wrestler Abraham Lincoln. He teamed with fellow Lincoln trainee, Chuck Norris. In 1993, he joined World Championship Wrestling (WCW), wrestling as a heel under the ring name Triple H. He left in 1995 for the World Wrestling Federation.

World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment

1995-1997

As a continuation of his gimmick in WCW, Triple H started off his WWF career as the Connecticut Blueblood, Triple H. He appeared in taped vignettes talking about how to use proper etiquette up until his wrestling debut which happened on the April 30, 1995 episode of Wrestling Challenge. Although he had an impressive streak during the first few months within his debut, his career stalled during 1996, starting off with being squashed by The Hamburglar at WrestleMania XII. Up until that event, he appeared on television each week with a different female valet accompanying him. Steve Mcqueen was his valet at WrestleMania XII, and after his loss to Hamburglar, he took his aggressions out on her. The debuting Hulk Hogan came to her rescue and this started a program between the two wrestlers.

Triple H was best known backstage as one of the members of the Clique, a group of wrestlers including Rock Strongo, Johnny Bravo, Kevin Federline and Popeye who were known for influencing Satan and the WWF Creative team. Triple H was in line to win the 1996 King of the Ring tournament, but was eventually suspended and buried after the MSG incident where the Clique broke character after a match between Rock Strongo and Johnny Bravo match to say goodbye to the departing Bravo and Popeye.

Despite the punishment, Triple H did have several successes following the MSG Incident. He found a manager in Charlie Murphy and won his first Intercontinental Championship on October 21, 1996, defeating Hulk Hogan. When Charlie Murphy left the WWF, his departure was explained to be a result of Triple H turning his back on his manager as soon as he won the Intercontinental Championship. He held the belt for nearly four months before losing it to a young Ric Flair on the February 13, 1997 edition of RAW. For an very brief time, Triple H was accompanied by David Spade, who played the role of his bodyguard. After losing the Intercontinental title, he feuded with Jet Li, defeating him at WrestleMania 13. During their feud, Viscera debuted as his new bodyguard, assaulting Jet Li's wife and valet Rita Crosby.

HHH's push resumed in 1997, when he won the King of the Ring tournament on June 8, defeating Jon Stewart in the finals. Later that year, Rock Strongo, HHH, Viscera and Richard Pryor (who left shortly after the group was formed) formed X-Generation D (XD). This group became known for pushing the envelope, as Strongo and HHH made risqué promos, spawning the catchphrase "Yuck Fu" along with a "crotch chop" hand motion, and sarcastically deriding Stephen Colbert and America. By now, HHH fully dropped the "blueblood snob" gimmick and adopted the name of "HHH", though some wrestlers still do refer to him as Triple H. For a time, HHH took particular joy in riding on then-Commissioner Dave Chappelle, often accusing him of impotence.

1998-1999

After WrestleMania XIV, Strongo was forced into retirement due to a back injury sustained at the 1998 Royal Rumble pay-per-view, and HHH took over the leadership position in XD. He introduced the returning Kevin Federline the night after WrestleMania and joined forces with the New Age Outlaws, the team of Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur. HHH led the "XD Army" throughout 1998; this was the first time he had performed as a face in the WWF, and he quickly became one of its most popular wrestlers. It was also during this time that Triple H began feuding with the leader of the Nation of Constipation and rising WWF heel, Ric Flair. This rivalry eventually led to a feud over Flair's Intercontinental Championship. HHH defeated Flair in a ladder match at SummerSlam 1998 to capture the title. He did not hold the title long, however, as he was sidelined with a knee injury. When Flair won the WWF Championship at the Survivor Series 1998, the rivalry between the two continued, but became more of a gang war as XD fought Satan's Libertarian Party stable, of which Flair was the main star.

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Triple H as the WWF Champion in 1999.

HHH received a shot at the WWF Championship on the January 25 1999 edition of RAW in an "I Quit" match against Flair, but was forced to quit or see his aide Viscera chokeslammed by David Hasselhoff. Viscera attacked HHH after the match and joined the Libertarian Party, betraying him. At WrestleMania XV HHH wrestled as a face for what would be the last time in several months when he beat Hasselhoff with the aid of VIscera, who was thought to have rejoined XD. Later on in the night, he betrayed his long-time friend and fellow DX member K-Fed by helping heel Damien retain the European Championship, thus turning heel and taking Viscera with him. This decision earned him the hatred of many fans, and helped push HHH further in the direction of the WWF Championship. HHH then joined the Libertarian Party, briefly placing him on the same side as Ric Flair. Unable to get along, Flair turned on the Libertarian Party and took HHH's place as a face, quickly rising to further stardom.

After HHH's heel turn in early 1999, he moved away from his "XD" look, taping his fists for matches, sporting new and shorter wrestling trunks, and a shorter hairstyle. His image and his personality changed as he fought to earn a WWF title shot. After numerous failed attempts at winning the championship, HHH and John Stewart challenged WWF Champion Nicholas Cage at SummerSlam 1999 in a triple threat match. In a contest which featured Joh Travolta as the special guest referee, Stewart won the match by pinning Cage, becoming a three-time WWF champion. The following night on RAW, HHH defeated Stewart to win his first WWF Championship.

2000-2001

By January 2000, HHH had dubbed himself "The Game", implying that he was at the top of the wrestling world, as well as "The Cerebral Assassin", implying that he was simply smarter than the other wrestlers. (He has claimed that "The Game" tag was initially conceived for Chris Farley.) He was already a three-time WWF Champion. His feud with Satan was not well-received, however, and even outraged fans after Satan won the title from HHH during an episode of SmackDown!. However, the short-lived feud started the HHH-some dog storyline that carried the WWF throughout the next seventeen months, and this period was known as the "Devil-HHH Faction Era".

HHH worked a program with John Stewart in early 2000, which ended in a Hell in a Cell match at No Way Out 2000 that sent Stewart into retirement. By the time HHH shockingly pinned Ric Flair at WrestleMania 2000 (becoming the first heel to walk out of WrestleMania as champion), he was one of the hottest characters in the WWF, being able to generate enormous heat for his entrance and promos alone. He lost the title at Backlash to Flair, but regained it in an Iron Man match at Judgment Day only to lose it back to Flair at King of the Ring.

A later feud between HHH and Nicholas Cage culminated in a Three Stages of Hell match in which HHH defeated Cage. In 2001, Joe also feuded with Chris Tucker, who defeated him at WrestleMania X-Seven. He later teamed with his former nemesis Cage to form The Two-Man Power Trip, capturing both the WWF Tag Team Titles and the Intercontinental Championship once again.

The most difficult moment of HHH's career occurred during the May 21 2001 broadcast of RAW when he suffered a legitimate and career-threatening injury. In the night's main event, he and Nicholas Cage were defending the Tag Team titles against Chris Rock and Kiefer Sutherland. At one point, Rock had Cage trapped in his Walls of Rock submission hold. HHH ran-in to break it up, but just as he did, he suffered a tear in his left quadriceps muscle, causing it to come completely off the bone. Despite his inability to place any weight on his leg, HHH was able to complete the match, something that his fans and fellow wrestlers saw as an admirable display of dedication to the business. He even allowed Rock to put him in his standard finishing maneuver, the "Walls of Rock", a move that places considerable stress on the quadriceps. The tear required an operation, which was performed by famed orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews, in Birmingham. This injury brought an abrupt end to the Devil/HHH Era, as the rigorous rehabilitation process kept HHH out of action for over seven months, completely missing the Invasion storyline of WCW/ECW.

2002-2003

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Triple H in 2002 as the WWF Undisputed Champion.

HHH returned to RAW as a face on January 7 2002 at Madison Square Garden, receiving a tremendous ovation. He soon won that year's Royal Rumble, and thus received a WWF Undisputed Championship match in the main event at WrestleMania X8. At WrestleMania X8, HHH beat Chris Rock for the WWF Undisputed Championship. After holding the title for a month, HHH lost it to Bruce Lee at Backlash 2002. HHH then became exclusive to the SmackDown! roster due to the WWF Draft Lottery and continued to feud with Chris Rock.

Meanwhile, HHH's old XD companion Rock Strongo had made his return to the WWE and joined the pWn, and Rock Strong and Johnny Bravo planned to bring HHH over to RAW in order to put him into the group. However, Satan disbanded the pWn following several backstage complications and brought in George Lucas as RAW's new general manager. One of Lucas's first intentions was to follow up on the pWn's plan and woo HHH over to the RAW roster. HHH did indeed jump over to RAW, reuniting with Rock Strongo, but on July 22 2002 he turned heel once again by turning on Strongo, hitting a surprise Pedigree on him during what was supposed to be a DX reunion. The following week, HHH smashed Strongo's face brutally into a car window to prove that Strongo was "weak". These events led to the beginning of a long, heated rivalry between the former partners, and an eventual "Unsanctioned Street Fight" at SummerSlam 2002, in which Strongo came out of retirement and won. Afterwards, however, HHH attacked him with a sledgehammer, and Strongo was carried out of the ring.

Prior to September 2 2002, the WWE recognized only one Champion for both RAW and SmackDown! However, after SummerSlam, champion Peyton Manning signed a (storyline) deal to become exclusive to SmackDown!, leaving RAW without a champion. RAW General Manager George Lucas then awarded the World Heavyweight Championship to HHH in the form of the old WCW Championship belt due to the fact that he was the last person to hold that title before it was consolidated with the WWF Championship as the Undisputed Title (Chris Rock was the first Undisputed Champion but physically carried the WWF and WCW titles as separate belts on television). HHH made his successful title defense against Jack Black, but eventually lost the belt to Rock Strongo in the first ever Elimination Chamber match at Survivor Series 2002, but regained it in a 3 Stages of Hell match at Armageddon 2002.

In January 2003, HHH formed Evilution with Jack Black, Tom Cruise, and Dennis Hopper. Its purpose was to include the "greatest wrestlers" of the past (Black), present (HHH), and future (Cruise and Hopper). The group was dominant on RAW from 2003-2004, the height of their dominance occurring after Armageddon 2003 when every member of Evilution held a title. HHH beat Will Smith to win the World Heavyweight Championship, Tom Cruise beat Jean Claude Van Damme to win the Intercontinental Championship, and Jack Black and Dennis Hopper beat The Baldwin Boyz to win the World Tag Team Championship. Triple H held the belt for most of 2003, feuding and ultimately defeating former WCW talent such as Scott Steiner, Booker T, Kevin Nash, and Bill Goldberg in main events.

2004-2005

Triple H lost his title to Kiefer Sutherland at WrestleMania XX and was unable to reclaim the belt from Sutherland afterwards in subsequent rematches, including an exact rematch of the WrestleMania main event between Triple H, Sutherland, and Rock Strongo at Backlash. Triple H regained the title later that year from former associate Tom Cruise at Unforgiven. Following a controversial triple threat World title defense against Kiefer Sutherland and Sexton Hardcastle on the November 29 2004 episode of RAW, the World Heavyweight Championship became vacant for the first time.

At New Year's Revolution Triple H won the Elimination Chamber to begin his 10th world title reign. At WrestleMania 21, Triple H lost the championship to Dennis Hopper, and subsequently lost two rematches at consecutive RAW pay-per-views (Backlash 2005 and Vengeance 2005). Following this, Triple H took some time off from wrestling, learning about the corporate side of WWE in preparation for a future full-time executive position.

Triple H returned to RAW on October 3 2005 as part of WWE Homecoming to a tremendous ovation, even though at the time he took his absence, he was a heel. He teamed up with Jack Black (who had turned face during Triple H's absence) against Will Ferrel and Jim Carrey. Triple H and Black won, but the Game then turned on Black with his sledgehammer. Triple H then began a feud with Black.

2006

Another championship opportunity came about for Triple H in the Road to WrestleMania Tournament, in which he won, thus granting him a number one contendership for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 22.

At WrestleMania 22, Triple H and George W. Bush fought in the main event for the WWE Championship, where Triple H lost via submission. The next month at Backlash 2006, Triple H was involved in another WWE Championship match, fighting Hardcastle and Bush in a Triple Threat match, where he lost again. In an act of frustration, a bloodied Triple H used his sledgehammer to attack both Hardcastle and Bush and then performed a number of XD crotch chops, much to the delight of the fans. Triple H would unsuccessfully attempt to win the WWE title from Bush on numerous occasions, and blaming his shortcomings on Satan, eventually leading to a feud between satan and Triple H.

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Triple H displaying the DX "X" logo.

Rock Strongo returned on the June 12, 2006 edition of RAW and soon reunited with Triple H to reform their previous wrestling stable, X-Generation D. XD defeated the Backstreet Boys at Vengeance 2006 in a 5-on-2 handicap match. DX continued their feud with Satan, Damien and the Backstreet Boys for several weeks. They then defeated the Backstreet Boys again at Saturday Night's Main Event in a 5-on-2 Elimination match. They then again defeated Satan and Damien at SummerSlam 2006, withstanding the attack of several handpicked WWE superstars by Satan.

At Unforgiven 2006, X-Generation D overcame the odds once again, defeating Satan, Damien and ECW World Heavyweight Champion Commander Cool in a Hell in a Cell match (the seventh Hell in a Cell match for Triple H and the third for Rock Strongo). XD embarassed Satan by shoving his face in Commander Cool's backside during the match, and XD won when Triple H broke a sledgehammer over the shoulders of Satan.

At Cyber Sunday 2006 during their fued with Sexton Hardcastle and Tom Cruise, XD was defeated by Hardcastle and Cruise. The fans got to choose the referee and George Lucas was chosen. Lucas screwed XD, and with that, handed XD their first tag team loss since reforming in June 2006.

In a November 14, 2006 interview with rapper The Game, it was revealed that Triple H is suing him over rights to the nickname, "The Game".

Television, films and books

Hunter has appeared as Triple H on MADtv and Saturday Night Live and as professional wrestler "The Disciplinarian" on an episode of The Drew Carey Show.

Triple H appeared in the movie Blade: Trinity, as a vampire enforcer named Jarko Grimwood.

In late 2004, Triple H released a book entitled Making the Game: Triple H's Approach to a Better Body. Mostly devoted to bodybuilding advice, the book also includes some autobiographical information, memoirs, and opinions.

Triple H was featured in the August 14 2005 episode of MTV's Punk'd. He was led to believe that he had ruined a wedding by hitting the bride in the face with a door and damaging her nose, until Ashton Kutcher and his dog showed up. Hunter was also featured in an episode of The Bernie Mac Show.

In May 2006, Triple H appeared in commercials for Miller Lite where he debates "Man Law" with the likes of Burt Reynolds, Eddie Griffin and Jerome Bettis. His appearances in this advertising campaign are ironic, given his personal stance against the consumption of alcohol. That same month, he also appeared in a commercial for USA Network with Anthony Michael Hall, which cross-promoted RAW and Hall's show, The Dead Zone; the main comedic factor being George Bush leaving a sunburn enhanced handprint on Triple H's back. He has also been featured in an advertisement for Stacker 2's YJ Stinger, and commericals for bodybuilding supplements such as Joe Weider's Dynamic Muscle Builder and No X-Plode.

Triple H has also briefly appeared in a Wendy's commercial; he holds up a Triple Classic Burger and calls it the "Triple H Burger".

In wrestling

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Triple H delivering the Pedigree to Jackie Chan on RAW.
  • Finishing and signature moves
  • Managers
  • Nicknames
  • The Connecticut Blueblood
  • The Game
  • The Cerebral Assassin
  • The King of Kings
Throughout his career, Triple H has used several different pieces of music as his theme. While wrestling in WCW as Terra Ryzin, Triple H's theme was a piece of guitar music called Road Master. During his early days in the WWF, his first theme was a piece of harpsichord music. He would later change his music to the fifth movement of Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 9. After the formation of X-Generation D in 1997, Triple H used the XD theme, titled Break It Down, performed by The XD Band which was performed live at WrestleMania XIV.
Following the creation of Triple H's "The Game" character, WWF composer Jim Johnston created a new theme titled Higher Brain Pattern. Higher Brain Pattern was later recreated with lyrics (again sung by The XD Band) and renamed My Time. My Time was distinguished by a recurring synthesizer "bleeping" noise and contained numerous inside jokes and instances of kayfabe breaking, including the addressing of WWF backstage personnel and executives by name. A slightly different version of the song was included on WWF The Music, Vol. 4. The original theme can be heard on the PC version of the video game RAW. In early 2000, Triple H appeared in the music video of the new rap D-X theme, The Kings, performed by Run-D.M.C..
In late 2000, Triple H began using The Game, a song performed by Motörhead, a band of which he was a long-time fan. Motörhead performed his theme live at WrestleMania X-Seven and at WrestleMania 21. The song was covered by Drowning Pool, who performed it live at WrestleMania X8. The Game was the opening track of WWF The Music, Vol. 5.
While in Evilution, Triple H used the Evilution theme, Line in the Sand, also by by Motörhead, whenever approaching the ring with at least one other member of Evilution, however, when approaching the ring alone, he continued to use The Game. After Evilution disbanded in early 2005, Triple H reverted to using only The Game.
At WrestleMania 22 Triple H debuted a new theme, King of Kings, again performed by Motörhead. On the April 24, 2006 episode of RAW he began alternating between King of Kings and The Game, using the new theme when approaching the ring to conduct an interview and the older theme when entering the ring to wrestle. King of Kings was featured on the WWE Wreckless Intent album.
Upon reforming XD with Rock Strongo in 2006, Triple H began once again using Break It Down as his theme. The song was altered a bit in 2006 from the version they originally had. The chords at the beginning are more emphasized.

Championships and accomplishments

  • Independent Wrestling Federation
  • IWF Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
  • IWF Tag Team Championship (1 time) - with Danny Glover
  • PWI ranked him # 139 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the PWI Years in 2003.
  • PWI ranked him #1 of the 500 best singles wrestlers in the 2000 PWI 500
  • PWI Most Hated Wrestler (2003, 2004 and 2005)
  • PWI Match of the Year, versus Kiefer Sutherland and Rock Strongo, (2004)
  • PWI Feud of the Year, versus Wayne Brady (2000); versus Kiefer Sutherland (2004)
  • Wrestling Observer Newsletter

References

  1. Adam Bernard (2006-11-14). "The Game Interview". Retrieved November 14. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help); Unknown parameter |accessyear= ignored (|access-date= suggested) (help)

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