wharsmetoothpicson I think there are some people now who can be really good storytellers, as well, honesty. Guys like Bray, like Seth Rollins, like Finn Balor, I feel would be really fascinating to hear their take on what the industry as taught them and how they evolved characters from the indies or NXT to now.
For all the shit that the talent back then in the 90's got away with, especially HBK, I always wonder why Vince have every one of these guys on a tight leash. Like even the top guy could be ousted if he goes just a little off the cuff. I know they have their own criteria, and have sponsors they have to meet from all the stocks and shit, but even something that wouldn't pose a threat to the hierarchy gets these guys into major hot water.
@@RaytheGrayt i think vince knew that shawn was his main guy and couldn't punish him without punishing his own company. its like 2009 john cena were the company really just is pretty much one guy. IIRC the hugging thing from shawn hhh kevin nash and razor ramon when the nwo was leaving wwe only hhh got punished.
@@RaytheGrayt I love 90’s Shawn but the reason he was allowed to do what he did was cause he was gold between the ropes many stars including hart and taker hated his guts but in that ring they loved him
@BFB, we all know the scripted nature of it, but you can't deny the physicality required to perform the way they do. Laugh at the drama if you want, but I sure couldn't take those bumps without getting beaten the hell up.
@@Tardisntimbits indeed you're right. Have you seen Hulk Hogan's back from all the surgeries from landing on his tailbone from all the leg drops? That's a life time of bumps and bruises that for sure aren't scripted.
Apparently getting a legitimate injury mid match and not finishing the match is considered not only disrespectful to the business but also being disrespectful to the other wrestler in the match and the licker room disown you
@@SPQR101010 If you're a fan of Triple H you'd like those stories he tells, if not you can just stop watching it and go back to watching Liv Morgan vs. Lana.
@@andrewdog-gonewaylon5915 you're missing the point, i said the interview was great, just htought it was funny how he said just say answer fact or fiction and proceeded to give long answers.
@SPQR101010 Well the Interviewer DID say he could elaborate and tell stories if he wanted to. The lesson here is if you tell Paul Levesque he can cut a 20 minute promo... he will. :p
@@timothyluno6361 Yeah undertakers character is great in all dont get me wrong i do personally think he is the greatest, but from late 1998-99 even if it is scripted they were doing some weird ass shit with is character man like 10 times worse than all his other characters combined.
Theres a difference between them though it is slight. An RKO is an ace crusher which is a jumping cutter. A cutter is what DDP used to do which is a standing cutter.
@@mikecabral2420 Which I think Orton modified. They sold the Diamond cutter as a move than can be done from anywhere. And he tweaked it for the outta nowhere hype. No arguments here just speculating. Better than the first leg step over finish to a bent over prone opponent he was using. What was that called?
“Let me wrestle for you for one year, by the end of it you’ll either know I’m worth a lot more than 52 grand or I’m not worth keeping”. That is actually genius, not tying himself down to a company long term. I’m not sure if he even knew that was what he was doing but man that is smart.
Skyler Broussard yes I really thought this for a while. I never bothered looking up his real name and once I have seen his real name I was shocked. Of course this was around 2010 I think
@@tydyman2003 I'm assuming you were probably a young kid though, right? In which case, it's not very shocking. I always thought wrestlers' names were their real names until I was like 14 or something.
Can't help but remember his botched live performance of The Game... "It's all about the game, and how you play it. All about the game, and if you play it."
a fifth of this video is H reflecting on how unscripted promos led to catch phrases, nicknames, getting over, and making an impact meanwhile in modern WWE...
The way WWE is heavily scripted doesn't always help, but it's also pretty hard for any superstar to get over by themselves. I remember Hurricane Helms saying on Twitter that you can't always do unscripted stuff because these days, there are very few people who are consistently good at making unscripted promos, and if you look at the current roster, it's not that hard to see why
@@luscorpio3679 If they had the opportunity to go unscripted, we would find some talent to get behind. The cream would rise to the top. But, unfortunately WWE doesnt care about any of that anymore. I doubt AEW is going to challenge the WWE back into unscripted either, since AEW has damn near zero promos and stories,
@@banredassaultsuvs361 In a way, it's true, but on the other end, it would totally expose some other talents and kill any possibility of a push, so you still have to at least have someone behind it for most people. There's maybe 10 people I would trust with zero scripting currently in WWE. AEW is leaving more liberties about promos when they do it, but at least it is to guys you know will get the job done... and Brandi Rhodes. The Brandi Rhodes segments are a representation of why you need at least some sort of scripting.
@@banredassaultsuvs361 Also, Triple H was helped by the fact he was in the Kliq, otherwise not sure if he would have had as much unscripted opportunities that soon into his WWE career.
@@luscorpio3679 nobody knows a wrestlers character and personality better than the wrestler themselves. The script is a safety net, but it's also the same few people writing for EVERYBODY, and that impacts it massively because everything feel like sterilised cookie-cutter bullshit. A couple of people will never get over with scripted promos because it's stuff that they would never say. Like that big 6ft 3 badass Samoan saying suffering sucotash. That's just terrible
The way he talks about Shawn, you can hear in his voice how much he admires him to this day. Triple H is a better all around wrestling man, but Shawn's talent can't be eclipsed by anyone. At wrestling talent he was the best.
Szilágyi Péter Shawn could put on a five star match with a broom to be honest. He could also make a wrestler look like a chump when he was in a bad mood. One only has to look at the hilarious match with Hogan back in 2005 to see the results of that one.
Seriously there will never be another Shawn. Greatest in ring talent of all time and no one will ever surpass his talent in the ring, on the mic and the absolute charisma he had.
I agree my favourite wrestlers of all time is HHH, stone cold and the Rock but when it came to pure wrestling ability HBK was leagues above them and that no slight on those guys. HHH and flair are the best heels ever and rock and Austin are the best hero’s ever if ya can call Austin a hero he was kind of in-between
It would be 18 minutes of "you know" though. Haha but seriously he's a fucking hard get for someone who isn't a quarter as busy as Triple H for example.
@Jonathan Esser One genuine thing about him, and it seems pretty inarguable, is there isn't much to be said about him that could be said that's either scandalous, or crazy to hear. He's a historically straight edge guy that has always followed the rules, it's just his burials of other wrestlers. And if you really want to get into semantics he kind of got to that position by playing by the rules too, he simply got close to and then married the owner of the company he works for's daughter, and remained professional enough to Vince behind the scenes for Vince to obviously continue giving him a few more yards of rope to play with all the way to getting his own brand. It was all very business like haha.
And that's coming from someone who has always found him to be a talented, but boring wrestler, who I never once liked or found myself rooting for. Doesn't mean I can't see how intelligently he climbed his way to the top, and that's with the seemingly genuine love and relationship he has with Stephanie, which I think for someone like Paul was the plus in the larger picture that was his career and legacy as a man.
SeGa32xXx it annoys me when people say he’s only in his position because of his marriage, like he says he was being brought in on production meetings in his early to mid 20s because he had the balls and foresight to offer to help out, he’s a 25 year vet, clearly very intelligent and knows a ton about the business, it would be mental for him not to be in his position of power
@@harveyholmes9533 I never said it was the only thing, but you'd be blind to say he didn't secure such a top spot by the nature of his relationship. I mentioned that has professionalism obviously influenced Vince, and without his hard working, knowledgeable nature, he certainly wouldn't have been a lock the way he became, but there are plenty of knowledgeable, hard working guys who have the potential to succeed in his position that would've gladly accepted the opportunity, but H locked it up with his savvy relationship move. It's essentially inarguable. He certainly isn't the only wrestler that has/ has had the potential over the years to take the mantl, and continue on successfully, but he's certainly the only one that put himself in the position to be SUCH a highly likely position to be chosen for that spot.
SeGa32xXx I just think it’s kinda rude to suggest he married Steph for the career opportunity, maybe it played a role but if he’s being brought into meetings at 25/26 I don’t think many others would have been in his position at that age and had the work ethic to stick around
not really, theres plenty out there that shows his other side, plus this wasnt necessarily wrestling related so he didnt bring his golden shovel with him to this interview
@@MysteryMouseketool Well Triple H came after the whole steroid trial with Vince and the WWF, it's why people like Bret and Shawn started to be promoted because they didn't have the big muscle-bound look. Paul was just in REALLY good shape at the time and he still is, and since he's also a contracted performer, he's subject to the wellness policy, meaning he's not allowed to use those substances at all.
When he talks about naturally becoming “The Game,” that’s why that name stuck because it was organic. Today, they try to force a nickname on everyone and none of those stick.
I get more joy put of watching the interviewer. Hes clearly a lucky fan who gets to talk to a titan in the business. Like him or not. Shovel jokes aside, hhh is a titan in the industry.
I've been going back and replaying WWE 2K16, because come on, the Stone Cold showcase is amazing. HHH was arguably the best heel of the Attitude Era, he made you hate him but you loved to see him come out to wrestle.
The relationship those two had back then (Hunter and Shawn) is still IMO the epitome of what a real friendship is... they stuck with each other from day one and Shawn was a HUGE part of HHH’s success
Same thing with Jack Gleeson... Dudes are so great while delivering their roles that you actually get to believe that they're such scumbags but then again, they just love to do their stuff...
just go back and watch clips of his entrances, HUGE pops every time, just look at the crowds, the signs, TONS of Triple H signs. No matter if you're heel or face, if you entertain in the ring, you will have fans.
Wonderful job on the interview. Questions let us really learn more about him and your interaction was genuine and not fawning. Wish most interviews were like yours.
"When vince is mad, his eyes change." I lol'd when triple h said that. We've all had moments like that, but i bet vince looks hilarious when he gets in that state of mood.
Just watch the end of the Rumble where he tears both his quads. According to reports, that's at least top 3 most angry he has ever been, both in and out of Kayfabe. From the moment Cena and Batistas feet touched the ground, till about 2am the next day, he was just a ball of fury.
Probably one of the best fact or fictions Loudwire has done in terms of elaborations on questions,, very insightful ... very easily could be a part 2 to this. 👍
This so awesome having grown up in the 1970s watchuing the WWWF in Southern New England - Chief Jay Strongbow, Andre the Giant, Bruno Sammartino, etc... Triple H is such a great coinversationalist in his own dry way...
Those last few words.. absolute legend! So I’d be a liar if I pretended that in my younger years I was a fan of this artistic sport. I was just some army guy that was honored enough to be with some amazing men that changed the world. Later in life I learned more and then later yet when I had sons I became a fan (never was the fan he deserves but I still had respect for his story). I respect this hero’s honesty and his desire to lift up others. I wish all the best of wishes, good health and all the best to you and yours!
His story of the birth of "The Game" reminds me of how Becky became "The Man." It was just something simply said in a promo with no intentions of taking off, but did.
We grew up with these legends, during the time these stories were happening and it's so amazing to listen to this first hand account of the tales and fights that made our childhood great. I hope the generations that come after us experience the same thing.
if you are a kid of the 90´s, this is so much fun to listen to he probably can fill books with his storys and background informations i was fortunate to see him live while they were on a EU tour
It was thanks to watching WWF in the 90s/early 2000s that I first heard and got into metal/rock music from the songs they played in the PPV promos and entrances theme songs 🤘
i can listen to these stories all day coming from a die hard old school wrestling fan. this new wrestling i can get into but back in the day i was glued to the tv every monday and thursday!
Maybe it's due to hanging out with him for nearly 30 years but he sounds a bit like Shawn Michaels, even has a similar cadence and general tone of voice.
In the fall out of the Curtain Call, how he came through that was amazing, HHH says that Vince warned him he would have to eat plates of shit and lots of it... And boy did he eat some shit, the way he got through that and what he went on to become, for me, makes him one of the greatest of our generation
Triple H has been one on the best wtestler interviews they've had for wikipedia fact or fiction. He actually had stories, and wasn't just straight to the point. Great video
I was actually avoiding this video cuz it kept popping up in my suggested videos, but I was only interested in watching these fact or fiction vids about musicians. But I finally watched it, and it's one of the better ones I've seen, very well done.
I would love to see shawn do this as he is my favorite and my childhoods hero in wwe. He was always the goofy one and not taking anything serious what made him just so easy to relate at a teenager.
8 minutes in and Hunter shows why he's the best Wrestler in history. I'm glad I lived to see his climb to success. My grandfather loved him too, he'd definitely be proud too. I respect no one over this guy
Great story about Paul sitting in his Dads lap to watch Chief Jay Strongbow. This is what young boys so desperately miss out on when the Father is absent.
@@jamesgallagher3317 how please explain I mean he did blow a quad then finish a match which included taking the Walls of Jerico the guy is probably the only real thing behind the scenes right now
Absolutely love the bit where HHH is talking about the stuff they got away with a Vince MM was saying they are going to get thrown off of the air. Brilliant
I look forward to the day where Conrad starts a podcast with Triple H a few years down the road. The guy's had one of the most incredible journeys in WWE history. From unknown, to running the company (soon enough, anyways)
Graham is star struck! I love it! HHH is a good dude. I met him at a Waffle House in Arkansas back in 02 and he was super nice and a complete gentleman. Much respect.
He was the OG Chael Sonnon if there’s any UFC fans in here. The Antagonist that you couldn’t help but love that was controversial. He’s a legend and he’s a true vet to the business. He molded a lot of superstars. 95 was the year I was born. Much love to anyone before me who remember the 90s better than me. You guys had the best of the business
As a person who's passionately IN LOVE with NXT every single week, and a big fan of Loudwire and the ForF videos, I couldn't click the play button faster than I did when I saw it in the recommendation section.
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I would love an hour podcast with HHH just him, talking. Telling stories.
He’s a great story teller.
That’s why he’s the GOAT Heel
@ Diego: +1
facts. I would definitely want a podcast featuring him, Jericho, and Paul Heyman. All amazing storytellers
@@Nino2ww
I want Paul Heyman to introduce me to people.
Like, everyday I mean someone, he just pops up and hype the hell out of me.
wharsmetoothpicson
I think there are some people now who can be really good storytellers, as well, honesty.
Guys like Bray, like Seth Rollins, like Finn Balor, I feel would be really fascinating to hear their take on what the industry as taught them and how they evolved characters from the indies or NXT to now.
Andre The Giant doing a pedigree is absolutely terrifying.
Tranceplant82 Just imagine if he jumped like Triple H too. That’d be even more terrifying
He was very athletic during his prime. Watch some matches of him in Japan and other promotions during the 70s and you will not believe it.
is that even possible ?
It's cool man, it'S all fake :) ( 2020 btw )
@@jackistan2560 he'd actually kill them
I really wish this was a lot longer, the knowledge that he has and the passion could be turned into an hour
wrestler interviews are great to watch. they have so many great stories.
You can watch his knowledge and passion every Wednesday at NXT ;c
HHH on Joe Rogan experience would be great
just wait for his broken skull section with steve austin. there will be plenty of time
A better interview platform would be amazing with HHH as a guest.
shawn micheals balling up the script and throwing it in vinces face is the most shawn micheals thing ive ever heard
For all the shit that the talent back then in the 90's got away with, especially HBK, I always wonder why Vince have every one of these guys on a tight leash. Like even the top guy could be ousted if he goes just a little off the cuff. I know they have their own criteria, and have sponsors they have to meet from all the stocks and shit, but even something that wouldn't pose a threat to the hierarchy gets these guys into major hot water.
@@RaytheGrayt i think vince knew that shawn was his main guy and couldn't punish him without punishing his own company. its like 2009 john cena were the company really just is pretty much one guy. IIRC the hugging thing from shawn hhh kevin nash and razor ramon when the nwo was leaving wwe only hhh got punished.
@Rodneytheproducer he just oozed coolness back then. he knew he was in a league of his own that that time and was untouchable, even for the bossman.
I disagree did you ever hear about him getting his ass kicked at a bar for hitting on a service members woman? Lol.
@@RaytheGrayt I love 90’s Shawn but the reason he was allowed to do what he did was cause he was gold between the ropes many stars including hart and taker hated his guts but in that ring they loved him
You can tell how much Triple H loves wrestling in this interview.
And he is so humble. That’s why his on-screen persona was so strong. Mega successful guy, still a metalhead to the heart. Awesome!
Tears a quad, keeps going, takes the walls of Jericho with a torn quad and finishes the match. Mad props to the Game Triple H.
Did it twice.
'match'. 😂
@BFB, we all know the scripted nature of it, but you can't deny the physicality required to perform the way they do. Laugh at the drama if you want, but I sure couldn't take those bumps without getting beaten the hell up.
@@Tardisntimbits indeed you're right. Have you seen Hulk Hogan's back from all the surgeries from landing on his tailbone from all the leg drops? That's a life time of bumps and bruises that for sure aren't scripted.
Apparently getting a legitimate injury mid match and not finishing the match is considered not only disrespectful to the business but also being disrespectful to the other wrestler in the match and the licker room disown you
Triple H looks like the new Kratos.
Definitely would make a good Kratos I think
@@SolidState.Official have you seen The Chaperone??? No he wouldn't hahaha
@@maggotmusic757 Nobody has seen The Chaperone. . .
I'm saying this for years. If they'll ever do an Old Man Kratos movie they should cast him.
Got the gravel voice too
HHH: "just answer fact or fiction that's it, right?", gives 20 minute answers for each one, great interview btw.
@Cory Thompson STFU and go back to sleep, i wasn't being literal.
@@SPQR101010 If you're a fan of Triple H you'd like those stories he tells, if not you can just stop watching it and go back to watching Liv Morgan vs. Lana.
@@andrewdog-gonewaylon5915 you're missing the point, i said the interview was great, just htought it was funny how he said just say answer fact or fiction and proceeded to give long answers.
@SPQR101010 Well the Interviewer DID say he could elaborate and tell stories if he wanted to. The lesson here is if you tell Paul Levesque he can cut a 20 minute promo... he will. :p
@@SPQR101010
- You want some, come get some
- It's true. It's damn true.
The Game, wearing a suit these days.
Man's played the game for sure, and he won big.
Were you alive during Evolution?
It's all about the game, AND how you play it.
YEP................MARRIED BOSS DAUGHTER......................
@The Greatest Proffesional Wrestler Alive Today Gotta' keep the kiddos informed. 🙄😏
He was wearing a suite when he debuted as a French aristocrat.
He actually seems like a good dude. I could listen to him talk all day.
Graham: "Vince was hesitant about the crotch chop but was later talked into it"
Triple H: "Vince was hesitant about EVERYTHING we were doing" 😂
He was hesitant about that but not all the other weird shit WWE was doing.
@@jamesedleymusic Ahh yeah lets show human sacrifices and a guy getting hanged by taker but a crotch chop is where is CROSSES THE LINE 😡
@@captainprice3715 lmao crotch chop was first all that other stuff was second
@@captainprice3715 “later on I should say”
@@timothyluno6361 Yeah undertakers character is great in all dont get me wrong i do personally think he is the greatest, but from late 1998-99 even if it is scripted they were doing some weird ass shit with is character man like 10 times worse than all his other characters combined.
His hair migrated from his head to his face.
Dogbert Thats the name of the game called life.
I remember that you could judge the quality of the graphics in a new WWE game by how greasy Triple H´s hair looked
Blake Gibbons he's not even balding he just shaved his head
Welcome to old age.
@@NickMK still sucks in 2020
The fact that Graham recognized an RKO as a cutter means he's a good fan
Or he played wwe 2k and put 2 and 2 together
Theres a difference between them though it is slight. An RKO is an ace crusher which is a jumping cutter. A cutter is what DDP used to do which is a standing cutter.
wwe video game fans know a shit ton about all the moves since we spent years using them. doesnt mean we are good fans.
Fifa fans know what a rabona is, it doesn't mean they know anything about the sport though.
@@mikecabral2420 Which I think Orton modified. They sold the Diamond cutter as a move than can be done from anywhere. And he tweaked it for the outta nowhere hype. No arguments here just speculating. Better than the first leg step over finish to a bent over prone opponent he was using. What was that called?
"THey actually wanted me to use an RKO style move"
"Oh a cutter, yeah"
This dude knows his stuff
You can tell even when he's doing more music related videos that Graham is a big wrestling fan.
Every smark knows what a Cutter is though
The fact that he so confidently says "he knows he didn't invent the cutter, right?" proves it for me.
Jerry Perry I’ve got no idea what a cutter is. Most people don’t, either. Get out of your bubble.
@@JohnDoe-zq1ho That's why he said every smark. He didn't say every person ever.
“Let me wrestle for you for one year, by the end of it you’ll either know I’m worth a lot more than 52 grand or I’m not worth keeping”. That is actually genius, not tying himself down to a company long term. I’m not sure if he even knew that was what he was doing but man that is smart.
the only disappointment for me with Triple H was learning that his name wasn't Hunter Hearst Helmsley
Are you joking or Did you really think it was after all this time? Not mocking you, I’m just curious if you thought that was the case
Skyler Broussard yes I really thought this for a while. I never bothered looking up his real name and once I have seen his real name I was shocked. Of course this was around 2010 I think
@@tydyman2003 I'm assuming you were probably a young kid though, right? In which case, it's not very shocking. I always thought wrestlers' names were their real names until I was like 14 or something.
@@tydyman2003 his real name is hunter-gatherer
@@hssy2jrocker Navajo..what would you call it?
"TIME TO PLAY THE GAMMEEEEEE!!!"
-Lemmy Kilmister
THE KING OF KINGS
-LEMMY
Can't help but remember his botched live performance of The Game...
"It's all about the game, and how you play it.
All about the game, and if you play it."
@@OMGpandemic he was drunk wasnt he?
@@thomas-ir5ii As well as being on ALL of the drugs. He was a legend.
@@thomas-ir5ii when WASN'T he fucked up? Haha
a fifth of this video is H reflecting on how unscripted promos led to catch phrases, nicknames, getting over, and making an impact
meanwhile in modern WWE...
The way WWE is heavily scripted doesn't always help, but it's also pretty hard for any superstar to get over by themselves. I remember Hurricane Helms saying on Twitter that you can't always do unscripted stuff because these days, there are very few people who are consistently good at making unscripted promos, and if you look at the current roster, it's not that hard to see why
@@luscorpio3679 If they had the opportunity to go unscripted, we would find some talent to get behind. The cream would rise to the top. But, unfortunately WWE doesnt care about any of that anymore. I doubt AEW is going to challenge the WWE back into unscripted either, since AEW has damn near zero promos and stories,
@@banredassaultsuvs361 In a way, it's true, but on the other end, it would totally expose some other talents and kill any possibility of a push, so you still have to at least have someone behind it for most people. There's maybe 10 people I would trust with zero scripting currently in WWE.
AEW is leaving more liberties about promos when they do it, but at least it is to guys you know will get the job done... and Brandi Rhodes. The Brandi Rhodes segments are a representation of why you need at least some sort of scripting.
@@banredassaultsuvs361 Also, Triple H was helped by the fact he was in the Kliq, otherwise not sure if he would have had as much unscripted opportunities that soon into his WWE career.
@@luscorpio3679 nobody knows a wrestlers character and personality better than the wrestler themselves. The script is a safety net, but it's also the same few people writing for EVERYBODY, and that impacts it massively because everything feel like sterilised cookie-cutter bullshit. A couple of people will never get over with scripted promos because it's stuff that they would never say. Like that big 6ft 3 badass Samoan saying suffering sucotash. That's just terrible
The way he talks about Shawn, you can hear in his voice how much he admires him to this day. Triple H is a better all around wrestling man, but Shawn's talent can't be eclipsed by anyone. At wrestling talent he was the best.
Szilágyi Péter Shawn could put on a five star match with a broom to be honest. He could also make a wrestler look like a chump when he was in a bad mood. One only has to look at the hilarious match with Hogan back in 2005 to see the results of that one.
@@Mr_T_Badger damn right
Are u high bro? Even the nature boy will say Michaels is the best in ring performer of all time
Seriously there will never be another Shawn. Greatest in ring talent of all time and no one will ever surpass his talent in the ring, on the mic and the absolute charisma he had.
I agree my favourite wrestlers of all time is HHH, stone cold and the Rock but when it came to pure wrestling ability HBK was leagues above them and that no slight on those guys. HHH and flair are the best heels ever and rock and Austin are the best hero’s ever if ya can call Austin a hero he was kind of in-between
I'm not even huge on wrestling anymore but I could listen to TripleH talk for at least an hour. This is really interesting.
we want "Undertaker - Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?" *period*
Yes
Yes!!!
@ parts unknown was kane taker death valley
John Volken that would be incredible.
It would be 18 minutes of "you know" though. Haha but seriously he's a fucking hard get for someone who isn't a quarter as busy as Triple H for example.
Triple H is one of the best wrestling personalities to listen to “shoot”
@Jonathan Esser One genuine thing about him, and it seems pretty inarguable, is there isn't much to be said about him that could be said that's either scandalous, or crazy to hear. He's a historically straight edge guy that has always followed the rules, it's just his burials of other wrestlers. And if you really want to get into semantics he kind of got to that position by playing by the rules too, he simply got close to and then married the owner of the company he works for's daughter, and remained professional enough to Vince behind the scenes for Vince to obviously continue giving him a few more yards of rope to play with all the way to getting his own brand. It was all very business like haha.
And that's coming from someone who has always found him to be a talented, but boring wrestler, who I never once liked or found myself rooting for. Doesn't mean I can't see how intelligently he climbed his way to the top, and that's with the seemingly genuine love and relationship he has with Stephanie, which I think for someone like Paul was the plus in the larger picture that was his career and legacy as a man.
SeGa32xXx it annoys me when people say he’s only in his position because of his marriage, like he says he was being brought in on production meetings in his early to mid 20s because he had the balls and foresight to offer to help out, he’s a 25 year vet, clearly very intelligent and knows a ton about the business, it would be mental for him not to be in his position of power
@@harveyholmes9533 I never said it was the only thing, but you'd be blind to say he didn't secure such a top spot by the nature of his relationship. I mentioned that has professionalism obviously influenced Vince, and without his hard working, knowledgeable nature, he certainly wouldn't have been a lock the way he became, but there are plenty of knowledgeable, hard working guys who have the potential to succeed in his position that would've gladly accepted the opportunity, but H locked it up with his savvy relationship move. It's essentially inarguable. He certainly isn't the only wrestler that has/ has had the potential over the years to take the mantl, and continue on successfully, but he's certainly the only one that put himself in the position to be SUCH a highly likely position to be chosen for that spot.
SeGa32xXx I just think it’s kinda rude to suggest he married Steph for the career opportunity, maybe it played a role but if he’s being brought into meetings at 25/26 I don’t think many others would have been in his position at that age and had the work ethic to stick around
Is it just me, or is Triple H actually so relatable for being that awkward guy backstage trying to keep his job and his head?
Well, being part of one of the most controversial things in WWE history with Shawn Michaels doing his shit maybe a reason for this
He was always sane. That is what makes him stand out as a professional wrestler.
@Clutch7 Yes he's done shitty things and buried people, but he definitely deserves our respect in my opinion
@@DJ_Mooster Not mine. He's the reason why WWE has gone downhill.
not really, theres plenty out there that shows his other side, plus this wasnt necessarily wrestling related so he didnt bring his golden shovel with him to this interview
Seems like a real genuine guy, who found a career he absolutely lives and dies for. Good for him.
He seems like a very down to earth, humble guy. Really enjoyed this interview.
Unlike many other guests in that segment, Triple H had so much to tell. This bit could have been a lot longer.
he is not a drug abuser which vastly helps with memory.
@@PhillipCummingsUSA Because steroids aren't drugs
@@MysteryMouseketool Well Triple H came after the whole steroid trial with Vince and the WWF, it's why people like Bret and Shawn started to be promoted because they didn't have the big muscle-bound look. Paul was just in REALLY good shape at the time and he still is, and since he's also a contracted performer, he's subject to the wellness policy, meaning he's not allowed to use those substances at all.
ChaoticMeatball Look at photos of triple h returning after his first quad tear and tell me he wasn’t on steroids at least once in his career.
Ur Bad Kid Oh after the injury he definitely was. But that was the only time
Vince:Who is this guy
Triple H:Watch this (marries his daughter)
Tyler Smeltzer 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Now he runs the business 🤦🏻♂️😂😂
Pro gamer move
@@skogen_takeheimens he is indeed "The game now".It runs on his commands.
Tyler Smeltzer technically you just said triple H married his (own) daughter, you probably should have said marries Vince’s daughter.
Trips probably has tons of hilarious Vince getting mad storys.
Stories
Stores
GOOD SHIT, PAL
When he talks about naturally becoming “The Game,” that’s why that name stuck because it was organic. Today, they try to force a nickname on everyone and none of those stick.
Unless good ol JR gives you the alias during a PPV it doesn't count.
Not true. They still call me “The Glue” even though I hung it up years ago.
Except for "The Man."
Not true. The kids in my high school called me lunchbox demon because I stole food out they bags and that STUCK even my momma call me it now
"You can answer with fact or fiction".
Triple H:
"Nah i think im gonna tell stories."
He does say elaborate
@@stevescott1962 he also says tell stories too, so Triple H did so.
It was entertaining asf
I get more joy put of watching the interviewer.
Hes clearly a lucky fan who gets to talk to a titan in the business.
Like him or not. Shovel jokes aside, hhh is a titan in the industry.
I've been going back and replaying WWE 2K16, because come on, the Stone Cold showcase is amazing. HHH was arguably the best heel of the Attitude Era, he made you hate him but you loved to see him come out to wrestle.
Props to you from this HHH mark. 🤘🏽
Facts
Triple H has and always will be my favorite wrestler.Such a legend and I’m so glad he’s still involved in the business
Triple H sucks at booking and production work
The relationship those two had back then (Hunter and Shawn) is still IMO the epitome of what a real friendship is... they stuck with each other from day one and Shawn was a HUGE part of HHH’s success
Hhh was so hated by us , the 90's kids because we never knew everything was scripted.. he did his antagonist role very well..
Same thing with Jack Gleeson... Dudes are so great while delivering their roles that you actually get to believe that they're such scumbags but then again, they just love to do their stuff...
I can't speak for you man I really like triple h for whatever reason couldn't tell you what it was but I was always a triple h fan
@@baronsamedi4603 especially the sledge hammer
Man i always loved him
just go back and watch clips of his entrances, HUGE pops every time, just look at the crowds, the signs, TONS of Triple H signs. No matter if you're heel or face, if you entertain in the ring, you will have fans.
It was an honor to go to the same wrestling school as he did. Kowalski made us all legends and motivated us in ways you can’t imagine.
"They do get that wrong sometimes"... this sentence is so satisfying now😂. I can't imagine a Fact or Fiction without him saying that
Triple H is a student of the game. A pro wrestling fan as well as a professional wrestler
Well now also a minority owner and EVP of the biggest wrestling company
Yes he's self taught
@DemonKnightOhara The Real "Undertaker"🤣🤣🤣🤣
Wonderful job on the interview. Questions let us really learn more about him and your interaction was genuine and not fawning. Wish most interviews were like yours.
I've always liked his interviews. He's a genuine guy, and a wrestling fan at his core.
They should do Undertaker: Fact or Fiction
All Facts
69th like. Nice
How many lives do you have? YES.
Undertaker did the hot wings show 😝😝
"When vince is mad, his eyes change." I lol'd when triple h said that. We've all had moments like that, but i bet vince looks hilarious when he gets in that state of mood.
Reptilian
Damn..lmao 😂😂😂
Just watch the end of the Rumble where he tears both his quads. According to reports, that's at least top 3 most angry he has ever been, both in and out of Kayfabe. From the moment Cena and Batistas feet touched the ground, till about 2am the next day, he was just a ball of fury.
ddcs0s tiny shrivelled balls cause of the roids lol
@Baph Omet ah you love it, dont pretend you dont
HHH is such a good bad guy in WWE but I really like him as a real dude. He kicks ass. I love this.
This was a fascinating conversation. I absolutely wish this was longer. BTW, Andre doing the Pedigree is terrifying!
You can tell there’s so much he’d love to say about his time in the business.
There’s a fantastic shoot interview in HHH just waiting to come out.
Probably one of the best fact or fictions Loudwire has done in terms of elaborations on questions,, very insightful ... very easily could be a part 2 to this. 👍
Fantastic interview. This is how you interview HHH by letting the man talk. So cool
Thank you HHH and WWE for allowing us to hear Motorhead almost every single week now for 20 years! R.I.P Lemmy! \m/ \m/
This so awesome having grown up in the 1970s watchuing the WWWF in Southern New England - Chief Jay Strongbow, Andre the Giant, Bruno Sammartino, etc... Triple H is such a great coinversationalist in his own dry way...
He's a good communicator. Very succinct!
Triple H: guess they dont like me..
Years later....
Triple H: HI DAD!
#Winning
Fun fact: they do get that wrong sometimes.
👌
Nice bojack costume.
but is this fun fact, in fact, wrong?
@@ausvstheagenda Not very fun then, is it?
It has never been wrong!
Hahaha:
HHH: I'm just going to say Fact or Fiction
Paul: STORRRRY TIME!
I think hhh is the best guy to interview because he can always come up with a story you never heard before.
Those last few words.. absolute legend! So I’d be a liar if I pretended that in my younger years I was a fan of this artistic sport. I was just some army guy that was honored enough to be with some amazing men that changed the world. Later in life I learned more and then later yet when I had sons I became a fan (never was the fan he deserves but I still had respect for his story). I respect this hero’s honesty and his desire to lift up others. I wish all the best of wishes, good health and all the best to you and yours!
His story of the birth of "The Game" reminds me of how Becky became "The Man." It was just something simply said in a promo with no intentions of taking off, but did.
I wouldn't expect to hear that any time soon. Ric Flair caused a big stink about that
Becky stole from Flair, Hunter stole from Shane Douglas.
We grew up with these legends, during the time these stories were happening and it's so amazing to listen to this first hand account of the tales and fights that made our childhood great. I hope the generations that come after us experience the same thing.
Best fact or fiction yet. He’s amazing at telling the stories and the clips threw it over the top.
if you are a kid of the 90´s, this is so much fun to listen to
he probably can fill books with his storys and background informations
i was fortunate to see him live while they were on a EU tour
Incredibly detailed and informative answers for every question.
This is an outstanding interview.
As a father, I absolutely LOVE the story of Strongbow, football, and sitting on his dad’s lap.
Graham “they do get that wrong sometimes” Hartmann
Yeah, they do get that wrong sometimes.
He'll always be Gruhammed to me.
I could listen to HHH talk for hours... love this guy
It was thanks to watching WWF in the 90s/early 2000s that I first heard and got into metal/rock music from the songs they played in the PPV promos and entrances theme songs 🤘
That was a very good interview!!! I like the wiki fact checks as well!!! Well done A+
ahh man a great guy! that whole era from 99 to about 2003 had so much talent and he's arguably the greatest heel of all time.
🤘🏽
Now we need Stone Cold. He’s my fave next to the Undertaker. It’s difficult to hate Triple H as a heel because he was so likable back then.
Have you never watched or listened to Steve 's podcast ?
I've been waiting forever for this bro! My brother and I were obsessed with DX when we were kids!
i can listen to these stories all day coming from a die hard old school wrestling fan. this new wrestling i can get into but back in the day i was glued to the tv every monday and thursday!
I wish this video lasted for an hour, I love triple h interviews, he is such a good guy
He’s got the northern New England humbleness you don’t find anywhere but there.
Triple H’s voice starting to sound like Vince’s now.
Tyler Dokis steroids deepen your voice over time
Thanks for not spelling it Triple HHH.
MizzzyMike no age does
Probably from yelling at people, he does Vince's job now just on a smaller scale.
Age. Work. Stress.
Maybe it's due to hanging out with him for nearly 30 years but he sounds a bit like Shawn Michaels, even has a similar cadence and general tone of voice.
He's wrestled with a crushed larynx before. It deepened his voice quicker.
In the fall out of the Curtain Call, how he came through that was amazing, HHH says that Vince warned him he would have to eat plates of shit and lots of it...
And boy did he eat some shit, the way he got through that and what he went on to become, for me, makes him one of the greatest of our generation
Triple H has been one on the best wtestler interviews they've had for wikipedia fact or fiction. He actually had stories, and wasn't just straight to the point. Great video
I was actually avoiding this video cuz it kept popping up in my suggested videos, but I was only interested in watching these fact or fiction vids about musicians. But I finally watched it, and it's one of the better ones I've seen, very well done.
I would love to see shawn do this as he is my favorite and my childhoods hero in wwe. He was always the goofy one and not taking anything serious what made him just so easy to relate at a teenager.
I love this man I could listen to H talk for hours.
Same
Triple H sucks at everything nobody shouldn’t take his advice
8 minutes in and Hunter shows why he's the best Wrestler in history. I'm glad I lived to see his climb to success. My grandfather loved him too, he'd definitely be proud too. I respect no one over this guy
Same
Likewise. #AllHail
Not even close to being the best.
The best wrestler in history?!
Wtf?!
Not even close, but he IS one of the smarter ones by getting tied into the McMahons
If he didn't bang stephenie no one would know who he was.
Why does triple H look like the default nord from skyrim
"I used to be a wrestler like you until I took an arrow to the quad"
"I used to be a wrestler like you until I took an arrow to the quad"
“Bret had called us a bunch of degenerates (but he had said it backstage)”
😂 😆 😂
Legit looks like a final boss.
Great story about Paul sitting in his Dads lap to watch Chief Jay Strongbow. This is what young boys so desperately miss out on when the Father is absent.
So true
I mean he's the definition of the phrase, "Your wife calls me daddy too."
*Daughter
Giorgos Daispyros he’s as fake as they come
James Gallagher how?
@@jamesgallagher3317 how please explain I mean he did blow a quad then finish a match which included taking the Walls of Jerico the guy is probably the only real thing behind the scenes right now
Hunter is the kind of guy who could start a night by telling stories and finishing a month later.
One of my most favorite wrestlers. A great man in and out the ring
My all-time favorite heel. I loved the metal vibe he brought to the WWE at that time, even before Lemmy's song showed up.
when did they stop eating hot wings on this show?
jared rayfield shortly after Shawn started on the roids and grew a beard.
I laughed at this one😂
go halos!
@@jude_ nah, I'm a Mariners fan. I just had the truck in a car show at the stadium.
Loooool
It's time to play the game!!!
We need a 2 part of this
Absolutely love the bit where HHH is talking about the stuff they got away with a Vince MM was saying they are going to get thrown off of the air. Brilliant
Triple H: “Actually that was very accurate”
Also Triple H: “ I don’t know if I was 5”
The older I get, the more I love Triple H. He really seems like the best.
I look forward to the day where Conrad starts a podcast with Triple H a few years down the road. The guy's had one of the most incredible journeys in WWE history. From unknown, to running the company (soon enough, anyways)
Graham is star struck! I love it! HHH is a good dude. I met him at a Waffle House in Arkansas back in 02 and he was super nice and a complete gentleman. Much respect.
That explanation of how D-Generation X started was just epic
He was the OG Chael Sonnon if there’s any UFC fans in here. The Antagonist that you couldn’t help but love that was controversial. He’s a legend and he’s a true vet to the business. He molded a lot of superstars. 95 was the year I was born. Much love to anyone before me who remember the 90s better than me. You guys had the best of the business
16:01 Triple H talks Motorhead 🤘🤘
That’s what’s UP🤘
I only came here for Motorhead chat
As a person who's passionately IN LOVE with NXT every single week, and a big fan of Loudwire and the ForF videos, I couldn't click the play button faster than I did when I saw it in the recommendation section.
Nice to see HHH answering questions and being honest.Need to see Him do more of this, look forward to many more.
Great interview and interesting to see Triple H on here
Goosebumps through out this whole interview. Learning the back story about some of the best moments is pretty legendary.
Get Undertaker to do this, since he's very open to interview and podcast now