Do Triple H's Critics Get To Him?

[JJ15776]

Triple H is far too smart to let the morons on the internet affect him.

Does he listen to them? Sure. Does it bother him that those idiots have no clue how hard he worked, how good he is, etc? Deep down, in an honest moment, he'd probably say yes. But he realizes they're complete fools who have no idea what they're talking about, and he's not going to let them "get to him" or affect him in any way.

EDIT: To specifically reply to what the OP said, there's a HUGE difference between being aware of critics and what they say and caving into them. Those are two completely differen things. Obviously Triple H is aware of them, how could he not be, but simply acknowledging their existence in no way is a sign that they're getting to him or he's caving in.

 

[GameOver]

Here is what I don't get about Triple H's critics and all the shit people bitch about him for.

3) How can you say HHH doesn't put people over and books himself to the top, when the guy is tied for most Wrestlemania losses? He had all this power and influence in the back and if the guy was as bad as you guys make him seem, would he have really let Chris Benoit win his first WHC in WWE over him and his best friend at the biggest event in wrestling? Or those times he lost to Cena at WM? What about when he turned jobber Orton into main event status Orton? What about when he let Batista go over him? Was he not one of the four contestants to be the first ever undisputed champion? What did he do there, bury the others? No, the underdog got it. Sheamus ring a bell? And then people say well he only gives a rub to his friends. So what if he is friends with some of these superstars. He is still putting people over. Who do Cena or Orton put over? nobody. What about Punk? Maybe his long time friend DB but nobody else. Hell Triple H was multiple time world champion before Cena even debuted, yet Cena passed him up in title reigns. Is that part of HHH's back stage politics? Letting young guys pass his record and possibly pass his freind Flair's record soon?

I'm completely on your side but i think you miss one point
Those guys u mentioned as he let win were all friends of Triple H or in the case of Sheamus a protege' which is part of what people moan about

But what about Jeff Hardy and Shelton Benjamin two guys that were nowhere near main event calibre other then ability to do flashy moves and in Jeff's case it was after he already spit on WWE and came crawling back.

People still think Trips makes the decisions i think, which he doesn't he may give opinions and have stroke but ultimately it's still Vince who has the last say on what happens and he was the one who allowed/pushed Hogan, Cena, Triple H, Austin, and even Jeff to the title and face of the company, as is evident if Vince doesn't want it to happen it doesn't happen even if it is "good for business and what the fans cheer for".

Triple H is far too smart to let the morons on the internet affect him.

Does he listen to them? Sure. Does it bother him that those idiots have no clue how hard he worked, how good he is, etc? Deep down, in an honest moment, he'd probably say yes. But he realizes they're complete fools who have no idea what they're talking about, and he's not going to let them "get to him" or affect him in any way.

EDIT: To specifically reply to what the OP said, there's a HUGE difference between being aware of critics and what they say and caving into them. Those are two completely differen things. Obviously Triple H is aware of them, how could he not be, but simply acknowledging their existence in no way is a sign that they're getting to him or he's caving in.

If like Shawn he's computer illiterate he certainly could be unaware of most of what is said or he doesn't even bother visiting the sites
Seriously think he's got too much to attend to to worry about trolling the net to see what his "critics" say. Let the fans in attendance speak for itself.
on a side note, we had a blackout here last night and i in boredom was reading the 15th anniversary Raw magazine and at the start they had an interview with Vince and he stated some things interesting
1) We don't look at the tv ratings, we let the live crowds dictate the show and work from there.
2) We weren't concerned with what WCW was doing during the wars, just tried to make our own product more appealing (ok i think that was a lie) but it should ring true and something everyone should strive for.
3) WWE didn't try to run WCW out of business, WCW ran WCW out of business, he was all for competition since it made the WWE better as a result.

 

[Jack-Hammer]

As some others have already pointed out, I don't think Triple H gives a fine fuck what his critics think of him. If there's one thing that pro wrestling has always had and will always have, it's that there's no shortage of other wrestlers that will take shots and criticisms at someone that's a bigger star than themselves. It doesn't mean that what they say doesn't have some legit merit, but it doesn't necessarily mean that it does either. As others have said, why should he? Look at where he is right now, where he's been and ultimately where he's going. He's a 13 time World Champion, has feuded with some of the biggest & best in all of wrestling history, he's been involved in some of the most over & entertaining angles and storylines to ever come down the pipe, he has more money that he probably has any idea what to do with, he's happily married with 3 or 4 daughters (can't remember which at the moment) and is probably going to be running the WWE within the next couple of years. I bet that 99% of Trips' critics and haters would give their left nut to be where he's at & to have what he has.

Triple H said something a while back in a promo during his brief fued with Kevin Nash that was along the lines of "you can make friends in this business or you can make money". Now, of course, every wrestler is going to have friends no matter their level of success but, to me, the statment is an acknowledgement that you're sometimes going to have to step on people and over people to ultimately get to where you want. That's nothing new in pro wrestling, it's just that the WWE tends to get singled out because it happens to be the most convenient target.

Triple H will always have his share of haters just like every other wrestler does, which is understandable. Even if Trips was a major politician, which there are numerous sources that say he was, it's not as if he didn't have the talent to justify his spot. It'd be one thing if Trips simply wasn't worth a damn but it was quite the opposite. Trips has been and continues to be one of the biggest and most over stars in wrestling for well over a decade and regardless of all the various conspiracy theories, regardless of all the criticism from some other wrestlers, Trips wouldn't have become as big a star as he is and stayed at that level all this time if he didn't have the talent to sustain him.

If the WWE brass gives a wrestler an opportunity, it's ultimately up to the wrestler to decide his own staying power. Vince can't wave a magic wand and make someone over with the WWE audience no matter how long or how often said someone has been banging his daughter.

 

[JUSTINMFNBEEMER]

triple h is great, in the ring, on the mic, the man is called the game for a reason, no doubt if he wanted to he could just take off the suit and say "game on" and in weeks be in the top spot, and theres a reason for that, HES THAT DAMN GOOD! Im so sick of reading "oh hes only where he is at because hes married to Steph." F that, hes an amazing performer, he was busting his ass off when he was with chyna, sure being married to the daughter of the boss has its benefits, but its not like its the brooklyn brawler that all of a sudden stuck in the sausage and got a main event push, trips would have been at the top either way.

 

[PlayTheGame]

All that being said, I absolutely LOVED the Raw promo with Taker and HHH. Taker said what a few friends and I had said a few weeks prior. No matter how he books himself. No matter what he does or says. No matter his stake in the company. Triple H will never....NEVER...be on the same level as HBK. And I know that drives him crazy. Glad to see it conveyed on screen.

You reek of someone who hates Triple H due to jealousy. To address your ridiculous post, Triple H DOES NOT CARE if he's on HBK's level or not. It doesn't bother him, he's quite content with where he's at now- one of the best of all time, sure-fire hall of famer, and soon-to-be-head of the company. HHH deserves to be where he's at. It does not "drive him crazy" to not be an HBK. Some fans, such as yourself, wrongly think that, and that's probably why they included it in the script, to appease people like you who think that. Do you think if it really got to him that bad, he'd okay it in the script to be said to him? No, he's bigger than that, and petty things like "who's better" doesn't get to him. You're absolutely igornant if you think it does.

 

[Big Nick Dudley]

If he reads message boards, maybe. But, the answer is no.

The only fans who bitch about HHH are right here on the internet. It doesn't translate to actual shows, so why should he care? When is the last time he received a negative reaction? It doesn't happen anymore, and it really only did happen when he was a heel.

The guys in the locker room could be a different story. I don't know who does and does not like him. I also haven't a clue how he feels about that, non-kayfabe.

I don't see the issue. He's in a great position, the fans love him, and he's basically running the show. Maybe he cares, but I doubt he cares a lot.

 

[Tyler44]

Well I mean, lets take a look at what the "critics" say:

-Doesn't know how to put people over
-Always in the title scene
-Married to the boss's daughter

Granted the Triple H hate died down over the years as his role and appearances have slimmed down, but 3 years ago, this was the argument. And my question is why would he or anyone get down on the fact fans are saying this.

At the time, he was suppose to be the top, dominant guy. He was a huge star in the title scene...you need that. Not every wrestler needs to put someone over every match, every night. That was the problem. And when he does something good or when he is the main scene, it's because he married the boss's daughter...not because of his hard work, motivation, and dedication.

The "critics" are morons. If Triple H took to heart what they said, he'd be a moron. He's not. I don't see any reason why he'd care what fans think if at the show his reaction is positive and huge.

 

[HamSwissman]

You reek of someone who hates Triple H due to jealousy. To address your ridiculous post, Triple H DOES NOT CARE if he's on HBK's level or not. It doesn't bother him, he's quite content with where he's at now- one of the best of all time, sure-fire hall of famer, and soon-to-be-head of the company. HHH deserves to be where he's at. It does not "drive him crazy" to not be an HBK. Some fans, such as yourself, wrongly think that, and that's probably why they included it in the script, to appease people like you who think that. Do you think if it really got to him that bad, he'd okay it in the script to be said to him? No, he's bigger than that, and petty things like "who's better" doesn't get to him. You're absolutely igornant if you think it does.

Anyway, to address what is left of my post (before it is deleted) and this guy's answer. Jealous? What the hell does jealousy have to do with what I said? Sure, I'd like to be rich, have a hot wife (with the best implants in history, BTW), and be in control of my own destiny as a superstar. I'm also slightly jealous of others in similar roles, but that is irrelevant at this point. Look, I didn't exactly say Triple H wasn't deserving of his position on the roster. Hell, compared to most, I'd say I was pretty nice with my opinions on the guy. But to deny that he has used his position in some not-so wonderful ways when it comes to helping the product over himself makes me think you are either delusional or are Hunter himself (in which case it would be ego-maniacal rather than delusional).

 

[PlayTheGame]

Hey, what do you know? My first post was deleted again. Didn't see much wrong with it. Sorry for disagreeing guys. Gotta love it, mods!

Anyway, to address what is left of my post (before it is deleted) and this guy's answer. Jealous? What the hell does jealousy have to do with what I said? Sure, I'd like to be rich, have a hot wife (with the best implants in history, BTW), and be in control of my own destiny as a superstar. I'm also slightly jealous of others in similar roles, but that is irrelevant at this point. Look, I didn't exactly say Triple H wasn't deserving of his position on the roster. Hell, compared to most, I'd say I was pretty nice with my opinions on the guy. But to deny that he has used his position in some not-so wonderful ways when it comes to helping the product over himself makes me think you are either delusional or are Hunter himself (in which case it would be ego-maniacal rather than delusional).

You probably got your post deleted because you didn't follow the rules. And to say that HHH doesn't help the product shows you don't know much about wrestling. He's a huge draw, extremely over, and the fans love him. Talented in the ring and on the mic, he's about to headline yet ANOTHER wrestlemania. He's a 13-time world champion, a sure-fire hall of famer, and has put on tons of classic matches. He's built up numerous guys like Orton and Batista. He's been huge to the WWE, helping them stay alive during the Attitude Era. PLEASE tell me how he hurts the product so I can have a good laugh. Triple H is clearly one of the best commodities the WWE has left, arguably the best. How does he hurt???

 

[HamSwissman]

You probably got your post deleted because you didn't follow the rules. And to say that HHH doesn't help the product shows you don't know much about wrestling. He's a huge draw, extremely over, and the fans love him. Talented in the ring and on the mic, he's about to headline yet ANOTHER wrestlemania. He's a 13-time world champion, a sure-fire hall of famer, and has put on tons of classic matches. He's built up numerous guys like Orton and Batista. He's been huge to the WWE, helping them stay alive during the Attitude Era. PLEASE tell me how he hurts the product so I can have a good laugh. Triple H is clearly one of the best commodities the WWE has left, arguably the best. How does he hurt???

I gave you the fact that Triple H is a great Superstar. But you asked a question.....How does he hurt? Are you serious, bro? I gave you a recent example with C.M. Punk and his immediate burial/character change upon getting popular. Where did HHH fit into this at all? He had no need to be involved in that angle, period. There are many more examples of this through Triple H's career, but this one sticks out the most to me (probably because it is the most recent). I cannot imagine a scenario you can point out to me where this helped anyone except Triple H (or maybe Big Kev to a degree....Kliq 4 Life...). Punk's crowd reaction is now down to near mid-card level. Thanks for the "help", Hunter. Having a good laugh yet?

 

[DirtyD79]

After all these years I think he's heard it all before. It ain't like he suddenly went from a dark match jobber to World Champion main eventing Wrestlemania the very second he started slippin' Steph the beef. By the time he even started dating her he had already been a World Champ and had been part of one of the most popular stables during one of the biggest boom periods in wrestling.

Even then I doubt he really gives a damn what a bunch of nerds on a website say about him. Long as the merch is movin' and the tickets are bein' sold you're golden. As for backstage talk from other wrestlers, even if you're just a trainee in the lowliest podunk jerkwater indy fed they'll still talk shit about you. Often about the pettiest shit you'd think no sane rational person could even remotely care about.

Like I said he's heard it all before by now. He knows better than to worry about the haters who want to drag him down to their piss poor pathetic level instead of stepping up to his.

 

[PlayTheGame]

I gave you the fact that Triple H is a great Superstar. But you asked a question.....How does he hurt? Are you serious, bro? I gave you a recent example with C.M. Punk and his immediate burial/character change upon getting popular. Where did HHH fit into this at all? He had no need to be involved in that angle, period. There are many more examples of this through Triple H's career, but this one sticks out the most to me (probably because it is the most recent). I cannot imagine a scenario you can point out to me where this helped anyone except Triple H (or maybe Big Kev to a degree....Kliq 4 Life...). Punk's crowd reaction is now down to near mid-card level. Thanks for the "help", Hunter. Having a good laugh yet?

So Triple H comes back and gets a win.... you're overlooking the fact that he's been largely inactive for the past TWO AND A HALF YEARS. His win was well-deserved, as he hadn't been around much. Certainly not overwhelming or too much- in fact, if anything, he's been around too little. You sound like you just don't want Punk beaten by anyone. So he got beat by HHH, who's his equal if not higher kayfabe... makes sense to me.

As for Punk getting "buried"? Do you know what "buried" means? If Punk is currently "buried" by the WWE, I think just about every WWE & TNA superstar wish they were similarly "buried" and in that "horrible" spot, because Punk is the king of Raw and has been since this past summer.

As for it helping HHH, I think you're the only one who thinks that. It didn't help him, he doesn't need help. So what, he got a win. Are you telling me he shouldn't/doesn't deserve to ever get a win on anyone again? Who is he allowed to win against in your book?

As for only beating people... I disagree again, and you must have not been aware of the past several Wrestlemania's. Let's refresh your memory:

Wrestlemania 20- put over/lost to Benoit
Wrestlemania 21- put over/lost to Batista
Wrestlemania 22- put over/lost to Cena
Wrestlemania 24- put over/lost to Orton

He put all those guys over on the biggest stage of the year, and often it was for the title. Benoit got a career-defining moment over him, Batista cemented his main-event status due to his win, Cena made HHH tap out, and he made Orton look like a very credible champion in a surprise win. He made those guys look like gold. Furthermore, HHH was crucial in the bringing up of both Batista & Orton. They would never have gotten where they are without HHH's guidance both in and out of the ring, and of course making them look great by the rubs they got from in their respective feuds with him. In essence, they were established by HHH.

And to say that Punk is at the mid-card level.......... you obviously don't watch Raw, or you just have no idea as to what is going on when you are watching it. To actually compare Punk to a mid-carder... I thought you were joking at first, quite a laughable statement. Definitely the most ludicrous thing I've read on here in quite a while.

And yes, your post gave me a good laugh.

 

[MrJason]

With the risk of repeating what everyone said before me:the critics are morons.

If there is a HHH hater here think about this:John Cena is the face of the company.He's the biggest guy there.He isn't at that place because he married one of Vince McMahon's siblings.He is there because he is good at what he does.The same thing applies to Triple H.When have you not enjoyed his promos?Or in-ring work?He is where he is because he's "that damn good".