Triple H will go down as one of the best in wrestling history.

[Dr. Mantis Toboggan, M.D.]

Love him or hate him, we all know Triple H is one of the greatest superstars to have ever stepped inside the squared circle. He has had some of the greatest and most entertaining feuds (The Rock, Shawn Michaels, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Kurt Angle, Mick Foley) but he has also had some pretty bad ones (Eugene, Vladamir Kozlov, Scott Steiner). He is a 13 time World Champion, 5 time Intercontinental Champion, 2 time European Champion, 3 time WWE/World Tag Team Champion, 1997 King of the Ring, and the 2002 Royal Rumble Winner. He has led and been in two of the greatest factions in WWE history (Evolution and DX). It's safe to say Triple H will be in the Hall of Fame someday and could be the man running WWE in the future.

Triple H will go down as one of the greatest wrestlers in the history of the business. Look at his credentials I've listed above. He isn't bad in the ring, he's great on the mic, and he can make most people look good.

So do you think Triple H will go down as one of the best in history?

 

[afark02]

OVERRATED. Ask yourself, for all the accomplishments hes achieved, how much of it was due to his marriage and relationship with Stephanie McMahon?

 

[reynolsg]

He will not go down as one of the best of all time, but he WILL go down as one of the most successful of all time.

In the ring, he is not on the level of a Michaels or a Flair or a Steamboat, but he is capable of putting on excellent WWE main event level matchups.

On the mic, again, he isn't The Rock or Chris Jericho, but he is more than serviceable.

I think he will be remembered as an above-average performer that was in the right place at the right time and was an expert in leveraging his own position.

 

[CalciferBoheme]

HHH is fantastic, and I really think he would have achieved as much without being married to Steph. He was already a main eventer before that, after all.

There would be differences, sure, but he's one of the best around. Maybe he wouldn't have had those couple of lazy years, but other than that his career would be more or less the same.

I think he'll be remembered as one of the best for sure.

 

[RATED R CHAMPION]

Triple H is a combination of the fineness and technique of jack brisco, the toughness and intensity of harley race and the wrestling ability of ric flair. OK he's married to Stephanie, Imagine that he wasn't married with her, he would have won at least half the titles he has won being married (at least 6 title reigns).

He's ability is out of this world, to put over guys, to wrestle a big match or follow up a storyline.

YES TRIPLE H ONE OF THE BEST EVER

 

[ilapierre]

It's been said already on here. He will go down as one of the top wrestlers of all time because of his title reigns. One of the top 20 right now, one of the top 50 in 20 years time. He will go down as one of the most successful of all time in any generation due to him being in the right place at the right time and due to his ability to leverage himself by buttkissing and marrying into family when he had to. Anyone who married Stephanie McMahon would have had 13 title reigns, Carlito would of, Santino would of, the Brooklyn Brawler probably even could of. Ringwise he's nowhere near the best, on the mic he's not really near the top. He's good, don't get me wrong, just not amazing. He's not the type of performer who can spark a reaction from the crowd like The Rock but then again no one else really can. Triple H is a second tier legend and without the McMahon's behind him he would likely had a career similar to JBL or Jake Roberts. He comes after Hogan, Austin, Flair, The Rock, Michaels, Hitman, Savage, Taker, Sammartino, Piper, Andre etc. He's in the Lex Luger, Kevin Nash, Ultimate Warrior category of superstar. He's one of the best, but he's not among the top 10 or maybe not even top 20.

 

[Foshinzo]

HHH probably has been so successful due to his marriage and friendships, but the guy was always very talented, and I don't think anyone can hold that against him. I do, however, think he benefited more than anything by getting pushed against guys like Austin, Rock, Foley, etc. I would actually give more credit to his opponents for establishing him with the fans than I would his family because, and I think it's safe to say, that fans are the ones who decide who gets over. He's gotten opportunities handed to him, but he did have to do well with the opportunities to get more, and (again) I think he deserves some credit for that. He's one of the best workers in the history of the business IMO, though he may not have been the most athletic.

He may be a little overrated by some people, but he'll still go down as an All-Time Top Ten guy on most everyone's list. I'm actually not looking forward to his retirement, because that's still one less established star, one less veteran talent that WWE has at their disposal.

Give it a few years, I wouldn't be surprised if he's sorely missed, especially after Taker retires and especially if some of the youth movement guys don't pan out.

 

[saint13]

Brooklyn Brawler?! Santino?" STFU!! HHH is one of the best, married or not married to the McMahon family. HE has GREAT talent, he is INSANE on the mic, hell or face, and he knows how to work ANY crowd. Love or hate Trips, he is one of THE BEST of ANY generation and he deserves every bit of credit he gets from any WWE/WWF fan!!!!

 

[CT96WWE]

Too much made of his marriage to Stephanie. If she wasn't a McMahon would it still have happened? IMO yes, although perhaps not as quickly. Great competitor and I'll remember him as one of the best even though he isn't a HBK or a Ric Flair.

 

[HarlemHeat51]

Triple H would not be the star he is if it wasn't for The Rock retiring to make movies, Austin retiring because of injuries, and marrying the bosses daughter. he will go the as one of the greatest but hes isn't the greatest ever. People say Cena only has 5 moves well other then the pedigree, the Harley Race knee stomp, and the Arn Anderson spinebuster what other wrestling moves that Triple H has that are so good.

 

[WolfNyte]

The problem my friends with ANY question regarding HHH is the same BS reply still comes up.

He could have the Ring technique of Ole Danny Bryan.....the Promo chops of The Rock...hell his in ring and promos could rival any wrestler past present and future.

The rub is all and I mean all HHH haters will say ...Oh its only cause he is married to the billion Dollar Princess...bullshit.

Ricky Steamboat, the American Dream Dusty Rhodes, Ric Flair and many others have recounted how this kid name John Levesque when he was starting in the Biz...when he was greener than an unripe bananna would hound them asking questions, would sit for hours watching tapes and at live events would never leave the monitors when he was backstage. He would corner the vets in airplanes and beg to go in the cars with the "old timers" so he could chat with them and learn.

This is how he got the nickname a long time ago pre WWE of the Game. Back when he was in WCW and basically a Mini Flair he was teased that he was a student of the whole game from in ring and out of ring how to " make it big"

He first came out as the Snob from Greenwich Hunter Herst Helmsley the Third and people hated him he was working with William Regal alot and he was a mjor heel with his arrogant bow to his opponent before and after as well as his bow to the crowd. Wiping the sweat off his brow with a lace hankerchief. Yes that was Trips but over the years he changed to the trips we know now.

I am so sick of you Jackwaggons who are like 19 and 20 years old whining about who he is married too. as the Rock would say It doesnt matter what you think.

The TRUTH is Vince does what makes him the most money and is best for the company. If he didnt think ole JP could carry the title and keep the company together he wouldnt do it. Hell most of his reighns were after Austin and Rock left and that left Trips carrying the company...before Randy or Cena or the names you babies know became big names.

There were a few years that you had basically Trips Kurt Mick Shawn and Taker the only real players in the company. But all anyone can say is " its cause he is married to Steph" Hell if lets say Heath Slater married Steph he would have ZERO titles because he has very little skills JP got his titles cause he can carry the company as a champion.

if you dont get it then turn your TV back to Barney and STFU.


PEACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Pointzero]

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Triple H would not be the star he is if it wasn't for The Rock retiring to make movies, Austin retiring because of injuries, and marrying the bosses daughter. he will go the as one of the greatest but hes isn't the greatest ever. People say Cena only has 5 moves well other then the pedigree, the Harley Race knee stomp, and the Arn Anderson spinebuster what other wrestling moves that Triple H has that are so good.

Ok, I do not agree with that. Triple H does not need to have more than 5 moves to be considered great. This guy had and still has incredible ring personality as the Cerebral Assassin. During that time, the sledgehammer was HIS and his only. He created the persona of that damn bastard that would do anything to win. He redefined it to make it a role set a precedent for others using that role.

He did create some holy crap moments as well. For instance, this guy put on a clinic with Chris Benoit and HBK. All of them put on a show that no one would forget. Still, HHH was the one who made that magical by being the one to tap out.

All you are looking at is one part of the equation HarlemHeat51. You need to look at the whole picture. And besides, he married Stephanie, BIG DEAL! Others have gotten just as big a push as him without the daughter of Mr. McMahon on their arm. SO, I don't see that as a valid argument.

 

[MinistryDeadman95]

I hate how people say that he wouldn't have been successful if he hadn't been marries to Steph. He married Stephanie in 2003 and had been world champion several times, was a main eventer, even a runner up for Wrestler of the Year in 2000, had a great gimmick, and was very established. I'm sure you all have seen Triple H's heel run from 1999 to 2005. His recent run from 2006 and on has been good, but Triple H was really in his prime during his heel run.

He is one of the greatest heels in history of WWE, maybe even THE best heel in history. He was hated like no other wrestler. Evolution is considered to be one of the best stables in pro wrestling history, and HE lead it. And don't forget his other championships and accomplishments. He is definitely a future Hall of Famer and is already one of the greatest to ever step in a WWE ring.

 

[OlderFan]

Take a look at where HHH was going when he first came in with Chyna as his valet and look at him now. He was on an up-swing because he did a good job and he still does. BUT, look at what was going on in his life when he really started to lay claims to a lot of TV and belt time - his marriage to Stephanie. People who like him may find it a had pill to swallow and, yes, he does have talent and would have done well regardless, but you have to face the fact that he has gone as far as he has and has gotten what he has because of his marriage to Stephanie.

 

[dre day]

I would have 2 say yeap. Reason why is because no matter who was the face of the wwe he would always be right there with them if not above them. And on top of that he went 2 war with the rock,hbk,stonecold,goldberg,the nwo,taker,cena,edge,rko and i can go allnite. With that bein said if flair is god that make hunter jesus of wrestlin........

 

[DeathClutch]

First things first, Championships mean NOTHING, their a prop. This isn't a championship like the UFC or Boxing he was storylined to win the belt and defend it and then pass it on.

Yes he's had some good feuds (the best being the ones you pointed out, thou I would add DX/Nation to that list) and he's had some idiotic feuds (as you pointed out as well).

Triple H going down as one of the best I'm 50-50 on it, sure he deserves to be HOF'd and will be, but one of the best? No, thou he showed his desire for the business you can't take that away from him but when I think of era's I think of Hogan-Austin-Cena and the period between 2002-2005 when Austin left and returned for his final stint I would say Kurt Angle was on fire or guys like Eddie/Edge. HHH was/is good but a lot of people will always say he stayed on top because of whom he was married to regardless of his in ring accomplishments.

 

[c-note]

To all of u saying that hhh got all his reigns cause of stephanie, he was a main eventer and champ long before steph, and if that's the case how does edge have 11 reigns..and I'm sorry hhh is way better than edge....either way, triple h will go down as one of the greats...and let's ignore the fact of all the rivalries and all that, the fact is the guy can draw...he always got a reaction whether heel or face...and he was keeping wwe alive when austin rock and all them decided to leave...stop hating and recognize..

 

[awesomeisthemiz]

I get in arguments about this ALL the time, stuff like "HHH sucks" and "Hes only a 13 time champion because of Stephanie" and the usual crap like that. Without Steph, I dont believe he would have been as good, but still one of the top guys in WWE. Hed still have at least 10 Title runs (so Edge would have like 15 by now), but since regardless he is one of the best in WWE history, all of Wrestling... Probally not

 

[Zeedeevel]

The problem my friends with ANY question regarding HHH is the same BS reply still comes up.

He could have the Ring technique of Ole Danny Bryan.....the Promo chops of The Rock...hell his in ring and promos could rival any wrestler past present and future.

The rub is all and I mean all HHH haters will say ...Oh its only cause he is married to the billion Dollar Princess...bullshit.

I totally agree with you but I am going to throw something out to people that i did once before


Oct - Dec 05 Not in title picture
WM 22 gets shot loses
Backlash 06 gets shot loses
June 06 - Jan 07 not in title picture
August 07 - Oct 07 not in title picture
No Mercy 07 wins title but loses it later that night
WM 24 which was almost 6 months later is next title match and loses
Backlash 08 - SS 08 WWE Champion
NWO 09 - Backlash 09 WWE Champion
JD 09- Extreme Rules 10 No title

Now lets look at John Cena
WM 21 - NYR 06 Champion
RR 2006 gets title back
ONS 2006 loses to RVD
Main events with Edge as champ from July - Sept
Unforgiven 2006 Wins title back
No Mercy 07 forfeits title due to injury
RR 08 comes back and wins it gets title shot at next 3 ppvs
May 08-August 08 not in title picture
SS 08 comes back from injury and wins WHC
NWO 09 loses title to Edge
WM 25 wins title
End of 09 saw Orton and Cena trading the title
EC 2010 wins WWE title and loses same night
WM XXVI wins title and holds it until June.

Triple H is usually mentioned as a better performer than Cena. Last time I checked Cena wasnt married to or dating a McMahon. So a lesser performer getting more time as champion and face of the company, kinda makes the steph argument invalid.

For those wondering however, the reason Triple H got the WHC so much from 02-05 was the lack of full time main event talent on Raw. While Cena was champion there was at various times HBK, HHH, Edge, Orton.

 

[rkonextphenom]

First things first, Championships mean NOTHING, their a prop. This isn't a championship like the UFC or Boxing he was storylined to win the belt and defend it and then pass it on.

Yes he's had some good feuds (the best being the ones you pointed out, thou I would add DX/Nation to that list) and he's had some idiotic feuds (as you pointed out as well).

Triple H going down as one of the best I'm 50-50 on it, sure he deserves to be HOF'd and will be, but one of the best? No, thou he showed his desire for the business you can't take that away from him but when I think of era's I think of Hogan-Austin-Cena and the period between 2002-2005 when Austin left and returned for his final stint I would say Kurt Angle was on fire or guys like Eddie/Edge. HHH was/is good but a lot of people will always say he stayed on top because of whom he was married to regardless of his in ring accomplishments.

Damn u suck the fun out of everything dont ya?! championships are not a prop sir, true that there are predetermined, the wwe championship and world heavyweight title represent the highesht level of wrestling and to even be in the hunt for one of those is a big accomplishment. people seem to forget making it in wwe isnt all about being able to wrestle good but to know how to survive in such a top level environment. in some ways its just like the majors, if u dont click ur gone! now saying that HHH has indeed found a way to survive in this biz and has done a good job doing it. He was trained by one the best, killer, and won over proly the best,flair. I dont think these two would have wasted their time if the guy didnt have what it took. HHH lives the biz and has two blown knees to prove it. people say that it his family ties that made him the top guy but the answer is yes!!!! of course we all know this!!!! BUT but thats only half of what got him there, its a known fact that he is one of the best "wrestlers" actually wrestling hes really good at it if ya dont believe me watch any match with shawn michaels randy orton or anyone else that can match his abilities. he can actually wrestle with the best he captivates the crowd second only to two, rock and stone cold, and the fans can truly get behind this guy, he what a real wrestler should look like. he will go down as one of the best becuase he could wrestle with them all and win basic fact! from hogan savage and piper to orton Batista hbk he can wrestle them all and beat them all. OH and i dont think the undertaker would job to HHH if he didnt believe that he was one of the best but not on wrestlemania

 

[Fisheatppl]

Okay this is a ridiculous argument and I'll tell you why. (no offense to the OP, good topic, just ridiculous that people will argue it.)

Triple H is OBVIOUSLY one of the best of all time. It doesn't matter who he is married to. You all make it seem like he wasn't even a WWE superstar before he got married... in 2003. You make it seem like WCW didn't hire him, that WWF(E) didn't hire him after seeing something in him. You make it seem like he didn't build his way up by learning the ropes and studying HARD. and working HARD. I have just ONE question for you. In all of Triple H's title runs, in all of his face days and (IMO more importantly) his heel days, In everything, did you not watch? Did you think it was dumb? Did you pray for someone better to hold the title, or beat down The Rock, or Austin, or HBK or whoever he was fueding with? Did you ever THINK "man, I like Randy Orton getting beat up, but not by HHH, i wish they used someone else"? The answer, for 99% of wrestling fans, is NO. OF COURSE you watched, or you wouldn't be here now talking about it.

Wether he was married to Stephanie McMahon, or VKM HIMSELF, Triple H was entertaining, was DAMN GOOD, and drew in fans of the genre.
No, you may never have said "I have to watch Raw tonight for HHH" like you might have said "I can't wait to see Austin" or "I can't wait to see The Rock" (like i did). BUT most of those times, it was HHH creating the drama that made you want to see Austin or The Rock. When is wasn't Vince anyway.

The only think that matters, is that when Triple H was on TOP of the world, you still tuned in, you still watched, and you still cared. THAT is what makes him one of the best ever. He's always been there, He's always been that damn good.

Think about what everyone's beloved "Attitude Era" would have been like WITHOUT Triple H? I'm sure he has taken advantage of his special circumstances, who wouldn't? But the fact of the matter is that even if he wasn't married, or even dating Stephanie, He was already that damn good. He was already The Game. AND YOU LOVED IT.

 

[BlackOut10]

To be honest i thought Triple H was Ok at best.. i think he really got over at a time when there werent many people there. in fact when i really look at triple H i cant really say that there was anything special about his carrer that he would leave a mark on the wrestling business. and i wouldnt credit Stephanie for all of Triple H's success either, rather give the majority due to HBK.... Triple H is a pretty good entertainer but still falls short of Wrestlings Top 50...

 

[wushady]

He will definitely go down as one of the greatest of all time. The guy is the total package he has great mic skills, he's great in the ring, and has the look and charisma. He can carry pretty much anyone to a great match.

People will always blame his success on his marriage. To a point it may have a little something to do with some of it. However he was already a champion and main event level star before he got with Stephanie.

Nobody seems to give him credit for the fact that the higher up he becomes backstage the less he stays on camera. He hasn't been champion for a while the last time he was champion was more or less to put Orton over as a credible champion.

 

[S.J. Maximus]

Triple H should be remembered as one of the best in wrestling history. Will he? No shot in hell. The day he said "I do" to Stephanie in 2003 sealed his fate as one of the most 'political' and 'overrated' wrestlers in history even though he had COUNTLESS championships before 2003. Triple H was just as golden from 98-02 as The Rock, Austin, Foley, and Jericho, he may have been the most important person in the company in 2000. He is one of the all-time greatest heels in professional wrestling but he is married to the boss's daughter.

No one ever gives HHH the credit he deserves and its a real shame but we have to accept that people are too stubborn to see true talent in the ring. Sorry Hunter

 

[Hulk Hogan's Brother]

Triple H has had one of the most storied careers in the recent past and surely deserves to go down in history as one of the best ever. He was the top heel of the company from mid 1999 to WrestleMania 17 and then again from mid 2002 to WrestleMania 2006. He has been a main eventer ever since 1999 and been a part of a number of great feuds and matches against the likes of Mick Foley, Rock, Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels. Contrary to popular belief he has also helped make new stars. It could be argued that he single handedly made Batista and also did his bit in the making of Cena and Orton.

The two facts that some people bring up against him are his marriage to Stephanie and his run as the main event heel in 2003 but both, in my opinion have been blown out of proportion. HHH was main eventing long before he even dated Stephanie. As for his run in 2003 I will agree that the WWE did bury a lot of WCW talent. But I don't think that HHH influenced that decision. We all know how Vince feels towards WCW and HHH was the only biggest star from the Attitude Era left in the company at that point. Austin had retired and Rock was gone making movies. I think that if say HHH had gotten injured and retired instead of Austin we would have seen the same story unfold with Austin playing the part of HHH. I don't think that Austin would have gotten this much criticism, though.