15 Little-Known Facts About Triple Hs Relationship With Vince McMahon
The dynamic between Vince McMahon and Triple H makes it one of the most interesting relationships in wrestling. Triple H marrying Stephanie McMahon made Vince his father in law which is something no one in wrestling history can claim. Vince has picked Triple H and Stephanie as the ones to eventually succeed him in control of the company.
We will look at some of the interesting stories and elements to their relationship. Triple H and Vince appear to be quite close since they spend so much time together running WWE and have family time as well. Any scenario of two of the most powerful people in the wrestling business working that closely will lead to fascinating things unfolding. Find out just what is most interesting about their bond These are fifteen little known facts about Triple H’s relationship with Vince McMahon.
15 They have different points of view about wrestling
Triple H and Vince McMahon have a strong fundamental difference about their approach to wrestling. Chris Jericho revealed their differences by saying Triple H prefers the realistic sports element while Vince leans towards the entertainment side of things. This means WWE might see a drastic change whenever Triple H gains power.
14 Vince always viewed Triple H as a future mind behind the scenes
Vince McMahon and Triple H have joked on WWE productions about his prediction about the future. The belief of Vince in the late 90s was that Triple H would have a place in the company after his wrestling career. Triple H’s wrestling intelligence was always something Vince had in mind for the future.
13 Vince didn't want him to date Stephanie at first
Vince McMahon went back and forth about his support for Stephanie dating Triple H. WWE documentaries revealed Vince said yes but took it back once they started dating. Triple H and Stephanie proving they really cared for each other and not backing down helped him realize it was love he couldn’t stop.
12 Triple H wants to change Vince's righthand man
Kevin Dunn has been the top WWE producer for decades with Vince McMahon putting a lot of faith and trust in him. Wrestling Observer revealed that one of Triple H’s planned moves once getting control is replacing Dunn. The polarizing reputation of Dunn has seen many wrestlers speak out against him with Triple H having that background as one of the boys.
11 Vince hates losing to Triple H in competitions
Triple H has shared some funny stories about life with Vince McMahon. Any family event that involves competition will see Vince trying hard to win and being upset if he loses. Triple H revealed he and Stephanie overheard Vince still complaining about losing at pool over the intercom at their home.
10 Triple H's original character was inspired by Vince's neighborhood
The first connection between Vince McMahon and Triple H came in the form of the Hunter Hearst Helmsley character. Vince found inspiration from the wealthy people that showed arrogance in his neighborhood. Triple H’s advertised location of Greenwich, Connecticut was based on Vince’s time living there.
9 Vince starting the Performance Center was done out of respect for Triple H
Triple H’s first real massive project to get approved by Vince McMahon was the creation of the Performance Center. The desire to set up a combine and training center saw the Performance Center pitched by Triple H. McMahon believed in Triple H and showed him the ultimate respect of approving it along with full control.
8 They eat together at TV
The meal plans of Vince McMahon and Triple H are basically the same according to past interviews. Both guys will often share meals together at the day of a show while going over the plans. Vince and Triple H each have reputations for working hard and it extends to their time eating together.
7 Triple H has mended fences with a few Vince enemies
Triple H has a found a way to bring peace to the WWE world with a few wrestlers that had falling outs with Vince. Kurt Angle wanted to come back home and Triple H was the one to make it happen. Bruno Sammartino and Ultimate Warrior shared moments of hatred with Vince that finally ended when Triple H convinced them to come home.
6 They strategically waited to make relationship part of TV again
The relationship between Triple H and the McMahon family was kept quiet following the on-screen breakup with Stephanie. They all wanted to avoid it until it really mattered in a huge storyline. Randy Orton attacking the McMahon family on the road to WrestleMania 25 saw it finally referenced. Vince and Triple H even teamed with Shane to fight with Legacy.
5 Their relationship caused friction with Shane
Shane McMahon appeared to be the odd relative out when Vince McMahon planned the future of the company. Triple H and Stephanie earned more faith from Vince to get that spot whenever he is replaced. Shane left WWE for years with rumors of a fractured relationship with Triple H behind the scenes in the latest McMahon family drama.
4 Vince wanted to air the wedding and make pregnancy a storyline
The relationship between Triple H and Stephanie McMahon was something he wanted to exploit as much as they’d allow. There were two ideas shut down by Triple H and Stephanie. Vince wanted to air their wedding on PPV and have himself or Shane revealed as the father of Stephanie’s unborn child during her pregnancy. The couple was not having either idea.
3 Triple H gave the dinosaur gift for Vince's office
One of the most fascinating pictures of Vince McMahon was the first shot of his office where a dinosaur skull was shown. Triple H revealed he was the person that got that gift for Vince for a birthday. Vince was ecstatic and considered among the best gifts of his life. It is proudly viewed any time we got a look at his personal office at WWE headquarters.
2 Triple H does things without warning Vince
Triple H has been known to bend the rules in harmless ways without getting approval from Vince. The Hall of Fame rule of inductees not being allowed to mention Vince saw Triple H do it on purpose to annoy Vince. There have been a few other moments of Triple H saying things during live promos that the average talent would risk getting Vince angry about.
1 Vince will overrule Triple H
Triple H might have a lot of power, but that doesn’t mean he has equal power to Vince. Any decision that needs a final say will have Vince making the call. Chris Jericho revealed that Triple H wanted to change the Festival of Friendship segment with Kevin Owens. Vince, however, overruled him to go with the original plan. To his credit, Triple H admitted he was wrong, so it sometimes does work out for the best.
Sources: Wrestling Observer, PW Torch, PW Insider, Fightful, Talk is Jericho, WWE Network
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