In a significant shift within the WWE, Paul “Triple H” Levesque has assumed a pivotal role, steering a whopping 99.9% of the company’s creative direction, according to a new report from PWInsider.
This move has apparently been endorsed by WWE’s parent company, Endeavor, positioning Triple H as the new creative lead.
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Vince McMahon: Diminishing Role
Vince McMahon, the Executive Chairman of TKO Group Holdings, has notably distanced himself from the creative aspects of WWE. This change has not been formally communicated to the locker room. However, many talents were aware of McMahon’s influence, especially after his return to the WWE Board of Directors earlier this year.
Interestingly, McMahon’s presence in creative meetings dwindled, and he often made last-minute changes remotely, with Fightful Select recently reported:
“It’s worth noting that nobody within creative that we’ve spoken with worked directly with Vince McMahon in 2023, and he didn’t sit in on creative meetings. Instead, he would usually make remote changes, and submit them, often shortly before the show. One exception was Raw after Mania, which saw significant, sweeping changes to the show.
“We’re told that over the last few weeks, even many of those late changes have stopped, outside of ones that happened due to issues with medical clearances. Even then, word that we’ve received was that Vince McMahon’s changes existed before then but were fairly minimal, especially as compared to how things used to be.”
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Morale Boost in the Locker Room
The WWE locker room has reportedly experienced a significant morale uplift, attributed largely to Triple H’s leadership.
This positive shift contrasts starkly with the low spirits that plagued the locker room in early 2022, a period marked by McMahon’s perceived lack of creative vision.
The atmosphere began to change for the better around September 25th, during an edition of RAW, with many WWE talents expressing their renewed optimism.
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Vince McMahon: Controversial Past
McMahon’s influence over WWE has been a topic of contention for some time. Earlier this year, he reached a financial settlement with former referee Rita Chatterton over serious allegations.
Furthermore, McMahon was appointed as the Executive Chairman of the Board of TKO following the WWE-UFC merger last month.
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The Positive Impact of Triple H’s Leadership
The recent return of Johnny Gargano to RAW exemplifies the positive changes under Triple H’s leadership. Other notable shifts include Tegan Nox’s appearance on the show, Dragon Lee’s prominent presence, and Carlito’s integration after months under contract.
Additionally, talents like Cameron Grimes have returned to TV, and Bronson Reed has been securing wins. These changes, occurring simultaneously, suggest a deliberate and positive shift in WWE’s creative direction.
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FAQ
- Who has taken over the creative direction of WWE?
- Paul “Triple H” Levesque now drives 99.9% of WWE’s creative direction.
- Has Vince McMahon completely left WWE?
- While McMahon has distanced himself from the creative side, he remains the Executive Chairman of TKO Group Holdings.
- How has the locker room morale changed recently?
- The morale has seen a significant boost, with many attributing this positive change to Triple H’s leadership.
- Were there any controversies involving McMahon?
- Earlier this year, McMahon settled a case with former referee Rita Chatterton over serious allegations.
- What are some notable changes in WWE under Triple H’s leadership?
- The return of talents like Johnny Gargano and Tegan Nox, and the prominent roles of Dragon Lee and Carlito, are a few examples.
