Triple H Addresses Critics of Modern WWE Styles

Triple H has been one of WWE’s most iconic figures for nearly three decades. From his 1995 debut as Hunter Hearst Helmsley to becoming a multi-time world champion, Triple H has seen it all—Attitude Era chaos, Ruthless Aggression grit, and the PG Era’s family-friendly vibes. Now, as WWE’s Chief Content Officer, he’s running the show behind the scenes, and he’s got some thoughts about how the wrestling world has evolved.

During an appearance on Greg and The Morning Buzz, Triple H opened up about juggling the demands of fans, performers, and tradition. When asked if his old-school wrestling buddies ever text him to complain about how WWE used to be better, the WWE legend had a classic response:

“Nobody actually texts me during the show because they know I’m not going to answer, for the most part,” he quipped. But he acknowledged the generational divide in wrestling, adding, “There are some older performers that look at the way kids perform today and they say, ‘They’re just not doing it right. They don’t need to do all this.’ I get that, but it’s the way kids consume it today.”

Comparing wrestling’s evolution to music, Triple H continued: “How many people, as you see them get older, say, ‘Music today sucks. Back in my day, that’s when they made good music.’ No, you’re just old, dude.”

The 14-time world champ stressed that WWE’s focus isn’t about catering to nostalgia but instead giving the current generation what they want: “If it becomes about what I want, then the show will die. It is about what they want and that overall big picture.”

Even with his backstage role, Triple H’s presence is still felt on WWE TV as an authority figure when storylines call for it.