Triple H and The Rock’s Journey to WrestleMania 40: A Behind-the-Scenes Look

Paul “Triple H” Levesque spoke at the World Congress of Sports convention on Wednesday, April 17, 2024.

During his appearance, the WWE Chief Content Officer spoke at length about working with fellow TKO Group executive and WWE legend Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson behind-the-scenes during the build-up to WrestleMania XL at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, PA.

Here are some of the highlights.

When asked about The Rock’s dedication to making WrestleMania XL a memorable experience for fans: “I can only imagine what’s next for The Rock. He’s involved in so many different things. We were delighted to have Rock on board. It’s incredible to have one of the biggest stars in the world want to be part of what we do, and not just in a token way – he brought all his resources, creativity, and passion to make it an amazing experience for our fans. It was truly special. When we started the conversations, we never thought we would get the ‘Final Boss’ heel version of The Rock, but that’s the level of dedication he showed. He may take breaks to work on movies, but he always comes back. When he returns, it will be an incredible ride.

Reflecting on working with The Rock behind the scenes and his deep connection to wrestling: “[Rock] has this thing where he gets goosebumps and shows them to the camera. We’ve joked about it for years. It’s a feeling that only comes from being in the ring at WrestleMania with thousands of fans cheering. It’s in his blood; he is truly passionate about wrestling. Despite his busy schedule, once he steps into our world, he is fully committed. I had the pleasure of working with him in the 90s and 2000s, and reuniting for this project was a blast. His enthusiasm and love for the sport are evident.”