Triple H reveals retirement plans on Pat McAfee Show at WWE Headquarters
Paul “Triple H” Levesque has officially declared his retirement from in-ring competition, squashing any hopes of a return to the squared circle in the near future. The WWE Chief Content Officer shared this news during a special episode of The Pat McAfee Show, which was live from WrestleMania XL at WWE World in Philadelphia, PA.
In a candid conversation with legendary WWE commentator Michael Cole, Levesque made it clear that he has no intentions of stepping back into the ring for another match. “No, I don’t think so,” he responded when asked about the possibility. “I don’t think I should be out there taking bumps. I have a jump-starter. That’s all good. That’s a backup system if anything goes bad in your life, which could happen to anybody at any given time. I have a backup system. You don’t want to unplug the wires.”
Reflecting on his decision, Levesque expressed contentment with how his career unfolded. “It’s funny, people will be like, ‘Oh, I’m sorry, I forgot you can’t.’ I’m totally good with that,” he shared. “I rode until the wheels fell off. Almost literally. I’m great with that. I was at a place where I should have been retiring anyway. I was at a place in my mind where I wanted to be done with it. The last year, right before this all happened, I was asked to be at WrestleMania for two days. ‘I need you, you can work with anybody you want.’ I said, ‘I don’t think I want to do it.’ ‘Please think about it. Let’s just do it. Please think about it.’ I thought about it and was going to go back and say, ‘I’m not doing it,’ and then I had to not do it. I was already there. I’m good with it. I have zero regrets.”
Fans can catch the full episode of The Pat McAfee Show Live from WrestleMania XL on YouTube. The episode features engaging discussions and insights from various wrestling personalities. Special thanks to Fightful.com for providing the transcriptions of Levesque’s remarks.
With his in-ring career officially behind him, Paul “Triple H” Levesque is poised to focus on new ventures and continue contributing to the wrestling industry in different capacities. While fans may miss seeing him compete, they can rest assured that his impact and legacy will endure for years to come. The Game may have retired from active competition, but his influence on the world of wrestling remains immeasurable.