Paul Levesque - The HHH

  • Name: Paul Michael Levesque
  • Birth: 27 July 1969
  • Age: 53 years old in 2022
  • Height: 1.93 m
  • Weight: 110 kg
  • Waist size: 35 inches
  • Marital status: Married
  • Best win: WWE hall of fame

Biography of Paul Michael Levesque

“If you're going to set an ambition, set it high.”-Triple H

Paul Michael Levesque, an American professional wrestler, businessman, and actor known by the ring as "Triple H," has won a total of 14 world championships, which places him third all-time after Ric Flair and John Cena. He amassed 25 championship titles over the course of his career, including nine "WWF/WWE Championships," five "WWE World Heavyweight Championships," and two "Royal Rumbles." He is best known for his "Pedigree" finishing move. Later, he accepted a position as an Executive Senior Advisor at the WWE's Stamford, Connecticut, headquarters before being promoted to Executive Vice President, Talent, Live Events, and Creative.

By purposefully losing high-profile matches, he allegedly assisted several rookie wrestlers, including John Cena, Randy Orton, Batista, Jeff Hardy, Brock Lesnar, Daniel Bryan, and Roman Reigns. He was praised for bringing in new talent with his WWE NXT brand. He has acted in movies like "Blade: Trinity," "The Chaperone," and "Inside Out." He founded the "Connor's Cure" cancer foundation with his wife, Stephanie McMahon, in memory of an eight-year-old WWE fan who passed away from the condition. 

Triple H

Early life

Paul Michael Levesque, the father of Triple H, was born on July 27, 1969, in Nashua, New Hampshire. Lynn Levesque is the mother of Triple H. When he was five years old, he first became interested in wrestling after witnessing a Chief Jay Strong bow match on television. 

While attending Nashua South High School, he participated in baseball and basketball. At the age of 14, he started bodybuilding to resemble a professional wrestler. He began competing in bodybuilding contests after earning his diploma in 1987, and at the age of 19, he was crowned "Mr. Teenage New Hampshire" in 1988.

In Nashua, he accepted a position as manager at Gold’s Gym, where he met Ted Arcidi, a world-class power-lifter with a brief wrestling career. Early in 1992, he persuaded Arcidi to connect him up with famed wrestler turned Coach Walter "Killer" Kowalski, and he started attending his Malden, Massachusetts, academy.

Personal life

Between 1996 and 2002, Triple H had a relationship with Joanie Laurer, better known by her stage name Chyna, but it ended because she didn't want kids. 

Triple H and Stephanie McMahon began dating in real life during their fake romance in 2000. Triple H and Stephanie got engaged on Valentine's Day in 2003 and married on October 25, 2003, in a Roman Catholic wedding at St. Teresa of Avila Church in Sleepy Hollow, New York.

Triple H with wife

Divorce Plot

As a consequence of the plot, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon divorced when Stephanie McMahon revealed she was pregnant. Later, Triple h discovered her deception and abandoned her at the altar during the renewal ceremony. McMahon served as a special guest referee in a match between Kurt Angle and Triple H at No Way Out, with Triple H's WrestleMania Undisputed WWF Championship shot on the line. Despite Angle's victory due to McMahon's biassed officiating, Triple H defeated him the following night to reclaim his championship shot. McMahon then sided with her old foe, Chris Jericho. Despite McMahon's interference, Jericho was beaten by Triple H on March 17 at WrestleMania X8.

On the March 25 episode of Raw, Triple H defeated Jericho and Stephanie McMahon in a triple threat match for the Undisputed Championship, with the caveat that if McMahon was pinned, she would be forced to leave the WWF. McMahon came within one count of winning the match but was eventually pinned by Triple H.

Training 

Paul Michael Levesque, better known by his ring name Triple H, is renowned for having one of the most intimidating bodies in professional wrestling.

Despite having a huge build, "The Game" has kept incredible muscle mass throughout the years and moves with astonishing agility and athleticism.

He is still one of the fittest WWE superstars even in his early 50s, which speaks volumes about his work ethic and the serious effort he makes to maintain his health.

Despite this, Triple H is only human and it should come as no surprise that his body hasn't always been this way given how difficult it is to maintain the physique.

Since he was a young child, Levesque has mostly concentrated on two things: pro wrestling and bodybuilding. When he was five years old, he saw his first game and was instantly fascinated.

Paul, who frequently watched athletes on television, wanted to appear like them, so at the age of 14, he decided to start bodybuilding while continuing to play basketball and baseball in his spare time.

Despite his unwavering commitment to the sport, which helped him win the 1988 Mr. Teenage New Hampshire competition at the age of 19, his physique, which is the most crucial component of a bodybuilder's profession, wasn't as attractive as it is now.

In his fitness book Making The Game, Triple H discussed how, in his early bodybuilding days, he weighed roughly 60 kg and that his physique suggested that he had tried swiftly accumulating a lot of weight to bulk up before cutting down for heavy, dense muscular mass.

Even though Triple H successfully maintained an impressive physique throughout the prime years of his professional wrestling career with an extremely strict diet regimen and relentless weight training, a sudden slump in his body was noticed in his later years when he had taken on the position of a WWE executive and wrestled on the side.

The Game put forth a lot of effort, but his body simply wouldn't allow him to perform the strenuous, complex exercises on a daily basis. His knees and a torn bicep were the two most concerning of his aching joints.

He felt it was time to change things up because having an attractive figure wasn't the main goal any longer. He then contacted Joe DE Franco and adopted a very athletic approach to fitness at that point.

Triple H began working out with DE Franco with a loose and flabby torso and made some major dietary and exercise modifications. He added activities like platform vertical jumps and HIIT training to increase his basal metabolic rate and improve his agility and lateral quickness.

In addition, he started boxing primarily as a warm-up for more intense functional training. Additionally, he claims that boxing is much more entertaining and engaging than simply running on a machine for 10 to 20 minutes, which is also in his favor.

“Balancing trying to be an athlete trying to get ready for WrestleMania, training twice a day, to everything you do at the office to remembering that you have a wife and kids and everything else - it's challenging, but you just make it happen. In some ways, it's no different than anyone else's life.”-Triple H

Workout and diet

“Being on the road is no excuse for having a poor diet. I don't like fast food, but if I have to, I'll order three plain grilled chicken sandwiches and throw out the buns.” -Triple H

HHH eats routinely every several hours throughout the day as part of his diet. His metabolism is boosted and his energy levels are maintained as a result.

He favors eating wholesome, nourishing foods with higher protein content. This assists in keeping his body big with muscles and halts muscular loss.

 He monitors the ingredients that are used to make his food. In light of this, he would undoubtedly include it in his diet plan if it has a sufficient amount of fiber, protein, and other nutrients.

While Triple H eats a balanced diet and stays away from the majority of harmful foods, he also supplements his diet to make up for any nutrients that may be lacking.

He includes the following supplements in his diet:

Fish oil: It contains Omega-3 fatty acids, which support a healthy heart, help with focus, and fight inflammation in the body.

Protein bars: Is a convenient way to get your daily serving of protein while enjoying a busy day. It aids in maintaining muscular mass and stops muscle from being burned. 

Creatine: helps by giving you more strength and energy during a strenuous workout. It also aids in the rehabilitation of muscles after exercise.

A few weeks before a big event like WrestleMania, his nutritionist, Dave Palumbo, helps him eat a lot of carbohydrates to make his body look well-defined and "hulky."

“I get meals when I can, or I have protein shakes.”-Triple H

The nutrition, which is undoubtedly the most crucial factor in developing an excellent physique, comes last. Over time, Triple H has grown fond of the Keto diet, which calls for consuming more protein and fat and fewer carbohydrates.

With a physique like Triple H's, nothing comes naturally. However, if we maintained our discipline and concentrated on eating well, we would undoubtedly achieve our goals.

With Triple H's diet plan, all of his admirers who aspire to have a physique similar to his can achieve their dreams.

Injuries

Levesque underwent surgery after experiencing a cardiac episode that was brought on by a genetic heart condition, according to a statement from WWE. He's expected to fully recover. According to the WWE statement, in response to a cardiac incident:

Paul Levesque, a.k.a. Triple H, underwent a successful operation last week at Yale New Haven Hospital. The event was brought on by a genetic heart condition, and Paul is expected to fully recover.

The 52-year-old Levesque, a legend in the ring, is a member of WWE's management group. He is the executive producer of the NXT and NXT UK brands while serving as the organization's executive vice president of global talent strategy and development.

Levesque attended WWE's talent auditions during the week of Summer Slam last month.

 Levesque last competed in wrestling in 2019. He competed in four matches that year, competing against Batista at WrestleMania 35, against Randy Orton in Saudi Arabia at Super Show Down, and at two house events in Japan.

During a Summer Slam weekend interview on the Colin Cowherd Podcast, Levesque was questioned about if he'd be interested in making a comeback to the ring. Levesque remarked, "If people want it, if it's the appropriate thing, it's got to be exciting for me. The challenge, according to Levesque, would be finding enough time in his busy schedule to train for a return. In addition to returning to WrestleMania, Levesque stated that he would like to travel to the locations where he has a history of more than 25 years and wrestle once more before retiring.

Controversy

Since disclosing the seriousness of the cardiac incident he had last summer and announcing his retirement as a wrestler, Paul "Triple H" Levesque has become increasingly involved in initiatives like WWE's "Next In Line" programed for collegiate athletes. There were rumors that he had announced his return to the NXT staff, but that didn't necessarily mean he would resume his prior responsibilities in the organization's development programed.

The Return of Paul "Triple H" Lévesque

22 July 2022, Stamford, Conn. Paul Levesque will resume his executive position as EVP, Talent Relations, starting immediately, according to a statement released by WWE:

 "I am eager to resume my previous responsibilities as director of Talent Relations. “I’m in good shape, revved up, and prepared to take the lead," Levesque declared.

In light of the fact that Vince McMahon, the company's de facto owner and Levesque's father-in-law, is being investigated for paying hush money to cover up affairs and sexual misbehavior, this PR man oeuvre checks a lot of boxes for the business.

Beyond that, the press release conveys to investors a sense of stability by reassuring them that, despite the controversy, the McMahon family still controls the business (Stephanie McMahon, the wife of Triple H and the daughter of Vince, serves as the company's interim CEO and chairwoman after her father voluntarily resigned from those positions). 

Furthermore, Triple H has worked as a WWE executive for many years. However, there have been issues over his political influence and strength in the past. Former WWE superstar Matt Hardy recently complained about Triple H and how his political games led to altercations with superstars backstage. 

Despite all controversies, Triple H is still here to stay connected to two important groups with whom he enjoys a solid reputation: talent and fans.

Championship

He made his debut in the WWF in 1995 as Hunter Hearst Helmsley, a wealthy snob whose demeanor was meant to inspire envy in his rivals. Paul, regrettably, became involved in the MSG scandal, which cost him the 1996 "King of the Ring" crown. He became the Intercontinental Champion before the close of 1996, earning the respect of both fans and his fellow wrestlers. Due to his reputation, he founded the D-Generation X group, which was well-known for its members' crude acts.

1995 saw Triple H win the WWE Championship, and at about the same time, he wed Stephanie McMahon, the younger sister of Vince McMahon, his superior. He returned to the ring shortly after his wedding and competed in a Tag Team bout with Steve Austin, but he tore his quad muscle, which kept him out of the arena for almost nine months. When he recovered and made a comeback, he defeated Shawn Michaels to become the World Heavyweight Champion, and shortly after that, he defeated Chris Jericho to win the championship at WrestleMania 18. Paul has amassed a total of nearly a dozen belts, including several WWE titles like the World Heavyweight Championship title, the Intercontinental Championship belt, the World Tag Team championship, the Unified Tag Team title, and the European title.

Levesque has triumphed in 23 championships overall in the WWE. He has won the WWF/E Championship eight times and the World Heavyweight Championship five times, giving him the company record of thirteen world championship wins. The inaugural World Heavyweight Champion, he was. Helmsley also won the 2002 Royal Rumble, the 1997 King of the Ring, and was the second person to win the Grand Slam Championship.

Triple H

End Note

Paul Michael Levesque, better known as Triple H, has ruled the world of WWE for many years. Nobody knows why the man has been referred to as Triple H for so long. The triple H in his ring name refers for Hunter Hearst Helmsley. Paul Levesque gave us "Connecticut Blueblood," who later became known as Hunter Hearst Helmsley, shortened as Triple H.

Hunter has competed in WWE matches against Shawn Michaels, The Undertaker, The Rock, Steve Austin, John Cena, and Randy Orton. One of his most notable matches was his match with Ultimate Warrior at WrestleMania 12, which lasted under 100 seconds.

While the World Heavyweight Championship is no longer a major event, it was once. Hunter became the first World Heavyweight champion in 2002. Triple H has won nine WWE Championships. He has also won the World Heavyweight Championship five times.

While the man will always be remembered as one of the most known professional wrestlers of all time, he is now playing a larger role in the WWE backstage. The WWE legend has been in the business for nearly two decades. His long career has seen many highs and lows. He is an American business executive, actor, and legendary retired professional wrestler. He is currently the chief content officer for WWE and the founder and executive producer of WWE's NXT brand.

“Your destiny is what you make. It's the choices that you make. And for every choice, there's a consequence.”-Triple H