It’s been quite a while, and happy to return to writing again for Pulse Wrestling on a weekly basis! I’ve been very busy with my various work projects over the last few months, and recently made a appearance on Sirius’ “Busted Open” last month on Sporting News Radio and have continued to follow the sport I love and work in. Sadly, the WWE is floundering lately with main event direction. When I watched RAW this past week, all I could think about is how the evolution of Triple H has offered a diluted version of such a great and usually strong character. I miss the Triple H that bucked the (McMahon) system, that showed no fear and truly chased for the title (when he wasn’t leading the company wearing the Strap).
Even though DX does sell merch, and I’m happy that John Cena is fighting someone besides Randy Orton, we have watered down versions of both Triple H and Shawn Michaels. Shawn is portrayed as a parody of himself, and Triple H helps panhandle their products on a weekly basis. There’s no major edge anymore, nothing’s shocking, and there seems to be no passion in their characters. It’s sad when we have to think of DX being cutting edge as “historic.” It’s hard to take them seriously anymore, and it’s scary where Cena seems more like a competitor than Triple H and HBK. Granted, Cena is as uncompelling as they come based on the limits of his kid-friendly character, but he at least brings passion to the show.
Hopefully a heel turn is one of the three’s future, I know I’ve been preaching for Cena to turn heel for years now because his character is so stale to watch. It’s like a movie with these guys–you watch the same DVD too many times, no matter how much of a favorite they are, it loses it’s appeal. Right now I’m more interested in the new Kofi/Orton with Legacy feud because at least there are new people getting pushed.
What are your thoughts on the evolution of Triple H?
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