Watch: Triple H's emotional reaction to WWE Hall of Fame 2025 induction surprise

Triple H was surprised with the news by long-term friends and colleagues Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker at WWE HQ.


Sports Desk January 30, 2025

In a surprise announcement at WWE HQ, Paul “Triple H” Levesque was officially revealed as the first inductee into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2025, cementing his place among the greatest in sports-entertainment history.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Triple H, one of the most iconic figures in WWE history, will now take his place among the legends as the first member of the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2025.

The announcement was made during a surprise reveal at WWE Headquarters, where his long-time friends Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker introduced the 14-time World Champion, who is now immortalised as part of WWE royalty.

H, clearly overcome by emotion, was completely caught off guard and got very emotional.  He also joked he was going to kill WWE CEO Nick Khan.

Triple H’s in-ring career is legendary, with clashes against some of the biggest names in wrestling, including The Rock, “Stone Cold” Steve Austin, Ric Flair, Shawn Michaels, John Cena, Roman Reigns, and Seth “Freakin” Rollins.

A career spanning four decades, he has captured almost every major championship, including two Royal Rumble victories and a slew of epic WrestleMania moments.

Beyond the ring, Triple H’s influence continued to grow with his vision for NXT. As the mastermind behind WWE’s developmental brand, he helped cultivate stars like Charlotte Flair, Rhea Ripley, and Becky Lynch, transforming NXT from a developmental program into a third WWE brand with its own unique identity.

After officially retiring from in-ring competition at WrestleMania 38, Triple H became WWE’s Chief Content Officer, ushering in a new era for the company.

Under his leadership, WWE secured a Netflix deal and successfully merged to create TKO, the industry-leading media group.

His legendary career, both in front of and behind the camera, will continue to be remembered for generations to come as he takes his rightful place in the WWE Hall of Fame.

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