Triple H Media Call: NXT Takeover XXV Post-Show Presser
Below is our full coverage of Triple H‘s post-show media call for NXT Takeover XXV. You can also listen above, or download the audio here.
Triple H says it’s not about the production, it’s about the talent and just letting them go out there. Credits the team for getting the show together on short notice. “the brand can stand on its own.”
— Jeremy Lambert (@jeremylambert88) June 2, 2019
Triple H praises the Street Profits. Says it took them a bit to find their groove in the ring but now they are there and is happy for both of them.
— Jeremy Lambert (@jeremylambert88) June 2, 2019
“Cleared for non-contact means he can’t do anything in the business really” HHH jokes about Ciampa’s status. Says he is ahead of schedule.
— Jeremy Lambert (@jeremylambert88) June 2, 2019
HHH wanted Ciampa to be around the event tonight so he brought him in for the pre-show. Says he’s at the PC everyday.
— Jeremy Lambert (@jeremylambert88) June 2, 2019
HHH says he re-watches the show in chunks to catch any production notes. Says they changed the lighting tonight and tweaked it during the show.
— Jeremy Lambert (@jeremylambert88) June 2, 2019
HHH praises Riddle. Doesn’t have a good comp for him. “He’s the first of himself.” Transitions into talking about Strong. “People will look back and realize how many guys he made look better.” Knew they would set the tempo for the night.
— Jeremy Lambert (@jeremylambert88) June 2, 2019
“Tonight was special because the brand can stand on its own” – HHH. Wants to look at the viewership but is happy that the show was trending. Says tonight was the highest grossing WWE event ever in the building.
— Jeremy Lambert (@jeremylambert88) June 2, 2019
HHH now making “analytics” jokes. “Blew the roof off the place. Good analytic. Everyone was buzzing. Good analytic.”
— Jeremy Lambert (@jeremylambert88) June 2, 2019
“Tyler Breeze fits on this brand perfectly.” – HHH.
— Jeremy Lambert (@jeremylambert88) June 2, 2019
“Young me wouldn’t believe any of this crap.” – HHH
— Jeremy Lambert (@jeremylambert88) June 2, 2019
HHH says he’s putting the show on for younger him. Wants to put on the most incredible show so the kid on the couch thinks “I have to do this with my life.”
— Jeremy Lambert (@jeremylambert88) June 2, 2019
HHH is more proud of what he’s doing with NXT than what he did in his career. “It’s like watching your kids.”
— Jeremy Lambert (@jeremylambert88) June 2, 2019
“Contrary to the buzz, the date for NXT UK TakeOver (Aug. 31), was booked before WrestleMania. It has nothing to do with anybody else.” – HHH
— Jeremy Lambert (@jeremylambert88) June 2, 2019
