Welcome to Fightful.com's live coverage of Triple H's pre-NXT Takeover Brooklyn III press conference. We will have constant updates as the call goes on.
Triple H mentioned that Summerslam weekend NXT Takeover is their WrestleMania
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HHH offers his thoughts to "idol and mentor" Ric Flair
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HHH wants to work with other companies and names that will help cultivate talent.
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HHH wants to learn from other promoters and vice-versa
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Triple H mentions bending Dave Prazak's ear as it pertains to women's wrestling
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Hunter also said that the promoters WWE works with aren't employed. More of a barter for learning
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The different levels of experience of names in NXT are touted.
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HHH put over Sapolsky and PROGRESS
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HHH: hard to say if the women's division would have worked sooner. Thinks the time is now.
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Mae Young Classic was supposed to be a 16 woman tourney, and they expanded to 32, per HHH.
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HBK thought highly of the MYC
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They're using the binge format of the Mae Young Classic as an experiment.
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HHH also admitted that CWC viewership waned as time went on
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HHH touts the developmental system and how at least one person from every Summerslam match is from NXT
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We get the "it's possible" answer about signing women from MYC, an all-women's show and Spanish wrestlers.
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Triple H will never be fully happy with the PC, but is happy with the progress. Also doesn't know logistics of 205 Live/MYC finale
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It's Possible: The Triple H Conference Call Story
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Triple H's answer to every question today pic.twitter.com/eSfyPy279P
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He mentions Drew McIntyre and Jinder Mahal's success after returning to NXT. Feels bad for Itami's oft-injured situation but will thrive
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HHH shows interest in Aleister Black, saying he has no ceiling.
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HHH says there are a lot of components in bringing a guy up, despite fan complaints.
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HHH says Vince will ask "How have they been and when can I get them?" about NXT talent
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The call has ended
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