Triple H’s NXT Media Conference Call Highlights: HBK’s Role, NXT, Mickie James, 205 Live, More
Triple H conducted his customary NXT media conference call ahead of NXT Takeover: Toronto. Fightful.com had full, live coverage of the event over on our Twitter account. You can check out the highlights below.
On the NXT conference call.
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Triple H talks about having to start over with the women's division in NXT, outside of Asuka
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Triple H was excited to revamp the roster after the draft changed things.
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HHH alludes to the Trish Stratus rumors, says the plan all along was for Mickie James to get the match against Asuka.
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Triple H puts over the Authors Of Pain for their drastic improvement over two years
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Triple H is happy the cruisers have their own program, but says being on Raw is great for them
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He thinks that the cruiser style will help differentiate 205 live from other shows.
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Even Triple H claims he has a tough time watching all of WWE's programming.
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Triple H hopes that WWE can make 205 live and the cruiserweights stand out even more.
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Triple H also used the term "percolate" on the call.
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HHH says roster turnover is a part of NXT, but they're always scouting new talent
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Triple H says that making sure you stay in tune with what is relevant and hot is important in wrestling
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HHH talks about fan interaction in NXT, as well as reaching out via surveys to find out what they want
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Triple H clarifies that Shawn Michaels isn't head coach of the Performance Center, Matt Bloom/Tensai is.
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Triple H says he's happy to have HBK there, but Bloom is doing really well.
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Sounds like HBK pretty much gets to work when he wants at the PC
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When asked what he's most proud of, HHH says creating over a dozen talents, and moving them from NXT to WWE
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HHH talks sugar about Dillinger, Ember, Billie Kay as talents on their way up
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He likes NXT's ability to get over what is new, but the fans give them room to grow too. Wants them to push main roster to do more
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