Triple H held a conference call today to discuss NXT TakeOver: Stand & Deliver, NXT’s move to Tuesdays, The Undertaker and more.
Here are the highlights, courtesy of F4Wonline.com:
Asked about Undertaker's recent comments about the product being soft, HHH says everyone is welcome to an opinion, that he respects his opinion, and will take in into account. He is looking forward to working with Taker again. ^JN
— Wrestling Observer (@WONF4W) April 2, 2021
Asked about Jericho's announced appearance on Austin's pod, HHH says Vince always says they are open for business and that it's not shocking/surprising to him at all. ^JN
— Wrestling Observer (@WONF4W) April 2, 2021
Asked about TakeOver, HHH says Wednesday's Peacock feed will not feature ad breaks. They are still working through this new arrangement with USA and Peacock with regard to managing ads during a TakeOver. ^JN
— Wrestling Observer (@WONF4W) April 2, 2021
In answering a q about amateur wrestlers Gable and Bobby Steveson in relation to the Steiners, HHH brings up Bronson Rechsteiner and says he will be something special. He's looking forward to working with the Steveson brothers. ^JN
— Wrestling Observer (@WONF4W) April 2, 2021
Asked about Omos' debut at WrestleMania, HHH puts over how hard he works at the PC at trying to be special and that he's a sponge for the business. ^JN
— Wrestling Observer (@WONF4W) April 2, 2021
HHH puts over how hard Bad Bunny has worked in prep for WrestleMania. He moved to Orlando to prepare/train daily and earned HHH's respect for how hard he's worked. Door's open for future crossover stars for any brand. ^JN
— Wrestling Observer (@WONF4W) April 2, 2021
Asked about AJ Styles pestering him for a Mania match, HHH said as a performer, he would love it but as an executive, he doesn't have the bandwidth to commit to the prep to do it. He was flattered by Styles wanting it. "At this point, doing in-ring is a bonus." ^JN
— Wrestling Observer (@WONF4W) April 2, 2021
HHH jokes that Ric Flair calls him often insisting HHH get back into the ring. HHH says he isn't afraid of the work to do it, but just doesn't have the time to commit. Doesn't rule out a return at some point. ^JN
— Wrestling Observer (@WONF4W) April 2, 2021
HHH says the NXT move from the Network to USA was very successful & he's incredible proud of what they have done. It was first about maintaining an audience and then presenting consistency week to week. "It's always about long term" and that they are still on the right path. ^JN
— Wrestling Observer (@WONF4W) April 2, 2021
