If anything shifted the landscape of wrestling in modern times, it would be Triple H succeeding Vince McMahon as the head of creative in WWE. Not only has he shifted the product drastically, but veteran and mainstream fans are tuning in weekly. He has genuinely given WWE a spell of consistency and innovation. But while things were going smoothly, health issues struck Triple H, and he took some time off.
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While they kept it hidden in the beginning, reports revealed that Triple H had contact with the COVID-19 virus. Following that, last week, his buddy and DX member, Road Dogg, took the handles last week. But during last night’s Raw, Triple H was back in the building to take the reins after his recovery.
Triple H has been phenomenal for WWE. The biggest example of this was the changes made to the recent PPV. What once used to be looked down on was filled to the brim with matches with stipulations, putting the Extreme Rules name to its true form. Even the Clash at the Castle PPV in Wales felt monumental.
So, getting Triple H back in the building seems to be the best thing for WWE right now. If he can keep up this streak of wins in both Raw and SmackDown, we could see a renaissance of the Attitude Era when WWE had taken over the pop culture ethos.
Fans show their outpouring love for Triple H after COVID recovery
Hearing the news that The Game is back in the building for Raw, fans out-pour their love and wishes for the boss.
I hope he's healthy and didn't rush it
— 𝗞𝗔𝗠𝗠𝗬 🩸 ZAYN (@kammy_wrestling) October 24, 2022
The doctors in WWE are top-class professionals who deal with injuries and illnesses regularly, so it’s no way that The Game could have rushed his recovery.
negative* news you get it lol
— NyThris_ (@NyThris_) October 24, 2022
This joke has been making the rounds in every COVID recovery news and we laugh every time.
Technically its negative news if he's actually able to be there this week! 😄
For real, its cool to see him recovered and back!
— WDS (@WDSWWE) October 24, 2022
The Game getting back to Raw just shows his determination to make WWE better.
Good, cuz I hated last week’s Raw.
Granted, I was sick too, and couldn’t enjoy the show, but still.
— Alex Monroe 🧀 (@TimeToHunt1) October 24, 2022
Road Dogg handled last week’s Raw and a change of vision was clearly visible through the flow of the show.
Nice. Hopefully he's going to get The 24/7 championship some TV time tonight. #24/7Championship
— Gregory Bouthiette (@Greginator1996) October 24, 2022
Unfortunately, we didn’t get to see the 24/7 Championship, but we did see R-Truth back in the ring.
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Much respect that @TripleH was truthful about it. 🫡🫡
Too many others are lying about it and that’s part of why it still keeps spreading.
Being a role model by being honest and taking responsibility is a big step forward in setting a good example for others.
Class act.
— Florida Public Affairs Consultants (@FLPublicAffairs) October 25, 2022
By not being healthy, The Game would be risking the health of his employees and his friends as well.
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