WWE and UFC formed TKO Group Holdings, a little over two months ago which is creatively controlled by Triple H now. Approximately one hundred staff and thirty wrestlers were let go and even more notable change occurred in the middle of these big changes: Vince McMahon no longer has the ultimate word over WWE Creative.
For a long time, McMahon was in control of the company’s creative direction, but that duty now falls to his son-in-law, Triple H. He spoke to Sports Illustrated recently about the booking instructions he received from Vince McMahon, his career aspirations, and the significance of giving back to the fans.
Triple H reveals Vince McMahon’s advice
Vince McMahon is no longer the decision-maker in WWE’s creative direction. He left his position last year after sexual misconduct claims surfaced against him. McMahon continues to have a significant impact on the business, and his counsel is still widely considered to be sound. McMahon handed over the creative reins to Paul Levesque (Triple H) after a short retirement and subsequent comeback. Levesque, now in control, provided insights into his approach to booking, inspired by McMahon’s lessons, during an interview with Sports Illustrated. He claimed, “Vince [McMahon] taught me years ago, you put yourself in the seats & you’ll never go wrong, you’ve always got to maintain that perspective. I started out as a fan. Book what people want to feel & see.”“Vince [McMahon] taught me years ago, you put yourself in the seats & you’ll never go wrong, you’ve always got to maintain that perspective. I started out as a fan. Book what people want to feel & see.”
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