Triple H era WWE I am mostly optimistic. After decades of creative reigning of Vince McMahon, fans welcomed the game’s acquisition in anticipation of long-term storytelling, a stronger ring focus and a more modern product. And many of those hopes have come to fruition for Triple H’s achievements.
But due to all the praise, the pain is still growing. The Triple H era was not perfect, and now they created their own problems that seem to plague the company. WWE fans should look past the honeymoon stage and realize that even this “new era” is flawed. Below is the harsh reality that WWE fans need to embrace about their current establishment.
Premium Live Events feel small in just 5 matches
That’s what Formula Triple H has been following since his time on NXT
The trademark NXT booking era in the Triple H era is a shorter, more focused PLES, with most of which clocking in about five games. On paper, this sounds like a great idea. There are fewer matches and each person has more time to breathe. But in the run, it often leads to repetitive cards dominated by the same handful of talent, leaving others completely out of the show.
When even major names and certain champions don’t appear on the cards, and even worse, fans who once enjoyed the stacked events filled with surprises are in harmony with the lean shows that lack the diversity of past eras. This is the opposite problem of inflated PPV cards. Somewhere in the middle is the perfect recipe for PLES.
WWE has become expensive…and greedy
The WWE has changed due to the influence of TKO
Triple H may be a creative lead, but the corporate machine behind WWE has changed dramatically with the TKO merger. Under this new banner, the business side of things has become more aggressive, especially when it comes to pricing. Ticket costs, PLE access and premium experiences are all increasing, priced longtime fans.
Adding a more ruthless approach to budget cuts and talent releases, it is clear that WWE operates more like a profit-maximizing entertainment conglomerate than an employee-conscious wrestling company. Fans who want warmer and more “fan-first” products under Triple H should recognize that corporate profits play a bigger role than ever before.
Long title governance and feud
It’s not always longer, especially if it’s done frequently
Daniel Brian said it best: wrestling fans are really whimsical. Triple H offers a long-term storyline and long championship governance, and fans feel bored by the audience demanded while Vince was still in charge.
The problem is that not all champions and feuds can sustain months of slow burn storytelling. Title scenes often get old, with challengers being recycled or extended past expiration dates. The fame of long rule cannot be denied, but it can be sacrificeed by pacing and excitement. WWE is obsessed with “magnificent legacy,” so the spontaneity and opportunity of midcard stars are ignored.
Everything is very predictable
Unpredictability is reserved for a big show
Again, wrestling fans are whimsical. Very often, Vince deviated from what was clearly a predictable and welcome result, but only wrenches were thrown due to shocks that led to total disappointment.
Under the leadership of Triple H, several major pres (such as Wrestlemania and Royal Rumble) have brought about large scale. However, when it comes to “B-level” PLE and weekly programming, it all seems to follow the same formula, with little telegraphy finish and shocking value. The “anything can happen” sentiment that made WWE exciting is often missing from these fewer shows, leaving fans with competent but uninspired programming.
