Triple H Reveals WWE’s Future: Evolution of Wrestling, TKO Leadership, and New Performance Center Plans
WWE’s Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque sat down with Shannon Sharpe and Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson on Nightcap with "Unc & Ocho" yesterday in Las Vegas, just hours before the blockbuster announcement that WrestleMania 43 would take place in 2027.
The wide-ranging conversation touched on WWE’s future, his personal journey, and major company moves—including confirmation that WWE is building a brand-new Performance Center in Orlando, marking the first major upgrade since the original opened in July 2013.
The Big Announcement and TKO Partnership
Triple H teased the WrestleMania 43 news before it broke, smiling:
“You are in the ballpark… Sometimes secrets are hard to keep around here. There might be rumors floating around.”
He also discussed WWE’s role under TKO Group Holdings alongside UFC:
“It’s great to be partnered with them. Dana [White]’s a genius. So far it’s a wonderful collaboration.”
Building the Next Generation of Superstars
Triple H went deep on his personal path into wrestling and why he created NXT and the Performance Center system to build a pipeline for new talent:
“When I grew up, there was never a pathway to get into pro wrestling. It was like trying to be a trapeze artist—where do you even start? Now we’ve changed that game.”
He revealed WWE recruits heavily from college athletics and its NIL (Next In Line) program, offering athletes a second chance at a career if pro sports don’t pan out.
On the new facility:
“We’re in the process of building a new [Performance Center] now in Orlando. It’ll be even bigger and better.”
Work-Life Balance & Family
Despite running WWE’s creative engine, Triple H stressed the importance of separating work and family life—something he admits is easier said than done:
“When I’m with my kids, I try to put work aside. It’s easy to say, harder to do, but that’s the goal. I’ve been fortunate my passion for this business still continues, but watching the next generation succeed is almost more rewarding than my own career.”
The Evolution of Wrestling
Triple H explained the shift from territorial wrestling to WWE’s global dominance:
“When cable came in, Vince [McMahon] was a genius who saw national was the future, then global. Now kids can go from training in Orlando to national TV on the CW in just a couple years. That was unthinkable back in my day.”
On charisma versus athleticism:
“Charisma is king in our business. Hulk Hogan wasn’t the most athletic, John Cena wasn’t the most athletic. What matters is if you can make people care. That’s why people still quote Dusty’s ‘Hard Times’ promo or watch Hogan vs. Andre 40 years later. We’re less boxing, more Rocky—it’s spectacle and storytelling.”
On Injuries and the Physical Toll
Triple H didn’t sugarcoat the dangers of pro wrestling:
“Our business is like getting in a car crash every day. The casualty rate is 100%. Nobody walks away unscathed. You’re going to get injured—it’s just a matter of when.”
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One thing is for sure: Triple H appears extremely confident with his booking style and future in the top spot in WWE. The Performance Center expansion is more than just a building—it’s a statement that WWE is investing in the future of the business which is desperately needed with several top WWE Superstars edging closer at the age of retirement. As the company aligns even closer with UFC under TKO, the balance between global entertainment and athletic credibility is clearer than ever. And with WrestleMania 43 already generating buzz years in advance, WWE’s momentum doesn’t appear to be slowing even if there is a ton of push back that they have sold out by taking the companies biggest show to Saudi Arabia in 2027.
