Triple H has been in the wrestling business for decades, and he knows how much things have changed, especially when it comes to kayfabe. In fact, he has now taken a shot at some old-school podcasters, mocking them for breaking kayfabe in the past and then complaining about how it’s gone.

While speaking to Peter Rosenberg, Triple H talked about how wrestling works best when people just watch and enjoy it as fans. He said that if someone is a fan, they don’t need anything explained to them. But if someone isn’t a fan, no explanation will really help. The only way for them to understand is to watch and decide if they like it on their own. Trying to explain it doesn’t have the same effect.

“When you tell them, it’s like we used to say back in the day—our business is set up where if you’re a fan, there’s no explanation needed. If you’re not a fan, there’s no explanation that will do. You can’t explain it to somebody who’s not a fan; they have to watch it and just go, ‘I like that.’ Because if you try to explain it, it just doesn’t land the same way.”

Triple H said that’s one of the challenges with wrestling today. He finds it funny when older wrestlers go on podcasts, share all the behind-the-scenes details from their era, and then complain that younger wrestlers don’t keep the secrets of the business anymore. He pointed out the hypocrisy in giving away everything on a podcast while also being upset that things aren’t kept secret today.

Advertising
Advertising

“That’s the challenge. I believe we can tell them these things, but it always makes me laugh in this current day and age when old-timers do podcasts where they’re giving everything away from their generation and then complain about how terrible it is that the younger generation doesn’t kayfabe today.

So let me get this straight—you’re on a podcast telling everybody all the non-kayfabe stuff, and then you’re mad there’s no kayfabe anymore? Genius.”

The likes of The Undertaker have been quite vocal about kayfabe being dead, especially stating the same on his podcast. While many wrestling veterans miss the days when the business kept its secrets, Triple H is pointing out that they helped change that by being so open about what used to happen behind the scenes.

Triple H’s comments actually give a new take on the kayfabe debate. While many fans and legends miss the mystery of old-school wrestling, he points out that today’s wrestlers aren’t the only ones to blame; it may actually be the older generation who revealed the secrets first.

Do you agree with Triple H’s stance on old-school podcasters and their role in breaking kayfabe? Or do you think the transparency has helped wrestling evolve? Share your thoughts in the comments—we want to hear from you!

Please credit Ringside News if you use the above transcript in your publication.

Subhojeet Mukherjee has covered pro wrestling for over 20 years, delivering trusted news and backstage updates to fans around the world.

Disqus Comments Loading...