WWE Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony Recap: Triple H, Lex Luger, More

Today’s WWE Hall of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony, airing April 19, 2025, promises an emotional and heart-warming night live from the BleauLive Theater in Fontainebleau in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The show kicks off at 12:00 AM ET on Peacock and is available for international fans on streaming platforms like YouTube. Ringside News will provide live updates and highlights throughout the night. Stay tuned to this page, refresh for the latest results as the show unfolds, and join the conversation in the comments below!

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The show opens up with Jackie Redmond welcoming us and introducing Peter Rosenberg. Redmond and Rosenberg then talk about what the fans can look up to in the Hall of Fame ceremony and introduce Byron Saxton. Saxton then introduces Fluffy and ask how does it feel to be in the Hall of Fame. Fluffy says it is an honor to be in the Hall of Fame. Saxton then asks Fluffy about his wardrobe and Fluffy talk about it. Saxton then asks Fluffy who he is looking forward to seeing and Fluffy says Lex Luger. Saxton then asks Fluffy if he is looking forward to WrestleMania. Saxton then sends it back to Redmond and Rosenberg.

Redmond and Rosenberg then talk about looking forward to hearing from Triple H and Michelle McCool. Redmond and Rosenberg then talk about Lex Luger and the Natural Disasters. Redmond and Rosenberg then talk about the immortal moment being honored tonight. Redmond and Rosenberg then talk about how people are looking forward to the iconic WrestleMania entrances and send us to a video package on Triple H’s WrestleMania entrances.

We then see Karrion Kross and Scarlett on the red carpet entrance and Redmond and Rosenberg talk about the best Triple H entrance for them. Redmond then point out that Karrion and AJ Styles just look past each other and Redmond and Rosenberg tell them to enjoy the Hall of Fame ceremony. Redmond and Rosenberg then talk to AJ Styles and his wife and says their last interaction was not great. Rosenberg then asks Styles what it means to him to compete at WrestleMania and if he thinks he will go into the Hall of Fame one day. Redmond then asks AJ who he is looking forward to seeing tonight and AJ says Michelle McCool and The Undertaker.

Redmond and Rosenberg then sends us to Saxton and Saxton talks about LA Knight. Knight talks about who he is looking forward to seeing. The partner of LA Knight then shows up and Saxton asks her about Knight’s ensemble and what she is wearing. Knight then says it is his game and says LA Knight yeah. Redmond and Rosenberg then talk to X-Pac about Triple H. X-Pac then talks about how Triple H deserves to be inducted as a singles star and how grateful he is to Shawn Michaels and Nick Khan and Undertaker for getting it done. Redmond and Rosenberg then asks X-Pac what he thinks Triple H will talk about in his speech later. X-Pac is then asked about a behind the scenes moment with Triple H and he talks about a certain incident. Redmond then tell X-Pac to enjoy the Hall of Fame tonight.

We then get a video package on the feud between WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton and Charlotte Flair.

Redmond and Rosenberg then talk to WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton and Ludwig Kaiser. Redmond then asks Kaiser how proud he is of Stratton and Kaiser says he is incredibly proud of her. Rosenberg then asks Stratton if she is surprised about how fast it is for her to face Flair and Flair says she is. Redmond then asks Stratton about her match and Stratton says she will go in super confident into the match. Stratton then says Flair is still her dream opponent and she is looking forward to facing Flair tomorrow night.

Redmond and Rosenberg then sends us to Saxton and Saxton talks with Titus O’Neil. Saxton then asks O’Neil about the buzz with WWE these days and O’Neil says it is the Triple H Era and he talks about NXT and how Trick Williams is his guy. O’Neil also talks about the overall vibe of WWE and how it is WrestleMania season. Saxton then asks who is looking forward to being inducted and O’Neil then says he is excited about Triple H being inducted.

Saxton then sends us back to Redmond and Rosenberg talking with Jey Uso. Uso then talks about his wardrobe. Redmond then asks Uso how he will defeat GUNTHER and Uso says he does not know, but he will shock the world again. Redmond then asks Uso what he loves about Triple H and if he can do the water spit. Uso then says he is so happy with Triple H. Redmond and Rosenberg then do a hand shake with Uso and send it back to Saxton. Saxton then asks GUNTHER about Uso’s attitude and GUNTHER says Uso is full or crap. Saxton then asks GUNTHER about tonight and GUNTHER says he has a good feeling about tonight and the careers of those who are being inducted.

Redmond and Rosenberg then talk to Charlotte Flair about her match and her wardrobe for WrestleMania. Rosenberg then asks Flair with all of the personal rivalry going on with Stratton will she still be able to enjoy her WrestleMania moment and Flair she is still excited and WrestleMania is her domain. Redmond then asks Flair about her legacy and Flair says Stratton will take out the good side of her. Redmond then asks Flair about Triple H and Flair says Triple H has worn so many hats in her life and everything he did for NXT and the business.

We then get a video package on the feud between “Main Event” Jey Uso and WWE World Heavyweight Champion “The Ring General” GUNTHER.

Redmond and Rosenberg then talk to Randy Orton about Triple H and what he has meant to his career. Orton then says without Triple H he won’t be there and he will not have his Hall of Fame career. Rosenberg then stops Triple H and Stephane McMahon and tells them the company has something for them. Rosenberg then asks Stephanie about Triple H’s career and Triple H about Stephanie’s career. Rosenberg then unveils a statue of Triple H and Triple H talks about being in the forefront of the business and how it is a huge honor for a statue to be made of him.

Redmond then says he is looking forward to Triple H’s speech and Rosenberg asks Redmond how he did with the reveal and Redmond jokes he could have done better. Redmond and Rosenberg then talk to Bianca Belair and. Montez Ford and ask Belair about her wardrobe. Belair then talks about how she and Ford are in love with each other and how they dress alike. Ford then says this weekend is about Belair and how proud he is of her. Redmond then asks Belair about WrestleMania and what she appreciates about it and what she has learned and Belair says it is an honor for her to be in a match. Belair then says she is the EST and she will use everything she has to win at WrestleMania.

Saxton then talks to Logan Paul about how he feels and Paul says he fells great. Saxton then asks Logan what the Hall of Fame means to him and he says he is incredibly humble to be inducted as the youngest inductee. Saxton then tells Paul he won’t be inducted and Paul says he already has a speech ready. Paul then says he will thank all the guys that made it possible like Triple H and Saxton tells him good luck.

Redmond and Rosenberg then talk to Paul Heyman and asks him about Triple H. Heyman says Triple H took them out of the hole they were in. Redmond then asks Heyman about Punk and Heyman says he will always be loyal to Punk and Heyman and he will never ever be disloyal to Punk and Reigns. Redmond then bids farewell and we get a video package on the John Cena and Cody Rhodes rivalry and the show comes to a close.

WWE Hall Of Fame 2025 Induction Ceremony Results (4/18/25): Live Updates and Highlights

The show opens up with Michael Cole welcoming us and we get a video package narrated by Joe Tessitore.

Michael Cole and Pat McAfee then welcome us again and are up on the stage. Cole tells us about his journey to the WWE where his grandma let him stay up until midnight to watch WWWF. Cole then says he bought a ticket in 85 to watch WrestleMania at a theater near his college (Syracuse). Cole then says he got his start in WWE and his favorite memory is being there to provide a voice for all the great moments for the superstars and he starts namedropping: Booker T, GUNTHER, Logan Paul and Dirty Dom. Cole then says his biggest honor is now being able to host this show. Pat then mentions watching as a kid on a black box and we get to our first inductee of the night.

We then get a video package on Lex Luger and Diamond Dallas Page makes his way out to induct Luger into the Hall of Fame.

Diamond Dallas Page then does the Diamond Cutter sign and gives us a bang. Page then says he is honored to induct another brother into the WWE Hall of Fame. Page then says they are here to honor a transformation and a rebirth. Page then says Luger is a man that came out on the other end stronger. Page then notes Lawrence was seemingly given every physical gift by God. Page then goes over Lex’s football career in college and in the USFL and NFL. Page then says Lex made his debut in 1985 and in 1987 became a member of The Four Horsemen and we get a Woo from the crowd. DDP then runs through the WWF run and jokes Lex never saw a mirror he did not like. Page then discusses The Lex Express and Lex hitting the slam on Yoko. Page then talks about Luger’s return to WCW on the debut episode of Nitro and DDP notes it was the first shot fired in the Monday Night War. DDP then notes they lived like rockstars in the 90s and for some they didn’t handle it well. DDP then brings up Lex becoming paralyzed and he was there when they took Lex away in an ambulance. DDP then says Lex didn’t just survive that fall as he let go of his ego and surrendered to something much bigger. DDP then says Lex realized if we can focus on building each other up instead of tearing each other down, our impact will carry on far beyond time. DDP then says in our darkest hour there is always hope and tonight will stand as proof there is always hope. DDP then says tonight they honor the legend of Lex Luger and celebrate the man, Lawrence Pfohl. DDP then brings out his friend and mentor, Lex Luger.

Lex then stands up from his wheelchair and gets some help getting to podium. Lex says they had a longer walked planned, but he took a bump getting into his uber. Lex then says it has been a journey and roller coaster ride. Lex then says twenty years ago he said he would told people they were out of their mind if they said he would be standing here. Lex then says he felt he was toxic and now he is up here quoting Amazing Grace. Lex then says he thanks all of his friends and calls DDP relentless. Lex then says he thanks his family who has always been with him and the jail Chaplain that led him to the Lord on April 23, 2006. Lex then says he has a story as he wants to thank the fans. Lex then says the last time he got out of jail Pastor Steve asked him to join him in Walmart and the old Lex didn’t go in a store like Walmart. Lex then says he never got the fans and thought they were out of their minds. Lex then notes he was a wrestler than never watched wrestling. Lex then says he was in a low point where he had given up hope and it was the fans in that Walmart that showed him the love he needed as it gave him hope and a light. Lex then admits he is a wrestling fan now and credits all the men and women working today and the things they are able to do athletically. Lex then mentions his wife Robin and says he is so thankful and grateful. Lex then brings up his mom who passed recently and she would ask if Lex would ever make the Hall of Fame and he hopes God has given her a glimpse as he has made it now.

We then see earlier in the night when HHH gave Lex his ring.

Pat McAfee then breaks out his tele-strator to break down the one time Cole came down to the ring dressed as HHH. McAfee then points out the tattoos on Cole’s shoulders. Cole then asks Bayley what she is laughing about as they continue that long running feud. They then both mention Paul Heyman looks a little sullen.

We then get a video Package for Kamala as he is part of this year’s Legacy Wing. They then introduce Kamala’s wife, Jean Harris, who is in the crowd. Jean then stands up and gets her flowers for her husband.

We then get a video package on Michelle McCool, where Trish Stratus, Mickie James and Natalya puts over Michelle McCool as the face of the Diva’s Era. McCool was a middle school teacher who took a dare to enter the first Diva Search and made appearances on some game shows. McCool formed a tag team with Layla and married the Undertaker. Undertaker then makes his way out to induct McCool into the Hall of Fame.

Undertaker starts off by saying it’s Vegas and it’s a Friday night. Undertaker then says he is there for a good time, not for a long time. Undertaker then tells a funny story about how Michelle chased him for months and finally wore him down. Undertaker then puts over how she was the first person to hold the Women’s Title and the Diva’s Title. Undertaker also talks about how McCool is a woman of faith who made him a better husband and father. Undertaker then says a lot of women wouldn’t be getting the opportunities they are today without McCool. Undertaker then introduces McCool and McCool makes her way out.

McCool talks about how she got a call from a 203 area code and let it go to voicemail. McCool then tells a story about filling out an application for a season of Tough Enough and then throwing in the trash. McCool then says she listened to the voicemail, letting her know she was going to be in the Diva Search and in that moment she decided she was enough. McCool then says she went through her Flawless Finishes. McCool then says the first one is a touching story about her father hitting her as punishment for a Thanksgiving food fight that she didn’t start when she was five. McCool then says she thought that was a cute story. McCool then talks about not listening to the noise, telling the told the story about how she was told to pull her punches because they looked too good. McCool then revealed she has been dealing with kidney and liver disease for 25 years. McCool then says her parents met her at the airport and took her to the hospital where she stayed and hallucinated for 16 days. McCool then says despite the difficulties she was able to fight her way though that. McCool then thanks the fans and her WWE family. McCool then thanks Fit Finlay for fighting for the divas, Stephanie for being a leader and Layla for being her partner. McCool then thanks her parents, her brother and her children. McCool then thanks her dear husband The Undertaker for being an inspiration and for chasing him for months and not taking no for an answer. McCool then thanks God everyday for him and calls Undertaker her rock and protector. McCool then goes over her Flawless Finishes one more time and goes back to the girl in the backseat that was afraid to answer the phone. McCool then says she finally believed she was enough and that changes everything.

We then see a video from earlier where Michelle McCool received her Hall of Fame ring from Triple H.

We then get a Dory Funk Sr. video package as he is the next Legacy inductee. The Funk Family in attendance stands and accepts the flowers for Dory.

We then get a video of Emmy Award winning reporter Tom Rinaldi detailing the incredible WWE Hall of Famer career of Triple H.

Michael Cole then mentions Jimmy Hart is in the building tonight and that segues to the next inductees. Otis, Bruce Prichard and Bronson Reed then put over the athleticism of The Natural Disasters.

We then get a video package on The Natural Disasters (Earthquake and Typhoon).

Fred Ottman (Typhoon) makes his way out with his son (Berkley), Earthquake’s wife (Josephine), Earthquake’s grandson (Joe), Earthquake’s daughter (Joanna) and Earthquake’s son (John Jr.) and in behalf of the late John Tenta (Earthquake). John Jr. speaks first and says he came home to see his dad sitting on the floor with VHS Tapes and letting them watch his infamous “Quake Burgers” segment on Prime Time. John Jr. then says he looks back and sees a person with a full life who achieved his dream. John Jr. then thanks the fans and says his father was always grateful for their support and he thanks the WWE. Joanna is next and she says her father was always silly and taught her you could be both fierce and gentle. Joanna then says she is training to follow in his footsteps. Joanna then thanks Uncle Fred for being a great friend to her father. Joanna then says she knows her dad would want to celebrate Fred for all he was and all he gave. Fred is next and he says he is grateful for The Disasters going into The Hall of Fame. Fred then thanks the two children for the words they said. Fred then says he wishes John was here as he was his best friend and John was his brother from another mother. Fred then brings up how Quake had just finished his run with Hogan and they called him into the office to pitch the idea of the team. Fred then says he was thrilled as John was a phenomenal athlete. Fred then says they were on the road together 300 days a year and had so much in common. Fred then puts over John for being a great dad and person and starts to break a little bit. Fred then brings up John’s cancer and how he was in remission. Fred then says John gave him a call and told him it was back. Fred then says he tells John he misses him as he breaks a little and says this one is for him.

We then see Triple H presenting the rings to Fred and John’s family.

We then get a video package of the best Stone Cold Stunners, including on Xavier Woods from WrestleMania 32, Scott Hall from WrestleMania 18, The Rock from WrestleMania 15 and Pat McAfee from WrestleMania 2022.

We then get a video package on the WrestleMania 13 Match between Stone Cold vs. Bret Hart as it will be inducted as the first-ever Immortal Moment.

CM Punk then makes his way out and says he has been given two minutes to talk about the two greatest generational superstar elite workers this business has seen and their magnus-opus at WrestleMania 13. Punk then says can talk about each man for two hours and the match for five, but people don’t want to hear from him. Punk then says their match is the greatest match in WrestleMania history and he calls it perfect. Punk then says the match meant a lot to him, the business, the fans and the boys and girls in the crowd. Punk then credits Ken Shamrock for his role as the referee and Chicago for being the setting. Punk then gets a bit emotional as he says this match and these two mean so much to him and we cut to Seth Rollins. Punk then says he is trying to fill the boots of the people he idolized as a kid. Punk then brings up how he has lost mentors: Harley, Eddie, Terry and Roddy. Punk then says it is important to say how grateful he is that Bret and Steve are here so everyone can give them their flowers as they desperately deserve it.

Bret Hart and Steve Austin then each get their own entrance and we get an unveiling. Bret says it is an honor to become the first man to get three Hall of Fame rings. Bret then quotes a painter who said, “art is a wound turned to light,” and to him that was always the perfect statement about this match. Bret then says he and Steve were always friends, but always had a lot of trust and respect. Bret then says that is what he remembers the most and what means the most to him standing here now. Bret then says that is how you do magic and you can’t be a great wrestler with out both. Bret then passes it off to Steve Austin.

Austin then says he has talked about this match so much it’s like having smoke blown up and his Bret’s ass again. Austin then says the match was basic and simple and that is a great start. Steve also gives a shout-out to Shamrock, but was pissed at how jacked he was and how it made him and Bret look bad. Austin then gives credit to Vince, Jim Ross and Jerry Lawler on commentary. Austin then says those three put down the soundtrack for what he and Bret did. Austin also credits the crowd. Austin then says he gets mad about the video package nearly making him cry in the back and now he wants to drink some beer because he is about to start crying. Austin then opens up some beers and tells Bret he loves him and if not for Bret, there is no Stone Cold. Austin then says he is proud to be the first match to go in and we get a toast and a bottom line. McAfee is all over Austin asking him to drink a beer with them.

We then get an Ivan Koloff video package as he is the next Legacy inductee. Ivan Koloff’s wife is in attendance and she accepts the flowers for Ivan.

Cole and McAfee then puts over Triple H again and we get a video package on The Game. This video package is set to “Nothing Else Matters” by Metallica and it shows footage from Levesque in the independents as Terra Rysing and Jean-Paul Levesque in WCW and of course all the WWE stuff. We then get comments from Foley, Austin, The Rock, John Cena, Randy Orton, Batista, Shawn Michaels and Michael Cole all putting over HHH. We also get footage of some of Triple H’s most over-the-top WrestleMania entrances. Dusty Rhodes and Seth Rollins then comments how he developed NXT. Nick Khan, Charlotte Flair and Cody Rhodes also talks about his influence on the business side of things. We then get Highlights of HHH’s mainstream media appearances and movies.

We then cut back to Steph and she is already crying. Shawn Michaels then makes his way out.

Shawn starts off by saying he hopes everyone is enjoying the 2025 Hall of Fame Ceremony. Shawn then tells his NXT kids if he isn’t there tomorrow, that means the joke didn’t go over well. Shawn then runs through HHH’s nicknames, accomplishments and rivalries with Punk, Cena, Rock, Austin and Reigns. Shawn then says he is biased as he is his best friend, but he was there in the beginning and brings up The Kliq. Shawn then says HHH didn’t walk in the door wanting to be the man he is today: “the most powerful man in pro-wrestling.” Shawn then says he just wanted to be a pro-wrestler. Shawn then brings up the idea that HHH wouldn’t be where he is without marrying the boss’ daughter. Shawn then says those people are wrong as all he did was fall in love with a beautiful woman and he worked harder than anyone else. Shawn then goes back to Steph as he knows Steph wondered about Shawn’s relationship with HHH and he admits his wife has done the same. Shawn then says. the only time they ever kissed was on live television in front of everyone. Shawn then says that’s the truth Steph and I am sticking to it. Shawn then says HHH does everything with genuine intent and gets emotional as he is about to talk about what HHH has done for him. Shawn then notes HHH learned a lot of the what to do and not to do from him Shawn then says HHH staying his friend for so long was probably a bad business decision. Shawn then says Hunter would not leave him because of the type of human being he is and the type of human being he was raised to be. Shawn then says he is not bitter about people liking the second DX over his version. Shawn then moves to HHH’s biggest accomplishment to the future of the business: NXT. Shawn then says they would talk about a place with passion like that when they drove up and down the roads. Shawn then says people would say you can’t build a WWE Superstar and he knows HHH thought, “why the hell not?” Shawn then mentions if you look at WrestleMania’s card it is damn near all NXT stars. Shawn then says HHH made a call to Shawn to swing by NXT and see what he thinks. Shawn then says it started 2 hours a day and 3 days a week to a non-stop 24/7 grind that virtually never ends and he would not change it for the world. Shawn then says Paul is his boss and he should know he goes to bed at 9. Shawn then says the Paul I work for is a huge pain in the ass. Shawn then says Paul is getting him back for everything he did in the 90s. Shawn then brings up the reign of terror from 2002-2005. Shawn then says much like the 90s he didn’t leave me, so I am sure as hell not leaving him. Shawn then references Nash and Waltman on the floor and Hall who has passed. Shawn then says Hunter can take the WWE in the future and nobody is better equipped to do it. Shawn then brings up HHH working with Bad Bunny and Travis Scott and pivoting to working with Roman and Punk. Shawn then says HHH has a unique way of managing the corporate side without losing his love of what happens in the ring. Shawn then says people feel more confident with HHH at the helm. Shawn then gets choked up when he brings out HHH and tells him that he loves him.

Triple H comes out and hugs Shawn Michaels as the crowd chants his name. He jokes that he’s been crying backstage for 15 minutes and if he passes out, someone should drop an elbow on him. He says he’s not great at talking when emotional, but he’s lucky to have a friend like Shawn, who makes him feel like the richest man alive.

He thanks everyone for being there and gives a special shout-out to Motörhead and Lemmy, who gave him his iconic entrance music and friendship.

Triple H introduces Rich Herring, the Warrior Award recipient. Herring has been with WWE for 55 years, helping behind the scenes like “The Wolf” from Pulp Fiction—someone who always solves problems.

When WWE’s Nick Khan told him about the Hall of Fame plan, he didn’t know what to say. Some people give long speeches, like Mr. T still talking about his mom. But the more he thought about it, the more he realized this wasn’t just about him—it was about the people who helped him get here.

He talks about growing up in New Hampshire, watching Chief Jay Strongbow with his dad. That moment sparked his love for wrestling. His parents taught him to work hard, and he jokes his mom taught him the wild stuff he did in DX. He also mentions it’s their 61st anniversary tonight. His sister Lynn, who once stood up to his bullies, also inspired him by turning her life around after a health scare.

At 14, he started hitting the gym and fell in love with it. A man named Brian helped him learn how to lift, and they’ve been friends for 40 years. Around that time, Arnold Schwarzenegger inspired him too—with his movies and books about hard work paying off.

He got his break with Killer Kowalski, who trained him in a rough boxing ring and believed in him from day one. Triple H still shares the advice Kowalski gave him with young talent today.

Eric Bischoff took a chance on him in WCW. He also thanks Dusty Rhodes, who mentored him and reminded him how hard the job of booking is. Triple H gets emotional talking about Dusty and tells Cody Rhodes how much his dad meant to him.

Arn Anderson gave him the job after a dark match and even used to take him out afterward—especially because Triple H didn’t drink and could drive. He also recalls late-night Popeye’s chicken runs. Harley Race was another mentor who once gave earrings to Triple H’s newborn daughter.

He mentions early help from “Stunning” Steve Austin and Mick Foley, who always showed kindness. Terry Taylor and Steve Regal taught him a lot too. Regal even told him to leave WCW and go to WWF, where he’d be a star.

Once in WWE, he didn’t know anyone and traveled alone—until Kevin Nash, Shawn Michaels, Scott Hall, and Sean Waltman picked him up one day. They clicked right away, talking business nonstop. He shares a funny story about their first night together at Denny’s that involved too many drinks and a trip to the emergency room. That was the start of the Kliq, and they became like family. He says Hall was a genius, Nash saw wrestling like a movie, Waltman was the standard, and Shawn could do it all.

Triple H also reflects on working with amazing talent over the years. He formed DX with Shawn and credits Chyna as the glue that held it together. Without her, the group may not have lasted. He loved the second version of DX too—with Road Dogg, Billy Gunn, and X-Pac.

He says Mick Foley brought out his toughness and helped make some of his best matches, like their Street Fight and Hell in a Cell bouts. Foley remains one of his favorite people and opponents.

Triple H talks about Ric Flair next, calling him his hero and the greatest of all time. He says Evolution changed the business. The idea was to help two young guys—Randy Orton and Dave Bautista—become stars. Seeing them grow into who they are today inspired him to give back. He thanks Randy for being a pain in the ass because it helped him grow, then jokes about his estrogen levels getting too high from all the emotion.

He thanks the doctors, especially Dr. James Andrews, for putting him back together after so many injuries. Without them, he wouldn’t have been able to finish his career the way he did.

Triple H says back in 1996, he got invited to sit in on WWE production meetings and soaked in everything from Pat Patterson, Jack Lanza, and George “The Animal” Steele. Pat Patterson taught him how to put matches together and told him he had a future in creative. That advice helped him create NXT and the Performance Center, which became one of the most meaningful parts of his career.

He gives credit to NXT’s original stars—Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins, Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, and Bayley—saying they became his “fountain of youth.” Shawn Michaels found that same energy when he joined him at NXT, and it made them both feel like they had something special again.

He jokes that Michael Hayes probably already left the building but calls him this generation’s Pat Patterson. He thanks Bruce Prichard for always navigating difficult roles in the company and praises lead writer Ed for everything he’s helped create. Triple H also shouts out the production crew, saying none of this would happen without them.

Then he brings up Paul Heyman and gets emotional again—dropping the first F-bomb of the night, joking it’s fitting because it’s about Paul. He jokes that he’s going long just to annoy Shawn Michaels, who has to be at NXT in 15 minutes. Triple H thanks Linda McMahon and says he loves her. He says Shane McMahon is the brother he never had and begs him not to jump off anything dangerous again.

Finally, he talks about Vince McMahon. He admits their relationship is complicated, but says he wouldn’t be here without Vince. Vince wasn’t just a boss and mentor—he became his father-in-law and the grandfather of his kids. “I love you Vince. Thank you.”

Triple H moves on to The Undertaker and says there’s no one he respects more in the business. He shares a story about sitting with The Kliq at a bar when Taker gave him the nod and shared a drink. That moment meant everything. Later, when he started dating Stephanie McMahon, he worried it might ruin both of their careers. He asked Taker what to do, and Taker told him: “If you love her, go get it. And anyone who doesn’t like it can f** off.”* That advice changed his life.

He then talks about his health scare from a few years ago. He thought he had pneumonia, but it turned out he was in heart failure. Everything changed. He wasn’t thinking about shows or meetings—just Stephanie and their daughters. He learned that life is a gift, and small stuff doesn’t matter anymore. “This can all end tomorrow, for anyone.”

He speaks about his daughters next. Aurora made sure he mentioned her tonight. In his mind, she and her sisters are still little girls sitting on his briefcase backstage. His middle daughter, Murphy, plays high school football with the boys because she wanted to prove she could. Vaughn, the youngest, is 14 going on 40, and always full of joy. He tells all of them: “You can do anything. Just work your ass off.”

Then it’s time to talk about Stephanie. Triple H says he’s not sure he can even get through it. “She’s my everything.” He says one word sums it up: “Forever.” He jokes that it all started with him just wanting a better spot in the company—now it’s 20 years and three kids later. “I’m all in on that shit.”

He closes by thanking Nick Khan, calling him the best businessman he’s ever met. Nick always has the answers in real time, and this entire weekend wouldn’t be possible without him. He says Nick hates attention, so everyone should go thank him this weekend—just to mess with him.

As he wraps up, Triple H says deep down, he’s still just that kid from New Hampshire who fell in love with wrestling. Tomorrow, he’ll be watching the best talent in the world do what they do—and in his heart, he’ll still be that same kid. Everyone he mentioned tonight helped him go from a fan with a dream to living that dream every day.