NXT Takeover Chicago Conference Call Highlights With Triple H
WWE is conducting another NXT Takeover conference call with Triple H to hype up this weekend’s NXT Takeover: Chicago show and WWE Backlash. The call will commence at 11:30 a.m. EST today.
Follow along here as we will post live recaps from Justin LaBar who will be tweeting highlights from the call. Wrestlezone’s Nick Hausman will be providing the entire call audio later today so be sure to be on the lookout for that as well.
Triple H starts the call. Normal pleasantries for doing this on the weeks of NXT Takeover’s.
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Triple H looking forward to fans getting to further invest in the UK talent & content. 90 minute special on Network today.
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Triple H says: NXT Takeover from “one of my favorite arenas anywhere in the world.”
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Looks forward to bringing them something little more down & dirty than they normally get in that building & thinks NXT will deliver that
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Triple H says he knows Itami is looking to make a statement. Goes on to praise the women & says Asuka continues to be @WWEAsuka
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Triple H praises DIY talent. Says AOP came a long way in a short time. Looking for something big says it has potential to steal the night.
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Triple H says @Tyler_Bate vs @PeteDunneYxB amazing guys at their age already and huge potential.
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Triple H steps away from NXT and talking about Mania weekend & the media coverage which he appreciates.
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Triple H says information coming out in next few weeks about Women’s tournament. Says it’s passion project he’s been working on for a while.
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Triple H: I like to be on positive side & have respect for Hideo. Difficult to leave where you’re big star & take gamble & have setbacks.
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Says some of setbacks might have came from being intimidated & struggling to find footing. Says happens to some no matter how good they are.
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“As hard as I’ve seen him work & as good of a guy as he is, he’s put his heart & soul into making this happen.” – Triple H in Hideo
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“Him being a bad investment for us…I don’t see it that way.” – Triple H on Hideo
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Is confident Hideo will rise to the occasion because he’s a big player. If he doesn’t, they will discuss it & see what next steps are.
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Says this NXT Takeover is happening as perfect storm, long ways away until SSlam weekend creatively & wanted to get NXT brand into Chicago.
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Triple H on @DMcIntyreWWE: At the time for Drew & for WWE it was best thing that coulda happened.
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Triple H on @DMcIntyreWWE: Always been talented. Sometimes too much too soon. Has ton of respect for him & proven to world how good he is.
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Triple H says Jinder Mahal is another guy. Left, came back a different guy. Says sometimes it’s just a matter of getting more experience.
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Has the massive amount of call ups from NXT to RAW or SD: says it’s difficult but what the band is based on. Can be strength and hurdle.
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Triple H says NXT expectation has risen. No longer fans just support person even if green. Quality bar has risen which is good but challenge
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Triple H praising behind the scenes team, many of which he has lost in past just as they have the talent. Says that’s a big loss to replace.
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Triple H says getting inn a great place now. RAW, SD, NXT, UK all have own brands. Women tourney. Loves amount of talent giving exposure to.
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Triple H on @ProjectCiampa injury: He turned ankle. As precaution everything was stopped. Went for X-ray, no break or fracture.
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Triple H says @ProjectCiampa says he is good to go and it will be up for medical team to make the final call. Calls it an interesting day.
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Triple H praising @ProjectCiampa and @JohnnyGargano and how excited they are!
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Triple H says this is part of the game (injury.) So far it seems positive with how @ProjectCiampa is feeling. Keeping positive frame of mind
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Triple H on selection process for Women’s tournament: “Want it to be global.” Weren’t sure how high end they could make it.
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Triple H says it’s just cause less women out there but started digging around countries and finding hidden gems & have a lot of talent.
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Says a lot of women who should be in it who won’t because they want it to be international w/ vets & young. 32 girls. Finding right balance.
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Triple H says just like CWC…styles are what make this a fun puzzle to put together this tournament to make best matches.
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Triple H: Hiring a female ref something he’s been working on for a while. Says authority figure can’t be make or female as long as good ref.
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Triple H talks excitement for UK talent keep getting more exposure & cool for local fans to see these talents grow from local indy to global
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Triple H compares it to being a fan of the band before they get out of clubs and world discovers how good they are.
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Triple H on Jim Ross: He’s been through a lot. Working on for a while having Jim come back & work w/ us.
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Triple H on Jim Ross: Thrilled for him to work with us and own the brands and dive back into work with us. Can’t wait to see him tomorrow.
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Triple H on Jim Ross: I know he will add so much to that product & brand. Lends a credibility. Says “he was voice of my era.” Made it great
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Triple H says Roderick Strong: Incredible talent and hard worker. Not biggest character so you need to find ways for people to connect.
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Triple H says probably not gonna write anything better than his real life story. Says has an incredible story. Says he was open for it.
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Triple H thinks Roderick doing phenomenal job building and future is wide open for him.
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Triple H on next big market w/ eye on: “That’s the question, right? Have to sit back internally and talk about that.”
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Get further down road with UK brand, then it’s what’s next? It’s strategic thought process. Big world. A lot of thoughts & questions.
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Talks where is benefit for fans & WWE. Examples Dubai, China, Australia, a lot of places get put on table. “When we know, we’ll tell you.”
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Triple H says he knows what he has in his head for vision. Jokes he doesn’t always know Vince’s head. Excited w/ WWE Network possibilities.
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Triple H says it’s only going to get bigger for fans & talent with WWE Network. Says NXT will be in UK in the early part of June.
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Triple H excited NXT going back to Download Festival in UK and after last year they wanted them back.
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Triple H says Women’s tourney could be cultural event. Says past & current talent asking to be there, even if just sitting in crowd.
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Triple H says Alundra Blayze will be at WWE PC. Ricky Morton will be there guest coaching soon too. Happy new ways to bring past talent in.
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Triple H says goodbye & thanks.
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