Triple H speaks out on Vince McMahon ahead of Wrestlemania 41

Triple H has made his feelings clear on Vince McMahon after being inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame ahead of WrestleMania 41.

Triple H – formerly Paul Levesque - was finally inducted into the Hall of Fame, having been world champion on 14 occasions, as well as later becoming WWE’s chief content officer.

Triple H, 55, who made his WWE debut back in 1995, was accompanied by former WCW world champion Lex Luger and former Divas champion Michelle McCool.

The 55-year-old was introduced to the audience by Shawn Michaels, one of his closest friends, and was quick to thank numerous people who have helped him achieve what he has at the company.

He signed his hour-long speech off by saying: “I promise you that I will do everything in my power, give everything that I have to take this business that we all love and keep it alive, for the next generation who will keep it alive when I'm gone.

“I promise you that I will work my ass off for you. It might not always be great, it might not always be perfect, but I will give you everything I have, because you made me who I am and I will never forget it."

The 55-year-old, who is married to McMahon’s daughter Stephanie, also mentioned the WWE co-founder during his acceptance speech.

"It's a complicated story and relationship, but in so many ways, I wouldn't be here without him,” said Triple H.

“Not just in my business life. He's the one who saw something in me creatively, invited me to those production meetings.

“Taught me, let me sit under that learning tree. But also in my personal life, my family. He wasn't just my boss. He wasn't just a friend, he wasn't just a mentor. He would become my father-in-law. He's my wife's father. He's my kids' grandfather.”

"There isn't a self-made man on this planet."

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However, Vince departed in disgrace, first in 2022 and then in 2024, when various allegations were made against him, including an ongoing sexual harassment lawsuit, according to the BBC. McMahon's attorney, Jessica Rosenberg, denied the claims.

Despite this, John Cena also gave his thoughts on McMahon.

"I don’t care who hears it: I love Vince," Cena said during an interview with the New York Times.

"I’m not downplaying anything that needs to be decided or allegations of any kind, but when I love somebody, I love them wholeheartedly."

Cena added: "I know people are going to be angry about that, but they can’t put their value on my relationship with somebody I love."