These are the anti-Triple H Stars of the WWE!
The majority of WWE talent has thrived since Triple H took over the company’s creative direction two years ago. The regime shift has opened numerous opportunities, especially for NXT call-ups, who have transitioned more smoothly to the main roster. Meanwhile, many struggling members of Raw and SmackDown have finally been given a chance to display their skills and reach their potential. Stars like LA Knight, The Judgement Day, and Gunther have skyrocketed under Triple H’s leadership. However, some have seen a downturn in their fortunes, particularly Vince McMahon's former pet projects, such as Maximum Male Models, Lacey Evans, Veer Mahaan, and Riddick Moss, many of whom have been released. While it's impossible to push everyone at once, and WWE’s roster is more stacked than ever, certain talents have been noticeably undervalued. Here are four Superstars who have suffered the most during Triple H’s tenure as head of creative.
Austin Theory’s WWE career shifted after winning the Money in the Bank in July 2022, a key decision by Vince McMahon before his exit. However, under Triple H’s creative leadership, Theory struggled to sustain that momentum. His stint as Mr. Money in the Bank ended in a failed cash-in, and while he held the U.S. Championship for nine months, it lacked standout moments. Teaming with Grayson Waller to win the WWE Tag Team Championship at WrestleMania 40 further stalled his singles career, making a future world title push uncertain.
Bobby Lashley’s WWE career has fluctuated, particularly since Triple H took over. Despite his success in The Hurt Business and as United States and WWE Champion, Lashley’s prominence has diminished. Key feuds, like with Brock Lesnar, were left unresolved, and his omission from WrestleMania 39, despite winning the André the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, further sidelined him. His brief return to the main event scene in 2022 faded, and his recent heel stable with The Street Profits struggled to gain traction, fuelling rumours of his potential departure from WWE.
Omos quickly rose to prominence on Raw after debuting in 2020, first as AJ Styles’ bodyguard, then as an in-ring competitor. His pairing with MVP after WrestleMania 38 teased a top heel run, but his presence faded under Triple H’s leadership. Notable matches, like against Braun Strowman at Crown Jewel 2022 and Brock Lesnar at WrestleMania 39, couldn’t sustain his momentum. Undrafted in 2023 and 2024, and now without MVP, Omos’s future is uncertain. A babyface turn could unlock his untapped potential and connect him with fans.
Triple H brought Shinsuke Nakamura to NXT in 2016, immediately establishing him as a top star. His popularity carried over to the main roster, where he found success under Vince McMahon. Surprisingly, Nakamura has been a lower priority in the Triple H era. After a lacklustre 2022, Nakamura returned in 2023, engaging in unremarkable feuds with Karrion Kross and Bronson Reed. Turning heel to challenge Seth Rollins for the World Heavyweight Championship revitalised his career, but back-to-back losses at Payback and Fastlane cemented his status as a stepping stone. Despite being drafted to SmackDown in April, Nakamura has yet to debut, leaving fans wondering why he's underutilised.
In Triple H's era as WWE's creative head, many stars have flourished, but not everyone has been as fortunate. Whether they can rebound remains to be seen, but their journeys highlight the unpredictability of the wrestling world.
