Triple H Accused Of Botching Several Big Storylines

Graham GSM Matthews of Bleacher Report looked at several storylines since WrestleMania 41 that have not just been polarizing among the WWE Universe, but many that have flat-out flopped. These decisions have left fans frustrated, critics unimpressed, and fans wondering if Triple H is headed down a perilous path, prioritizing social media buzz over creating compelling ideas that fans can truly engage with.

Among the biggest disasters was the return of R-Truth, who briefly rebranded himself as Ron Killings. He was released, and fan backlash got him rehired. He attacked John Cena following Money in the Bank, but the feud fizzled after a disappointing rematch and unresolved storylines. When Cena went back to being a baby face, R-Truth suddenly reappeared. Not ironically, perhaps most glaring botch was John Cena’s heel turn at Elimination Chamber. Although the initial turn generated excitement, the follow-through fell completely flat, and WWE decided to put the creative train in reverse and write it off as Cena being in a weird place for a few months. One of the biggest storylines in wrestling became largely meaningless.

Oddly, despite a huge organic push and excellent merchandise sales, Karrion Kross did not see his contract renewed. Triple H spent a couple of years trying to get Kross over with the fans and when it finally happened outside of WWE's planning, the company didn't take advantage.

Other creative ideas, like bringing in several El Grande Americanos when Chad Gable went down to an injury was questioned. The time and effort spent on the Wyatt Sicks and their promos only to drop the creative and just give them the tag titles didn't receive a strong response. Finally, Jacob Fatu’s feud with Solo Sikoa was graded as a total failure, with the trigger pulled on that rivalry far too late.

Has Triple H Lost His Way?

Overall, while Triple H’s creative tenure has delivered standout moments, his reputation for mishandling significant moments and key creative storylines has taken a turn for the worse. The long-term magic touch he used to have seems all but gone, and he's squandering creative opportunities with a clear indication he's lost his way when it comes to writing stories that have a payoff.

What do you make of his recent creative run and the stories WWE is trying to tell in recent months? Where did Triple H go wrong?