The dynamic between Vince McMahon and Triple H is reportedly something everyone is talking about internally in WWE. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that Shane McMahon’s return, and recent changes to WrestleMania 32 storylines, have both lead to an increase in backstage chatter about the McMahon family drama. The Observer reports that Vince does not like being perceived as the old out-of-touch guy who needs to step aside so Triple H can take over.
The speculation within WWE right now is reportedly that if Shane does take on an executive role in the company, Vince could be playing him against Triple H and Stephanie. It gets hard to tell how much of the Vince-Triple H tension is exaggerated, but it is known that Shane did have issues with Triple H and Stephanie that lead to him leaving the company in 2009. Shane left WWE after he found out his sister and Triple H would eventually be taking over the company instead of him.
Aside from any heat he may have with Vince and Shane, Triple H also drew criticism from some WWE employees for not “selling†his beating from Roman Reigns back in December. In the days after the angle with Reigns at TLC, Triple H was making appearances to promote NXT and not selling any injuries.
WWE Chairman Vince McMahon is reportedly not a big fan of his NXT brand. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reported this week that McMahon perceives NXT as a touring product and nothing more. McMahon reportedly feels that most of the NXT roster can’t draw money for his company because he doesn’t see them as “stars.”
A lot of NXT talent would like a spot on the main WWE roster so they can earn more money, but the feeling in the locker room is that NXT is more fun. According to The Wrestling Observer, NXT talent took notice of how Tyler Breeze was treated after he arrived on the main roster. Some of the locker room was reportedly disgruntled after Breaking Ground built up Breeze’s move to the main roster, only for him to be treated like a “jobber” on WWE television.
From Big Dave, via redditWWE is expected to make another round of aggressive talent signings from Japan, Mexico and the U.K. over the next few months. The name we heard they are most interested in is Kazuchika Okada, as apparently the key people in charge just found out that he’s tall. New Japan has offered Okada a five-year contract. We don’t know if the deal has been executed and Okada has publicly said he’s loyal to New Japan.
Vince doesn't like NXT? Well, it is fair to say that he doesn't like wrestling then.
Wrestling has always been secondary in the WWF/E. Ever since it got big. And the reality is, wrestling isn't actually that important. Just look at the guys who have been "the guy" in the past.Vince doesn't like NXT? Well, it is fair to say that he doesn't like wrestling then.
Of course they'd want Okada now that they know he's tall. Nevermind his actual talent.
I doubt he goes though.
New Day flying around on unicorns would be the greatest thing to ever happen in WWE
I'd be absolutely shocked if Kazuchika Okada left NJPW. He's the heir apparent in that company once Tanahashi retires.
I'm about to Sami Zayn through the bottom rope tornado DDT you.