STAMFORD, United States – World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Chief Content Officer, Paul Levesque, popularly known as Triple H, has stated that WWE is not a legitimate sport but an entertainment product built around real physical performances and emotions.
Speaking during an interview on WWE Radio's Busted Open, Triple H explained that professional wrestling no longer needs to convince audiences that it is a competitive sport, describing it instead as an art form comparable to film, television and music.
"There was a time when our predecessors fought to prove that wrestling was real, but today, the legitimacy comes from the physical and emotional sacrifices performers make," he said.
According to Triple H, although WWE is scripted entertainment, the physical demands placed on wrestlers are genuine.
"We do not need to pretend to be a real sport. We are a show, a film, a television series centered around a sport. However, the physicality is real, the emotions are real, and the commitment is real," he stated.
Triple H also revealed that former WWE champion Brock Lesnar has been mentoring rising star Oba Femi behind the scenes ahead of their scheduled Hell in a Cell clash at SummerSlam on August 1.
According to him, Lesnar recognized Oba Femi's potential and has taken an active role in helping the young wrestler develop both inside and outside the ring.
"He sees something special in Oba and says, 'Come with me, and I'll teach you everything you need to know.' They spend hours discussing the business and what it takes to succeed," Triple H said.
The WWE executive praised established stars such as Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins for helping to guide the next generation of wrestlers.
He added that younger talents, including Oba Femi, Trick Williams, Carmelo Hayes and Je'Von Evans, are benefiting from the experience and mentorship of veteran performers.
Triple H expressed confidence that the knowledge being passed down will help shape the future of professional wrestling for years to come.
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