Very eye opening interview excerpt from Triple H in a recent Powerslam Magazine. First thing that jumps out is that Trips seems not to value look and size as much as some others in charge:
Who do you regard as the next wave of headline-level talent in WWE?Obviously, Bourne, Punk and Kingston do not fit the tall, roided archetype that Trips' father-in-law loves. This is a very good sign for life post-Vince. Even though they aren't my favorite on-screen characters, a lot of what I've heard about Trips and Stephanie McMahon behind the scenes has been favorable. Maybe it'll be better once Vince becomes incontinent.
Well, C.M. Punk is obviously already on his way to becoming a big star. Jack Swagger, I like. Sheamus. Evan Bourne is very good. Kofi Kingston. They are all moving up, but slowly, which is the right way.
Also, for all those (including myself) who were afraid that Sheamus would get lost in the shuffle on RAW, well, that might not be the case:
Finally, are you mentoring any WWE wrestler in particular? And in who, do you see the most of the young Triple H?If he's in with Trips, he's going to get protection. All snarky comments about Trips and his politics aside, this is a shrewd move for Sheamus. Get in on the good side. Also, it shows that Trips values work ethic, which to me is a far, far better thing to be holding dear than look. Give me one Christian over a dozen Chris Masterses any day of the week and twice on Sunday.
The closest to me is probably Sheamus, because we always train together on the road. But I try to watch all the young guys' matches and give them advice, if they want to hear it. If they take advice to heart and really want to improve, them I am wanting to help. As for seeing some of myself in someone? Thats tough. Sheamus just the other day showed up at a show he didn't have to be at. He does whatever he's asked to do without complaining, he goes to every show and is always wanting to work: he does it all, goes above and beyond. That's what I was like.
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