Wrestling veteran Stevie Richards recently weighed in on the possibility of Triple H facing termination from WWE, suggesting that Triple H himself may have been a perpetrator of unfair treatment.
After spending several years wrestling in other promotions, Richards joined WWE in 1999, where he competed for almost nine years and held the Hardcore Championship 21 times. However, he was released from his contract in August 2008.
During an episode of The Brand podcast, Vince Russo asserted that Triple H’s tenure with WWE was over following The Rock’s involvement with TKO’s board of directors, citing past tensions between the two stars.
Richards also shared his perspective on the situation, suggesting that Triple H should not elicit sympathy if he were to be let go, portraying him as a victimizer during his time in WWE.
“Why should we feel sorry for multi-millionaires? How much wealth does he possess? Moreover, has Triple H ever expressed empathy for the struggles of others during his tenure as a talent, where he often declined to support them…
I witnessed firsthand how Triple H’s politics and patronizing demeanor negatively impacted talent, resulting in financial losses or even terminations. They [referring to DX] mistreated The Rock terribly. And now, after all these years, it’s come full circle,” Richards remarked.
The seasoned wrestler further added:
“Even if The Rock removes Shawn Michaels and Triple H from the equation, they are wealthy individuals. There is no need to sympathize or pity them because they have amassed fortunes that could last for generations.
Their continued involvement in the industry is not driven by passion but by a desire for power and a sense of superiority over others. Despite being viewed as mentors in NXT, they remain the same individuals, exhibiting the same patronizing behavior that has detrimentally impacted numerous careers.
Who knows how many individuals they have led down paths of despair, depression, and even death? They certainly do not extend sympathy to them.”
