Welcome to our live coverage of the NXT Takeover: New York Media Call featuring Triple H. We'll have a live stream below when it starts, as well as full coverage of all of Triple H's comments!
Triple H Media Call: NXT New York From Fightful https://t.co/zUF60TkQmf
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Triple H is asked about Ciampa's injury. Says they knew about the injury but still wanted to call him up. "Unfortunately, with the type of injury, it went from one thing to another very rapidly" Said they couldn't afford to wait.
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"Instead of being manageable, it progressively got worse" - Triple H on Ciampa's injury.
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Triple H says it's a "creative energy" between him and Vince McMahon in terms of NXT call ups. Says it's an internal conversation about what's best for everyone. "The best things comes out of that chaos."
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Triple H says he's enjoying the current story with Batista. "He's excited to do it and I'm excited to do it with him." Hopes they can deliver something fans can enjoy.
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Triple H would rather have NXT TakeOver on Saturday as opposed to Thursday next year with SmackDown moving to Friday. Says they are still working on what the schedule change means.
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Triple H doesn't see the need for NXT women's tag titles right now with the current women's tag titles floating. But says "never say never."
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HHH discusses the NXT pipeline. Says the signings have increased with the opening of the UK Performance Center and the NXT brand growing.
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HHH says NXT is a "profitable brand" from a live event standpoint. Says they are always evaluating talent.
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HHH believes managers are important for international talent. Praises Stokely Hathaway and Robbie E for bringing more to the table than just their skills as managers/talkers.
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"The one thing people don't give Vince a lot of credit for is his ability to shift and morph. Reimagining everything is one of his biggest skillsets." - HHH
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HHH says announcements for NXT UK, specifically the next TakeOver, will be "coming shortly." Wishes he could give NXT UK more exposure over WrestleMania weekend.
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HHH says there is a constant battle when it comes to WrestleMania with getting everyone on the card and timing. Like leaving fans wanting more with TakeOver events.
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HHH wont go into details about Keith Lee's undisclosed injury. "We had a situation that made us change creative."
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HHH says they will "wait and see" in terms of Ricochet/Black staying on the main roster or working all brands. Also "wait and see" on Lars Sullivan.
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HHH praises X Pac for his guest coaching stint at the PC. Says they bring a lot of guys in and evaluate them to see what they provide and where they may want to work.
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HHH praises the leadership of Ciampa. "He'll hate me saying that because he wants to be a bad guy."
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HHH finishes by confirming the June 8 TakeOver event in San Jose.
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