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Date of Birth

27 July 1969, Nashua, New Hampshire, USA

Birth Name

Paul Michael Levesque

Nickname

The Game
Triple H
The Cerebral Assassin
Terra Ryzing
The King of Kings

Height

6' 3½" (1.92 m)

Mini Biography

Paul Levesque, otherwise known as Triple H, has established himself on the big scene in Blade: Trinity (2004) opposite Wesley Snipes. Levesque has already made an impression with his guest roles on "The Bernie Mac Show" (2001), "The Drew Carey Show" (1995), "Grown Ups" (1999), and "MADtv" (1995).

Triple H is the WWE's number one athlete, performer and bad guy. He has earned ten WWE world championships as well as being crowned King of the Ring (1997) (TV). Hunter Hearst Helmsley, a.k.a. Triple H, has become one of the most acclaimed stars in the world of wrestling.

Paul was born and raised in New Hampshire and at the age of fourteen he began bodybuilding. He attended art school while managing and consulting a prestigious fitness club. It was his passion for fitness that led him to train with the legendary wrestler turned instructor, Walter 'Killer' Kowalski at his training school in Malden, Massachusetts. It was April of 1995 when Levesque made his debut in the WWF, as it was called at the time.

IMDb Mini Biography By: Nicole Nassar Public Relations

Spouse

Stephanie McMahon

(25 October 2003 - present) 2 children

Trade Mark

Wrestling finisher move "Pedigree"

During his ring entrance he swigs water from a bottle and spits it out in a fine mist - he calls this "the Spritz"

Frequently uses Sledgehammers on his opponents

Finishing move: Pedigree (Double underhook facebuster)

Trademark move: Indian Deathlock

Trademark move: Arn Anderson Spinebuster

Trademark move: Jumping High Knee

Trademark move: DDT

Trademark move: Running Neckbreaker

Trademark move: Facebreaker Knee Smash (Common counter to a Back Body Drop)

Trademark move: Figure Four Leglock

Signature weapon: Sledgehammer

Spinebuster

Trivia

Professional wrestler.

Former WWF World, IC and European champion

Dated fellow WWF superstar Chyna for 4 years. (Feb 1997-Jan 2001)

Fourth ever person to keep his WWF Heavyweight title at Wrestlemania

In an unofficial poll among wrestling fans in August 2001, the question was "Will Triple H's Return Boost WWF Ratings?" (Triple H was injured and off WWF TV at the time.) 75% said yes, 19% say maybe and 5% said no.

Returned to WWF RAW IS WAR on January 7th 2002, after being out for 8 months in rehab with torn left quadriceps muscle completely off the bone.

Winner of 2002 Royal Rumble

Has also held the WWE Tag Team Championship

Held WWE Tag-Team Championship with Steve Austin

Retired Mick Foley at 2000 No Way Out PPV inside Hell in a Cell.

Schooled by Killer Kowalski, along with Joanie Laurer and Perry Saturn

Chosen as the #1 wrestler in the world in Pro Wrestling Illustrated Magazine's tenth annual "PWI 500" in 2000.

After seven months of his current HHH character, in March 2003 he had to explain in a press conference that it reflects the backstage politics and backstabbings of their business. Many fans would not have known this until they heard or read his explanation.

Former member of D-Generation-X, The Corporation and Evolution.

"Invaded" WCW in 1998 with follow D-X members X-Pac, "Road Dogg" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn and Chyna during a WCW event.

Won the first WWF special of "The Weakest Link" in 2001

4th wrestler to appear in a Marvel comic book movie, others are: Randy Savage (Spider-Man), Tyler Mane (X-Men), & Kevin Nash (Punisher)

Son-in-law of Vince McMahon and Linda McMahon.

Defeated Shawn Michaels in a 45-minute long "Hell in a Cell" match at Bad Blood 2004. [June 2004]

Faced Chris Benoit in his second one hour "Iron Man" match. But lost thanks to the interfere by Eugene (Dinsmore). [July 2004]

Member of the backstage wrestling faction known as the Kliq with Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Shawn Michaels, Sean Waltman and Justin Credible.

Notable title wins include: IWF title; WWF Intercontinental title (4); WWF King of the Ring 1997; WWF European title (2); WWF/WWE title (5); WWE Tag Team titles with Steve Austin; WWE Royal Rumble winner 2002; WWF/WWE Undisputed title; WWE World Heavyweight title (2).

Former Member of D-Generation X.

5-time WWE Intercontintal Champion

10-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion

Faced Chris Benoit in his second one hour "Iron Man" match. But lost thanks to the interfere by Eugene (Nick Dinsmore). [July 2004]

Notable title wins include: - WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion (10/21/96 - 2/13/97) - WWF European Heavyweight Champion (12/11/97 - 1/20/98) - WWF European Heavyweight Champion(2) (3/16/98 - 7/14/98) - WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion(2) (8/30/98 - 10/11/98) - WWF World Heavyweight Champion (8/23/99 - 9/14/99) - WWF World Heavyweight Champion(2) (9/26/99 - 11/14/99) - WWF World Heavyweight Champion(3) (1/03/00 - 4/30/00) - WWF World Heavyweight Champion(4) (5/21/00 - 6/25/00) - WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion(3) (4/03/01 - 4/10/01) - WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion(4) (4/16/01 - 5/20/01) - WWF World Tag-Team Champion w/ Steve Austin (4/29/01 - 5/21/01) - WWF World Heavyweight Champion(5) (3/17/02 - 4/21/02) - WWE World Heavyweight Champion(6) (9/02/02 - 11/17/02) - WWE Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion(5) (10/20/02 - 11/17/02) - WWE World Heavyweight Champion(7) (12/15/02 - 9/21/03) - WWE World Heavyweight Champion(8) (12/14/03 - 3/14/04) (09/12/04 - 12/06/04) WWE World Heavyweight Champion(9) (01/09/05 - 4/03/05) WWE World Heavyweight Champion(10) (10/07/07) WWE World Heavyweight Champion(11).

He wrestled under the name Terra Ryzing while he was wrestling in WCW.

Son-in-law of Vince McMahon and Linda McMahon.

5-time WWE Intercontinental Champion

4th wrestler to appear in a Marvel comic book movie, others are: Randy Savage (Spider-Man), Tyler Mane (X-Men), & Kevin Nash (Punisher).

Defeated Shawn Michaels in a 45-minute long "Hell in a Cell" match at _WWE Bad Blood (2004) (V)_. [June 2004]

Member of the backstage wrestling faction known as the Kliq with Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Shawn Michaels, Sean Waltman and Justin Credible.

The WWF King of the Ring (1997) (TV).

Won the second ever 60-minute "Iron Man Match" against Dwayne Johnson at WWF Judgment Day (2000) (TV).

Winner of the WWF Royal Rumble (2002) (TV).

Held WWE Tag Team Championship with 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin.

Schooled by Walter 'Killer' Kowalski, along with Chyna and Perry Saturn.

By winning the main event at Wrestlemania 2000 as a "heel" (bad guy), he broke the long-standing tradition of "babyface" (good guy) wrestlers winning the main event.

His father was the best man at his wedding to Stephanie McMahon

Was originally supposed to win the 1996 King of the Ring, but was punished for breaking character at Madison Square Garden on Scott Hall and Kevin Nash's final show with the WWF. Ironically, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin was chosen to win the tournament instead, and it boosted his career. Triple H later went on to win the 1997 King of the Ring.

Had tension with Bill Goldberg before they even wrestled for the same company. When Goldberg was asked if he could fight any wrestler in a real street fight, he said either Triple H or Scott Hall, both of whom are close friends.

Along with his Father-in-law, Vince McMahon, paid for fellow wrestler, Sean Waltman (X-Pac) to go through drug rehab

Member of the Clique, a group of wrestlers who were best friends in and out of the ring. The group consists of Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, Sean Waltman, and Justin Credible.

He became a 10-time World Heavyweight Champion, which is the third highest in WWE history (Hulk Hogan 14 times; Ric Flair:- 16-time), by winning the elimination chamber match at New Year's Revolution, 9 January 2005.

Debuted in The WWE in 1995.

In his WWE PPV debut, Helmsley defeated Bob Holly at Summerslam (1995) (TV) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Entered WCW as Jean Paul LeVesque. He was primarily used as jobber.

He and wife Stephanie Levesque (née McMahon) are expecting their first child together, due in 2006.

One of the few people with the distinction of appearing on both Saturday Night Live (25.15) and Mad TV (7.9)

Previous Managers: Chyna, Rick Rude, Ric Flair, Curt Hennig, Mr Hughes, Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, Shawn Michaels, Sable.

He and his wife, Stephanie McMahon, welcomed their new daughter, Aurora Rose Levesque, into the world. Aurora weighs 8lbs 7oz. Born July 24, 2006

Along with Shawn Michaels, he reformed D-Generation X in June 2006.

Close friend of Ronnie Coleman (Mr Olympia). Even works out for the same club.

Holds a record five consecutive World Title matches at Wrestlemania. From Wrestlemania 18 to 22, Triple H has either been a champion or title challenger going into the event.

In July 1992, Ryzing captured the IWF title from Mad Dog Richard.

LeVesque used the ring name Terra Ryzing, and the inverted Indian Deathlock as his finisher.

Former World Tag Team Champion.

His hidden talent is drawing and he has designed many of his logos and official t-shirts.

He and his wife Stephanie McMahon welcomed their second child, an 8lb 12oz girl named Murphy Claire Levesque, on July 28th 2008.

WWE had Jack Nicholson booked to induct Ric Flair into the WWE Hall of Fame, who actually contacted them about inducting Flair, but Levesque pulled hard for himself to induct Flair for two reasons. 1) He wanted to induct him and 2) he was afraid that everyone in the audience would attend the ceremony to see Nicholson, not the legends being honored that night.

Personal Quotes

I am that damn good!

I am the Game!

(Making an apperance on The Rock's night of hosting SNL): "Well, what if he messes up one of his lines? He makes the WWF look bad. Can I run on stage and hit him for that?"

I will bury anyone who ever tries to take my spot at the top of the business. No one is better than I am, that's just a fact of life. I will always have better matches and draw more fans than all the rest of the guys combined.

Most of my life, I read what is said on IMDB. The fans on the Raw is War board make the most sense of any Internet fan, apart from the one or two that create second accounts to bash me. Keep the board alive-uh.

I don't think I'm a better wrestler than Ric Flair. No way in hell. There's no one in the business who can match the excitement, entertainment, and passion he brought in the ring. Rob Van Dam is very close though.

Hardcore wrestling like CZW is just nonsense. There's no story there. You've got guys jumping off of houses onto barb wired tables and that's it. They don't know how to work. CZW is trash.

Hollywood's great, but wrestling is my first love.

Where Are They Now

(September 2002) First person to hold wrestling's revamped World's Heavyweight Championship

(September 2003) Lost the WWE World Heavyweight title to Bill Goldberg at Unforgiven. His 9 month reign as World Heavyweight champion is the longest it has been in years.

(January 2004) Is to defend the World Heavyweight Title against Shawn Michaels in a Last Man Standing Match at this year's Royal Rumble.

(February 2004) Is scheduled to defend his World Heavyweight Championship at the Main Event of WrestleMania XX (2004).

(March 2004) was drafted by Smackdown from Raw in the company's second ever draft and was traded back to Raw to next day for Booker T and the Dudley Boyz

(July 2004) Was defeated by Chris Benoit, with the help of Eugene, in his second career 60-minute Iron Man Match (RAW - 7/26/04)

(September 2004) Set to face former Evolution member, Randy Orton at WWE Unforgiven for the World Title.

(September 2004) Captured his 9th World Champsionship when he defeated Randy Orton after hitting Orton with a Pedigree onto a steel chair.

(November 2004) Will captain team of himself, Batista, Gene Snitzky and Edge in a traditional "Survivor Series" team elimination match against, Randy Orton, Chris Jericho, Chris Benoit and Maven. Behind the scenes he is playing a role in television / script production with his wife Stephanie McMahon Levesque - in the event of Vince McMahon's illness (cause unknown)

(December 2004) Lost the World Title when the Triple Threat match between himself, Chris Benoit and Edge was declared a draw since Edge pinned Benoit, at the same time that Edge was tapping out the Crippler Crossface. Since a decision could not be made as to who won the match, the World Title was then declared vacant.

(January 2005) ## Won his 10th World Title at New Year's Revolution in a Elimination Chamber match when he defeated Randy Orton, Batista, Chris Jericho, Chris Benoit and Edge.

(April 2005) Is set to defend Raw World Heavyweight Championship against former Evolution stablemate Dave Batista at WrestleMania 21.

(April 2005) Lost the World Heavyweight Championship to Batista at WrestleMania 21. Now will most likely face Batista in a rematch for the World Title at WWE Backlash 2005.

(April 2005) Lost the World Heavyweight title to Batista at WretsleMania 21

(May 2005) Lost his World Heavyweight Championship rematch to Batista at WWE Backlash.

(June 2005) Was defeated by Batista an unheard of third time at WWE Vengeance. The match was a Hell in a Cell match and it marked both the first time Batista had been in the structure and the first time Triple H lost a match in the cell.

(August 2005) Currently on a Summertime sabbatical from wrestling.

(October 2005) Lost to former Evolution member Ric Flair at Taboo Tuesday in a Steel Cage Match (match type voted for by fans via WWE.com)

(November 2005) Defeated Ric Flair in a Last Man Standing Match at Survivor Series

(January 2006) Excepting first child with wife, Stephanie McMahon-Lesesque.

(January 2006) At New Years Revolution, defeated The Big Show after hitting the sledgehammer.

(January 2006) Will compete in the Royal Rumble match at the 2006 Royal Rumble.

(February 2006) Will take part in the Road to Wrestlemania tournament to decide the #1 contender for the WWE Championship.

(February 2006) Won the Road to Wrestlemania Tournament against Big Show (Paul Wright) and Rob Van Dam (Robet A. Szatowski) in a Triple Threat Match

(March 2006) Was in a handicap match with John Cena against Randy Orton, Kurt Angle, and Rey Mysterio at Saturday Night Main Event. This was known to be a Main Event vs. Main Event (Both sides are on the road to Wrestlemania 22 that airs April 2 on Pay-Per-View). HHH & Cena from Raw and Angle, Orton and Rey from Smackdown!. HHH & Ceana won.

(March 2006) Will face WWE Champion 'John Cena' at Wrestlemania 22 fro the WWE Championship.

(June 2006) On June 12, 2006, Shawn Michaels and Triple H re-formed Degeneration X on Raw.

(February 2007) Injured quadriceps muscle in right leg and will be out for several months.

(August 2007) Returned to WWE at Summerslam 2007 defeating King Booker

(March 2008) Lost his 'Triple Threat' WWE Championship match against Randy Orton and John Cena.

(April 2008) Won a fatal four way elimination match at backlash to become a 12 time WWE Champion

(June 2008) Will defend his WWE Championship against John Cena at Night of Champions.

(August 2009) Reformed Degeneration-X with Shawn Michaels

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