-

Triple H announces official retirement from in-ring competition

Triple H has announced that he is officially retired from any in-ring competition after suffering heart failure in September 2021.

An interview with Stephen A. Smith on First Take on ESPN+ will be released later this afternoon where Triple H will explain for the first time what happened to him a few months ago and how closed to death he was at the time.

“As far as in-ring, I’m done. I would never wrestle again. I have a defibrillator in my chest so it probably wouldn’t be a good idea to get zapped on live TV,” the former WWE champion told Smith.

In the interview, Triple H detailed his health issues which started when he got hit by a viral pneumonia and inflamed lungs, which later resulted in coughing up blood and a rush to the emergency room.

“I was nosediving and at the one yard line of where you don’t want to be for your family and your future,” he explained. “There are moments when they are putting you out for stuff and you think ‘Is this it?’ Do you wake up…’ That’s tough to swallow.”

WWE remained tight lipped about Triple H’s medical condition apart from saying that he had a cardiac event. He has been taking it slowly since then and has not returned full time to work.


Discover more from Wrestling-Online.com

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Colin Vassallo
Colin Vassallohttps://www.wrestling-online.com
Colin Vassallo has been editor of Wrestling-Online since 1996. He is born and raised in Malta, follows professional wrestling and MMA, loves to travel, and is a big Apple fan!

Stories you might also likeRELATED
Recommended to you

LATEST NEWS

TNA+ streaming service launches NXT in TNA section

The TNA+ streaming service has added an NXT in TNA section, showcasing all the matches which involved NXT stars...

The Young Bucks announced for NJPW’s Wrestle Dynasty

In a video which aired during the NJPW King of Pro Wrestling show today, current AEW Tag Team champions...

Shinsuke Nakamura announced for January 1 Pro Wrestling NOAH show in Tokyo

WWE Superstar Shinsuke Nakamura has been announced for the January 1, 2025 Pro Wrestling NOAH show in Japan. The Japanese...

Discover more from Wrestling-Online.com

Subscribe now to keep reading and get access to the full archive.

Continue reading