Triple H speaks with media after the first ever NXT on USA
We're awaiting Triple H for the NXT on USA media call. I'll be tweeting highlights here.
— Sean Ross Sapp, Fightful.com THICC BOY (@SeanRossSapp) September 19, 2019
The call has finally started. Triple H said a lot went into the decision making of what went onto this show, the first hour and the second hour.
— Sean Ross Sapp, Fightful.com THICC BOY (@SeanRossSapp) September 19, 2019
Triple H says there's no wiggle room on WWE programming on TV now, they have hard outs on there that they don't have on their own network.
— Sean Ross Sapp, Fightful.com THICC BOY (@SeanRossSapp) September 19, 2019
Triple H says he likes Sean Maluta a lot and tonight was a rep, regardless of the situation. Calls it an opportunity to get in front of the world. Says there are opportunities for people in and out of their system and wants to keep things fresh.
— Sean Ross Sapp, Fightful.com THICC BOY (@SeanRossSapp) September 19, 2019
Triple H and Mike Johnson don't fight, instead Triple H says that he is very happy with tonight and the show.
— Sean Ross Sapp, Fightful.com THICC BOY (@SeanRossSapp) September 19, 2019
Triple H mentions that build is important and making people care is important. Wants to condition fans to not tune out when they see someone new.
— Sean Ross Sapp, Fightful.com THICC BOY (@SeanRossSapp) September 19, 2019
Triple H says Lio Rush to NXT is something that they've been talking about for a while, not a recent development. Calls Rush an energetic performer and is excited to have him.
— Sean Ross Sapp, Fightful.com THICC BOY (@SeanRossSapp) September 19, 2019
Triple H says Tommaso Ciampa is very close to being cleared to return
— Sean Ross Sapp, Fightful.com THICC BOY (@SeanRossSapp) September 19, 2019
Triple H is aware of the WWE Network issue. Doesn't think it was a massive issue, but "bad news travels fast." Says it was addressed and you can watch NXT on demand
— Sean Ross Sapp, Fightful.com THICC BOY (@SeanRossSapp) September 19, 2019
Triple H tells me Vince McMahon was texting him throughout the day, excited for the event. Counted it down excitedly, and sent Triple H a congratulations after the show. Says Vince "embraces" the difference of NXT.
— Sean Ross Sapp, Fightful.com THICC BOY (@SeanRossSapp) September 19, 2019