"I Was Afraid Of Dying" Visibly Emotional Triple H Reflects On Health Scare & In-Ring Retirement

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  • Опубліковано 6 вер 2022
  • On the latest episode of Ariel Helwani Meets, Head of Creative and Chief Content Officer for WWE Triple H discusses his previous health scare which caused him to retire from in-ring competition.
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  • @alanswolfpack89
    @alanswolfpack89 Рік тому +6527

    To hear shawn tell people to leave him completely alone so he can recover, is the sign of a real friend

    • @truindividual
      @truindividual Рік тому +512

      As many times H saved him from OD'ing, this was due recompense

    • @iwnt2justburn4ever
      @iwnt2justburn4ever Рік тому +1

      Their not friends they are BROTHERS 1000% love them both 2 goats 🐐

    • @killertrap7436
      @killertrap7436 Рік тому +70

      Of a real friend yes

    • @benjaminvalenti1242
      @benjaminvalenti1242 Рік тому +52

      It's also the sign that does really something bad wrong that's going on

    • @Paperkutchy
      @Paperkutchy Рік тому

      @@benjaminvalenti1242 Steroids abuse wrecked HHH body. He might be clean now, but it did took a tool on his body

  • @chrismoser9676
    @chrismoser9676 Рік тому +2028

    Ran into him one day in a store in Boston around 2003-2004. I turned down an aisle and almost bumped into giant HHH. I was like "oh hey man! I'm a big fan". Dude was WICKED NICE and totally down to Earth. He was already a legend by that time, and just was a super nice, regular acting guy

    • @rayanna7188
      @rayanna7188 11 місяців тому +47

      that's awesome! man I'd love to meet Triple H

    • @Joshua30127
      @Joshua30127 11 місяців тому +14

      That's awesome man

    • @TheSonofruss
      @TheSonofruss 11 місяців тому +40

      Most of the wrestlers are good people not in the ring there are several instances where they brake character because of a young fan ring side

    • @splatninja9447
      @splatninja9447 10 місяців тому +9

      That would be so cool. Meeting the McMahon's is on my bucket list. Their efforts got me through good and bad times, I could always count on wrestling to cheer me up.

    • @jer090jr
      @jer090jr 6 місяців тому +9

      Wow! And around that time 03-04 he was a mega heel so that’s cool for him to be super nice.

  • @anoushsabouri
    @anoushsabouri Рік тому +805

    To know that he never drank never smoked especially coming up through attitude era, just shows how dedicated he was to his body of work. He lived for this business and I just hope we can appreciate that ❤

    • @user-ez4ih9qz4v
      @user-ez4ih9qz4v Рік тому +40

      Not to mention he was friends with Lemmy 😂

    • @elmulato7038
      @elmulato7038 10 місяців тому +131

      He juiced during those years specially when he struggled with his weight that’s why his heart failed also his genetics

    • @timmydgrows4729
      @timmydgrows4729 8 місяців тому +35

      @@elmulato7038 i was gonna say juice as well sure genetics had part but he was on alot of juice at one time his size nearly double what he was when he started wwe in only a few years

    • @GBMM7
      @GBMM7 8 місяців тому +36

      @@timmydgrows4729absolutely. He got massive at one point was quite obvious he was on some serious gear.

    • @trentbateman
      @trentbateman 5 місяців тому +26

      Guy was enormous. He was juiced up for a lot of those years which is terrible for anyone but especially with a heart condition

  • @ThunderPants13
    @ThunderPants13 Рік тому +584

    He is really fortunate that his doctors caught this in time to save his life. So many people did not catch this kind of thing in time and are no longer with us. It also put into perspective what's truly important to him.

    • @FcoEnriquePerez
      @FcoEnriquePerez 9 місяців тому +13

      Yup, that's what also roids can do to your cardiovascular system

    • @tundrastreaming
      @tundrastreaming 9 місяців тому +8

      'fortunate'.... well, being insanely rich helps

    • @adibutt1171
      @adibutt1171 8 місяців тому +15

      ​@@FcoEnriquePerezhis heart issue was because of steroids or COVID vaccine??

    • @AttackShadow3463
      @AttackShadow3463 8 місяців тому

      ​@@adibutt1171 It could be due to steroids usage, or it could be because of his family history with heart problems, but I know for a fact that it had nothing to do with COVID.

    • @Julius_Gold_Dollar_Caesar
      @Julius_Gold_Dollar_Caesar 8 місяців тому +1

      Don't be scared about him, money talks!!

  • @deadguysuperstar
    @deadguysuperstar Рік тому +2482

    Kudos to Ariel Helwani for letting him tell his story without much interruption

    • @matthewh6474
      @matthewh6474 Рік тому +195

      He knows when to listen. That's a good interviewer.

    • @MrManfly
      @MrManfly Рік тому +44

      Ya I’m much more interested in hearing Trip’s story than anything Ariel might have to say 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @bharatnaidu4785
      @bharatnaidu4785 Рік тому +27

      Indeed, that's skill is underrated

    • @steroidsR4losers
      @steroidsR4losers Рік тому

      We see how FAKE these STEROID users REALLY are when they finally can't take their STEROIDS because they got ARRESTED/in PRISON or the doctors tell them to come off because of health PROBLEMS...there goes those FAKE STEROID muscles they been HIDING behind!
      ROIDERS are FAKES!
      Stay natural buddy!

    • @fobbitoperator3620
      @fobbitoperator3620 Рік тому +57

      It's 1 of his BIGGEST strengths as an interviewer, is his ability to listen. A strength few others possess.

  • @JenkinsOwen
    @JenkinsOwen Рік тому +1924

    Right on death's door. Came all the way back to be the face of the WWE again. Legend.

    • @fightostinfight
      @fightostinfight Рік тому +31

      My all time favorite wrestler

    • @ochomigos
      @ochomigos Рік тому +123

      He was on death’s door but due to outside interference from Shawn Michaels he picked up the big victory

    • @jacksonbeckum5411
      @jacksonbeckum5411 Рік тому +16

      @@ochomigos great comment lol

    • @biggietothex
      @biggietothex Рік тому +22

      @@ochomigos SWEET CHIN MUSIC!! SWEET CHIN MUSIC!! BAH GAWDDD

    • @benzodinopol4663
      @benzodinopol4663 Рік тому +28

      @@biggietothex SWEET CHIN MUSIC TO THE GRIM REAPER, AS GAWD AS MY WITNESS HE IS BROKEN IN HALF

  • @xdiegopgx
    @xdiegopgx 3 місяці тому +106

    I recently had to have a defibrillator implanted because of a genetic heart condition that caused me ventricular tachycardia on several occasions. Bear in mind im under 30 i didnt see a single patient that didnt double my age the whole time i spent at the hospital.
    I cant express how comforting this interviews are and how gratefull i am to triple h for opening up and sharing his story.
    I wish nothing but the best for him and his family

    • @jodijodi8322
      @jodijodi8322 Місяць тому +5

      Same thing brother. 28 and had it since I was 13. I had 4 surgeries & Every time I go to the doctor everyone around me is 60+

    • @tclott316
      @tclott316 Місяць тому +4

      My ex fiancé had a pacemaker implanted when we were 17.
      That was a terrifying time for both of us lol. I remember taking her for her check ups and she was 30-40 years younger than anyone in that waiting room

    • @MattHadder
      @MattHadder 29 днів тому +1

      **bare** not the animal, Bear.

    • @xdiegopgx
      @xdiegopgx 29 днів тому

      ​@@MattHadderEnglish is not my first language, thanks for pointing that out

  • @FastAligator1234
    @FastAligator1234 Рік тому +62

    I’m an ICU nurse at Yale where he went. Crazy to think he went there but he’s just a human like all of us. He’s right tho. Nothing matters in the end. Spend time with your loved ones. It will be gone fast.

  • @drakegod84
    @drakegod84 Рік тому +2360

    Heartbreaking. I've never met the man, but was always a fan and always looked up to his style and persona. Losing HHH would be a great loss to all of us.

    • @bobbyblack1138
      @bobbyblack1138 Рік тому +20

      Not heartbreaking. Look at this as inspiration!

    • @samg873
      @samg873 Рік тому +36

      @@bobbyblack1138 but it is heartbreaking he almost died last year.

    • @Outdoorpro72
      @Outdoorpro72 Рік тому +1

      @@samg873 he almost died after they put in the defibrillator?

    • @samg873
      @samg873 Рік тому +3

      @@Outdoorpro72 before

    • @bobingalls4643
      @bobingalls4643 Рік тому +12

      it happened after he was vaxxed.

  • @Georgebush91172
    @Georgebush91172 Рік тому +3318

    Triple H has really gained my respect after this, so calm and collected, I’ve also had heart issues and trust me it’s a lot easier to tell yourself to remain calm then it is to actually remain calm , I wish him good health and a long life ahead

    • @thehardlife5588
      @thehardlife5588 Рік тому +29

      @@captdaddy 😂 exactly my point, im glad he earned your respect from having a health scare

    • @CarolinaPanthersGuy
      @CarolinaPanthersGuy Рік тому +86

      @@captdaddy they’re just saying they relate why y’all gotta hate 😂

    • @Georgebush91172
      @Georgebush91172 Рік тому +6

      @@CarolinaPanthersGuy trust me

    • @powerisknowledgeTV
      @powerisknowledgeTV Рік тому +8

      He already had my respect. He just has made me respect him more

    • @thehardlife5588
      @thehardlife5588 Рік тому +5

      @@CarolinaPanthersGuy fair enough it's just wording felt abit patronising, wish us all good health, peace ✌️

  • @WIBYTIEDH
    @WIBYTIEDH 6 місяців тому +50

    He's done so much for the business and it's heartwarming to see that he has no regrets and he'd rather focus on building up others' careers. Not only has he done a lot for WWE on the business side of things but he's done wonders for Women's wrestling as well. A real class act

  • @coreymallard6650
    @coreymallard6650 7 місяців тому +87

    Man, he’s seen so many people pass away in similar circumstances, some of whom were his own friends, he must have been terrified. Eddie, Bulldog, Warrior, Savage, Andre, Boss Man, Road Warrior Hawk. All lost due to heart related issues. He handled it like a tank though, so thankful that we didn’t lose him.

    • @mnewby82
      @mnewby82 3 місяці тому +15

      Yeah and don't forget Scott Hall. He had a blood clot that caused him to have 3 heart attacks that killed him, because of his hip surgery.

    • @_jordanslyric
      @_jordanslyric Місяць тому +4

      And sadly now Bray Wyatt.

    • @chrislegend382
      @chrislegend382 Місяць тому +1

      It’s absolutely terrible 😢, all the folks we have lost in the business due to heart related issues, really is a wake up call to the younger generation

  • @brucedenzel
    @brucedenzel Рік тому +755

    “Rode it til the wheels fell off, and the wheels fell off”. Man oh man Triple H, God love ya. Thanks for all the memories in-ring.

  • @andycain4351
    @andycain4351 Рік тому +1154

    He's lucky to be alive and we're lucky to still have him in the world. A true legend of wrestling x

  • @alpachino468
    @alpachino468 Рік тому +178

    Even heart failure can't beat The Game ❤

    • @michaelcruz8312
      @michaelcruz8312 4 місяці тому +2

      Mr. Pachino, he’s the Cerebral Assassin HELLO?

    • @andrewsmith3257
      @andrewsmith3257 3 місяці тому

      It'll only take 70 years..😅

    • @jamirimaj6880
      @jamirimaj6880 3 місяці тому +1

      and even Jerry "The King" Lawler too

  • @arizonashane
    @arizonashane Рік тому +26

    His comments toward the end about not being able to get time back with your family -- so very, very true. I have a three year old boy and have already told myself that I will NEVER be too busy for the important moments in his life, and I will do my best to fulfill that promise to myself.

  • @illustratyr3620
    @illustratyr3620 Рік тому +537

    Mad respect to Triple H on sharing and being transparent about his health scare. Grew up on this dude.

    • @Jamie-tb6hg
      @Jamie-tb6hg Рік тому

      Not transparent enough. Steroids take a toll

    • @ZeldaEd123
      @ZeldaEd123 Рік тому +4

      I think a lot of people watching this have. I've been watching his matches since I was 9 and seeing him like this is one of the most sobering things to witness.

    • @phlhoran12396
      @phlhoran12396 Рік тому +2

      It's a very sobering and highly insightful interview on his health battles. 👍 Legend of a wrestler growing up for myself and my brothers.

    • @BlackMamba-lt8oe
      @BlackMamba-lt8oe Рік тому

      @@ZeldaEd123 how did u watch scripted matches for 9 year

    • @ZeldaEd123
      @ZeldaEd123 Рік тому

      @@BlackMamba-lt8oe I started watching wrestling in late 2002 and I was 9 years old at the time?

  • @sailgoat4733
    @sailgoat4733 Рік тому +1978

    Triple H is a good guy underneath it all. This interview really shows it

    • @Bert_de_Wit
      @Bert_de_Wit Рік тому +86

      Just because he's nice here, doesn't mean he doesn't have a very unfriendly side also.

    • @samg873
      @samg873 Рік тому +70

      @bert Dr wit except there's videos of him meeting fans and is very friendly. He even took time out to spend time talking to a fans baby

    • @MrChippinator
      @MrChippinator Рік тому +70

      I think, and he admits this, people can change. I think as he’s matured, he’s become a better person. It’s a good lesson tbh, your personality isn’t static, it’s never too late to change.

    • @ballchinian838
      @ballchinian838 Рік тому +23

      @@Bert_de_Wit Yeah remember he had a big hand in screwing Bret at survivor series 97

    • @vb2806
      @vb2806 Рік тому

      The guy who betrayed Chyna, ran the place with his kliq? That is a good guy? I guess some people are easily fooled.

  • @dez3540
    @dez3540 11 місяців тому +22

    Had absolutely no idea exactly _how_ much he went through... Huge, huge respect.

  • @Vicvines
    @Vicvines Рік тому +10

    "Until the wheels fall off. And the wheels fell off." He gained a perspective after a life threatening situation. I'd love for him to become a public speaker.

  • @mizer9510
    @mizer9510 Рік тому +584

    I'm glad Triple H is okay. He was the wrestler everybody loved to hate, but he was also one of the most entertaining and greatest wrestlers of all time too.

    • @karuzozweihander3218
      @karuzozweihander3218 Рік тому +13

      We hated him, we love him
      All because, he knew what is wresrling by heart and thats why he is a legend

    • @QuanEldridge01
      @QuanEldridge01 Рік тому +5

      @@karuzozweihander3218
      Indeed. He did.

    • @willwozniak2826
      @willwozniak2826 Рік тому +4

      Time to play the game! I'm glad things worked out well for Hunter...I speak from experience when it comes to heart failure......much love to Hunter and his family. We just lost a family member last year from CGHF...

    • @mikemichaels2914
      @mikemichaels2914 Рік тому +1

      Like The Rock and Austin. People hate him then love him

    • @aaronharris5069
      @aaronharris5069 Рік тому

      My condolences for your lost family member. I'm happy though HHH survived, though. It is a truly scary experience! 💙💙💙

  • @l0nele
    @l0nele Рік тому +727

    I’ve always loved Hunter. Hearing him say he wasn’t sad to hang up the gloves because watching the younger wrestlers now achieve their goals brings him that same excitement and happiness of when he used to wrestle himself is so genuine & heart warming.

    • @patrickwilson183
      @patrickwilson183 Рік тому +2

      Paul

    • @cookiesncreed1487
      @cookiesncreed1487 Рік тому +17

      His names triple H to people that don’t know him personally

    • @TyreaLSC
      @TyreaLSC Рік тому +4

      @@cookiesncreed1487 birth certificate says Paul

    • @ZLwh1ne
      @ZLwh1ne Рік тому +4

      To the original comment : I haaaated triple H. But that mean he was a great heel. 😎 Great guy. Love what they do for make a wish

    • @patrickwilson183
      @patrickwilson183 Рік тому

      @@ZLwh1ne if it is to the original. then reply to the original? lmao wtf

  • @youronlybabygirl25
    @youronlybabygirl25 6 місяців тому +21

    I had a heart attack last year.i also had a 99% blockage and a blood clot . I have a stent in my heart Only God kept me alive

  • @milagrosmiracle80
    @milagrosmiracle80 9 місяців тому +30

    I’ve always been a fan of this man and I honestly never knew he had went through this. I’m glad he’s still here ❤

  • @anthonyanderson9303
    @anthonyanderson9303 Рік тому +1197

    Props to HHH for opening up like this. Wasn't always a fan, especially during the Reign of Terror days in the early 2000's, but to see him putting priority in his life and putting his family first really hits home now that I have a daughter myself. Props to him.

    • @chriskay1449
      @chriskay1449 Рік тому +22

      He opened up like this months ago with Stephen A Smith.

    • @reyagu4607
      @reyagu4607 Рік тому +4

      @@chriskay1449 link it or go away

    • @AC-nx7qr
      @AC-nx7qr Рік тому +17

      @@reyagu4607 just look it up yourself

    • @jph77
      @jph77 Рік тому +24

      Wondering if he hadn't been vaccinated if he would have had this issue. I know he said this was genetic but it's interesting that this happened not long after vaccination.

    • @radentstwo9793
      @radentstwo9793 Рік тому +1

      @@reyagu4607 Can't be linked or it would be deleted. It's simple to search it.

  • @MrFoolD
    @MrFoolD Рік тому +607

    That’s terrifying, happy to see he’s still with us

    • @flightofthebumblebee9529
      @flightofthebumblebee9529 Рік тому +17

      It really is terrifying especially if it can happen to this guy who has millions and teams of doctors and stuff.

    • @signalhd9793
      @signalhd9793 Рік тому +12

      @@flightofthebumblebee9529 its precisely cause of that that hes still alive tho. Imagine if this was a regular dude. Would most likely be dead

    • @flightofthebumblebee9529
      @flightofthebumblebee9529 Рік тому +3

      @@signalhd9793 that's what I just said in other words lol

    • @steroidsR4losers
      @steroidsR4losers Рік тому

      Triple HGH

    • @phlhoran12396
      @phlhoran12396 Рік тому

      @@signalhd9793 Very sad but true. 🙏

  • @amartyaroy3754
    @amartyaroy3754 Рік тому +22

    Triple H gave us some incredible moments in the last 25 years and it was more than enough. Now he is shaping younger talents with his experience and still contributing immensely to the business.

    • @jamirimaj6880
      @jamirimaj6880 3 місяці тому +2

      This aged SO well. The Rock/Roman/Bloodline vs Cody/Seth/Basically Avengers cinema wouldn't happen if not for him.

  • @baisden77
    @baisden77 5 місяців тому +6

    I had the exact same issue in 2016. We are both lucky to be alive!

  • @reddawn3345
    @reddawn3345 Рік тому +652

    There is a reason why he is one of the All-Time Greats. Think about who was around him during the Attitude Era. WOW! Greatest era of wrestling.

    • @andrew-rn9ui
      @andrew-rn9ui Рік тому +13

      His knack for finding new talent or taking existing talent under his wing is pretty impeccable too ,, randy and Bautista, all the NXT stuff which he now put shawn michaels in charge of

    • @giovannisocci8793
      @giovannisocci8793 Рік тому +4

      Greatest era is a matter of opinion,the 70s,80s,90s each was the greatest to that generation.
      Brunno Sammartino drew big crowds at a time when there wasn t much of television or instant mass communication,some would say that Brunno was better than Flair and Hogan.
      My point is: greatest era in wrestling depends on what that individual is looking at.

    • @reddawn3345
      @reddawn3345 Рік тому +4

      @@giovannisocci8793 So true. I remember old Mid-South wrestling. When I was going to school in Dallas, I was driving around and somehow while being lost, I came across the Legendary Sportatorium. So many greats came through there. The 80's was a decade of great tag teams at all levels. I also used to love WWF's Intercontinental Championship wrestlers. A lot of character amongst all the competitors. Great Times indeed.

    • @bobingalls4643
      @bobingalls4643 Рік тому +2

      bet he won't be getting anymore jabs

    • @rockyjohnson9243
      @rockyjohnson9243 6 місяців тому

      @@giovannisocci8793 I am going to say the 90's and early 00's 80's was fun but nothing like the 90s and early 00's

  • @AdrianDionQuarles
    @AdrianDionQuarles Рік тому +234

    I can see his eyes turning red and watering when he answers the dying question. Love his outlook on having to retire. Love what he has done with WWE since Vince retired. Life almost had him down for the count but he kicked out at 2 and hit it with one last Pedigree.

    • @steroidsR4losers
      @steroidsR4losers Рік тому

      Triple HGH
      Stay natural buddy!

    • @dannydevito9056
      @dannydevito9056 Рік тому +3

      @@steroidsR4losers Ummmmmm ok?

    • @steroidsR4losers
      @steroidsR4losers Рік тому

      We see how FAKE these STEROID users REALLY are when they finally can't take their STEROIDS because they got ARRESTED/in PRISON or the doctors tell them to come off because of health PROBLEMS...there goes those FAKE STEROID muscles they been HIDING behind!
      ROIDERS are FAKES!
      Stay natural buddy!

    • @seltonk5136
      @seltonk5136 Рік тому

      Boring

    • @steroidsR4losers
      @steroidsR4losers Рік тому

      The reason the STEROID LOSERS don't like talking about their STEROIDS:
      The STEROID LOSERS want us to believe their "size" & "strength" came from lifting weights!
      The STEROID LOSERS want us to buy their BOGUS supplements & "training programs"!
      FAKES & CROOKS!
      Stay natural buddy!

  • @Riogrande6400
    @Riogrande6400 7 місяців тому +14

    This brought me to tears I have so much respect for Triple H as a human and a wrestler I'm really sad that we won't see him wrestle again I completely understand why he medically can't. I'm still going to miss his it. I'm very thankful that he is alive he has brought NXT into the next generation he is a vital part of WWE.

  • @skrachamaniacs3878
    @skrachamaniacs3878 2 місяці тому +6

    I have heart problems and I really sympathise with him because it is truly terrifying to know that your heart can just stop beating at any time. I’m glad to see he’s doing okay really it’s good to see.

  • @liamjones5532
    @liamjones5532 Рік тому +105

    Had a pacemaker fitted aged 14 due to complete heart block. The health anxiety is incredible. Relate to what he’s saying

    • @booognish
      @booognish Місяць тому +1

      Makes sense why he stayed away from drugs and drinking.

  • @akamiguelsanchez9985
    @akamiguelsanchez9985 Рік тому +739

    I’m going through something similar now and listening to HHH talk about his experience really calmed me down. I can safely say it is a terrifying experience

    • @nigel485
      @nigel485 Рік тому +63

      Health is wealth. I recently had a health scare and it was nowhere near as bad as triple H, it turned out to be something very minor. But I was constantly thinking about it, I thought there was something wrong with me and I was going to die and it took a mental toll on me for 2 months. Health really is wealth. I'm just about better now, another month or 2 and I'll be fine. Good luck. 👍👍👍

    • @oddone_
      @oddone_ Рік тому +31

      Best of luck man. Youll get through this

    • @MampsUK
      @MampsUK Рік тому +7

      @@nigel485 sorry to hear that what caused these issues and what u doing to make yourself better

    • @blackknight8779
      @blackknight8779 Рік тому

      What’s a health scare?

    • @horseflesh7698
      @horseflesh7698 Рік тому +2

      Hang in there 👍🤟

  • @melissak8419
    @melissak8419 5 місяців тому +7

    My husband had Triple Bypass last year. Great thing with wrestling, a lot of these guys are like us. A lot of family groups within the wrestling world. Had friends that worked in hotels near the arenas where these guys would come to wrestle, and they would talk about how huge these guys were and how they interacted with their fans. Seems like the nicest people play the best villains, and for some reason I actually always liked Triple H. He was always so entertaining, going up against and taunting the Rock and Stone Cold, etc.

  • @gregc.9035
    @gregc.9035 11 місяців тому +15

    Although the story he speaks of here is a tragic and scary one, this is one interview with him that I really appreciate. I don't know that I've ever seen and heard the man known to the world as "Triple H" just being the guy he is in his everyday life. Behind the scenes and when not in character, he just seems like an honest, intelligent, down to earth kind of guy. It's great to know he's ok after having that close of a call, and I hope he's got decades left to enjoy here with us.

  • @DM-hb5qf
    @DM-hb5qf Рік тому +434

    I don't think that people give Ariel Helwani enough credit for his work. Amazing interviews, allows them to respond without interruption and steers the interview in a soft manner. Great interview.

    • @deroistewart2548
      @deroistewart2548 Рік тому +9

      Big facts! I wasn’t familiar with him until the MJF interview but I’ve come to really enjoy his product

    • @ayadali9112
      @ayadali9112 Рік тому +8

      That’s what I noticed in this interview and I like interviewers who do both of these things.

    • @ZLwh1ne
      @ZLwh1ne Рік тому

      I've seen Ariel piss ppl off too 😂

    • @elezzar6583
      @elezzar6583 Рік тому

      Piers morgan also lets them finish

    • @sydneexxceasy9063
      @sydneexxceasy9063 Рік тому +1

      Him and cvv

  • @palfred97
    @palfred97 Рік тому +810

    Powerful interview. Puts life into perspective. Glad he’s still with us.

    • @bryced7633
      @bryced7633 Рік тому +8

      Ariels a great interviewer

    • @steroidsR4losers
      @steroidsR4losers Рік тому +2

      Triple HGH

    • @thelordofpainandsuffering8480
      @thelordofpainandsuffering8480 Рік тому +2

      @@bryced7633 Helwani is one of the best interviewers when it comes to sports journalism. The guy is pretty clued up when it comes to the world of MMA but he's equally as clued up with wrestling jargon and nuances. His interviews it's basically a real interview. Hearing last year about trips heart issues was a major shock and humbled me as I have always seen trips as the indestructible guy built like a Brickhouse that rarely loses. Just goes to show no matter who we are we're all humans at the end of the day.

    • @boby4751
      @boby4751 Рік тому

      yes it does, it just proves a person should not take experimental medication that has never been tested and has no use for it

    • @bobray7790
      @bobray7790 Рік тому

      He won’t be for very long catheters kills ya more then heart attacks

  • @Aidan-dm2qr
    @Aidan-dm2qr Рік тому +15

    One of my all time favourites and hearing this for the first time was so heartbreaking and im so thankful that he got the help straight away ❤

  • @UnbrokenFlame
    @UnbrokenFlame Місяць тому +2

    Always been a HHH fan, extremely lucky to have seen him " officially " retire at WrestleMania 38. I moment ill never forget

  • @johnc5713
    @johnc5713 Рік тому +190

    I met him years ago. And he’s such a genuine and kind person. The way he was talking is the way he is in this interview. No arrogance or anything of that sort. I shook hands with him and said how much of a fan I am to him. He was very appreciative. So glad he’s healthy with everything

    • @staygold2563
      @staygold2563 6 місяців тому +1

      Liar

    • @KainobiN
      @KainobiN 6 місяців тому +5

      @@staygold2563your mad lol

  • @shaundasheepmurphy1589
    @shaundasheepmurphy1589 Рік тому +12

    What a guy, total respect for him and glad he is ok, what a legend!

  • @deathvalley3000
    @deathvalley3000 Рік тому +4

    Triple H has been my favourite WWE fan for more than I can remember and hearing him talking about this is absolutely heartbreaking 🥺 I'm so glad he made a great recovery! 👊👊❤️

  • @thomashayes8340
    @thomashayes8340 Рік тому +232

    He was hands down one of the best in the business at getting people to follow the storyline and being a character aswel as a great in ring performer

    • @azrealofhades2603
      @azrealofhades2603 Рік тому +4

      And was great at making people hate him when needed and love him when needed especially during the early 2000's during the reign of terror

    • @johnnyace2287
      @johnnyace2287 Рік тому +4

      Yeah he is at least 8 / 10 not a 4/10 wrestler.

  • @Sparkledash1
    @Sparkledash1 Рік тому +142

    Hunter talking in a very humanly manner, not as a Wrestler that i have watched for almost 25 years, really feels refreshing and it just shows that even he is vulnerable on a physical and emotional level. And i am glad that he is so open with it as the new head of WWE, which is something i never saw Vince do.
    I wish Hunter all the best and that "the game" will live a long and happy life.

    • @craigusselman546
      @craigusselman546 Рік тому +2

      Hes definately changed.

    • @razor_ramon_
      @razor_ramon_ Рік тому +1

      Vince McMahon attended Pat McAfee Show earlier this year.

  • @electrifyinphoenix9009
    @electrifyinphoenix9009 5 місяців тому +1

    Bless him.... I too have congestive heart failure and its the worst feeling to hear "your heart is functioning at 20%" i drove myself to the hospital, I'll NEVER forget it. My heart is at 40-45%

  • @randypecht6090
    @randypecht6090 Місяць тому

    Grew up watching triple H and all the old school 90s wrestling era, I love seeing him still so involved, I respect this man and his journey, and his emotion is just so raw. I enjoyed this watch!

  • @paulholloway8885
    @paulholloway8885 Рік тому +74

    Holy cow. What a story. He's so damn humble and wise. The product is better now because of his passion for the business.

  • @Tokashiza
    @Tokashiza Рік тому +261

    I never liked Triple H in WWE but I have so much respect for this man. This interview and the things he has said is so deep and it will be with me forever!

    • @ericguerrero3656
      @ericguerrero3656 Рік тому +30

      Wow how couldn’t u like him in wwe

    • @seltonk5136
      @seltonk5136 Рік тому

      I zoned out

    • @pedroaquino7822
      @pedroaquino7822 Рік тому +1

      Feel the same. The man is bigger than his character!!

    • @rayanna7188
      @rayanna7188 11 місяців тому +4

      @Eric Guerrero fr, such his character on WWE is a bit of a jerk but I can't help but love him. & he's a good person bts

    • @kratosgow342
      @kratosgow342 23 дні тому

      I mean that's the point he's a heel in majority of his run but he's a good person outside his character

  • @jennyoung9388
    @jennyoung9388 11 місяців тому +3

    Wow!!! Iv always liked HHH one of my favorite wrestlers, very very touching interview. He is such a freaking down to earth dude,he is so level headed. So glad he is ok and doing good!!

  • @GetOnTheFloor82
    @GetOnTheFloor82 Рік тому +210

    Good GOD. I had absolutely no idea of the level of danger he was in, and I'm so glad he shared this story.
    Wow. Just, wow.
    What a great guy he is. And well done to Shawn for watching his back.
    Has to be said, those doctors and surgeons are absolutely INCREDIBLE people 👏 ❣️

    • @FelixlovesGod
      @FelixlovesGod Рік тому +2

      Amen they truly are

    • @seltonk5136
      @seltonk5136 Рік тому

      This guy bounced around with doink the clown and Irwin r shyster . And makes it sound so deep. 😂

  • @Lindforce1
    @Lindforce1 Рік тому +37

    triple h was close to dying but then suddenly remembered he had a sledgehammer under the operation table which he used to survive against his most challenging opponent! mad respect for paul!

  • @Michael_Bradburn
    @Michael_Bradburn 10 місяців тому +1

    Had the same problem with my heart, was in the ER for something not related and was rushed to surgery mine was blocked 100% for who knows how long. Got a stent and no more problems.

  • @soloa24
    @soloa24 9 місяців тому

    This is very emotional and heartwarming. A very good lesson about life.

  • @arnettareed2099
    @arnettareed2099 Рік тому +123

    It's scary as hell! I am dealing with diastolic heart failure. I almost died. I have always liked HHH but seeing him open up about this make me like him even more. And seeing him get emotional just made me cry.

    • @qupation7296
      @qupation7296 Рік тому +5

      Oh man, sorry. When did it start?

    • @BlackMamba-lt8oe
      @BlackMamba-lt8oe Рік тому

      Weak genetics

    • @BlackMamba-lt8oe
      @BlackMamba-lt8oe Рік тому

      @Boogie loose 🐱 energy 🥒🥒🥒🥒

    • @BlackMamba-lt8oe
      @BlackMamba-lt8oe Рік тому +1

      @Boogie evander holyfield has beaten u 2 times , even though why the press follow u🐱🤣🤣🤣🤣, bcoz u are loose 🐱 energy

    • @steroidsR4losers
      @steroidsR4losers Рік тому

      Triple HGH
      Stay natural buddy!

  • @mikecronin6265
    @mikecronin6265 Рік тому +72

    My favorite wrestler without question. Had the great physique, charisma, and knew his limitations in the ring. Respect.

  • @SuperCookieman13
    @SuperCookieman13 Рік тому +10

    With Triple H talking about this, I think about my father. My father had a heart attack a few years ago and it really was a scary situation. God is good and I'm so glad he made through it. I'm also glad Triple H had a doctor that caught the problem before it got worse. It's a miracle that both my father and HHH are still here.

  • @cskyco
    @cskyco 10 місяців тому

    I've never been a fan of Triple H, and was a fan of WWE/WWF from the early 90s. THis interview is very touching, good to see this normal side of him. I wish him all the best!

  • @beckyriddle6650
    @beckyriddle6650 Рік тому +84

    My dad had a widow maker heart attack. Has the defibrillator/pacemaker. I understand how traumatic and life changing this can be. Prayers to Paul and his family.

  • @farajicouncil4496
    @farajicouncil4496 Рік тому +75

    Can we just commend his Dr for actually doing his job and caring enough to find the actual problem rather than just give meds

    • @problemchild6248
      @problemchild6248 6 місяців тому +2

      Wish Bray Wyatt had got lucky like HHH. R.I.P. Bray Wyatt 💜

    • @adamclark9004
      @adamclark9004 4 місяці тому +2

      Another benefit of being a celebrity

    • @PWizz91
      @PWizz91 4 місяці тому

      He’ll be paid really well I’m guessing

  • @pattaccone5347
    @pattaccone5347 8 місяців тому +1

    He really is a good guy !
    Great father , good boss etc
    Hear tons of cool stories about this legend.

  • @JayChambers83
    @JayChambers83 8 місяців тому +1

    Great interview. Paul had an unquestionable career and it’s nice to hear him putting life into perspective.

  • @ericwaters2238
    @ericwaters2238 Рік тому +50

    After watching this, 100% respect for him. What a humble guy. I certainly hope his life continues on years to come. I'm a HHH fan now.

  • @MrSkullHead1250
    @MrSkullHead1250 Рік тому +115

    This had me emotionally and personally on edge. I can't understate how sad, and happy this made me at the same time. Sad because that is scary, and I don't wish that on anyone. Happy because of his outlook on it all, he was positive, and I respect that a lot.

  • @howardmathews5572
    @howardmathews5572 2 місяці тому

    What a respectful interviewer, leaning forward the entire time. I wish the utmost health and happiness to the legend Triple H. ❤

  • @ericmcloughlin5984
    @ericmcloughlin5984 3 місяці тому

    For an industry where so many people succumb to so many different dangerous vices and lifestyles, it’s so refreshing to see one of the best ever be so candid and transparent while also spending his whole career doing things the right way.

  • @shawn5hbk
    @shawn5hbk Рік тому +43

    The love he has for the business, for his fans, for his family is truly a huge blessing. I’m glad Hunter is alive he is a wonderful person.

  • @marvelmedia
    @marvelmedia Рік тому +180

    I really respect Triple H. He has matured really nicely. Lived his best life, created a family. Inspired others to live their best life. Went through hard times with his health and learned from that experience in order to be an even better person. He is still helping others to live their best life in the business while also being a good husband and father first of all. He is a great man.

    • @wileecoyote5749
      @wileecoyote5749 Рік тому

      Oh please

    • @andrewtaylor2377
      @andrewtaylor2377 Рік тому +6

      I still remember when he tore his left/right quadricep in 2001. He still was able to take the Walls Of Jericho and finish the match, then return the following year.

    • @mica122213
      @mica122213 Рік тому +2

      to bad china didnt get the same respect..

    • @momo-ll1mr
      @momo-ll1mr Рік тому

      Ye sure, that’s why he cheated on her multiple times.

    • @philwalters3579
      @philwalters3579 Рік тому

      Gotta take steroids to live your best life, attract a female, start a family, etc until your body gives out

  • @jimibrown4810
    @jimibrown4810 Рік тому

    I've known for all these years after meeting so many of these guys. It's a business. But seeing and hearing him say what he just said just reaffirms. Wow. Ty for posting this!

  • @namchau7712
    @namchau7712 5 місяців тому +1

    My man really had been through 20 hours in 3 days with his heart opened 😢😢😢 God bless Paul and his family 🙏🙏🙏

  • @ol.grumpy.bastard
    @ol.grumpy.bastard Рік тому +206

    Im glad it's working out for him, and it's great to see him accepting the new chapter in his life.
    My dad dodged the widowmaker at 70, had an emergency triple bypass to correct it, and lived another eleven years. My mom had a heart attack in her 50s, made some changes and lived until 83.
    Now that I'm staring at 60, my Dr is keeping an eye on my heart. So far, so good...

  • @juicer67
    @juicer67 Рік тому +56

    What a mature, level-headed guy who isn’t too proud to extract humility and perspective from his ordeal. I’m grateful that he shared his thoughts and feelings with us. Triple-H is a true mensch.

  • @divine1ful
    @divine1ful 3 місяці тому

    Great interview! His answer to the last question hit me hard! He looks like he has found real peace in the midst of a life altering struggle!

  • @bjt81366
    @bjt81366 5 місяців тому +3

    Good to hear he's ok. Back in the day when I watched the WWE he was one of my favorites. He was the embodiment of wrestling entertainment.

  • @stevewagstaff7250
    @stevewagstaff7250 Рік тому +61

    As someone who had his first ICD (defibrillator) implanted in my chest at 19 years old, and now being 42 and hearing Triple H talk about finding peace and how he feels makes me think of the early days of me having mine. He's putting into words, things that I felt at the time, and have done over the intervening years. It's amazing to hear him talk like this and I'd love to meet him and tell him how hearing this has hit me and how I see some of what I went through is there in the way he talks about it.

    • @rlfs2853
      @rlfs2853 Рік тому +3

      19!? Genetic issue?

    • @stevewagstaff7250
      @stevewagstaff7250 Рік тому +9

      @@rlfs2853 Nope, just a weird defect in my heart that didn't show up until then. Really fortunate it was caught when I went to the doctor for something unrelated.

    • @steroidsR4losers
      @steroidsR4losers Рік тому

      Triple HGH
      Stay natural buddy!

  • @fantasmaparanormal1996
    @fantasmaparanormal1996 Рік тому +136

    Always respected the heck out of HHH! Serious respect for that man. He is right, after the health scare with his heart he had nothing else to accomplish in the ring, he had a 1 of a kind wrestling career and a 1 of a kind life and he has nothing to complain about. He has for sure 100% earned his rest from the ring. Much love to one of my hero’s! 🙏🏻🤘🏻

  • @jesseacosta7601
    @jesseacosta7601 10 місяців тому

    The Game is such a great man and it’s inspiring to see how grateful he is and how amazing his outlook on life is!

  • @mikehixon944
    @mikehixon944 Рік тому +1

    I used to work in CTICU at Yale. It's a great place. I left a couple of years ago. It would have been an honor to participate in his care. I'm glad he caught it in time.

  • @steph-ah-knee8396
    @steph-ah-knee8396 Рік тому +61

    This man's outlook on his whole situation, life, his career and family is amazing! Like him or not he definitely is respected in the up most way !

  • @jen-a-purr
    @jen-a-purr Рік тому +63

    Nobody even knew he was struggling. It was shocking to me. He did the right thing. His time is over. He did us a great service. He was a hell of a performer. Still is. One of the best in the business. Jerry Lawler & him have so much in common it’s scary. We all remember what happened.

  • @wyteboydak
    @wyteboydak Рік тому +1

    The Game! Hate this happened to him, but I'm glad he's blessed to still be here! HHH was a big part of my childhood, & behind the scenes he seems like a good guy! Hope he's doing okay nowadays, dude's a real legend!

  • @deaucilion456
    @deaucilion456 3 місяці тому +1

    I struggle with heart arrhythmia so I’ve had my fair share of doctors talking about heart stuff with me and man, this guy had a guardian angel

  • @bryan-sk5iw
    @bryan-sk5iw Рік тому +35

    Very powerful interview, and personally relatable - my father also had the widowmaker attack last summer, his heart also had 99% blockage and they told him if he had gone another week before checking in to the hospital that he wouldn’t have made it. If it wasn’t for his Apple Watch going off multiple times that day, he probably would not be here anymore.
    I’m glad Hunter beat the odds as well, and it’s very relieving to hear that he is at peace with being forced to retire from performing. He will always be one of my father and I’s favorite performers

  • @J3TF1RE
    @J3TF1RE Рік тому +95

    It’s hard not to love this guy. He seems to be a good man. He’s reigniting my love of wrestling in big way with how he’s running things so far.

    • @elmase2163
      @elmase2163 Рік тому +6

      Same I started watching summerslam after vinces “retirement” after a few year break from wwe and I am falling in love again

    • @briancontreras9317
      @briancontreras9317 Рік тому

      Ruined too many wrestlers' careers behind the scenes. Very sad.

  • @bwcnation
    @bwcnation Рік тому +2

    Basically went through this at the exact time frame. Had the vest. Defibrillator installed in my chest. It's scary and depressing. I'd love to get a chance to discuss it with him.

  • @chader3033
    @chader3033 Місяць тому

    I didnt always love wrestling but those biceps always had me tuning in. Its nice now to find out what a Humble man he is. Much respect!

  • @Badonicus
    @Badonicus Рік тому +63

    The LAD, the widomaker. Had a 70% blockage myself. I caught it early, in hospital that evening, next day stent in a different hospital, next day home. Like HHH, not diet, not bad lifestyle just life, age and luck.
    Get your heart checked folks.

  • @toddrichardson8595
    @toddrichardson8595 Рік тому +185

    As someone who has had triple bypass surgery from a heart attack and blockage, I can completely relate to everything Triple H said about being scared. Terror like no other is how I described it.

    • @alanleblanc1763
      @alanleblanc1763 Рік тому +13

      I had a dual bypass. Terror is about right

    • @jamaliahmoonier4183
      @jamaliahmoonier4183 8 місяців тому

      have what back some night and how good time attack ever from wwe brock him never house randy orton ric TRIPLE H have

  • @FleeceThavon48
    @FleeceThavon48 Рік тому +15

    Med student here. For those who don’t know, the “widow-maker” part of the heart he’s referring to is the left anterior descending artery, it’s the biggest artery in your heart. People who suffer from a heart attack or issues in that artery have about a 12% chance of survival outside the hospital, it improves to 25% in the hospital. I’m truly thankful he has a healthy lifestyle and didn’t have to worry about the compounding issues of what we call comorbidities (unhealthy choices like smoking, drinking, and a sedentary lifestyle).
    Thanks in advance for letting me nerd out real quick and apply what I’ve learned in my studies so far 🤞🏾.

    • @minivalsankattungal9869
      @minivalsankattungal9869 Рік тому +1

      Why does it happen even with such a healthy lifestyle.?

    • @FleeceThavon48
      @FleeceThavon48 Рік тому +2

      @@minivalsankattungal9869. There’s a variety of reasons from genes, to cholesterol, and even blood pressure. Artery health is something else to be considered as well.

    • @Taki_Rad
      @Taki_Rad 11 місяців тому +1

      My Dad died from the widowmaker, unfortunately while he was driving home from work which resulted in his van hitting a tree head on. The coroner told us he was gone from the widowmaker before the impact. Big props to HHH, he’s been saved by competent doctors who sound like they genuinely cared. Amazing!

    • @RayWilliams-de1tn
      @RayWilliams-de1tn 6 місяців тому

      ​@@minivalsankattungal9869covid vaccine

  • @Alex-eq7uh
    @Alex-eq7uh 3 місяці тому

    amazing man, great interview, so much respect

  • @swiperightshow
    @swiperightshow 3 місяці тому +5

    Wow no one in the comments is going to say it huh

  • @PhantomPlayin
    @PhantomPlayin Рік тому +238

    Gotta love Tripple H.

  • @Z-Romello
    @Z-Romello Рік тому +28

    Thank God he retired from wrestling and having him around still. Like I said before about Roman's Lukemia announcement...God, protect this man

  • @samvojtech1153
    @samvojtech1153 Рік тому

    Thinking about the idea of hearing that HHH has passed, breaks my heart! Thanks for sharing & prayers!

  • @DX_2_words_4_ya
    @DX_2_words_4_ya 9 місяців тому

    Been a HHH fan ever since he was originally pushed in the original DX with Shawn. After HBK left he made his own road and has had a legendary career. Great interview.

  • @warrenleadbeater7656
    @warrenleadbeater7656 Рік тому +30

    I got my defib at 32 HHH the first 10 yrs are hard with all the shocks the first 1 lasted 9yrs they said it would last 10 to 15yrs on my 2nd now with no shocks in 3 yrs its Hard to deal with but were still here mate GOODLUCK on the future Bigman

    • @ItzThatKiddRetro
      @ItzThatKiddRetro Рік тому +1

      Glad to read your doing good brother! May god always keep u and your family safe

  • @tobenna77
    @tobenna77 Рік тому +49

    Triple H has always been my fav wrestler. All the way from his battles in the late 90’s, summer slam 02, and the rest of the things he’s achieved in his career. Upmost respect for him and I hope he fully recovers from this.

  • @nealheitsman1449
    @nealheitsman1449 7 місяців тому +1

    I’m such a huge triple h fan he’s always been one of my favorites I’m so glad we didn’t lose him I’ve lost so many of my favorites I’m glad we didn’t lose him for the fans but most importantly for his family

  • @squirreltismw8295
    @squirreltismw8295 Рік тому

    Extremely heartbreaking and scary for triple H this guy is an outstanding legend and I highly respect him

  • @AyyFuji
    @AyyFuji Рік тому +71

    So glad he's still around, not even just for wrestling, but just for his family. On the other hand, it's great that he caught it when he did, he's a massive part of modern wrestling, and it would have been a massive shame for him to leave us. Best wishes Hunter

    • @seltonk5136
      @seltonk5136 Рік тому

      Shudder to think what a real athlete would go through . This guy danced around with doink the clown 50 times a year, sounds like he's talking about something deep 😂