Joel Embiid in WWE? Triple H reacts to best NBA players who would make it in pro-wrestling

WWE legend Triple H revealed his list of the NBA players who would be fit to star in the Wrestling League, headlined by Joel Embiid.

Joel Embiid in WWE? Triple H reacts to best NBA players who would make it in pro-wrestling

Triple H reveals why Joel Embiid is on his list of possible WWE candidates

The NBA has always been home to larger-than-life personalities, and professional wrestling thrives on the same. WWE Hall of Famer and Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque recently shared his thoughts on which NBA stars could transition to the WWE ring, and Joel Embiid topped it.

In an appearance on the Roommates Show podcast with Jalen Brunson and Josh Hart, Triple H highlighted Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid as an ideal candidate, citing his size and personality as assets for wrestling entertainment. Embiid’s off-court antics and on-court swagger also caught Triple H’s attention, solidifying his case for a potential future in wrestling.

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Joel (Embiid), for sure. Obviously everybody is a big dude but like sort of big dude that gets how to be a big dude and has the personality to go with it.

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Triple H’s comments point to Joel Embiid’s natural flair for theatrics, a quality essential for pro wrestling. From his over-the-top celebrations to his playful interactions with fans and opponents, Embiid’s personality already mirrors that of a WWE star. His larger-than-life presence would easily fit into the world of wrestling.

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Triple H’s list of potential NBA-to-WWE crossovers didn’t stop at Embiid. He also mentioned Houston Rockets’ Dillon Brooks, Atlanta Hawks’ Trae Young, New Orleans Pelicans’ Zion Williamson, and Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler. The hosts compared Jimmy Butler to WWE star CM Punk, citing Butler’s unapologetic attitude and work ethic as parallels to Punk’s persona in wrestling.

Triple H’s personal invite to Joel Embiid last year

Triple H’s admiration for Joel Embiid isn’t new. Last year, the WWE executive extended a personal invitation to WrestleMania 40 after Embiid performed a controversial celebration inspired by the iconic wrestling faction D-Generation X. During a game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Embiid’s use of the DX “Suck It” gesture earned him a $35,000 fine from the NBA.

Embiid revealed his admiration for Triple H wasn’t new. In a 2023 interview, he explained his admiration for the WWE legend and why he used the gesture.

There’s no secret that Triple H is my guy. Obviously, DX, when I used to watch wrestling, those were my guys. Any time I get the chance, I haven’t done it in a while so I just felt like it was a good and-1. I got the ball, I didn’t even see the rim, and I felt like it was deserving of a good celebration.

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This wasn’t the first time Embiid drew inspiration from WWE. In 2022, he used the same DX-inspired celebration during a game against the Brooklyn Nets, earning a $25,000 fine.