The real reason Why Triple H decided to cut his iconic long hair in 2015

Triple H's leap from a full-time wrestler to the head of creative in WWE has been well documented.

The real reason Why Triple H decided to cut his iconic long hair in 2015

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Due to his extensive participation in the wrestling industry, Triple H is a well-known name. He was a big superstar during the WWE’s Attitude Era and served as the brand’s face for a while. One of The Game’s notable features was his long hair, which fans became familiar with as the years went by. However, in 2012, the legend returned with a completely different look, spotting a shaved head.

During a promotional interview for WrestleMania 29, Triple H divulged the reason behind doing so. He claimed that his transition from a full-time competitor to the corporate world of WWE led to plenty of changes for him. In the new environment he was in, he had to put his hair back which became a burden for the King of Kings. Therefore, he decided enough was enough and went through with cutting his long hair off.

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Hunter further explained that it wasn’t supposed to be much of a big deal. However, when he arrived to the office the next day following his haircut, TMZ immediately reported on it. As a result, his photos ended up going viral online.

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It just got to be such a pain that for the last year and a half I've been dying to cut it off. It just started to become the bane of my existence, my hair every day, and I never wore it down.
Triple H on why he cut off his long hair (H/T: Wrestling Inc.)

Triple H climbed up the corporate ladder in WWE at a rapid pace. It quickly became apparent to fans and outsiders that he was next in line to take over the mantle from Vince McMahon. And, almost a decade later, he ended up replacing the former chairman as the Head of Creative, becoming the Chief Content Officer of WWE.

Why did Triple H retire from wrestling?

At this year’s WrestleMania 38, HHH announced his complete retirement from the in-ring action by leaving his boots in the ring after delivering an emotional address to the crowd. Although he is currently retired, he ceased competing professionally in wrestling in 2015.

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Triple H in his iconic pose

In September 2021, WWE announced that Triple H had undergone surgery for heart failure. Subsequently, this required the fourteen-time World Champion to wear a defibrillator for the rest of his life. This basically forced HHH to retire from in-ring competition as well.

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