Interview with Triple H: Wrestler Lives Double Life - As An Executive

The Houston Chronicle published a two-page article on Triple H's "double life" as part-time wrestler and full-time WWE executive. Long-time Chronicle columnist/wrestling journalist Ken Hoffman interviewed Hunter at WrestleMania 28 in Miami and reported interesting quotes that were mixed with in-character comments vowing to end The Undertaker's Streak (the interview was conducted prior to WrestleMania Sunday).

Asked if he prefers wrestler or executive, Hunter said, "I've always had a fascination with business. I've been involved with the creative side practically since the day I started with the company in 1995. That's the part I love most, creating the stories, coming up with the spark of an idea and seeing our talent go out there and execute it. Being allowed to be creative in your work is a wonderful gift."

Hunter said he misses the physical pain of being a full-time wrestler. He said, "You'd have to be a professional athlete or entertainer to get that. I do miss the pain. Every year, I know I'll feel like a bus hit me the day after WrestleMania. And the second day I'll feel like the bus backed over me again. It's a badge of courage almost. To an athlete, it becomes a point of pride, how beat up you feel the next day. It means you left everything on the playing field."

Hoffman noted Hunter will return to the WWE board room to begin working on WrestleMania 29 this week. Hunter offered, "This WrestleMania will be the biggest single night in our industry's history, but we're just scratching the surface of where we're going. We're into movies, publishing, and creating our own television network later this year."...More?