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Triple H Has been one of the most important figures in the growth and progression of WWE. He is firstly regarded for his amazing contributions as an in-ring performer and later on, for being a creative genius in the behind-the-scenes running of the company. Ever since he was placed at the helm as the Head of Creative, WWE has witnessed a significant change in the product in terms of television programming, the development of WWE superstars, and highly engaging storylines.
With the road to WrestleMania in full steam, there is the last one-stop left before the arrival of the Show of Shows. That stop is the physically battering Elimination Chamber pay-per-view. The event is widely known for featuring the namesake Elimination Chamber matches with high-stakes implications for WrestleMania each year.
While many fans don't remember, Triple H has a deep history with the Elimination Chamber and the event itself. The Game has been a part of the structure a couple of times in his career and even worked backstage for many years in producing the best match card for the event. So it's time to deep dive and procure out the immense history of WWE's Chief Content Officer with the Elimination Chamber.
Triple H Was The Original Creator Of The Structure
WWE Universe is well aware that it was former WCW President Eric Bischoff who introduced the world to the Elimination Chamber. The former RAW General Manager brought the concept to WWE programming in 2002. He elaborated that the Chamber had various elements taken from WCW's War Games and WWE's own Royal Rumble match. Moreover, he went on to claim that the match was a cross between Hell in a Cell and a Steel Cage.
However, Triple H stated in an article at WWE.com that he was the original creator of the Elimination Chamber concept. "I'm the one who invented it. I drew a square cage and put four other squares in the corners, and I said, 'It's six guys. Two start and every few minutes, another cage opens, and one more guys enters the fight, and everyone fights until there's one guy left.' I thought it could be interesting because, if the Superstars involved have issues, then there's intrigue. In typical WWE form, it was twice as big as I envisioned it and twice as elaborate. We don't do anything small, so I should have known better. When I stood in it for the first time, I thought, 'Jeez. Please don't tell anybody this was my idea!'"
The Game's creative acumen was already making waves in his days as a full-time performer. Moreover, Eric Bischoff himself admitted on Twitter that Triple H was indeed the one to come up with the idea and not him.
The In-Ring History Of Triple H With The Elimination Chamber
Triple H not only envisioned the creation of the Elimination Chamber match but has been regarded as one of the most prolific performers in the history of the chamber match. The Cerebral Assassin has always been credited for his in-ring performance, and his storied history with the Elimination Chamber has been remarkable.
Since 2002, there have been a total of 30 Elimination Chambers matches. Triple H occupies the top spot with the most victories in the match at 4, ties in the third spot in terms of total appearances with 6, and holds a record of 7 overall eliminations from the match.
Furthermore, The Game has walked into the Elimination Chamber match as champion on 3 different occasions (2002, 2003, and 2005) and left the match winning a world championship once in 2009. Triple H's last appearance in the deadly structure came in 2010, where he was the runner-up, following which he slowly transitioned into a backstage role for WWE right after that year's WrestleMania.
The Elimination Chamber Pay-Per-View Under Triple H's Leadership
Triple H hung up his wrestling boots last year at WrestleMania 38, due to a severe heart condition, signaling the end of the most accomplished in-ring careers in WWE. After Vince McMahon announced his retirement from the company back in July 2022, Triple H took over the reins as Head of Creative, being in charge of every major creative direction for WWE's television programming.
The year 2023 will witness the first Elimination Chamber match produced under the leadership of Triple H, with a hint of the match card already showing signs of a major blockbuster event. Right after the Royal Rumble pay-per-view event, WWE announced two Elimination Chamber matches that will see WWE United States champion Austin Theory defend his title and the RAW Women's Championship number one contendership up for grabs inside the structure.
Moreover, Sami Zayn's betrayal will see repercussions at the hands of Roman Reigns, when the former Honorary Uce will battle the Tribal Chief in the main event for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship. With a stacked match card already in place, the Triple H regime will surely produce one of the most exciting and exhilarating editions of the Elimination Chamber pay-per-view.
