Triple H Addresses Comments That Same Wrestlers Are In Top Spots: "There Are No Turns, That's Not How It Works"

Triple H has responded to claims that it is always the same people in the top spots on the card, stating that no one is entitled to their “turn.”

A few weeks ago, Damian Priest noted in a promo that he was tired of seeing the same people in the main event scene. Some fans have also shared this opinion online, especially when it comes to rising stars not being featured in those spots.

Although press conferences were stopped in 2025, Triple H took questions in an unannounced Q and A after SummerSlam night 1. Priest’s comments were asked about during the post show conference, to which Paul Levesque stated that there are no “turns” when it comes to spots on the card:

“I get that. If you’re the guy that wants to take the spot, it’s frustrating when there are guys above you that have the spot. We’re in a period of time where there are a lot of top performers in top spots that, over time, have earned those spots, are selling tickets and are incredibly popular. You really have to do something. The narrative of, ‘It’s my turn. I’ve been here a while.’ There are no turns. That’s not how it works. You earn the spot. If somebody is getting over more than somebody else, we’d move that person into the spot and move the other person down. It’s not just crowd reaction. Are they going to be good in the spot? Are they going to hold up their end of the bargain or screw it up or make a mistake where we regret giving it to them? All those things are factored in. The right person in the right position, it’s all factored in.”

“Get Yourself Out There & Figure It Out”: Triple H On Stars Not Being In Top Spots

Continuing, the Chief Content Officer acknowledged that some may be frustrated, but that means that they have to work harder and figure it out. Triple H added that 99% of the time if a person gets over then they will get the push:

“I love the fact that sometimes talent is frustrated; that means work harder. Get yourself there. Figure it out. I’ve seen a million talent succeed because of what they do, not because of storyline or creative. 99% of the time in this business, the person gets over and then gets the push. That’s how it’s supposed to work. You go do you, and then we follow it. Otherwise, most of the time, they will choke on it because it’s not what the fans believe in. If you want the spot, go take it. It’s all there for everybody to take. Whenever anybody says, ‘I don’t know why I’m not in that spot.’ Are you more over than Cody or Roman or Punk or Liv or IYO? Make those crowd reactions happen. Whatever you need to do. I love that mentality because it makes people work harder. If you’re not willing to work to get the spot, you shouldn’t have it anyway,”