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Paul Levesque

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Paul Levesque

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  • His hidden talent is drawing and he has designed many of his logos and official t-shirts.
  • Along with his Father-in-law, Vince McMahon, paid for fellow wrestler, Sean Waltman (X-Pac) to go through drug rehab
  • Had tension with Bill Goldberg before they even wrestled for the same company. When Goldberg was asked if he could fight any wrestler in a real street fight, he said either Triple H or Scott Hall, both of whom are close friends.
  • Won the first WWF special of "The Weakest Link" in 2001
  • WWE had Jack Nicholson booked to induct Ric Flair into the WWE Hall of Fame, who actually contacted them about inducting Flair, but Levesque pulled hard for himself to induct Flair for two reasons. 1) He wanted to induct him and 2) he was afraid that everyone in the audience would attend the ceremony to see Nicholson, not the legends being honored that night.
  • He and his wife, Stephanie McMahon, welcomed their new daughter, Aurora Rose Levesque, into the world. Aurora weighs 8lbs 7oz. Born on July 24, 2006.
  • 4th wrestler to appear in a Marvel comic book movie, others are: Randy Savage (Spider-Man), Tyler Mane (X-Men), & Kevin Nash (Punisher)
  • Entered WCW as Jean Paul LeVesque. He was primarily used as jobber.
  • He and his wife Stephanie McMahon welcomed their second child, an 8lb 12oz girl named Murphy Claire Levesque, on July 28th 2008.
  • His wife Stephanie McMahon gave birth to their third child, a girl named Vaughn Evelyn Levesque, on August 24th 2010.
  • His father was the best man at his wedding to Stephanie McMahon
  • Wears white tape both hands, fingers and wrists as a tribute to "old school" wrestlers.
  • Was originally supposed to win the 1996 King of the Ring, but was punished for breaking character at Madison Square Garden on Scott Hall and Kevin Nash's final show with the WWF. Ironically, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin was chosen to win the tournament instead, and it boosted his career. Triple H later went on to win the 1997 King of the Ring.
  • After completing Blade: Trinity (2004) was offered a three picture deal with New Line but declined.
  • Notable title wins include: - WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion (10/21/96 - 2/13/97) - WWF European Heavyweight Champion (12/11/97 - 1/20/98) - WWF European Heavyweight Champion(2) (3/16/98 - 7/14/98) - WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion(2) (8/30/98 - 10/11/98) - WWF World Heavyweight Champion (8/23/99 - 9/14/99) - WWF World Heavyweight Champion(2) (9/26/99 - 11/14/99) - WWF World Heavyweight Champion(3) (1/03/00 - 4/30/00) - WWF World Heavyweight Champion(4) (5/21/00 - 6/25/00) - WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion(3) (4/03/01 - 4/10/01) - WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion(4) (4/16/01 - 5/20/01) - WWF World Tag-Team Champion w/ Steve Austin (4/29/01 - 5/21/01) - WWF World Heavyweight Champion(5) (3/17/02 - 4/21/02) - WWE World Heavyweight Champion(6) (9/02/02 - 11/17/02) - WWE Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion(5) (10/20/02 - 11/17/02) - WWE World Heavyweight Champion(7) (12/15/02 - 9/21/03) - WWE World Heavyweight Champion(8) (12/14/03 - 3/14/04) (09/12/04 - 12/06/04) WWE World Heavyweight Champion(9) (01/09/05 - 4/03/05) WWE World Heavyweight Champion(10) (10/07/07) WWE World Heavyweight Champion(11).
  • On June 12, 2006, Shawn Michaels and Triple H re-formed Degeneration X on Raw. (June 2006)
  • Shaved in his head in 2012 to suit the office working environment while performing in ring matches.
  • Returned to WWF RAW IS WAR on January 7th 2002, after being out for 8 months in rehab with torn left quadriceps muscle completely off the bone.
  • Received a severe concussion at Extreme Rules (2013) at the hands of Brock Lesnar with Levesque's sledgehammer. The following Monday night, he blacked out at the beginning of another match, suffering from "Post Concussion Syndrome". At this point, it was decided he could no longer compete in official matches.
  • Schooled by Walter 'Killer' Kowalski, along with Chyna and Perry Saturn.
  • His net worth is an estimated $25 million.
  • Son-in-law of Vince McMahon and Linda McMahon.
  • Will captain team of himself, Batista, Gene Snitzky and Edge in a traditional "Survivor Series" team elimination match against, Randy Orton, Chris Jericho, Chris Benoit and Maven.

    Behind the scenes he is playing a role in television / script production with his wife Stephanie McMahon Levesque - in the event of Vince McMahon's illness (cause unknown) (November 2004)
  • After seven months of his current HHH character, in March 2003 he had to explain in a press conference that it reflects the backstage politics and backstabbings of their business. Many fans would not have known this until they heard or read his explanation.
  • Fourth ever person to keep his WWF Heavyweight title at Wrestlemania
  • "Invaded" WCW in 1998 with follow D-X members X-Pac, "Road Dogg" Jesse James, "Bad Ass" Billy Gunn and Chyna during a WCW event.
  • One of the few people with the distinction of appearing on both Saturday Night Live (25.15) and Mad TV (7.9)
  • Previous Managers: Chyna, Rick Rude, Ric Flair, Curt Hennig, Mr Hughes, Vince McMahon, Stephanie McMahon-Helmsley, Shawn Michaels, Sable.
  • Member of the Clique, a group of wrestlers who were best friends in and out of the ring. The group consists of Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Scott Hall, Kevin Nash, Sean Waltman, and Justin Credible.
  • He and wife Stephanie Levesque (née McMahon) are expecting their first child together, due in 2006.
  • Held WWE Tag-Team Championship with Steve Austin
  • Defeated Shawn Michaels in a 45-minute long "Hell in a Cell" match at Bad Blood 2004. (June 2004)
  • 10-time WWE World Heavyweight Champion
  • Close friend of Ronnie Coleman (Mr Olympia). Even works out for the same club.
  • Winner of 2002 Royal Rumble
  • Retired Mick Foley at 2000 No Way Out PPV inside Hell in a Cell.
  • By winning the main event at Wrestlemania 2000 as a "heel" (bad guy), he broke the long-standing tradition of "babyface" (good guy) wrestlers winning the main event.
  • Debuted in The WWE in 1995.
  • Lost the World Heavyweight title to Batista at WretsleMania 21 (April 2005)
  • First person to hold wrestling's revamped World's Heavyweight Championship (September 2002)
  • Chosen as the #1 wrestler in the world in Pro Wrestling Illustrated Magazine's tenth annual "PWI 500" in 2000.
  • Former WWF World, IC and European champion
  • Former Member of D-Generation X.
  • Won the second ever 60-minute "Iron Man Match" against Dwayne Johnson at WWF Judgment Day (2000).
  • Was in a handicap match with John Cena against Randy Orton, Kurt Angle, and Rey Mysterio at Saturday Night Main Event. This was known to be a Main Event vs. Main Event (Both sides are on the road to Wrestlemania 22 that airs April 2 on Pay-Per-View). HHH & Cena from Raw and Angle, Orton and Rey from Smackdown!. HHH & Ceana won. (March 2006)
  • Renewed his contract for another three years [March 2016].
  • Earned $ 3.8 million from the WWE for 2016.
  • Member of the backstage wrestling faction known as the Kliq with Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, Shawn Michaels, Sean Waltman and Justin Credible.
  • Was severely criticized by WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart for "putting over" Conner "The Crusher" but not him.
  • The WWF King of the Ring (1997).

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