Early Life and Education of Triple H: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Triple H. A timeline of key moments.

Paul Michael Levesque, famously known as Triple H, is an American business executive and retired professional wrestler. He currently serves as the chief content officer for WWE. Triple H achieved immense success as a wrestler, winning multiple championships and headlining numerous WrestleMania events. Beyond his in-ring career, he has played a pivotal role in shaping WWE's developmental system, NXT, and now oversees the company's creative direction.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

July 27, 1969: Paul Michael Levesque's Birth

On July 27, 1969, Paul Michael Levesque, who is also known as Triple H, was born in.

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1987: Graduation from Nashua High School

In 1987, Paul Levesque graduated from Nashua High School, where he played baseball and basketball.

1988: Mr. Teenage New Hampshire

In 1988, at the age of 19, Paul Levesque won the Mr. Teenage New Hampshire competition.

1990: Begins Training as a Professional Wrestler

In early 1990, Levesque began training as a professional wrestler at Killer Kowalski's school in Malden.

June 1, 1996: Marty Garner Incident

On June 1, 1996, during a match against Marty Garner on Superstars, an attempt to perform the Pedigree resulted in Garner landing on his head and suffering neck damage.

1996: Began Relationship with Chyna

From 1996, Triple H was in a relationship with fellow wrestler Joan "Chyna" Laurer.

January 2000: Triple H Nicknames Himself "The Game"

In January 2000, Triple H gave himself the nickname "The Game," asserting his dominance in the wrestling world. He was also dubbed "The Cerebral Assassin" by Jim Ross. On January 3, 2000, Triple H defeated Big Show to win his third WWF Championship.

2000: Started Dating Stephanie McMahon

In 2000, Triple H began dating Stephanie McMahon, which led to their real-life romance.

2000: Feud with Mick Foley and Championship Reign

In 2000, Triple H engaged in a feud with Mick Foley, retaining his WWF Championship at the Royal Rumble on January 23 in a Street Fight. The feud concluded at No Way Out on February 27 in a Hell in a Cell match, where Triple H retained the title, forcing Foley's retirement. Triple H also retained the title at WrestleMania 2000 on April 2 by pinning The Rock, but lost it to The Rock at Backlash on April 30. He regained the title at Judgment Day on May 21, only to lose it back to The Rock at King of the Ring on June 25. He also had a storyline with Chris Jericho, defeating him for the WWF Championship on April 17, although the title was returned to Triple H. Their feud culminated in a Last Man Standing match at Fully Loaded on July 23 which Triple H won. Further into the year, Triple H feuded with Kurt Angle over the WWF Championship and a love triangle involving Stephanie, culminating in a match at Unforgiven on September 24 where Triple H defeated Angle.

May 21, 2001: Triple H Suffers Career-Threatening Injury

On May 21, 2001, during a Raw Is War main event while defending the WWF Tag Team Championship with Austin against Chris Jericho and Chris Benoit, Triple H tore his left quadriceps muscle. Despite the severe injury, he completed the match, even enduring Jericho's Walls of Jericho. The injury required surgery, sidelining him for over eight months and ending the McMahon-Helmsley Era abruptly.

2001: Legitimate Torn Right Quadriceps

In 2001, Triple H suffered a similar injury to the one he had in 2007.

January 7, 2002: Triple H Returns to Raw as a Face

On January 7, 2002, Triple H made his return to Raw as a face at Madison Square Garden. He later won the Royal Rumble on January 20, earning a WWF Championship match at WrestleMania X8.

2002: Turning Face

In 2002, Triple H turned face. The June 12, 2006 episode of Raw would solidify this turn.

February 2003: Evolution Stable Formed

In February 2003, Triple H formed the stable Evolution with Ric Flair, Randy Orton, and Batista. The group's dominance peaked after Armageddon, with all members holding a title.

October 25, 2003: Marriage to Stephanie McMahon

On October 25, 2003, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon were married in Sleepy Hollow, New York.

2004: Published Book Making the Game: Triple H's Approach to a Better Body

In 2004, Triple H released the book Making the Game: Triple H's Approach to a Better Body, which focuses on bodybuilding advice with some autobiographical information, memoirs, and opinions.

2006: Birth of First Child

In 2006, Triple H and Stephanie McMahon had their first child.

January 7, 2007: Triple H Suffers Another Quadriceps Tear

On January 7, 2007, at New Year's Revolution, Triple H suffered a legitimate torn right quadriceps during a match against Rated-RKO, similar to the injury he sustained in 2001. The injury occurred 15 minutes into the match.