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 former professional wrestler. Currently, he holds the position of Chief Content Officer at WWE. His wrestling career saw him achieve considerable success, marked by numerous championships and main event appearances. He is a prominent figure in the wrestling industry, transitioning from in-ring performer to a key leadership role within WWE's corporate structure.

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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, known professionally as Triple H, was born in Nashua, New Hampshire.

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1987: High School Graduation

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

1988: Mr. Teenage New Hampshire

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

1990: Training at Killer Kowalski's School

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

May 21, 2001: Triple H suffers a legitimate quadriceps tear

On May 21, 2001, during a match for the WWF Tag Team Championship, Triple H suffered a legitimate tear in his left quadriceps muscle, requiring surgery and sidelining him for over eight months.

October 25, 2003: Marriage to Stephanie McMahon

On October 25, 2003, Levesque married Stephanie McMahon in Sleepy Hollow, New York.

January 7, 2007: Triple H tears his right quadriceps muscle at New Year's Revolution

On January 7, 2007, at New Year's Revolution, Triple H suffered a legitimate torn right quadriceps muscle during a match with Rated-RKO, resulting in a no contest.

January 9, 2016: Spoke at Lemmy's funeral

On January 9, 2016, Triple H spoke at the funeral of Motörhead frontman Lemmy.

September 2021: Hospitalization due to cardiac event

In September 2021, Triple H was hospitalized following a "cardiac event" caused by a genetic heart issue, leading to a procedure at Yale New Haven Hospital.

March 25, 2022: Triple H announced his retirement from wrestling on First Take

On March 25, 2022, Triple H announced his retirement from wrestling due to his heart condition during an appearance on First Take.

2022: Retirement from In-Ring Performance

In 2022, Triple H retired from in-ring competition due to health concerns, remaining active as an executive.

2023: Sale to Endeavor

In 2023, WWE's controlling interest, previously held by the McMahon family (including Triple H through his marriage to Stephanie McMahon), was sold to Endeavor.