Triple H Confirms He Will Be the Boss of WWE Shows, Not Vince McMahon

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WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H held a talent meeting before the January 13th edition of Smackdown to address the recent developments in the company.

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Triple H assured the talents that Vince McMahon returned back to the company only to spearhead the company's sales and that he won't be taking over creative duties.

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Fightful Select reported that Triple H did say that Vince McMahon "may have discussions" regarding the creative process but Triple H will be the one having the final say.

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Triple H Confirms He Will Be the Boss of WWE Shows, Not Vince McMahon

WWE Chief Content Officer Triple H held a talent meeting before the January 13th edition of Smackdown to address the recent developments in the company.

Triple H assured the talents that Vince McMahon returned back to the company only to spearhead the company's sales and that he won't be taking over creative duties.

Fightful Select reported that Triple H did say that Vince McMahon "may have discussions" regarding the creative process but Triple H will be the one having the final say.

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