Wrestling Forum banner

Result of this match?

  • Brock forces HHH to retire

    Votes: 82 42.1%
  • The Game defeats Lesnar

    Votes: 113 57.9%

Official HHH vs. Brock Lesnar (No Holds Barred/Career On The Line) Discussion Thread

50K views 524 replies 217 participants last post by  DanM3 
#1 ·


In his obsession to settle the score with the 266-pound Anomaly who’s methodically targeted those closest to him, Triple H may have unwittingly ushered in the final chapter of his proud career as a WWE Superstar. The King of Kings will war with the uncontrollable Brock Lesnar in a No Holds Barred Match at WrestleMania on April 7, but the opportunity comes at a cost: If Lesnar wins, Triple H must retire from in-ring competition. (WATCH)

The No Holds Barred and the retirement stipulations were both ploys of Lesnar and Paul Heyman, who convinced the incensed Triple H to sign on for the fight before knowing the exactly what type of contest it would be. Although The Game likely perceives the No Holds Barred environment — in which all maneuvers and weapons are fair game — as an ideal format for him to reciprocate the pain Lesnar’s inflicted on the McMahon-Helmsley family, less foreseeable was the possibility Triple H’s 18 years as a WWE competitor could come to a close at The Grandest Stage of Them All.

Then again, given the tumultuous tone of the his rivalry with the only former WWE, NCAA and UFC Heavyweight Champion in history, maybe Triple H has viewed a WrestleMania showdown with Lesnar as an all-or-nothing affair all along.

After having his arm broken in a loss to The Anomaly at SummerSlam last year, The Game appeared ready to hang up his boots and focus on his front-office duties as WWE COO. Yet, when Lesnar — who quit WWE the night after SummerSlam, boasting he had nothing more to prove — shed his free-agent status and returned in January by breaking the hip of Triple H’s father-in-law, WWE Chairman Mr. McMahon, The Game was spurred back into action. (WATCH: Triple H and Brock’s raging rivalry)

This time, The Game takes on the responsibility of defending not only the company he helps oversee, but also more importantly, his family and closest allies. According to Heyman, for Triple H to fall short against Lesnar would be the ultimate disappointment — a letdown for the WWE Universe, Triple H’s family and The Game himself. But with his career as a Superstar now on the line, the stakes at WrestleMania simply could not be higher for The King of Kings.

There’s no turning back. With the weight of the world on his shoulders, an intensely aggressive fighter as his opponent and absolutely No Holds Barred, can Triple H make Lesnar suffer the consequences for all the hardships he’s caused? Or will one of WWE’s most incredible careers end abruptly and gruesomely at the hands of The Anomaly? One of WWE’s two proudest warriors will suffer a mighty loss at the only event big enough to host such a brawl, WrestleMania, which kicks off on pay-per-view April 7 at 7 ET/4 PT.
 
See less See more
1
#8 · (Edited)
Re: Official Triple H Vs Brock Lesnar - Discussion thread

Against my better judgment I say Brock wins. I figured that this might end up being a career on the line match and Brock has to win. Triple H does not EVER need to wrestle again, he needs to keep improving things behind the scenes with developmental, talent scouting and whatnot, and Brock needs to be kept strong because he's a multi million dollar investment who's probably headed to a match with The Rock at WrestleMania 30.

I'm not going to put it in stone because it's Triple H :HHH but I'm 80% sure that Lesnar's going over, and he should.

Besides, let's face it, one heel HAS to go over in a big 4 match, there isn't one in Cena vs Rock and it's not gonna be Punk or Swagger.
 
#79 ·
Re: Official HHH vs. Brock Lesnar (No Holds Barred/Career On The Line) Discussion Thr

It wouldn't shock me if this was Trip's last match. He's obviously moving more to his backstage role with talent relations and stuff of the like. Hell, he cut his hair because he isn't going to be working in the ring a lot anymore. It wouldn't shock me at all if this was Triple H's last match. He knows the business, he knows how much Brock is to this company. I don't see this stipulation being on the match if Trips was going to win, it wouldn't make sense. Sure, it adds more interest to the match, but if Brock loses, than what does Triple H do? Do he just quietly leave again until next WrestleMania?

There has to be a storyline to write Triple H off of in-ring work, this is probably it.
 
  • Like
Reactions: The Lady Killer
#81 ·
Re: Official HHH vs. Brock Lesnar (No Holds Barred/Career On The Line) Discussion Thr

It wouldn't shock me if this was Trip's last match. He's obviously moving more to his backstage role with talent relations and stuff of the like. Hell, he cut his hair because he isn't going to be working in the ring a lot anymore. It wouldn't shock me at all if this was Triple H's last match. He knows the business, he knows how much Brock is to this company. I don't see this stipulation being on the match if Trips was going to win, it wouldn't make sense. Sure, it adds more interest to the match, but if Brock loses, than what does Triple H do? Do he just quietly leave again until next WrestleMania?

There has to be a storyline to write Triple H off of in-ring work, this is probably it.
Pretty perfect post. Hopefully this is what happens.
 
#102 ·
Re: Official HHH vs. Brock Lesnar (No Holds Barred/Career On The Line) Discussion Thr

Fairly sure Lesnar can win and they will find a loophole down the line to enable HHH to compete again if that's what he chooses to do.
Exactly

And its not like HHH 'retiring' is going to be a problem anyway, lets say that stip wasnt even in the match or he wins - its not like he'd be getting in the ring again after the match anytime soon anyway - if he wants to come back again next mania or whatever then this whole retirement thing isnt going to be a problem, its wrestling and 'retirement' matches that arent actually retirement matches are commonplace.
 
#153 ·
Re: Why people want HHH to lose I dont get it?

First of all, Triple H doesn't even need to wrestle anymore. I wouldn't have a problem whatsoever with him completely ending his wrestling career and focusing on backstage stuff.

Second, you sign Brock Lesnar, a MEGA draw, who brings in an audience that the others in the WWE can't bring in, and you build this HUGE aura around him. You know when that music hits that shit is going to go down. You sign him to a two year contract extension... and you're going to have him lose at Wrestlemania? That's ridiculous and it shouldn't happen. You need to protect that investment in Lesnar and keep him looking like a beast. He should beat Triple H again and "end his career", but knowing WWE, Triple H will win... sadly.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Brock
#160 ·
Re: Why people want HHH to lose I dont get it?

First of all, Triple H doesn't even need to wrestle anymore. I wouldn't have a problem whatsoever with him completely ending his wrestling career and focusing on backstage stuff.

Second, you sign Brock Lesnar, a MEGA draw, who brings in an audience that the others in the WWE can't bring in, and you build this HUGE aura around him. You know when that music hits that shit is going to go down. You sign him to a two year contract extension... and you're going to have him lose at Wrestlemania? That's ridiculous and it shouldn't happen. You need to protect that investment in Lesnar and keep him looking like a beast. He should beat Triple H again and "end his career", but knowing WWE, Triple H will win... sadly.
Exactly (Y)

I personally give 2 fucks about this match.
So you do give a fuck then :side:

Because Lesnar shouldn't even be losing right now.
Correct.

People need to stop thinking of Lesnar as a 'normal WWE Superstar', his is entirely different.

What is the point of HHH winning, or the point of him coming back for this match. I am not a HHH hater btw, i just dont see the point this time around.
 
#165 ·
Re: Why people want HHH to lose I dont get it?

Hunter's my all time favorite, but everybody (including myself) wants him to lose because it does a few things for the company ;

1. Less Part Timers : Think about it, if GAME retires then there will be one less part timer coming back for big time matches at shows like Summerslam and more importantly Wrestlemania, meaning higher card placement for the full time stars such as Sheamus and company. Triple H can retire this year in the biggest way possible, followed by the likes of Taker & The ROID next year.

2. He has nothing left to accomplish. Seriously, think about it for a second ; Where the fuck does Triple H go after this? He's already had feuds with all of the big names in the company, so bar giving Punk his win back for fucking him over in 2011 I can't think of anything else for Hunter other than putting over young talent like Jericho (YEAH, RIGHT :lol), so it would be best if he just rode off into the sunset.

3. If Triple H wins, BROCK is ruined. This is the big one here, as WWE has just signed Lesnar to a big time deal. Lesnar is already 1-1 with the company and the rumored headliner for Wrestlemania XXX against The Rock... Why the fuck would you sacrifice your long term big money matches just so Triple H can satisfy his ego? It would be a terrible, terrible business decision as well as an awful creative decision. If BROCK wins in decisive fashion and ends HHH's career, he'll be able to gain momentum and perhaps get a win over the likes of Cena before heading into the big dance at XXX.
 
  • Like
Reactions: redban
#313 ·
Re: Official HHH vs. Brock Lesnar (No Holds Barred/Career On The Line) Discussion Thr

I'm okay with the fact that Triple H will win. It's the only reason this match is happening, right? But I'm hoping they at least allow Brock to dominate most of the match, otherwise it's just going to look ridiculous.
 
#363 ·
Re: Official HHH vs. Brock Lesnar (No Holds Barred/Career On The Line) Discussion Thr

Really? Im not the biggest Triple H fan but I don't buy that at all.

Who was he leeching off when Madison Square Garden was shaking with ovations on his return in 2002?

 
#366 ·
Re: Official HHH vs. Brock Lesnar (No Holds Barred/Career On The Line) Discussion Thr

Really? Im not the biggest Triple H fan but I don't buy that at all.
I never said he didn't have fans. But his face run that year was awful. Turning heel in the summer is the best thing he did all year.

Ignore Charlie Bronson, He's mad Foley was bumped of HOF USA airing and thinks HHH is responsible for it.
Lame. :no:
 
#379 ·
Re: Official HHH vs. Brock Lesnar (No Holds Barred/Career On The Line) Discussion Thr

I'm surprised how many people are pick HHH, to win. WWE is not stupid enough (or i think) to make Lesnar lose. Anyways, you guys are vastly underrating this match.
C'mon man, everyone knows that in a real fight Lesnar would kick HHH' s ass but yes WWE is stupid enough to give HHH the win. They are not going to make him loose twice. And if they do, they will make some lame stipulation to not retire. Like other people have posted, there is no way he will not wrestle next years 30 anniversary. He will most likely retire than, it makes more sense.
 
#402 ·
Re: Official HHH vs. Brock Lesnar (No Holds Barred/Career On The Line) Discussion Thr

I really hope triple h just destroys lesnar here. A good finish would be hbk superkick to lesnar and then Triple H pedigree to lesnar 1-2-3.
 
#405 ·
Re: Official HHH vs. Brock Lesnar (No Holds Barred/Career On The Line) Discussion Thr

I still believe that Brock will win. I can't see them doing this kind of storyline for Trips to just win. Think about it, what else does Triple H have to do? Who else can he face? He's more into his office job and talent relations, and he only wrestles 2 times a year.

I understand Triple H may have an ego. But at Summerslam, he did the right thing in having Brock beat him. It wouldn't shock me if they do the same thing again.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Defei
#406 ·
Re: Official HHH vs. Brock Lesnar (No Holds Barred/Career On The Line) Discussion Thr

I still believe that Brock will win. I can't see them doing this kind of storyline for Trips to just win. Think about it, what else does Triple H have to do? Who else can he face? He's more into his office job and talent relations, and he only wrestles 2 times a year.

I understand Triple H may have an ego. But at Summerslam, he did the right thing in having Brock beat him. It wouldn't shock me if they do the same thing again.
That's the problem with the HHH-Lesnar match, specifically with the way they've built it: Neither of them can afford AT ALL to take a loss. Whoever takes the 3 count or taps out on Sunday night is suffering a major character assassination, I'm really interested to see how it turns out.
 
#489 ·
Re: Official HHH vs. Brock Lesnar (No Holds Barred/Career On The Line) Discussion Thr

If Triple H is going to stay unretired, then I really hope he takes this time to have the matches that he needs to have. Like a rematch with CM Punk... a match with Dolph Ziggler? Alberto Del Rio? Fandango? Why not!
 
#493 ·
Re: Official HHH vs. Brock Lesnar (No Holds Barred/Career On The Line) Discussion Thr

If Triple H is going to stay unretired, then I really hope he takes this time to have the matches that he needs to have. Like a rematch with CM Punk... a match with Dolph Ziggler? Alberto Del Rio? Fandango? Why not!
I can see him working with Barett, to given him the rub.
 
#508 ·
Re: Official HHH vs. Brock Lesnar (No Holds Barred/Career On The Line) Discussion Thr

I understand HHH doesn't want to retire yet, he clearly has a few matches left but I wish they didn't add that stipulation at all. There's just nothing to gain from an HHH win unless he goes back full-time for a bit again, which he won't. Lesnar however signed a 2-year extension correct? So he clearly needs to look strong. We already had the babyface winning the WWE Title, the babyface retaining the World Title, the babyface tag champs retaining, so just let Lesnar beat HHH after a brutal match. Such silly booking.
 
#512 ·
Re: Official HHH vs. Brock Lesnar (No Holds Barred/Career On The Line) Discussion Thr

I understand HHH doesn't want to retire yet, he clearly has a few matches left but I wish they didn't add that stipulation at all. There's just nothing to gain from an HHH win unless he goes back full-time for a bit again, which he won't. Lesnar however signed a 2-year extension correct? So he clearly needs to look strong. We already had the babyface winning the WWE Title, the babyface retaining the World Title, the babyface tag champs retaining, so just let Lesnar beat HHH after a brutal match. Such silly booking.

I loved the booking of the match. Genuinely. It was booked to make Lesnar look like a monster no one man could take IMO. When he got HHH up for the F5, HBK got in the ring and basically stopped Lesnar winning by taking an F5. We got HBK baiting and retreating from Lesnar to give HHH time to recover. Not tapping to that length of time in the kimura after HHH damaged Lesnar's arm made him look hard as nails. Then the finish saw HHH need a sledgehammer shot and HHH's best move on steel steps just to keep him down.

I think HHH needed the win to remain a part time attraction and Lesnar looks even stronger after that. He may have lost 2 matches but it took enough punishment to down a rhino both times. I just hope they don't have him fight Punk. As good as Punk is, it would be like Mysterio beating Khali. There's suspending reality and then there's ridiculous.
 
#510 ·
Re: Official HHH vs. Brock Lesnar (No Holds Barred/Career On The Line) Discussion Thr

I liked this match, maybe it's something wrong with my tastes, but I hsve it at ***3/4-****
 
  • Like
Reactions: Defei
#3 · (Edited)
Re: Official Triple H Vs Brock Lesnar - Discussion thread

if this is HHHs last match (which we know its not) then HHH vs Brock will be the last match on the card. No way HHH has his last match and it does not close the show and plus no way is HHH retiring at WM 29 and not competing at WM 30
 
#88 ·
Re: Official Triple H Vs Brock Lesnar - Discussion thread

if this is HHHs last match (which we know its not) then HHH vs Brock will be the last match on the card. No way HHH has his last match and it does not close the show and plus no way is HHH retiring at WM 29 and not competing at WM 30
Most people could care less whether or not Triple H is on the card, he should be in no way shape or form be main eventing Mania at this point in his career IMO. Cena/Rock and Punk/Taker are both WAY bigger matches than this one.
 
#4 ·
Re: Official Triple H Vs Brock Lesnar - Discussion thread

Its time for Game Over.

Last year should've done it, against Undertaker in the "End of an Era match." But this one still works. Lesnar looks strong for his upcoming feuds with Rock, Undertaker, and CM Punk.

If Lesnar loses, then WWE just wasted millions on the guy.
 
#5 ·
Re: Official Triple H Vs Brock Lesnar - Discussion thread

I've been saying it for a few months now, the match will end up No Holds Barred with Triple H's career on the line. I think Lesnar comes out with the victory so Triple H can transition out of any in-ring role completely and move on full time to his backstage role. Keeps Lesnar strong too, which WWE needs because they re-signed him for two years.
 
#9 ·
Re: Official Triple H Vs Brock Lesnar - Discussion thread

Triple H is my favorite wrestler of all time, but Brock NEEDS this win.

The Game has to end sometime, and when Triple H retires at Wrestlemania, hopefully The Undertaker and The Rock both follow suit at XXX to put an end to "The Part Time Wrestlemania Era" and we can focus on the young blood coming up in the company ranks. Brock can stay of course because he's still young as hell and has a ton of matches left in him.

Brock beats Triple H, faces Rocky in the main event of XXX, Rock goes over (beating everybody that there is to beat from every era) and thus retires, leaving Brock as the only semi part timer (he can be talked into working PPVs year round) left.
 
#11 ·
Re: Official Triple H Vs Brock Lesnar - Discussion thread

Triple H is my favorite wrestler of all time, but Brock NEEDS this win.

The Game has to end sometime, and when Triple H retires at Wrestlemania, hopefully The Undertaker and The Rock both follow suit at XXX to put an end to "The Part Time Wrestlemania Era" and we can focus on the young blood coming up in the company ranks. Brock can stay of course because he's still young as hell and has a ton of matches left in him.

Brock beats Triple H, faces Rocky in the main event of XXX, Rock goes over (beating everybody that there is to beat from every era) and thus retires, leaving Brock as the only semi part timer (he can be talked into working PPVs year round) left.
Why should Rock go over if Lesnar's staying and he's not? The only person that that argument should be able to apply to is Undertaker because of the Streak. If you're leaving, put the guy over. Every loss Lesnar takes, he loses some of that aura that's so important to his character.
 
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Top