Triple H has confirmed that NXT Europe remains a key part of WWE’s international expansion strategy. Despite delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the WWE executive reiterated his commitment to growing the company’s presence in major global markets, including Europe, Japan, the Middle East, and India.
Speaking during recent WWE tryouts in the UK, Triple H described the relaunch of international development programs as “exciting,” referencing the model first built with NXT UK. “I still believe it’s there,” he told Daily Mail, asserting that pandemic-related travel restrictions—not waning interest—halted the original plans.
With WWE holding European tryouts ahead of WrestleMania, Triple H’s vision for talent development remains focused on identifying charisma and leadership over prior wrestling experience.
“Athleticism is important, but once you get through that, it’s less important. It becomes about who has that X-factor,” he explained.
He pointed to WWE stars like Bianca Belair as examples of athletes who entered with little to no wrestling background but had the presence and drive to succeed. “Charisma and leadership—those are hard to teach,” he added.
Triple H also touched on WWE’s global event strategy, confirming more international premium live events are coming, including a return to the UK. As for a future WrestleMania in London, he acknowledged the complex logistics involved but expressed enthusiasm about making it happen.
As WWE’s global footprint grows through partnerships and platforms like Netflix, Triple H emphasized the company’s goal: “To give opportunity to talent across the world—and replicate this model everywhere.”
