Triple H Injured at NYR

[NeanderCarl]

Triple H has suffered what looks to be another quadriceps tear in the tag team match at New Year's Revolution.

http://www.wwe.com/shows/newyearsrevolution/exclusives/triplehinjury

He was out for nearly a year last time he tore his quad. Reactions?

[Xero]

Well, if they planned on him going against Cena, WrestleMania's going to be pretty interesting.

[ddpBANG]

Time for another Invasion!!

[Lock Jaw]

Big deal. I tear my quad all the time. I tore it this morning and I'm fine.

[Xero]

Time for another Invasion!!
Yup.

Vince: SHIT SHIT SHIT! Okay, plan Quad.
Steph: NOT PLAN QUAD!
Shane: GOD NO! IT'S TOO EARLY!
Vince: I SAID PLAN QUAD!

*Tomorrow on RAW*

Vince: I FINALLY DID IT! I HAVE ACQUIRED TOTAL NONSTOP ACTION WRESTLING! And I have to say tha-

*Kurt Angle comes out and beats him down*

Shadow: I TOLD YOU ALL!

[Fignuts]

Pretty bad that the only reason I want to watch raw is because of an unscheduled mishap.

[Dorkchop]

Big deal. I tear my quad all the time. I tore it this morning and I'm fine.

I'm jumping around.

[Splaya]

This sucks, because I was looking forward to a HHH vs Cena match at WM match.

We can only hope that there is a lot of swelling and its not as serious as first thought. He hasn't had an MRI or anything, so this is just preliminary

[The Show Off]

If Triple H is injured as bad as they think he is, he definitly won't be at Wrestlemania, which means Bret Hart's record of 12 straight Wrestlemania's will not even be tied by Triple H who is now at 11. It'll be the first Wrestlemania without Triple H since 1995.

[Xero]

If it's severe enough, this may have been his final run. It's possible, on the flip side of it not being that bad, that it could be career ending.

I wouldn't want to see Hunter to go out like this. I would prefer at least one more run with the title as a heel without Michaels.

[The Show Off]

In light of these new developments, I'd say that if DX were to face VKM now, I'd have to put my money on VKM

[NeanderCarl]

Also of note is the fact that he suffered this injury EXACTLY five years to the DAY that he returned at Madison Square Garden from his previous quad tear.

[Xero]

Also of note is the fact that he suffered this injury EXACTLY five years to the DAY that he returned at Madison Square Garden from his previous quad tear.
Holy shit you're right. Spooky.

[NeanderCarl]

As I said in the NYR thread, this could well be a work in order to get HHH over for WrestleMania as the valiant hero returning from severe injury to recapture the WWE Championship.

[Xero]

As I said in the NYR thread, this could well be a work in order to get HHH over for WrestleMania as the valiant hero returning from severe injury to recapture the WWE Championship.
Funny how, when I read that, I said "Fuck the championship run" in my mind.

[Jeritron]

WWE must have just shit themselves. What becomes of DX? What becomes of Wrestlemania? Who is their most established veteran star?
On the good side, Edge and Randy Orton just move up a notch each in the food chain...

[El Fangel]

Thats the problem, no established super vet left, there are a few but none with the power, and prestige of HHH. I really hope he can make it back for Mania, as he has had only good matches at WM, despite some having crappy endings, and it is fucking freaky that its 5 years to the day. Also does anyone think that maybe Umaga was scheduled to win, and Trips end his streak? I mean as bad as WWE is, a roll-up to end a streak? Not likely, I think that HHH may have hurt himself, and Cena had to retain the title to figure out what to do. Its only speculation, but then again, I was right about th quad tear ( if there is one). So if HHH was indeed penned to feud Cena up until WM what will happen now? Is there a big enough face on Raw to take his place against Cena.

[Caged Heat18]

Thats some bad luck for the Triple H and the WWE. I am curious to see where they go with the storylines now.

[Dorkchop]

Thats some bad luck for the Triple H and the WWE. I am curious to see where they go with the storylines now.

Edge will win the title, only to drop it to HHH when he returns.

[El Fangel]

Yep he will return the day after Wrestemania, and be like thanks I needed that break.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Also of note is the fact that he suffered this injury EXACTLY five years to the DAY that he returned at Madison Square Garden from his previous quad tear.

Triple H must have pissed off the spirits.

I'm not going to lose any sleep over this. As much as Triple H is good at what he does, and as much as I'd never wish harm on another human being, all I can say is that from an entertainment perspective, no Triple H is not going to bother me. I'm sorry, but this D-Generation X shit ending is good, in my opinion.

I never considered this ending his in-ring career, but the guy cannot be poor. He's got a daughter now, he's got enough pull backstage. If the guy is really considering running the WWE when Vince steps down, maybe retiring from in-ring competition is the best thing? It's not like there are any dream matches left for him. It's not like there were too many in the first place.

[The Fugitive]

You wouldn't consider Punk and HHH a dream match, Alienoid?

[Jeritron]

Triple H had just tied Bret Hart for most consecutive Wrestlemania appearances too, so if this sidelines him for more than a couple months (most likely the case) that means no record for him. And as for the main event, I didn't think the plan was to ever have Umaga win that match or the title. Even if that were the case I doubt HHH's injury would have change things, as in the past they have had other things gone as planned and figured it out afterwards.

As for HHH's long term plans pre-injury, who knows what they were but my theory is they'll either work around them or just put someone else in his scheduled spot...most likely Shawn.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Yup.

Vince: SHIT SHIT SHIT! Okay, plan Quad.
Steph: NOT PLAN QUAD!
Shane: GOD NO! IT'S TOO EARLY!
Vince: I SAID PLAN QUAD!

*Tomorrow on RAW*

Vince: I FINALLY DID IT! I HAVE ACQUIRED TOTAL NONSTOP ACTION WRESTLING! And I have to say tha-

*Kurt Angle comes out and beats him down*

Shadow: I TOLD YOU ALL!

You know what...call me crazy, but I'd mark out for that. Christian Cage vs. Edge for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship at WrestleMania? :drool:

[Mr. Nerfect]

You wouldn't consider Punk and HHH a dream match, Alienoid?

Hmm, you have me intrigued. Punk would need to have a Benoit-esque moment of victory, though.

[Jeritron]

The biggest problem about him "stepping down" from in ring compettition is, in the eyes of him and the WWE (and they're probably right), the company needs HHH. He's the last remaining active superstar from the attitude era and thats why the gush over him so much. As much as they've pushed Cena and Batista, we know as well as they do they aren't as well known or bankable.

For the WWE, this couldn't come at a worse time. Mid-January going into Wrestlemania their biggest, most coveted star (technically I guess it's Cena, but their most go to is HHH) goes down. This is a nightmare for them, at least in their eyes. Triple H is down, and Angle has left. Those 2 were their go to guys for main events annually. This will mark the first post-attitude wrestlemania without those 2 involved in the nights main event(s).

If Undertaker and Shawn weren't planned on being used to lend credibility to the main events before, they are now. Technically, this is what you or I would say is a good thing for the sake of guys like Punk, Orton, Edge and whoever getting pushes. But for WWE it's a nightmare and they're just gonna go to their next top veterans.

[Mr. Nerfect]

The biggest problem about him "stepping down" from in ring compettition is, in the eyes of him and the WWE (and they're probably right), the company needs HHH. He's the last remaining active superstar from the attitude era and thats why the gush over him so much. As much as they've pushed Cena and Batista, we know as well as they do they aren't as well known or bankable.

For the WWE, this couldn't come at a worse time. Mid-January going into Wrestlemania their biggest, most coveted star (technically I guess it's Cena, but their most go to is HHH) goes down. This is a nightmare for them, at least in their eyes. Triple H is down, and Angle has left. Those 2 were their go to guys for main events annually. This will mark the first post-attitude wrestlemania without those 2 involved in the nights main event(s).

If Undertaker and Shawn weren't planned on being used to lend credibility to the main events before, they are now. Technically, this is what you or I would say is a good thing for the sake of guys like Punk, Orton, Edge and whoever getting pushes. But for WWE it's a nightmare and they're just gonna go to their next top veterans.

You're absolutely correct, and I have made similar statements in the past to Triple H being kept at the top merely for the fact he was main eventing when Austin and The Rock were around. It serves the WWE right for not building up more talent.

John Cena vs. Triple H would have stopped me from ordering WrestleMania, honest to God. The idea just bores me. Of course, the WWE won't actually elevate talent in this time of "crisis", they will just bring back Hulk Hogan for "one more match!". :roll:

[Jeritron]

What are the plans for DX now? Isn't Shawn on a limited schedule as it is, and his whole "degenerate" gig is severely less than HHH who has been carrying the duo HBK once led.
It'd be nice to see Triple H on cruches and Shawn turn on him for being a cripple and go back to the cocky, arrogant, punk heel he once was and then win the rumble. They havent done anything good with Shawn since his return.

[Splaya]

Based on the photos at WWE.com and such and the way he looked after the match after giving HBK a hug, I'm saying this is a work

[Tb1]

Then he had an award winning performance at NYR. But in my opinion, you're wrong.

[Jura]

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[Rammsteinmad]

Looked pretty nasty. And that RKO, lol that was terrible.

What was up when Orton ran in with the chair then ran out again? Can someone explain?

[Jura]

I don't know lol but that RKO reminds me of the one with Chris Jericho.

I noticed at 2:12/2:13 there's this big indent on the right side of Triple H's right thigh. Is that normal or is that a sign of a real injury?

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=RDPGHJJ9

[Blitz]

lol at the RKO and Orton with the chair.

[Blue Demon]

He seemed to be doing OK though..I mean I can't honestly know how he felt...but he managed to use it to get up.

[Gray]

That Spear was tame too, but Orton is man of the moment!

[RVDmark]

So if this isn't a work then that means that he has been stopped bettering Bret Hart's record in the same arena where Owen died. Get Shadow in here he'll love this.

* waits for NYR to download *

[addy2hotty]

Vince has got HUGE problems now. Only Michaels left on Raw with any star power. Wrestlemania plans fucked.

Bet he wishes he hadn't fired Angle now.

Note to Vince :- Phone Jericho. Now. Offer him lots of money, and the WWE title at Mania. Then this fan will return, as without DX, there's nothing to make me watch Raw.

[Avenger]

This sucks, because I was looking forward to a HHH vs Cena match at WM match.

We can only hope that there is a lot of swelling and its not as serious as first thought. He hasn't had an MRI or anything, so this is just preliminarylol shut up

[Avenger]

A lot of signs point to this being a work, ie. Orton and Edge working on his quad which they knew kept him out for ages, WWE saying they will report on it Monday afternoon, in time for RAW. The pictures of HBK near enough doing surgery on Trips in the locker room. It's probably a work.

However if not then it can't be too serious, not as serious as last time anyway, didn't he need helped up the ramp and all last time>

[Savio]

Triple H will come back today with just a band-aid on his head.

[addy2hotty]

A lot of signs point to this being a work, ie. Orton and Edge working on his quad which they knew kept him out for ages, WWE saying they will report on it Monday afternoon, in time for RAW. The pictures of HBK near enough doing surgery on Trips in the locker room. It's probably a work.

However if not then it can't be too serious, not as serious as last time anyway, didn't he need helped up the ramp and all last time>

The reason I can't see it being a work is simply as the match went completely and utterly to shit after it happened. Trips clearly shouts 'knee' at the ref, and when he's by the turnbuckle Michaels asks him if they should do the ended they had planned (obviously the pedigree and elbow through the tables) and Trips says 'yeah'. The RKO was comical, as was Orton running in and running away with the chair...I'm still chuckling at that now actually...and moves just looked ridiculous.

As for Trips, he was helped to the top of the ramp, and then after the posing, helped again. Love him or hate him, he'd work through the pain in an attempt to make it look good. How he ever survived that Walls Of Jericho on the table the last time he did it, I'll never know.

[Xero]

(Typing this as I watch as it's loading pretty slow.)

That's legit. You can see how his leg buckles under him during the Spinebuster. His foot went one way and his knee went another.

I'm surprised that Hunter even continued, hit a Spinebuster and took the RKO, which could have fucked it up worse.

As for the chair, I guess Triple H called for it and since he got in during the Pedigree he didn't want to interrupt, probably because he thought he was going to end the match.

I guess Orton isn't very good with on-the-fly spots.

[Xero]

http://www.wwe.com/content/media/images/309846/1779124/3791406/3930988
So is Shawn Michaels a doctor now, or...

[mrslackalack]

Kinda ironic considering that Directv aired a Royal Rumble Legends show hosted by Todd Grisham which chroncialed past rumble events and talked about HHH winning the 02 rumble after tearing his quad.

[Mercury Bullet]

Sometimes, I look at Orton and think, "Wow, this guy is the future of the business" in a totally positive way...and then he does this shit and I say "Wow, how does this guy have a job?"

[The Fugitive]

Christ, that match really went downhill after he hurt himself. Someone wasn't joking when they said that the crowd went dead silent for the rest of the match either. That was painful to watch. Especially after that RKO, if I was Orton, I wouldn't have done my cocky pose after that, I would have hid underneath the ring and died.

[tucsonspeed6]

Why would anyone think that Orton doesn't deserve a job after this? HHH couldn't support his own weight during the RKO, and the chair was a matter of miscommunication.

[Savio]

Christ, that match really went downhill after he hurt himself. Someone wasn't joking when they said that the crowd went dead silent for the rest of the match either. That was painful to watch. Especially after that RKO, if I was Orton, I wouldn't have done my cocky pose after that, I would have hid underneath the ring and died.I liked the rest after the miscommunication.

[Anybody Thrilla]

Seriously, def not Orton's fault here.

[owenbrown]

Meanwhile...Somewhere in Orlando, Florida.... B.G. and Kip James and Vince Russo are smiling over this and I [Vince McMahon]GUARANTEE[/Vince McMahon] that they will capitalize on this on TNA Impact!

[Anybody Thrilla]

I love how VKM doesn't realize that they're the dumbest shit of all time.

[Kane Knight]

Yup.

Vince: SHIT SHIT SHIT! Okay, plan Quad.
Steph: NOT PLAN QUAD!
Shane: GOD NO! IT'S TOO EARLY!
Vince: I SAID PLAN QUAD!

*Tomorrow on RAW*

Vince: I FINALLY DID IT! I HAVE ACQUIRED TOTAL NONSTOP ACTION WRESTLING! And I have to say tha-

*Kurt Angle comes out and beats him down*

Shadow: I TOLD YOU ALL!

:rofl:

[Kane Knight]

Big deal. I tear my quad all the time. I tore it this morning and I'm fine.

Mister Nash, I'm here for your rehab...

[Kane Knight]

The biggest problem about him "stepping down" from in ring compettition is, in the eyes of him and the WWE (and they're probably right), the company needs HHH.

They are right. But in the words of a Nazi Horse, they've made their bed...

[El Fangel]

Why can't this shit ever happen to Cena, I mean he was in danger of the most dangerous move in wrestling, the samoan spike.

[Londoner]

Ah i just had to switch the channel over after Orton ran out the ring with the chair, couldn't he have atleast just watched with the chair then dropped it?lol The ending saved it though.

But this is only bad for the WWE cause they haven't spent enough time building any stars up, and the roster split makes it even worse. I have no sympathy tbh, it's their own fault. I was liking HHH and DX cuase of the theme music mainly, so it'll be interesting to see what happens. I reckon it will be a handicap match between HBK/Rated-rko tonight.

[Anybody Thrilla]

You changed the channel on a PPV? Really?

[Londoner]

^ It was on Sky sports so it was free. I just couldn't stand looking at the crowds reactions at that moment.

[Anybody Thrilla]

Unfair. I want free PPVs right now.

[Londoner]

We get fuck all free PPV's anymore these days though, they used to all be free, now there's only a few left and they'll be on box office soon enough.

[Anybody Thrilla]

Wah wah wah, we don't get any free at all.

[Londoner]

WWE PPV's aren't worth being on box office these days, that's the irony, where as before they were.

[D Mac]

Unfair. I want free PPVs right now.

Then you should have joined PWTORRENTS! :p

Yeah, props to Trips for continuing the show.

[Mr. Nerfect]

The RKO wasn't Orton's fault, but that spot with a steel chair looked really fucking stupid. I mean, the guy was center of the ring, and he ran like a pussy for no reason at all. To be perfectly frank, I think Marty Elias should have been on his toes, and threatened to disqualify Orton or something, giving him a kayfabe reason for Orton to leave the ring, and explaining why Edge could just kick out of the Pedigree.

Orton really shattered the illusion in this match, and while I'm not going to hate on the guy for that (everyone makes mistakes), this says one thing to me: This guy is not ready to be the top guy, yet. With rumours of John Cena vs. Randy Orton for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania making the rounds, I sincerely hopes the WWE scratches this one off their list.

[Disturbed316]

Yeah, well done HHH for finishing, unlike that wuss Joey Mercury :roll:

[Mr. Nerfect]

Vince has got HUGE problems now. Only Michaels left on Raw with any star power. Wrestlemania plans fucked.

Bet he wishes he hadn't fired Angle now.

Note to Vince :- Phone Jericho. Now. Offer him lots of money, and the WWE title at Mania. Then this fan will return, as without DX, there's nothing to make me watch Raw.

I'm so glad the WrestleMania plans are fucked. John Cena vs. Triple H had no appeal to me what-so-ever.

You really have to believe Chris Jericho is aching to come back and show off his new haircut. I do not see why Jericho would not agree to come back if he got to win the Royal Rumble as a surprise entrant, and headline WrestleMania against John Cena. As much as I hate to say it, keeping the belt on Cena would probably be a smart move (unless Jericho signed a two-year contract, or something), and keeping his winning streak at WrestleMania alive is probably a good thing, but Cena vs. Jericho at Mania would be fucking awesome.

[Xero]

Probably going to wind up being Edge vs. Cena for WWE title, but not the main event.

[Splaya]

If that countdown hit during the Rumble, I would cream my pants right then and there

[Splaya]

Probably going to wind up being Edge vs. Cena for WWE title, but not the main event.

SD being the main event for the title :eek:

[Rammsteinmad]

SD being the main event for the title :eek:

You've got a better chance at seeing Hogan putting someone over.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Probably going to wind up being Edge vs. Cena for WWE title, but not the main event.

You're probably right. I wouldn't complain about that match, as I think it would have a pretty good feel to it (both guys have undefeated streaks at WrestleMania, so that adds a little sizzle to the steak), and they have fantastic chemistry.

[Innovator]

HHH's quad is torn, HBK's knee needs to be scoped..........so DX will be around for another what 8 to 10 months?

Orton should go nowhere near the title right now, a headlining match with Cena would only draw flies.

[Stickman]

HAHAHAHA Orton, way to look like idiot.

[RGWhat316]

I got a chance to see the show last night, and it was an odd match. HHH looked serious at first, but then he was able to do the other spots fine, and walked up the ramp fine by himself. I'm not gonna say that this is a work, but HHH has been doing this a long time and he can perfect how he looks whether it is a real or fake injury. But if it is true, it sucks. I've been liking this DX run, and if it's only Shawn, I don't expect it to continue too much longer.

[Splaya]

Thats what I'm saying, exclude the Walls of Jericho on the table. If it were truly as serious as before, then he never would have made it to the Table. He did a perfect pedigree on the table and on one of the pics at WWE.com, he was hugging Shawn, with just a look on his face. Just a normal look, not a "I just tore my quad" look

[DAMN iNATOR]

I'm in the camp that says it was a worked injury. It just seems too convenient that he injured his same quad as last time he was injured AND that he "injured" himself 5 years to the day after he returned from the last quad injury (Monday, January 7th, 2002 edition of RAW)...just my opinion, and I'll leave it at that as my speculation on this bizarre incident.

[Xero]

I'm convinced that he is injured just because of the angle his leg was at when he hit the Spinebuster.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Yeah, I'm pretty sure he's legitimately injured.

[DS]

I'm in the camp that says it was a worked injury. It just seems too convenient that he injured his same quad as last time he was injured AND that he "injured" himself 5 years to the day after he returned from the last quad injury (Monday, January 7th, 2002 edition of RAW)...just my opinion, and I'll leave it at that as my speculation on this bizarre incident.
It's not the same quad though. It's his right leg this time.

[DS]

Also, according to WWE.com, he is having an MRI right now so it should be updated soon.

[6to1]

time to move kenedy over to raw

[DS]

http://www.wwe.com/shows/newyearsrevolution/exclusives/triplehinjury

Out for 4-6 months due to a ruptured quadriceps tendon.

[Blitz]

He'll be back for Mania then.

[Xero]

Well, Mania's fucked.

[Xero]

lol Blitz...

[Mr. Nerfect]

Here is the direction I'd go for the majority of WrestleMania.

* Mr. Kennedy vs. Chris Benoit for the World Heavyweight Championship
* John Cena vs. Edge vs. Randy Orton vs. Shawn Michaels for the WWE Championship
* Rob Van Dam vs. Bobby Lashley for the ECW World Championship
* The Undertaker vs. CM Punk
* Vince McMahon vs. Mick Foley
* Kenny Dykstra vs. Ric Flair for the WWE Intercontinental Championship/title of "Nature Boy"
* Money in the Bank Battle Royal featuring: Batista, Kane, JBL, MVP, Vito (you know he'll be somewhere), Finlay, King Booker, Umaga, Test, Chris Masters, Carlito, Chavo Guerrero, The Boogeyman, etc.
* Paul London & Brian Kendrick vs. The World's Greatest Tag Team vs. The Hardys vs. MNM in a TLC Match for the WWE Tag Team Championship and World Tag Team Championship
* Mickie James vs. Melina for the WWE Women's Championship
* Cody Rhodes w/Dusty Rhodes vs. Gregory Helms w/JBL for the WWE Cruiserweight Championship

[Splaya]

Fuck.

[Ben Rodrigues]

Oh my god. Somebody better be taking the belt off Cena.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Oh my god. Somebody better be taking the belt off Cena.

Depending on whether they're going to have Edge or Randy Orton challenge, I can see either guy winning it at the Royal Rumble. The WWE is on Cena's dick, so I can see him losing the WWE Title to Edge or Orton, than entering the Royal Rumble at #27, or something, and winning the match, sealing the deal for WrestleMania.

It's a shame, really. I don't want to see Cena or Batista in the main events this year.

[Mr. Nerfect]

Hmm, part of me hopes they just unify the Championships at WrestleMania. Batista vs. Cena or Mr. Kennedy vs. Cena both seem like interesting(ish) main events.

[I Love Alexandria]

Here is the direction I'd go for the majority of WrestleMania.


* John Cena vs. Edge vs. Randy Orton vs. Shawn Michaels for the WWE Championship


Id like to see that match but this really sucks for HHH. Him and Shawn have been my Favs since 96. l can see HHH being involved in mania some where or another, Maybe he can even come back alittle early to have a Match at Mania VS Orton just to keep the streak and the Main Event....John Cena vs Edge vs HBK. But WWe has desperation and i wont be suprised if they try and contact Jericho and Promise him loads to get him back

[I Love Alexandria]

l Think RKO is gonna start the night off and say they ended DX

[Savio]

I think if mercury finished he would have been pushed a bit.

[Jeritron]

Shawn will just fill in for Triple H's plans. And whatever they were gonna have him do originally will be scrapped or reworked to be with the next available face.
Orton and Edge are heels, so I doubt they're gonna benefit from HHH going down. Most likely they'll do the same thing, but there is a chance they could get a bigger push as a result.

[Gerard]

Kinda odd that the same injury that caused the end of the nwo stable has now seemingly caused the end of the dx stable. :wtf:

[Xero]

Next up: The Nation of Domination

*Someone does something stupid and Simmons comes on screen.*

Simmons: ..............................................DA-

*Falls over*

Simmons: MY KNEEEEE!

[Jeritron]

Orton with the chair is hilarious

[Mr. Nerfect]

I think if mercury finished he would have been pushed a bit.

I get what you're saying, but you know, his face kind of exploded. It makes it difficult. I mean, the guy couldn't see, which would have made things a hazard. The fans didn't give a shit, and gave him a nice round of applause on SmackDown! that week when he cut a pretty sweet promo.

On a darker note: The Great Khali is their chosen replacement? The Great fucking Khali? Dear God, I am actually going to watch RAW this week, just to see how fucking horrible it is. Is that their plan?