WWE: Triple H on Shawn Michaels & NXT, WWE Network, WWE Poll

Triple H Comments on Shawn Michaels’ Working in the Performance Center and His Passion for Wrestling

Sports Illustrated held a recent interview with Triple H and one of the topics discussed involved Triple H’s thoughts on Shawn Michaels’ current work as a trainer in the Performance Center and Michaels’ renewed passion for wrestling.

“Shawn Michaels and I talk about it all the time now. Shawn wasn’t a part of this business for a long time, and then he came to the Performance Center and it lit a fire under him to see all the young talent. The more he started being around, the more invigorated he became. That re-lit his passion for the business. It’s almost that same level of energy and excitement to help someone put it together and then see their success.”

WWE Network News & Notes

WWE recently uploaded two more classic episodes from World-Class Championship Wrestling to the Network’s Vault section. Both episodes are from the year 1985.

WWE is reported to have recently filed new trademarks for the term “WWE VIP” according to PWInsider. PWInsider’s Steven Fernandes reported WWE filed two trademarks for the term and based on the wording, it could possibly be for a new show on the WWE Network or for WWE’s rumored tiered subscription system for the Network.

This week’s episode of Something Else to Wrestle with Bruce Prichard show on the WWE Network has been delayed till this Friday due to “creative differences” between Conrad Thompson and the WWE over the episode’s content. This week’s episode focuses on WWE’s revival and handling of ECW.

WWE Poll Asks Fans Which SmackDown Champion is Most Likely to Lose Their Title at Money in the Bank

WWE.com is currently holding a poll asking fans which current SmackDown champion is in the most danger of losing their championship at Money in the Bank on June 17th. The choices are SmackDown Women’s champion Carmella, WWE champion AJ Styles, and SmackDown Tag Team champions The Bludgeon Brothers.

At the time of this report, SmackDown Women’s champion Carmella leads with 67% of the fan vote, followed by WWE champion AJ Styles with 26% of the vote.