There have been a lot of changes made in WWE under the Triple H era. Fans have noticed the changes on TV and many wrestlers have commented how things are much more organized backstage. We’re no longer seeing matches pulled from WWE.com unless someone is not cleared and talent is no longer under the stress to continue with the grind when they need a break.
During a panel at Fanatics Fest in New York City, CM Punk discussed some of the positive changes that have happened under Triple H.
Punk said, “I can look back at 10 years ago and tell you would have, could have, should have. At the rate I was going, 100 percent burnout was inevitable. I said that I took myself off the hamster wheel because nobody else would. I was looking around begging somebody [like] please, get me out of here. Certain people were around then were like, nope we need you, you gotta keep going.”
Punk talked about how Steve Austin’s run as a top star was short because his body broke down because of the schedule. Punk said, “Look at his run on top. It wasn’t that long. I’m sure we can all look at that and say well gosh, why was it so short? It’s because he was going so hard for so long when finally he got to the top. I think in that way, burnout is inevitable. What I think is now in place is a system and management that understands that. The talent is so rich that if Cody needs a show off, he can take that day off. If I need a day off, I can take that day off. I’m still flabbergasted. There’s a tab on the WWE app that you can click and you can request days off. Brother, it still blows my mind. It’s a brave new world.”
If you use any portion of the quotes from this article please credit Fanatics Fest with a h/t to WrestlingNews.co for the transcription.
