Triple H On RAW Changing Networks, XFL Reboot Rumors

Over the weekend, ABC News ran a story looking at the 25th Anniversary of Monday Night RAW. The article recaps the storied history of WWE’s flagship show and features quotes from Triple H, Hulk Hogan and Charlotte Flair.

While Hulk Hogan and Charlotte were in hype mode, Triple H actually covered some newsworthy topics, including rumors of Vince McMahon wanting to revive the XFL football league and the possibility of RAW changing networks when their TV deal is up with USA Network.

Amid rumors that WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon is taking steps to revive his short-lived XFL league, Triple H doesn’t think Vince is ready to scale back his role with WWE any time soon.

“I don’t think there’s any sense of change,” said Triple H. “If anybody thinks they’re going to push him out or take this thing, there’s going to be a hell of a fight."

The Possibility of RAW Switching Networks:

WWE’s television deal with the USA Network runs through 2019, but the company hopes to have a new deal locked in by this summer. There are rumors that UFC might be ending their relationship with Fox, which would make WWE programming a very appealing substitute for the Fox family of channels.

A bidding war between USA Network and Fox would send the value of WWE’s TV rights through the roof and Triple H sounds like WWE is willing to entertain offers.

“I can tell you that WWE is uniquely positioned so whatever way it goes, whatever way our fans are telling us to go, we’re there,” he said.

Triple H also commented on the importance of the Mr. McMahon character to the success of the Attitude Era. He says Vince doesn’t like to take credit for it, but is the “guiding force” of being a top heel and was never afraid to take risks.