The Rock vs Triple H: $80M Board Director At Center Of WWE Power Struggle
A brewing power struggle between The Rock and Triple H within WWE’s corporate structure has been alleged by former WWE announcer Jonathan Coachman, who claims firsthand knowledge of tension between the two legendary performers. The allegations come as The Rock’s $80 million compensation package raises questions about his role within the merged WWE-UFC entity.
The controversy centers on The Rock’s notably silent social media presence regarding WWE despite earning over $80 million as a TKO board director over the past two years, according to Wrestling Observer. That figure doesn’t include merchandise earnings, WrestleMania pay, or live appearance fees.
“Do you know a lot of talents who make over $80M and DON’T send any supportive tweets or videos towards the company during that time,” Coachman questioned on Twitter/X. “The only social media posts have been directly towards Cena.”
Coachman, who worked with WWE from 1999-2018, made striking claims about the relationship between Rock and Triple H, who now serves as WWE’s Chief Content Officer.
“You have to understand I was in the room several times and know first hand the REAL relationship between Rock and HHH. They don’t get along. Period,” Coachman stated. “If they did Rock would have supported this year all along the way. He hasn’t. Not ONE social media post.”
The former announcer added context about The Rock’s board appointment: “Most members of boards are there for their business acumen. Rock was asked to be on the board for so many other reasons. Not to mention he is 1 of the 3 best performers of all time.”
Coachman concluded with an ominous assessment: “The struggle for power is real.”
The Rock joined TKO’s Board of Directors in January 2024 following the WWE-UFC merger. His limited WWE involvement throughout 2024 and 2025, despite his board position, has raised questions among industry observers about the dynamics within WWE’s leadership structure. The Rock’s last WWE appearance was at Elimination Chamber in March 2025, meaning he’s been absent from WWE programming for over nine months despite his lucrative board role.
