During an appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show” on Tuesday, WWE President Nick Khan commented on the first time he spoke to Triple H back in 2013. At the time, WWE was attempting to book a match with former Florida Gators quarterback Tim Tebow. According to Khan, the plan was for Tebow vs. The Big Show at that year’s WrestleMania. He said,
“Paul Levesque [Triple H] is the one who introduced me to WWE. He is the one who first introduced me. When I was an agent, my prior profession, and I was trying to get into the WWE business, Paul had called me an unsolicited call. This is when Tim Tebow had just gotten cut by the Patriots. Paul called me and said, ‘Hey, I just wanted to introduce myself, my name is Paul Levesque.’ ‘Triple H, I know who you are, I remember you as Terra Ryzing.’ ‘Oh, you know WWE?’ ‘Yeah, I know WWE. I grew up a fan. I was an usher at WrestleMania 9. What’s going on?’ ‘What do you think of Tim Tebow against the Big Show at WrestleMania [30].’ I said, ‘What are you thinking?’ He offered some financial terms, I call Tim at the time, ‘What do you think?’ Tim and I had, then, a top-secret, private meeting. Tim Tebow, myself, Vince McMahon, Triple H in Anaheim, California about that. Ultimately, it didn’t happen, but Triple H and I remained in touch, and over time, he was the one who said to me, ‘I think Vince may want to meet with you. I think you told me you were going to be in Dallas this weekend.’ Dallas is where Raw was. ‘That’s good you’re going to be there, if I told Vince you were flying in he’d say don’t do it, but I know you’re going to be there, so plan on meeting with Vince.’ I went the night before. I went, sat in a hotel room, Paul called me, said Vince was ready to meet, went to Vince’s office, met with him, pitched what I had to say, and we shook hands on a deal and here we are.“
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In a recent interview on “The Pat McAfee Show,” WWE President Nick Khan shared an interesting story about his first conversation with Triple H (real name Paul Levesque) back in 2013. At the time, WWE was trying to book a match involving former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow.
According to Khan, Triple H reached out to him unsolicited when Tebow had just been cut by the New England Patriots. Triple H introduced himself and asked Khan what he thought about a potential match between Tebow and The Big Show at WrestleMania 30. Khan, who was a fan of WWE and had previously worked as an agent, expressed his interest and had a private meeting with Tebow to discuss the opportunity.
The meeting involved Khan, Tebow, Vince McMahon (WWE Chairman), and Triple H in Anaheim, California. Although the match ultimately didn’t happen, Khan and Triple H stayed in touch. Over time, Triple H suggested that Khan should meet with McMahon. Knowing that Khan would be in Dallas for Raw, Triple H arranged a meeting between Khan and McMahon.
Khan flew to Dallas and met with McMahon, pitching his ideas. The meeting went well, and they eventually shook hands on a deal. This initial encounter led to Khan joining WWE, and he is now serving as the President of the company.
This story provides insight into the behind-the-scenes workings of WWE and highlights the role that Triple H played in introducing Khan to the organization. It also showcases the collaborative nature of decision-making within WWE, with Triple H recognizing Khan’s potential and facilitating his meeting with McMahon.
As WWE President, Khan has been instrumental in driving the company’s growth and expanding its reach. His business acumen and experience have helped WWE secure lucrative partnerships and explore new avenues for revenue generation. Khan’s arrival has brought fresh perspectives to the company and has contributed to its ongoing success.
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In conclusion, the story of Nick Khan’s introduction to WWE through Triple H sheds light on the inner workings of the company and the collaborative decision-making process. It showcases the importance of networking and seizing opportunities in the world of professional wrestling. With Khan’s leadership, WWE continues to evolve and thrive in the ever-changing landscape of sports entertainment.