WWE: Five Current Superstars and Their Pro Sports Counterparts ...

Triple H has long been one of the most controversial stars in the world of professional wrestling. The real-life son-in-law of WWE owner Vince McMahon, many have claimed that ?The Game? has sustained a main event position within the company because of his relationship with the boss and his daughter, Stephanie.

When he returned from his first quadriceps injury in 2002, his in-ring skills diminished because of the potential career-ending injury, he remained the top star in the company. At some point later in the year, his ego inflated and other than a few fluke losses to Shawn Michaels, rarely was he on the losing end of any one match or any long-term rivalry.

He dominated the Raw brand, at the expense of other stars on the roster at the time, despite being slower and far from the quality of performer he had formerly been. Many believed he evoked his behind-the-scenes power to make up for his diminished performance.

Even as Triple H regained his prior?in-ring form, it became harder and harder to ignore the fact that the power he had accumulated thanks in major part to who his family could be contributing to his place atop the card year-in and year-out.

There are also those that question ?The Game?s? performances on the biggest stage the sport has to offer, that being Wrestlemania.

While having memorable outings at several of the events he has performed on, many have argued that he did not have a truly GREAT performance until this past April?s Wrestlemania 27, when he and the Undertaker stole the show in what many are considering one of the best matches in event history.

That means that Triple H appeared at 14 Wrestlemania events without leaving a largely lasting impression before doing battle with the ?Dead Man? in Atlanta this year.

That is a long history of being involved in high-profile outings, often main events, and being overshadowed or out-performed by his opponents or other matches on the card.

That could, and in some circles has, created questions about Triple H and his ability to perform in pressure situations. This writer believes that idea to be idiotic.

Despite the belief that he used his political power to cement his spot atop the WWE roster, Triple H?s popularity is unquestioned.

Always one of the most visible competitors on the roster, both via marketing and merchandising, Triple H is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable sports-entertainers in history. He has served as the face of the company during both financially successful and down periods in the sport.

At the same time, there are those that despise Triple H. Those fans believe he held down men that were significantly more talented than him, that he was the beneficiary of favorable treatment by the front office, and that he was often put in position to succeed at the expense of the talent surrounding him. These fans may or may not have a point, as well.

The fact of the matter remains that Triple H remains one of the most controversial stars in the history of the business, not unlike his sports counterpart.

Article source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/730045-wwe-five-current-superstars-and-their-pro-sports-counterparts

Source: http://wrestling911.com/fuw/2011/06/wwe-five-current-superstars-and-their-pro-sports-counterparts/

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