10 Fascinating WWE Backstage Facts About Triple H
5. Asking Undertaker's Permission
Triple H and Stephanie McMahon's coming together was always controversial. Not only did it lead to the perception that 'The Game' was dating his way to the top, but it reportedly started as an affair while he was still seeing Chyna. According to 'The 9th Wonder Of The World,' this ultimately led to her WWE departure - a blow her personal and professional life never recovered from.
Prior to dating Steph, Hunter was paranoid about what his colleagues would say if it was made public that he and the boss' daughter were courting. This led to him seeking advice from The Undertaker, who was already the company's designated locker-room leader, and a go-to guy for anyone unsure of a big career decision.
'Taker apparently asserted that Triple H and Stephanie's business was no one's but their own, and while he warned that some people would always hold their relationship against them, he encouraged Hunter to go for it. Years later, 'The Deadman' served as a groomsman at the happy couple's wedding, having played a big role in their initial courtship.