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4. Triple H Always Wanted/Loved Press Scrums

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The post-show press scrum has evolved into an event unto itself in recent years, thanks in-part to CM Punk's explosive remarks following All Out 2022 and the entirely separate discourse around the questions asked of performers and promoters alike.

Outside of the jaw-dropping boot-offs from the likes of The Punker, they've become a referendum on wrestling journalism, not least for how many softballs get lobbed at Tony Khan, Triple H and others rather than digging deeper for quotables and notables.

In defence of the media representatives though, they exist in a grey area of sorts; not least when some wrestlers work them entirely in gimmick or bookers make the most time when things are good. This has proven the case with Triple H, who has made the events staple after all major Premium Live Events in 2022/23, just as he did during a critically acclaimed era for NXT.

Such occasions aren't as welcome when fans aren't as kind to the product, but this is simply a bridge 'The Game' will cross - or more accurately, probably won't - when he comes to it.

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