10 Things We Learned From Triple H On WWE’s After The Bell

7. A Match He Thinks Is Seriously Overlooked

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Triple H has worked countless high-profile matches over the years, but Corey wanted to know if there's one he feels doesn't get the love it deserves. There is: Trips vs. Shawn Michaels on the 29 December 2003 episode of Raw. That's one he's particularly proud of for one simple reason.

The pair didn't plan anything other than the finish.

Instead of meticulously laying every spot and story beat out beforehand, 'The Game' and Michaels went through the curtain and called everything on the fly. It was a cathartic experience for both, and a real throwback to the way pro wrestling used to be. Hunter believes people should give the match a second look.

Despite some slower parts here and there (that match was loooooong), it is one worth revisiting on the WWE Network now. Triple H and HBK ended 2003 with a bang, and added another chapter to their rivalry that time has forgotten.

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