Sheamus has benefited from Triple H having his back for many years. The two first became buddies back in 2009, when the Irishman approached Hunter at the gym and asked to train with him. That impressed the veteran no end, and the two formed a firm appreciation for each other. Some might call it opportune sycophancy, but you can't really knock Sheamus for being a go getter in this situation. Within his debut year, he ended up being a WWE Champion and feuding with the biggest star in John Cena. Then, at his very first WrestleMania, he got to actually wrestle Triple H. Would those opportunities have came up if he hadn't approached Hunter in the gym? Possibly not. The last few years have been more of a mixed bag for Sheamus, but his connection to Hunter has always ensured his top positioning. He's one of the best paid wrestlers, with a sweet million dollar deal.
