11 Surprising WWE Heel Turns You Never Saw Coming
3. Triple H On D-Generation-X (1999)
Brilliant for the other phantom switch that proceeded it, Triple H's turn on D-Generation-X at the climax of X-Pac's WrestleMania XV European Title match with Shane McMahon re-broke hearts that had just been healed by his emotional reunion with Chyna.
The pair came back together at the expense of Kane that same night, ostensibly highlighting how DX were more unified than ever before. It was here where the plan packed a sickening punch. Chyna's Corporate switch earlier that year had turned Hunter's head as he chased the solo glory he felt entitled to. Embracing the inner evil at the expense of his brothers X-Pac and The New Age Outlaws, Hunter and new accomplice Test were chased away by a vengeful 'Big Red Machine' marching out looking for vindication.
It would be the heel turn that started his gradual ascent to the summit, with several minor tweaks failing to effectively take before 'The Game' emerged from within him shortly before his first WWE Championship main event at August's SummerSlam. For much of 1999, Triple H's turn was the peak of his heel persona - the company showed rare patience and persistence with their chosen choice, something just about every modern day villain could now do with.