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Triple H

Triple H is the ring name of Paul Michael Levesque, an American former professional wrestler and current WWE executive.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Triple H is the ring name of Paul Michael Levesque, an American former professional wrestler and current WWE executive. He is best known for his long wrestling career in WWE and for later serving in senior leadership roles, including Chief Content Officer. He has been married to Stephanie McMahon since 2003.

Early life and ring name

Paul Michael Levesque was born in Nashua, New Hampshire, in 1969. He became widely known under the ring name Triple H, which was shortened from Hunter Hearst Helmsley.

Wrestling career

Triple H became a major WWE star and later retired from active in-ring competition in 2022. His career included championship wins and headline matches across several eras of WWE. He was a contemporary of wrestlers such as Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker.

WWE executive role

After stepping back from full-time wrestling, Levesque took on major backstage leadership responsibilities in WWE. He has served as Chief Content Officer and has played a central role in creative direction.

Personal life

Triple H is married to Stephanie McMahon, a member of the McMahon family associated with WWE ownership and management. They married in 2003.

Key facts

  • Triple H is the ring name of Paul Michael Levesque, also known as Hunter Hearst Helmsley.
  • He was born on July 27, 1969, and is 56 years old as of July 23, 2026.
  • He is a retired wrestler and a senior WWE executive, including Chief Content Officer.
  • He officially retired from in-ring competition in 2022.
  • He has been married to Stephanie McMahon since 2003.
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Canadian context

Triple H is a major figure in WWE programming and wrestling history, which has a large Canadian audience and has featured Canadian wrestlers, events, and fan communities.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Triple H?
Triple H is the ring name of Paul Michael Levesque, a retired professional wrestler and WWE executive.
How old is Triple H?
He was born on July 27, 1969, so he is 56 years old as of July 23, 2026.
What is Triple H's real name?
His real name is Paul Michael Levesque.
Is Triple H still wrestling?
No. He officially retired from in-ring competition in 2022.
What happened to Triple H?
He stepped away from active wrestling and moved into senior WWE executive leadership, including creative oversight.
Who is Triple H married to?
He is married to Stephanie McMahon.

References

  1. WWE — https://www.wwe.com/superstars/triple-h
    Supports: Ring name, retirement from in-ring competition, executive role, career highlights.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple_H
    Supports: Birth name, birth date, birthplace, spouse, and professional background.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/wwe/story/_/id/17122715/wwe-profile-page-triple-h
    Supports: Date of birth, billed origin, marriage to Stephanie McMahon.