Triple H

Triple H is an actor and professional wrestler for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). Formerly known as Hunter Hearst Helmsley, the ring name Triple H is an abbreviation. His real name is Paul Levesque. Levesque began his WWF/WWE career in 1995 as the sophisticated Hunter Hearst Helmsley. He would later shorten his name to Triple H after joining D-Generation X with Shawn Michaels. After DX was disbanded, Triple H became a top main-event wrestler, winning his first World Heavyweight title in 1999.

In real life, Levesque is married to Stephanie McMahon, who is the daughter of WWE Chairman Vince McMahon. Levesque has also made several guest appearances in TV and movies, including a supporting role in the film Blade: Trinity. He is set to star in the WWE Film Journey of Death in 2009.

• July 27, 1969: Born

• 1992: Makes wrestling debut

• 1993: Joins World Championship Wrestling (WCW)

• 1995: Joins World Wrestling Federation

• 1999: Wins first WWF Championship

• 2001: Suffers major injury and misses several months of action