Triple H Played Pivotal Role in Former Champion's WWE Return

Johnny Gargano has identified Triple H as the decisive factor behind his return to WWE programming in 2022. The former NXT standout made this revelation while participating in a recent WWE YouTube feature where various performers shared valuable advice received from the current Chief Content Officer.

During his appearance in the video, Gargano explicitly credited Triple H for his decision to rejoin the company.

I’ve been very fortunate to work very closely with Triple H. He and I worked together a lot in NXT for a very, very long time. And then I left WWE for a bit and he was the reason why I came back, because I have the utmost confidence in him, not just as a leader, but as a human being as well. And I’ve been very, very fortunate to receive many little nuggets and tidbits of information from him throughout these years.

Gargano’s departure from WWE occurred in December 2021 following an angle where Grayson Waller attacked him with a steel chair, writing him off television. This hiatus lasted several months, with his eventual return coinciding with Triple H’s ascension to his current executive role overseeing WWE’s creative direction.

The testimonial from Gargano highlights the impact of Triple H’s leadership approach on talent decisions, occurring during a period when WWE has strengthened its market position in global professional wrestling. His comments provide insight into the talent relations aspect of WWE’s current management structure following significant backstage changes.