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Triple H announces in-ring retirement on ESPN’s “First Take” in interview with Stephen A. Smith

Triple H announced his retirement from in-ring competition in an interview with Stephen A. Smith on ESPN’s “First Take.”

As a 14-time World Champion, Triple H is one of the most decorated Superstars in WWE history. From co-founding the iconic D-Generation X to shepherding future main-eventers Randy Orton and Batista toward WWE greatness in Evolution, The Game was always at the forefront of sports-entertainment.

The full conversation will be featured on “Stephen A’s World” later tonight on ESPN+.