American wrestling star Paul Levesque, known as “Triple H”, announced his retirement from the game permanently, causing an interaction and sadness among wrestling fans on social media.
And the WWE entertainment game account announced the news of the retirement of “WWE legend Triple H following a bus career.”
Triple H spoke in an interview with the American channel ESPN regarding the health problems he suffers from, which prompted him to announce his retirement, and added, “I will never struggle once more. I have a defibrillator in my chest.”
Triple H, the 52-year-old American wrestler, is one of the icons of world wrestling following he managed to achieve many achievements.
He is better known by his wrestling nickname, Triple H, which is an abbreviation of his former name, Hunter Hearst Helmsley.
“The End of the Golden Age of Wrestling”
And social media witnessed a wide interaction with the news of the retirement of the American wrestler.
Comments and tweets thanked Triple H for what he did for wrestling and its fans during his career.
Many considered that “Triple H’s retirement is sad news for everyone who lived through the golden age of wrestling.”
Others saw his retirement as the end of the game.
Some recalled their childhood days, in which watching wrestling and following its news was part of it.
“We love it even though we know it’s acting”
The great interaction with the news of the American wrestler’s retirement raised questions regarding the reason for some people’s love for that game, despite knowing that it is representation.
In response to that question, some wrestling fans likened their passion for the game to the passion of some for series and movies, knowing that it is acting and the goal of watching it is to enjoy it.
Others talked regarding many aspects that drive them to attach and love this game, “such as comedy and acrobatic movements, provocative dialogues and beautiful music.”
Another added: “Wrestling is representation, but wrestlers are making a great effort to see it as real with the help of the media and photographers.”