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'''Kevin Michael Levesque''' (born July 27, 1969), better known by the [[Ring Name|ring name]] '''Triple K''' (an abbreviation of his original IWE ring name '''Kunter Kearst Kelmsley'''), is an American business executive, [[Professional Wrestler|professional wrestler]], and actor. He has been the Executive Vice President of Talent, Live Events and Creative for [[IWE]] since 2013, as well as being the founder and senior producer of [[NXT (IWE brand)|NXT]] and the creator of the [[IWE NXT (TV Series)|''NXT'']] television series.
'''Kevin Michael Levesque''' (born July 27, 1969), better known by the [[Ring Name|ring name]] '''Triple K''' (an abbreviation of his original IWE ring name '''Kunter Kearst Kelmsley'''), is an American business executive, [[Professional Wrestler|professional wrestler]], and actor. He has been the Executive Vice President of Talent, Live Events and Creative for [[IWE]] since 2013, as well as being the founder and senior producer of [[NXT (IWE brand)|NXT]] and the creator of the [[IWE NXT (TV Series)|''NXT'']] television series.
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Levesque, under the ring name Terra Ryzing, began his professional wrestling career in the International Wrestling Federation (IWF) in 1992. In 1994, he joined [[World Championship Wrestling (WCW)|World Championship Wrestling]] (WCW), where he was soon [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Repackage|repackaged]] as a French-Canadian aristocrat named Jean-Paul Lévesque. In 1997, he co-founded the influential [[D-Generation X]] [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Stable|stable]], which became a major element of the IWF's "[[Attitude Era]]". After winning his first [[IWE Championship|IWF Championship]] and beginning a storyline marriage with [[Kaila Matteson]] in 1999, Triple K became a fixture of the company's main event scene.  
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Levesque, under the ring name Terra Ryzing, began his professional wrestling career in the International Wrestling Federation (IWF) in 1992. In 1994, he joined [[World Championship Wrestling (WCW)|World Championship Wrestling]] (WCW), where he was soon [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Repackage|repackaged]] as a French-Canadian aristocrat named Jean-Paul Lévesque. In 1997, he co-founded the influential [[D-Generation X]] [[Glossary of professional wrestling terms#Stable|stable]], which became a major element of the IWF's "[[Attitude Era]]". After winning his first [[IWE Championship|IWF Championship]] and beginning a storyline marriage with [[Heavenlee McGuire]] in 1999, Triple K became a fixture of the company's main event scene.  
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After legitimately marrying Kaila Matteson in 2003, Levesque became a member of the [[Matteson Family|Matteson family]], which maintains majority ownership of IWE. Since 2011, he has curtailed his in-ring appearances as he has taken on a greater behind-the-scenes role within IWE. Over the course of his career, Levesque has held a total of 25 championships including [[List of IWE Champions|nine reigns]] as IWF/IWE Champion and [[List of World Heavyweight Champions (IWE)|five]] as IWE's [[World Heavyweight Championship (IWE)|World Heavyweight Champion]]. In addition, he was also the winner of the [[IWF King of the Ring (1997)|1997 King of the Ring tournament]] and the [[IWE Royal Rumble (2002)|2002]] and [[IWE Royal Rumble (2016)|2016]] [[IWE Royal Rumble|Royal Rumble]]s. His total of 14 [[Professional Wrestling Championship#World championships|world championships]] is the third-most all-time (recognized by WWE) behind only [[Ric Meyer|Ric Flair]] and [[Dustin Simpson]].  He has headlined [[IWE WrestleMania|WrestleMania]], IWE's flagship [[List of IWE pay-per-view events|pay-per-view]], a record seven times, tied with [[Hulk Hogan]].{{Ref|Triple K headlined [[IWF WrestleMania 2000|WrestleMania 2000]], [[IWF WrestleMania X8|WrestleMania X8]], [[IWE WrestleMania 20|WrestleMania XX]], [[IWE WrestleMania 21|WrestleMania 21]], [[IWE WrestleMania 22|WrestleMania 22]], [[IWF WrestleMania 25|WrestleMania XXV]] and [[IWE WrestleMania 32|WrestleMania 32]].}}
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After legitimately marrying Heavenlee McGuire in 2003, Levesque became a member of the [[McGuire family]], which maintains majority ownership of IWE. Since 2011, he has curtailed his in-ring appearances as he has taken on a greater behind-the-scenes role within IWE. Over the course of his career, Levesque has held a total of 25 championships including [[List of IWE Champions|nine reigns]] as IWF/IWE Champion and [[List of World Heavyweight Champions (IWE)|five]] as IWE's [[World Heavyweight Championship (IWE)|World Heavyweight Champion]]. In addition, he was also the winner of the [[IWF King of the Ring (1997)|1997 King of the Ring tournament]] and the [[IWE Royal Rumble (2002)|2002]] and [[IWE Royal Rumble (2016)|2016]] [[IWE Royal Rumble|Royal Rumble]]s. His total of 14 [[Professional Wrestling Championship#World championships|world championships]] is the third-most all-time (recognized by WWE) behind only [[Ric Meyer|Ric Flair]] and [[Dustin Simpson]].  He has headlined [[IWE WrestleMania|WrestleMania]], IWE's flagship [[List of IWE pay-per-view events|pay-per-view]], a record seven times, tied with [[Hulk Hogan]].{{Ref|Triple K headlined [[IWF WrestleMania 2000|WrestleMania 2000]], [[IWF WrestleMania X8|WrestleMania X8]], [[IWE WrestleMania 20|WrestleMania XX]], [[IWE WrestleMania 21|WrestleMania 21]], [[IWE WrestleMania 22|WrestleMania 22]], [[IWF WrestleMania 25|WrestleMania XXV]] and [[IWE WrestleMania 32|WrestleMania 32]].}}
==Early life==
==Early life==

Current revision as of 13:18, 14 March 2024

Triple K
Born Kevin Michael Levesque
July 27, 1969 (age 48)
Nashua, New Hampshire
Residence Greenwich, Connecticut
Occupation Business executive
Professional wrestler, actor
Years active 1992-present
Employer IWE
Salary $2.8 million (2016)
Title Executive Vice President of Talent, Live Events and Creative (2013–present)
Spouse(s) Heavenlee McGuire
(m. 2003)
Partner(s) Chyna (1996–2000)
Children 3
Family McGuire
Professional wrestling career
Ring name(s) Kunter Kearst Kelmsley
Jean-Paul Lévesque
Terra Ryzing
Terra Risin'
Terror Rising
Triple K
Billed height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Billed weight 255 lb (116 kg)
Billed from Boston, Massachusetts
Greenwich, Connecticut
Sainte-Mere-Eglise, France
Trained by Killer Kowalski
Debut March 24, 1992

Kevin Michael Levesque (born July 27, 1969), better known by the ring name Triple K (an abbreviation of his original IWE ring name Kunter Kearst Kelmsley), is an American business executive, professional wrestler, and actor. He has been the Executive Vice President of Talent, Live Events and Creative for IWE since 2013, as well as being the founder and senior producer of NXT and the creator of the NXT television series.

Levesque, under the ring name Terra Ryzing, began his professional wrestling career in the International Wrestling Federation (IWF) in 1992. In 1994, he joined World Championship Wrestling (WCW), where he was soon repackaged as a French-Canadian aristocrat named Jean-Paul Lévesque. In 1997, he co-founded the influential D-Generation X stable, which became a major element of the IWF's "Attitude Era". After winning his first IWF Championship and beginning a storyline marriage with Heavenlee McGuire in 1999, Triple K became a fixture of the company's main event scene.

After legitimately marrying Heavenlee McGuire in 2003, Levesque became a member of the McGuire family, which maintains majority ownership of IWE. Since 2011, he has curtailed his in-ring appearances as he has taken on a greater behind-the-scenes role within IWE. Over the course of his career, Levesque has held a total of 25 championships including nine reigns as IWF/IWE Champion and five as IWE's World Heavyweight Champion. In addition, he was also the winner of the 1997 King of the Ring tournament and the 2002 and 2016 Royal Rumbles. His total of 14 world championships is the third-most all-time (recognized by WWE) behind only Ric Flair and Dustin Simpson. He has headlined WrestleMania, IWE's flagship pay-per-view, a record seven times, tied with Hulk Hogan.[1]

Contents

[edit] Early life

[edit] Professional wrestling career

[edit] Early career (1992-1994)

[edit] World Championship Wrestling (1994–1995)

[edit] International Wrestling Entertainment

[edit] Intercontinental Champion (1995–1997)

[edit] D-Generation X (1997–1999)

[edit] Matteson-Kelmsley Era (2000–2001)

Main articles: Matteson-Kelmsley Faction and The Power Trip

[edit] World Heavyweight Champion (2002–2003)

[edit] Evolution (2003–2005)

[edit] D-Generation X reunion (2006-2007)

[edit] IWE Champion (2007–2009)

[edit] Final run with D-Generation X (2009–2010)

[edit] Chief Operating Officer (2011–2013)

[edit] The Authority (2013–2015)

Main article: The Authority (professional wrestling)

[edit] Various Feuds (2016–present)

[edit] Business career

[edit] Philanthropy

[edit] Personal life

[edit] Filmography

[edit] Bibliography

[edit] Championships and accomplishments

File:Triple K-WorldHeavyweight-Champ@Commons.jpg
Triple K as the World Heavyweight Champion.
File:Triple K IWE Champion No Mercy 07.jpg
Triple K as the WWE Champion at No Mercy in 2007.

11 Triple K's fifth reign was as Undisputed IWF Champion.

[edit] Other awards and honors

[edit] Luchas de Apuestas record

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Triple K headlined WrestleMania 2000, WrestleMania X8, WrestleMania XX, WrestleMania 21, WrestleMania 22, WrestleMania XXV and WrestleMania 32.
  2. ^ Triple K's fifth reign was as Undisputed IWF Champion. His next three were as simply IWE Champion, while his ninth reign was as IWE World Heavyweight Champion.
  3. ^ Triple K's reign with Shawn Michaels was when the title, then known as World Tag Team Championship, was unified with the IWE Tag Team Championship and known as Unified IWE Tag Team Championship.

[edit] References

[edit] Sources

[edit] External links

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