5 AEW stars Triple H has wrestled in WWE and how it affected their careers

2. The Authority vs. Daniel Bryan (Bryan Danielson in AEW)

Bryan Danielson's WWE run shot the once-indie wrestler into superstardom. His legendary feud against "The Authority" as well as his famous match against Triple H at Wrestlemania 30 are legendary.

Danielson's feud against "The Authority" is where the "Yes-Movement" originated from, as Triple H refused to let the star have a title shot. The chant is still cheered by fans in AEW, signaling just how important it was.

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1. Triple H and CM Punk - the feud of hatred that led to the "Pipe Bomb"

CM Punk's heel run before joining WWE was compared to Triple H's "reign of terror," and some fans believe this was the start of their alleged history of hatred.

The two rarely appeared on screen together, even after Punk shared the stage with DX in 2006. By 2010, the Straight Edge Society was born, leading into a promo between both stars. Triple H would then notably insult the younger star's hair and hygiene. While this seemed like playful banter, Punk's hair was soon gone as he rode a wave of momentum into the Cult of Personality.

This new look led to the Summer of Punk, and an eventual confrontation between the Straight Edge wrestler and the Cerebral Assassin. After losing to the veteran, Punk gradually built up to the moment now known as the "Pipe-Bomb Promo".