5 AEW stars Triple H is a fan of

AEW has taken the wrestling world by storm ever since its inception. Signing both youngsters and veterans, Tony Khan has seemingly made all the right decisions, proving himself a formidable opponent to Vince McMahon.

Given this fame, it is no wonder that AEW stars have garnered a sizable fan following, which is sure to have attracted Triple H's attention as well. Many significant stars in AEW also had ties to WWE at one point, making them well acquainted with The Game and vice versa.

Be it old time's sake or not, the Cerebral Assassin has praised several AEW personalities. Here are five AEW stars that Triple H is a fan of.

#5 AEW Star Chris Jericho

Although there have been rumors of a bitter real-life rivalry between Chris Jericho and Triple H, Y2J has clarified that it was all handled. He even believed Triple H should take over WWE from Vince McMahon:

"I’ll be completely flatly honest, I think he’s the right guy to take over the company. I think he’s prepared for it. He’s learning a lot about how to be the corporate guy. There’s so much more than just calling finishes and signing guys. He’s got to run the whole corporate side of it. Go to all the meetings, do all that stuff. I think it’s in very good hands if Vince ever retires or passes away,” Jericho said.

This admiration is reciprocated by Triple H as well. The Game even commended Jericho vs. Omega in NJPW. All rumors of any animosity between the duo are obsolete at this point.

#4 AEW World Champion Kenny Omega

Kenny Omega is on a dream run right now. Apart from being the AEW World Champion, he is also the longest-reigning AAA Mega Champion. He has proved to steal the show whenever he appears. Triple H once hinted that he was interested in having the Belt Collector in WWE:

"As far as Kenny Omega goes, I’m interested in talent period and if someone is talented as a performer and they want to come work for the WWE. If they want to work for the best in the world. If they want to come to the largest platform where they can truly show what they do off on a global basis then WWE is the choice for them (...) So, to me, anytime anyone questions me on a talent and if I’m interested in them…the fact that you are questioning me on it means that person is pretty talented so yes I’m interested," Triple H said.

Kenny Omega's resilience has impressed a lot of people, including Hunter. If Omega decides to join WWE one day, Triple H will definitely play a vital role.

#3 AEW star Matt Hardy

Matt Hardy and Triple H both had long and illustrious careers in WWE. They crossed paths in a triple-threat match involving Chris Jericho on Smackdown, 2008. Hence, they are definitely not strangers

Recently, The Game praised Hardy several times, speaking about how he contributed towards popularizing cinematic matches. 'Big Money' Matt also reciprocated Hunter's praise.

The Game has seen him as a comrade in arms since their days in WWE. The feeling remains the same even after Hardy migrated to the rival promotion.

#2 AEW star Jon Moxley

AEW star Jon Moxley has reinvented himself since leaving WWE. In the latter promotion, his storylines involving The Shield and Triple H's The Authority are some of their best works.

Although his departure from his former WWE was on less than pleasant terms, Triple H does not hold Mox in contempt. The Game even extended a helping hand when Jon was injured in 2019, sources say:

“Even when Jon left, there was times that Hunter [Triple H] pulled me aside because Jon was injured when he came back from New Japan,” Paquette said. “Hunter kept checking in to make sure that Jon was okay. If he needed anything, they [WWE] would have been able to help him in any kind of capacity."

Given how often Triple H has proven to care for Jon Moxley, there can be no argument about Triple H being a fan of the AEW megastar.

#1 AEW star CM Punk

Similar to Triple H, CM Punk has proven himself to be one of the greatest of all time. After his exit from WWE, the Straight Edge Superstar found fresh ground in AEW. Since then, he has maintained a winning streak while working with up-and-coming talents.

The on-stage interactions between CM Punk and Triple H have always been a treat to watch. Both these men have deep respect for each other, and Triple H wanted Punk to re-sign with WWE:

"Last time I talked to (Punk)? A year and a half, a year and three quarters ago. A funny thing that people will constantly will say when his return is, but in some way, that has to be what he wants. People go, 'make the call.' Who says if we make the call that he wants to answer? What if we make the call and he's like, 'I'm not interested in doing that anymore.' Maybe he's just done with it," Triple H said.

Triple H would love to acquire 'The Best in the World' back to WWE, but Punk has found his ground in AEW for now. Nevertheless, the professional relationship between the duo remains intact.