5 Notable absentees from SmackDown's Season Premiere on FOX Network

#1 Triple H

Triple H

SmackDown’s Premiere on FOX Network was graced by the McMahons, but there was one notable absentee among the power figures of the company - Triple H. The COO was nowhere to be seen on TV for the Blue brand’s mega show this past week, something which was a bit hard to digest, considering the star power and superiority of The Game.

Triple H is probably the most influential man in the company after Vince McMahon and many feel that he will be the heir to Vince's throne once the chairman decides to call it a day. With all that being said, Triple H's on-screen involvement was expected for several reasons. Firstly, The Game spent a good amount of time competing on the Blue brand in his long illustrious career and secondly, the magnitude of the show demanded a word or two from the COO of the company.