Did Shawn Michaels hint Triple H was no longer associated with NXT's decision making? Deciphering the WWE Hall of Famer's recent statements 

WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels has taken on an administrative role in WWE in the past decade. He initially mentored and coached talent on NXT and The Performance Center before being bumped up to producer and eventually Senior Vice President of Talent Development Creative.

Ever since the allegations against Vince McMahon became public knowledge last year, Triple H took on the role of WWE's Head of Creative. Ahead of Clash at the Castle Premium Live Event, WWE announced that The Game was now the Chief Content Officer (CCO). Many believe he continues to contribute to the company's developmental brand too.

On the latest edition of NXT, Grayson Waller hosted HBK as a special guest on his show 'The Grayson Waller Effect.' During the segment, the 32-year-old star went off on a fiery rant, calling out Shawn Michaels' feud with Bret Hart and claiming Triple H's health scare a couple of years ago enabled him to procure the designation he currently held. The 57-year-old fired back with responses claiming he had no assistance in overlooking NXT and was the sole decision maker and leader of the developmental brand.

During the segment, an irate Waller also challenged HBK to a match at NXT Stand & Deliver. The NXT Executive turned down the offer and announced Waller's former rival Johnny Gargano as his opponent.

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Shawn Michaels declined to come out of retirement for one last match

The last time Shawn Michaels competed in the ring was at Crown Jewel in 2018, where he teamed up with Triple H against The Undertaker and Kane. Following the event, HBK made sporadic appearances on NXT and WWE but in an administrative capacity.

His recent appearance on NXT, along with Grayson Waller, led to the wrestling fraternity questioning whether they would get to witness one last match by the Hall of Famer. However, a few months ago, the multi-time WWE Champion dismissed claims of a potential return to the ring:

"No, no. Once a decade, yeah no. I’ve had that final match. Nope. Father time waits on no man. I’m good. And I’m unbelievably happy with my career, and it is now time to watch the next generation flourish." [H/T EWrestling News]

Despite Waller poking the Hall of Famer to come out of retirement, he declined and instead brought out Johnny Gargano to face the Aussie. Michaels was vehement in suggesting that his last singles match against The Undertaker was the final one in his career.