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Since the beginning of Triple H’s run in WWE, fans have found the storylines to be more compelling, and the long-term storytelling has left the world stunned. The creative changes in the company since the Game’s takeover have been incredible, and fans have enjoyed every bit of it.However, the Game has made some major changes to the company, which break many of Vince’s long-standing rules. While the storylines have been more compelling, the 14-time World Champion has changed the rulebook itself, making drastic changes to the company. Let’s check out a few rules that the Game has broken since he took over the company’s creative.#5. 30-Day title defense clauseUnder Vince McMahon’s regime, every champion was required to defend their title at least once every 30 days, ensuring the titles remained active. While this rule was not followed strictly, specifically during Roman Reigns’ reign as the Undisputed WWE Champion, it was something McMahon emphasised.Triple H, however, has relaxed this rule significantly. Champions have managed to hold the titles for months with bare minimum title defenses, which has impacted the title pictures significantly as well.#4. Piledriver was bannedFor decades, Vince McMahon banned the piledriver due to its dangerous nature, following several career-threatening injuries. The move turned out to be a massive threat to the stars, and McMahon chose to ban it for the safety of everyone in the ring. Under Triple H, the rule has quietly been loosened.Modern variations of the move, like the Tombstone, package piledriver, and even versions of the Canadian Destroyer, are now seen regularly on WWE programming. Not only that, but the Game managed to deliver an entire storyline recently involving Kevin Owens, who used the banned move first, which then ended up being the beginning of the use of piledrivers.#3. Triple H is not always present on WWE showsVince McMahon was known for being present backstage at every RAW, SmackDown, and PLEs, controlling even the smallest creative detail. Triple H, however, has taken a more balanced approach. While the Game also didn’t fail to be present backstage on every show, things have turned around recently.The WWE Hall of Famer has missed a few weekly shows in the past few weeks, which could end up getting increased in the coming weeks as well. This is another long-standing rule that the Game has broken.#2. Saying “Pro Wrestling” on TVDuring Vince McMahon’s time, “wrestling” was practically a forbidden word. He insisted WWE was “sports entertainment,” banning talent from using terms like “wrestler” or “pro wrestling” on TV. However, the Game has taken a more realistic approach.Superstars now proudly refer to themselves as professional wrestlers, and storylines freely mention every word related to this that was initially banned. While this has not affected the company in any sense, it has given the superstars freedom to use words like this to portray the reality of their world.#1. Advertisements on the ring matVince McMahon considered the WWE ring sacred and free from commercial branding. The mat was to remain untouched, representing the purity of the squared circle. Triple H has broken that long-standing rule, introducing sponsorships directly onto the ring mat.Starting with PRIME branding on PLEs to weekly shows featuring multiple ads on the ring mat, one of Vince McMahon’s biggest beliefs has changed for business. Fans will have to wait and see if the legend ever addresses the massive changes in rules in the future.
