'Why is Triple H here?': Internet asks as Trump restores fitness test in schools with Harrison Butker, RFK Jr watching

Triple H joined Trump at a bill signing to restore the Presidential Fitness Test, puzzling many online who questioned the WWE exec's presence at the event.

Updated on: Aug 1, 2025, 23:01:26 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Triple H, former WWE wrestler and the current COO of WWE, joined President Donald Trump as the latter signed an executive order Thursday restoring the Presidential Fitness Test in schools. Along with the former wrestler, Kansas City Chiefs kicker, Harrison Butker, VP JD Vance, and HHS RKJ Jr were among those present.

US President Donald Trump listens as WWE CCO Triple H speaks in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC. (AFP)

However, social media was puzzled to see Triple H at the signing and alleged that they failed to see why the WWE executive should be present for the signing of the fitness bill. "What is he doing here?" - many asked, even Triple H spoke from the podium at the Roosevelt Room, with the POTUS overlooking.

"What's Triple H doing there?" one user wrote.

“What the hell is triple h doing there with donald 🙄” another said.

“Tf Triple H doing there?” said another.

“What in the blue hell is Triple H doing there?” said one.

“Why is Triple H there? Smh” added one.

Real name Paul Michael Levesque, Triple H is the husband of Vince McMahon's daughter, Stephanie McMahon. However, given the closeness between Donald Trump and the McMahons, the former owners of WWE, and with Linda McMahon serving as the Secretary of the Federal Education Department, it is not surprising that HHH was at the White House today, as Trump signed the bill.

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Fitness Test For All In Schools: What To Know

The POTUS on Thursday re-established the Presidential Fitness Test for American schoolchildren, which started in 1966 and was discontinued in 2012 under President Barack Obama. The change was made to focus more on "individual health" rather than "athletic feats." Under the old regime, schoolchildren were made to perform tough drills as part of their fitness assessment.

“This is an important step in our mission to make America healthy again,” Trump told reporters after signing the executive order.

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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