New York, NY – Complain about it being “fake” all you want, WWE is loved by many people around the world.
WWE stars packed Fanatics Fest on Saturday at the Javits Center in New York, and it looked like they were dressing up for Halloween.
The WWE exhibit, where fans could exit a tunnel to the music of their favorite wrestlers, was the highlight of the convention.
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The WWE logo shines from WWE Wrestling World Headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut on Jan. 28, 2024. (John Moore/Getty Images)
Of the legendary athletes and Hall of Famers in attendance Saturday (including Barry Sanders, Cal Ripken Jr., Adrian Peterson and Jerry Rice), the WWE stars were the only ones who booked a sold-out photo-op and autograph session.
When Paul “Triple H” Levesque walked into the pop-up 40/40 Club, crowds lined up to catch a glimpse of him, a reception comparable to the one Kevin Durant and Travis Scott received. Levesque surprised fans by coming out to his own music at a company expo, which resulted in the crowd chasing him and his security team.
“It was definitely a fun time for the company,” WWE host Peter Rosenberg said.
“Our growth has been phenomenal. This is one of the best periods in our history,” Rosenberg told Fox News Digital at Fanatics Fest on Saturday.
“It’s been a fantastic time. I’ve been here since late 2016 and have seen the changes from when I first took the job to now. It’s been a fantastic time and I’m really excited for what’s to come.”
Jey Uso, Jade Cargill, Bianca Belair and Peter Rosenberg speak onstage during Fanatics Fest NYC 2024 at the Jacob Javits Center on August 17, 2024 in New York City. (Roy Rochlin/Getty Images via Fanatics)
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Triple H became the company’s chief content and creative officer shortly after his father-in-law, Vince McMahon, retired amid a misconduct investigation, making him essentially the boss at the top.
Who knows if it’s a role he wanted or if he took it upon himself, but he’s been hugely successful in nearly every storyline during his tenure.
“Obviously, Triple H is a great creative force,” Rosenberg said. “He’s done a great job with his vision. It’s a really great time for the company.”
Paul “Triple H” LeVeck walks the blue carpet at Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club in the heart of Fanatics Fest NYC at the Jacob Javits Center on August 17, 2024 in New York City. (Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images via Fanatics)
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WWE stars scheduled to take part in Sunday’s event include world champion Cody Rhodes, Drew McIntyre, Bayley, The Miz, Logan Paul, Rey Mysterio and Rhea Ripley.
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