There were rumors going around that Triple H turned down the executive director role for Smackdown Live prior to Eric Bischoff accepting it. However, Ryan Satin of ProWrestlingSheet.com has shot down this report:
“I’ve also heard from multiple sources now who say the rumor of Triple H being offered/turning down one of the Executive Director positions is false.”
Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com also noted the following:
“I have not heard anything even remotely confirming that Triple H turned down an Executive Director position.”