Swerve Strickland has opened up about his experience working under Triple H during his time in WWE NXT, revealing that getting answers about his character direction wasnt always easy. While appearing on the Kings of the Ring podcast, the AEW star reflected on the period when WWE was preparing ideas connected to the Evolve brand and eventually forming the Hit Row faction. During that time, Strickland said he was actively trying to speak with Triple H about creative direction, but those conversations didnt come easily. Strickland explained that he kept approaching Triple H with ideas and questions about where his character was headed, but felt those discussions were being avoided. Strickland continued by explaining that the group that eventually became Hit Row was initially connected to WWEs plans for Evolve, which had been discussed internally long before it launched on television. While trying to get clarity on the direction of his character, he said his attempts to connect with Triple H often went unanswered. According to Strickland, the situation shifted when Stephanie McMahon took notice of his work as a heel in NXT. Once that happened, he said the company began pushing harder behind him and ultimately placed the Hit Row faction around him. That moment led to WWE approaching him with the idea of forming the group that would eventually feature Top Dolla, B-Fab, and Ashante Thee Adonis. While Strickland admitted he wasnt used to leading a faction at the time, he eventually embraced the role. Strickland said his career up to that point had been spent traveling across the independent wrestling scene, constantly moving between promotions and countries. Because of that, running a stable wasnt something he had much experience with. Despite the early uncertainty, Strickland said the faction eventually clicked once everyone found their roles. Hit Row quickly became one of the most recognizable acts in NXT before the groups run was cut short. Hit Row went on to leave its mark during its short run in NXT before the groups momentum came to a halt after WWE roster changes and releases reshaped the brand. Looking back now, Stricklands comments offer a glimpse into the creative process behind the scenes during one of the more unique factions to come out of the NXT era. What do you think about Swerve Stricklands comments regarding Triple H and the creation of Hit Row? Should the group have lasted longer in WWE? Let us know your thoughts in the comments and join the discussion. Please credit Ringside News if you use the above transcript in your publication. G Add as a preferred source on Google
