Triple H made a theatrical entrance at the White House on Thursday, complete with his signature WWE water spray, as President Donald Trump signed an executive order to reinstate the Presidential Fitness Test in American schools.
The former wrestling champion—whose real name is Paul Michael Levesque—now serves as WWE’s Chief Content Officer. He appeared alongside Trump at the ceremonial signing event, where the President hailed the return of what he called “a wonderful tradition.” The test, launched in 1966, was phased out during the Obama era and includes exercises like sit-ups, 1-mile runs, and stretches to assess students’ fitness levels.
Levesque, who is married to Stephanie McMahon and is son-in-law to Federal Education Secretary Linda McMahon, gave the White House crowd a nostalgic thrill by replicating his iconic pre-match entrance. In a clip shared by the official White House account, Triple H emerges, takes a swig from a water bottle, tosses it aside, and unleashes his trademark misty spray into the air.
“ARE YOU READY… TO MAKE AMERICA FIT AGAIN,” the White House posted on X with the video.
Also present at the event were pro golfer Bryson DeChambeau and former NFL star Lawrence Taylor, who is a registered sex offender—an inclusion that drew quiet controversy.
Paul "Triple H" Levesque: "I truly appreciate all that everybody is doing for the health and wellness for the entire country… I look forward to the opportunity to help make our youth healthy—help get them engaged in sports and let them learn what it takes to be successful in… pic.twitter.com/Nw8vPXb05W
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) July 31, 2025
Triple H on Trump’s Fitness Push
“I truly appreciate what everyone here is doing to improve the health and wellness of our country,” said Triple H. “Getting kids active again—getting them into sports and helping them learn what it takes to succeed—is something I’m passionate about.”
Trump’s executive order marks a renewed emphasis on youth physical fitness, a cause long championed by past administrations. The revived test aims to encourage schools to implement structured physical education programs that measure and build student athleticism.
Mixed Reaction from Fitness Experts
While some praised the symbolic revival, others cautioned against overreliance on testing alone.
“This is a good first step, but it has to be more than just a score on a sheet,” said Laura Richardson, a kinesiology professor at the University of Michigan. “It’s not about passing or failing—it’s about helping every student improve their health through targeted programs.”
Still, Thursday’s event blended Trump-era showmanship with retro Americana, reminding many of the days when physical fitness was part of a broader national identity—and turning the White House into an unlikely WWE arena, if only for a moment.
