WWE’s ‘Triple H’ to be featured speaker at upcoming TEDSports event
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WWE Hall of Fame wrestler Paul “Triple H” Levesque will be a featured speaker at the inaugural TEDSports event scheduled this fall in Indianapolis.
Levesque, who is World Wrestling Entertainment’s chief content officer, will “pull back the curtain on one of entertainment’s most powerful storytelling machines,” TEDSports organizers said in a press release Thursday.
TEDSports, planned as a first-of-its-kind event centered on the sports industry, is slated for Sept. 9-11 as part of a collaboration between the TED organization, the Indiana Sports Corp. and Carmel-based business strategic planning firm Next Practice Partners. (TED is an acronym for technology, entertainment and design.)
The event is expected to feature panels, curated dinners, workshops and several TED Talks centered on the evolving role of sports in society and how the industry is embracing scientific and technological advancements.
Levesque, who is credited with WWE’s creative direction and oversaw its Netflix launch, joins a roster of speakers that includes NCAA President Charlie Baker, X Games CEO Jeremy Bloom, WNBA Hall of Famer Tamika Catchings, International Golf Federation Executive Director Antony Scanlon, filmmaker Angelo Pizzo and other sports executives and athletes.
TEDSports organizers say they expect 700 to 800 people will attend, including athletes, executives and creatives. Events will take place primarily at the Old National Centre, but organizers said some experiences will take place at what they describe as “iconic venues” including the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Lucas Oil Stadium.
During his talk, Levesque will explore the psychology of performance, discuss building compelling rivalry structures and explain the power of narrative in building global fandom.
“Triple H represents precisely what TEDSports aims to showcase: the power of storytelling and innovative leadership to drive global impact,” said Patrick Talty, TEDSports co-chair and president of the Indiana Sports Corp.