The history of D-Generation X featured various wrestlers trying to make sure things worked through each incarnation. Shawn Michaels, Triple H and Chyna starting the group made it a new act that was cutting edge for the time. Triple H continued the faction members like X-Pac and the New Age Outlaws joining them.
Other names came in and out at different times, but the one common trend was that the group always had a strong crowd connection. DX is still a popular asset today, as seen with interest in their recent WWE reunion to celebrate their 25th anniversary. The relationships between the wrestlers changed quite often and deserves a deeper look.
10 New Age Outlaws Trashed Triple H When Leaving WWE
Road Dogg and Billy Gunn reunited in TNA when both were individually released at various points from WWE in the early 2000s. Both wrestlers did shoot interviews together that bashed Triple H for being politically in charge and holding down others.
The New Age Outlaws blamed Triple H for their WWE careers ending negatively at the time. TNA even gave them a gimmick bashing D-Generation X’s 2006 reunion. However, they eventually made peace with Triple H and started working for WWE in backstage roles when he had more power.
9 Triple H Remained Friends With X-Pac During Chyna Relationship
One of the more controversial aspects of the personal lives of D-Generation X featured X-Pac and Chyna dating right the controversial breakup of Chyna and Triple H. X-Pac and Chyna became an item after both left WWE in the early 2000s.
Chyna accused Triple H of treating her poorly and cheating with Stephanie McMahon that led to her contract not being renewed. X-Pac revealed that Triple H was always a friend to him, even with the drama, and offered support after their sex tape leaked.
8 Billy Gunn Ended Up Having The Closest Friendship With Chyna
Chyna having ugly breakups with both Triple H and X-Pac saw her two originally closest relationships ending poorly. Billy Gunn had the closest long-term friendship with Chyna that saw them growing close in D-Generation X.
WWE even booked Gunn as the face character to come to her support when Eddie Guerrero was caught cheating in a storyline. Billy has been emotional talking about Chyna in the years since she passed away at a young age.
7 They Had Each Other's Backs When Working Together
Trust was the most important thing for D-Generation X to come across as such a beloved and popular faction for WWE. Many groups wore out their welcome when it felt like a group of people being placed together rather than having genuine chemistry.
X-Pac has said on his podcast that DX members felt comfortable trying to “invade” WCW Nitro in the infamous segment due to knowing they had each other’s backs. Every member involved that night would have defended each other if things got messy.
6 Triple H Wanted X-Pac To Be A Real Character When Joining The Group
D-Generation X made a huge change when Shawn Michaels retired in 1998. WWE had to make a big decision of ending the group or continuing with new members. Triple H was so over in DX that WWE felt they could continue the act with him leading, and they were proven right.
The New Age Outlaws and X-Pac joined Triple H and Chyna in a new incarnation of the faction moving forward. X-Pac revealed on his podcast that Triple H told him to be as authentic as possible to make sure fans didn’t remember the 1-2-3 Kid gimmick. The first promo running down Eric Bischoff and WCW for firing him certainly set a new tone for X-Pac’s character.
5 Rick Rude Hated Shawn Michaels When Leaving The Group
The most overlooked member of D-Generation X was Rick Rude when becoming the enforcer for Shawn Michaels. WWE wanted Michaels to have a heel bodyguard when embracing that new character, but the faction started in the same timeline.
Rude didn’t really fit into the group and just came off as the bodyguard of Michaels in the background. However, his controversial departure to WCW saw him leaving WWE in anger after the Montreal Screwjob. Rude even bashed Michaels in his WCW return promo expressing his disdain.
4 Billy Gunn Tried To Get Road Dogg Hired By AEW
AEW employing Billy Gunn saw him as the first non-wrestler hired to be a backstage producer before moving into an on-screen role as well. Road Dogg getting fired from WWE in between Triple H gaining power and rehiring him led to rumors circulating about his future.
Interviews from Gunn confirmed that he was trying to get Road Dogg hired by AEW for a similar backstage role as his WWE duties. Road Dogg having such a polarizing reception would have been a risky move that could have backfired, but Billy wanted it to happen.
3 Triple H Did Not Warn Billy Gunn About AEW Insult At Hall Of Fame
One of the few instances of an AEW talent doing business with WWE while under contract featured Billy Gunn appearing at the 2019 Hall of Fame.
Most fans remember the speech most for Triple H calling AEW a “pissant company” when joking about Billy’s future if Vince McMahon wanted to buy it. Gunn took it as good fun, but he admitted his wife had to calm him down from saying anything combative.
2 They United Against Chris Jericho During Backstage Tension
The start of Chris Jericho’s WWE career featured a lot of backstage heat. Jericho confirmed that any talents coming over from WCW at that time would be viewed as the enemy until winning over the rest of the locker room.
However, it was Triple H and the other members of D-Generation X to have the most issues with him. Jericho had multiple backstage clashes with Triple H and was accused of working too stiff with Chyna. The stories from Jericho’s books reveal that all of DX was in the room when Vince McMahon admonished him for the Chyna controversy.
1 Triple H & Shawn Michaels Had A Small Falling Out
Wrestling fans remember Triple H and Shawn Michaels most as best friends, from the start of D-Generation X to their current job titles running creative on all WWE shows. However, there was one short time when Michaels and Triple H were at odds in real life.
Michaels’ substance abuse issues grew out of control and led to multiple negative moments with his various WWE returns. Triple H felt disappointed that Michaels wouldn’t clean his life up, and Michaels accused Triple H of stabbing him in his back. The two mended fences when Michaels did actually clean up his life to grow closer than ever in his 2002 return.
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