WWE VP Triple H Doesn’t See Wrestling Future for Friend Ben Roethlisberger

Do not count on Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger taking his athletic talents to the squared circle after his NFL career ends.

Legendary professional wrestler and current WWE vice pTresident Triple H joined the popular Pardon My Take podcast on Sunday, and discussed his friendship with Roethlisberger. When asked if he believes Roethlisberger could ever step into the ring, he provided a non-answer.

“Ben’s tough. He’s one of those guys that’s played some seasons pretty banged up and just keeps rolling.”

While admittedly not much of a football guy, Triple H did mention that he and Roethlisberger are close friends. Triple H attended Roethlisberger’s wedding, and the quarterback even nominated the wrestler for the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge.

Roethlisberger and the Steelers’ offensive line joined Triple H and his D-Generation X faction in the ring on WWE’s flagship show Monday Night Raw and guest hosted on Oct. 5, 2009. Those experiences were where the two athletes met and fostered a friendship. But Triple H said Roethlisberger doesn’t closely follow wrestling and the pair’s friendship is based more on other things than their current athletic ventures.

Triple H is currently promoting WrestleMania 37, which starts this weekend at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.