The Authority (professional wrestling)
The Authority was a villainous professional wrestling stable in WWE, which originated due to Triple H helping Randy Orton win the WWE Championship from Daniel Bryan at the 2013 SummerSlam pay-per-view immediately after cashing in the Money in the Bank contract. The name of "The Authority" was introduced on October 7, 2013 on Monday Night Raw during a match between The Shield vs Cody Rhodes, Goldust and Daniel Bryan. Jerry Lawler first said "The Authority" during that match. The Authority initially referred to only Triple H and Stephanie McMahon as a power couple. The Authority shares similarities with The Corporation and The McMahon-Helmsley Faction, and also had ties to Triple H's previous stables D-Generation X (DX) and Evolution, the latter of which existed alongside The Authority for a brief period in 2014.
Triple H and Stephanie McMahon created The Authority
Dean Ambrose (of The Shield) addresses the crowd during Raw
Randy Orton as the WWE World Heavyweight Champion at WrestleMania XXX
The New Age Outlaws as the WWE Tag Team Champions
Glossary of professional wrestling terms
Professional wrestling has accrued a considerable amount of jargon throughout its existence. Much of it stems from the industry's origins in the days of carnivals and circuses. In the past, professional wrestlers used such terms in the presence of fans so as not to reveal the worked nature of the business. Into the 21st century, widespread discussion on the Internet has popularized these terms. Many of the terms refer to the financial aspects of professional wrestling in addition to in-ring terms.
The Shield performing a beat down on Kane
The Fabulous Rougeaus performing a double team maneuver (March 1989)
Kane (second left) as enforcer for The Authority
Brock Lesnar performing a highspot; a shooting star press at WrestleMania XIX