Shane McMahon quits WWE...what?

[Innovator]

Posted on WWE.com

It is with great sadness that I announce my resignation from the WWE, effective January 1, 2010.

I have never even considered a future outside the walls of the WWE. However, sometimes life takes an unexpected turn and while it is the most difficult decision I have ever made, it is time for me to move on.

First and foremost, I would like to thank my father for the incredible education working with him has provided and for giving me the opportunity to play a role in building WWE into the global phenomenon that it is today. I am extremely proud to have been the 4th generation in this business, and I am grateful for everyday I was able to work along side not only my own, but the entire WWE family.

Thank you to all of the WWE Superstars both past and present for your passion, pride and dedication. You are truly the engine of the organization and it has been a pleasure to work with, learn from and get to know all of you. Thank you for the privilege of sharing the stage with you and for allowing me to become but a momentary member of your elite brotherhood. I have so much appreciation for the many sacrifices you endure, both physically and personally, to make this business the success that it is. The respect I have for each of you is immeasurable.

Finally, there are no words to express my gratitude to WWE fans the world over for supporting this company through good times and bad and for your unbridled passion that fuels the Superstars’ performances. I am profoundly grateful to have been able to entertain you both in front of the camera and from behind the scenes. You are the greatest fans in the world.

I will always love this business and will remain a fan forever.

Shane

[GD]

What the Fuck!

[The Jayman]

did not see this coming...wow

[Sixx]

Wow... I mean... Why exactly?

[Ermaximus]

Holy shit! With that, there goes one of the guys who takes the sickest bumps. Not a good start to the day.:(

[Testicle]

Honestly, he could work better than 95% of the roster.

[The Jayman]

Shane comes out on Raw and says "I now own TNA"....lol

[Ermaximus]

Honestly, he could work better than 95% of the roster.

It's the sad truth. He helped put more guys over than HHH, Cena, and HBK combined IMO. Who could ever forget his leaping elbow drop off the titantron?

[GD]

I always thought he would run the company after Vince retires or passes away. :(

[Mr. Nerfect]

Doesn't really surprise me. I mean, for a while it's always been Stephanie that was getting groomed to take over, wasn't it? Plus, we saw Linda leave recently, which shocked me more for some reason.

I don't see why this closes the door to Shane appearing on-air occasionally.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>If it's legit...damn.

But I can see this just being a work, and Vince tries to keep him by making Shane the GM of Raw or something. I hope so, as I've grown tired of this Guest Host crap.</font>

[Ermaximus]

I always thought he would run the company after Vince retires or passes away. :(

Nope, that honor will go the Levesque family now. :shifty:

[Nicky Fives]

WOW! I love Shane..... hope he'll return in some sort of capacity in the future :(

[Londoner]

Wow, wtf? I don't blame him i guess, its not the company it used to be when he was really on top of his game.

[Afterlife]

There goes the Money.

[True Brit Grit]

<font color=goldenrod>If it's legit...damn.

But I can see this just being a work, and Vince tries to keep him by making Shane the GM of Raw or something. I hope so, as I've grown tired of this Guest Host crap.</font>

WWE's official press release would suggest not - Vince has been quoted in an official capacity saying he's 'saddened but proud..'

Personally I'm actually quite shocked. But you have to ask the question why. There will be something behind this....

[Afterlife]

There must be.

[Sixx]

My favourite of the whole McMahon clan.

[The Mackem]

Maybe he wants to start his own promotion...

[Afterlife]

Maybe he wants to start his own promotion...

Could be his desire for MMA involvement got the best of him.

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

At least I don't need to see an overweight middle aged Shane McMahon doing his best to outshine the wreslters anymore.

[What Would Kevin Do?]

I'm assuming either A. Shane has something planned, or B. There was a major falling out/dispute over something.

[Tron Cadet]

Mid Life Crisis?

[BigDaddyCool]

TNA is going to sign him.

To be honest, I would fully support him going to TNA and taking over.

[The Jayman]

brother-in-law having more control?

[erickman]

i know his heart was never in the wrestling bussness, thats why steph had a biger role then him, but i am suprised he left all togather. unless he is going to take over another wrestling company like roh.

[JT]

Could be a chance he resigned as well to help work on Linda's campaign.

[Rammsteinmad]

He's probably just got other plans.

Just coz he's been bought up in the wrestling business for the last 30/40 years, there's no reason for him to just suddenly decide 'y'know what? I don't wanna do this anymore'.

[Rammsteinmad]

Honestly, he could work better than 95% of the roster.

:rofl:

[screech]

There goes the Money.

:(

[cenassoldier]

that's sad news

[Evil Vito]

WWE's official press release would suggest not - Vince has been quoted in an official capacity saying he's 'saddened but proud..'

Personally I'm actually quite shocked. But you have to ask the question why. There will be something behind this....

<font color=goldenrod>Yeah, turns out it's been in local papers in the CT area. Damn.</font> :(

[The F.B.I.]

I perhaps wondering if there isn't another finanical investment endeavor or business venture that has been promoted Shane's way that would allow him to use his resume and overall talents in a more fulfilling and rewarding way that he has not experienced to this point. I would bet there is some underlying motivation and factors behind the decision. In his statement Vince said that Shane will do wonders in whatever further business endeavors he ventures in.

I wonder if that wasn't hinting that there is something Shane wants to get into. Its also hard in my opinion being that 4th generation of male McMahons in the family business and being in that shadow of his dad and living up to the reputation and legacy that is Vince McMahon.

I think at this point Shane has spent enough time in the family business to perhaps determine that its not what he wants to be his future or be his legacy that defines him. I think its a good decision for him at this point in the middle of his life.

While saddened that he's leaving because i've always enjoyed his comical relief performance in WWE and his role in the WCW Invasion storyline.....I perhaps don't rule out the return of the eldest male heir to the McMahon empire at some point down the road in the future.

Best of luck Shane and hope you end up doing something that suits you and your family well.

[kareru]

perhaps he is going to start up wcw again? maybe wishful thinking on my part, i always thought that shane was under rated as a wrestler and was looking forward to him taking over but now we have no hope guys

[screech]

It would actually be pretty cool if he ended up buying (or signing with and taking over) TNA. If anyone knows how to counter Vince, you'd think it'd be Shane right?

[Ermaximus]

It would actually be pretty cool if he ended up buying (or signing with and taking over) TNA. If anyone knows how to counter Vince, you'd think it'd be Shane right?

True, but I don't think it'll happen.

[Dark-Slicer Diago]

This is really sad news.

[Xero]

Wow, this I didn't see coming.

I was just saying the other day how Shane could work as Ted DiBiase's manager. :-\

[thedamndest]

Shane has heat.

[DrCrawford]

although highly unlikely, i'd love for shane to take over tna, and give the wwe the competition it needs to be great again. instead of this slump of barely getting by with mediocrity

[LuigiD]

very strange and shocking.
Maybe he feels left out? I mean Stephanie is always at the stock conferences and Vince seems to push her more as his heir. I don't blame Shane for leaving and wanting to try something new in life. He will be missed.

[Kane Knight]

He discovered a gray hair this morning.

[Kane Knight]

Shane has heat.

McMahon in Doghouse with Punk and DX?

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

I think he must have gotten sick of dealing with Stephanie and playing second fiddle to her and Triple H. I don't blame him but it makes me sad.

Linda is gone (for now) but I bet she will be back when she loses. Shane has been one of the greatest "Holy Shit" spot-monkeys of all time. Though uncommon with spot-monkeys is that he could also actually wrestle or at least he busted his ass to make up for it.

Shane elevated the Big Show by first being his manager, and then by feuding with him. WHICH WAY DID HE GO?

Shane had a great matches with Kurt Angle, and who could forget the DVD footage of the glass not breaking in the Do not try this at home that you couldn't skip?

Great match(s) with Shawn Michaels, Test, Steve Blackman, Kurt Angle, Randy Orton.

Gaining Stone Colds Trust as a lowly referee and then turning on him at Deadly Games with the double good luck sign? <^> <^>! Shane McMahon deserves that Oscar, or at least an Emmy.

The Mac-Terminator at Wrestlemania 17? Holy shit!!

Falling down backwards of the ramp at SummerSlam with Blackman? Holy Shit!!!

The big elbow on The Big Show? Holy Shit!

Goddammit, Shane Gone? That blows. He was best of all the McMahons that was seen on television reguarlly.

[GD]

I see 4 possibilities:

#1. He is going to associate himself with MMA.
#2. This is just a storyline.
#3. He is going to TNA.
#4. He dropped Orton hard on his surgically repaired shoulder.

[Loose Cannon]

He's probably just got other plans.

Just coz he's been bought up in the wrestling business for the last 30/40 years, there's no reason for him to just suddenly decide 'y'know what? I don't wanna do this anymore'.


agreed

[Disturbed316]

Whoa, wasn't ever expecting to hear this.

[Chavo Classic]

I see 4 possibilities:

#2. This is just a storyline.



Unlikely - the McMahons are smart enough business-people to identify storylines that could potentially hurt their market value and scare shareholders. Remember when Vince had to publicly acknowledge his death in the exploding limousine was a storyline?

[Afterlife]

Unlikely - the McMahons are smart enough business-people to identify storylines that could potentially hurt their market value and scare shareholders. Remember when Vince had to publicly acknowledge his death in the exploding limousine was a storyline?

Coulda sworn he only did that because Benoit went mad that week.

Your point is valid anyway, though, because people flipped out when the Trump/Raw storyline was on the news as legit.

[TGR]

Shane O Mac was future endevoured!

[parkmania]

Shane to buy the UFL???

[Sixx]

He's joining Chikara, ya know.

[RVDmark]

Maybe he wants to get back into the wresting business.

[blake639raw]

Wow. Just wow.

[Fabien Barthez]

Wasn't his role these days like, securing international deals and such?

Unless the 3rd world start buying PPV's, I think he has the globe pretty covered.

I can only see him leaving due to a forthcoming conflict of interests. Not in the Vs Vince way, but in a legal way that wouldn't allow him to have his stake in WWE and whatever may be coming up.

Speculation, but more sensible than alot posted thus far.

[erickman]

Wasn't his role these days like, securing international deals and such?

Unless the 3rd world start buying PPV's, I think he has the globe pretty covered.

I can only see him leaving due to a forthcoming conflict of interests. Not in the Vs Vince way, but in a legal way that wouldn't allow him to have his stake in WWE and whatever may be coming up.

Speculation, but more sensible than alot posted thus far.

thats what i was thinking when vince baught the rights to the wcw, thats what should have hapned, instead of what they did. maby they will do it now with mma.

[Sixx]

You realize your post made absolutely no sense, right?

[Afterlife]

"baught".

[DAMN iNATOR]

There goes the Money.

Indeed. Sucks if it's true, because like a lot of others here I believed he'd be taking over from his father. Now it looks like it's going to be either Steph or Trips, and you know what that means when Vince finally passes the torch..."teh 'E'" is screwed...:wavesad:

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Also, interesting fact: If he does indeed resign on Jan. 1, it will be exactly 2 weeks from that point until he turns 40.
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[CSL]

That is not an interesting fact

[Savio]

HHH was holding shane down by talking smach about him to Vince[/IWC]

[Londoner]

I blame that cunt Hornswoggle.

[HeartBreakMan2k]

I really just think this is going to start Shane's venture into MMA. It's been well documented that he's passionate about the sport, just feels it could be presented/marketed better. Here's the chance.

[screech]

I really just think this is going to start Shane's venture into MMA. It's been well documented that he's passionate about the sport, just feels it could be presented/marketed better. Here's the chance.

Then the question becomes: Will he join up with an existing company or start his own?

[Triple Naitch]

Maybe he wants out of the wrestling business completely. He's been a big proponent of MMA and I could also see him forming some sort of entertainment company.

[ClockShot]

Probably gonna go off and be a family man. He's got a kid, right?

Either that or he realized the product is starting to take a turn for the worse....

[Ol Dirty Dastard]

He would have realized that 7 or 8 years ago if anything.

[Kane Knight]

Unlikely - the McMahons are smart enough business-people to identify storylines that could potentially hurt their market value and scare shareholders. Remember when Vince had to publicly acknowledge his death in the exploding limousine was a storyline?

LOL. Yeah, and remember when he "sold" Raw and had to "buy it back" because the "SEC" was "investigating" him for "Fraud?" And the "fans" "Shit themselves?"

Smart business men. :D

[Tazz Dan]

HOLY FUCKING SHIT. TRUE BRIT GRIT!!!!! :eek:

[Tazz Dan]

You realize your post made absolutely no sense, right?

:lol:

So much irony in that statement. :D

[IRodC]

Maybe he just wants to venture into other businesses and what I have seen recently that WWE is touring all around the world he is a pretty good businessman. Not only that but he probably established connections with a lot of international bussinessmen and inverstors so hes got that going also. If he goes into MMA and applies his smart bussiness practice he could have a pretty solid business.

[Mr. C]

I’d absolutely love it if Shane McMahon bought TNA.

[RVDmark]

Maybe he wants out of the wrestling business completely.

He's not in the wrestling business, its sports entertainment, its like wrestling, but with all the good moves, intrigue and excitement taken out.

[Fabien Barthez]

Scoff Scoff Scoff.

[Skippord]

he's moving to the mountains to become Grizzly Adams

[Theo Dious]

Somebody create a poll, I seriously want to know if this is the most shocking thing in WWE since Benoit.

[Theo Dious]

There goes the Money.

I'd like to nominate this for post of the year.

[Blue Demon]

Did they at least wish him the best in his future endeavors?

[Xero]

He probably has to wish himself the best in his future endeavors.

[Afterlife]

I'd like to nominate this for post of the year.

That post accepts your nomination.

[CWK]

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I'm surprised that he didn't quit in 2001 after this..... after you get to even walk beside something as hot as that, what else is left.

[Arnold HamNegger]

TNA is going to sign him.

To be honest, I would fully support him going to TNA and taking over.


If the Bragging Rights PPV ends with Kurt Angle in the middle of the ring grapvine ankle locking Vince and AJ Styles/RVD then hitting a simultanious 450 Splash/5 Star Frog Splash on DX as the Motor City Machine Guns & Shane take over the commentary booth....I will mark out until I spontaniously combust!



But seriously, I could see this somehow being a swerve where Shane leads an Invasion at Bragging Rights with the newly hired former ROH guys and CM Punk forming a stable to raise hell on all 3 brands. The timing of his resignation and the PPV theme just seems fishier than a mermaids cunt. I SMELL BUMBLE BEE TUNA SWERVE!

Most likely though I'm just a delusional idiot hoping for some kind of spark to ignite some excitement in the world of wrestling again.

Silly me :nono:

[Sovereigntywillpr]

well isn't that wishfull thinking...

I'm sure he just wants to see if he can make something as his own person.... Both his dad and Grandfather did in their 40's (vince sr making the company and Jr making wwf the household name for wrestling and his wrestlers were the face of the sport)

MMA or even Movies or TV is what I think. If they DID pull off some sort of invasion angle or ROH buy out it could be another NWO(the first one)

It seems logical for him to do MMA as they can cross promote sharing the same audience. Also the WWE has 3 brands, there biggest competion isn't wrestling but MMA, better off competing with themselves...

[thecc]

Anyone one who seriously believes he would be involved with a different wrestling company is fucking retarded.

[Fabien Barthez]

Somebody create a poll, I seriously want to know if this is the most shocking thing in WWE since Benoit.

QUICK!!!!!!

:wtf:

[D Mac]

He's still set for life, doubt he'll do anything else but be on permanent vacation.

[tgo2go]

its rummered he is looking into starting his own mma companey

[Juan]

I received this email from a former WWE employee yesterday. His name is Mike Witt. He wrote it because he felt like those of us that follow WWE on the internet
needed a real life perspective on the relationship between the McMahons, specifically Shane and Stephanie. He is allowing me to share it with you while also including his name although I will not be publishing
his email address. He made it clear to me that he is still a fan of WWE despite no longer working there. I'd like to thank him for these insightful words because they definitely shed a light on the departure of Shane McMahon.

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I worked with Stephanie McMahon for two years as a runner and production assistant. I left because I was offered a new opportunity which required less travel.

It seems that a lot of wrestling news sites are pointing to Shane departure as a result of some sort of inner tension between Stephanie and Shane and where they stand in the company. I'm not sure who these sources are but here was my experience, take it for what it is worth, and it really would be nice if your readers got to at least read a first hand account of behind the scenes life:

Stephanie was not unlike any other business person and stood by her decisions. Between you and me, some may not have been the best, but if you are going to get respect in a lockerroom full of egos, you can't cower at every little disagreement. So call that brash, but anyone in that kind of position would do the same. Let's not forget there's more pressure on her than anyone else in the company. That's just my opinion.

There were times when both Shane and Stephanie shared ideas. There was never any tension between them that I could see. I would say though that Vince was very, very hard on Stephanie since he pretty much still runs creative. I've seen him blow up at her on more than one occassion.

As far as Stephanie's interaction with talent and behavior under strees, I never saw her degrade or yell at talent. I have seen her pull talent aside from time to time if something was done poorly or at the risk of hurting the flow of production. Again, normal given her position.

As for Shane, although he was not around much, he definitely was the more overbearing of the two. He wanted everyone to know he was his father's son and had a "good old boy" sense of running things. Almost to the point where it was quite degrading to Stephanie. Maybe I'm biased because I worked for her, who knows, but Shane certainly seemed to have a chip on his shoulder at times and he truly did love being one of the boys. Obviously Stephanie will never have that luxery.

As for Vince, yes, he is loud, commanding, and a yeller. Yes, he did give Stephanie a lot of attention because she worked directly with creative whereas Shane was mostly corporate. Again, just because Stephanie worked with Vince more deos not mean their styles were the same. I didn't get that at all. Vince is a yealler, more brash in his tine. Stephanie was often the person to calm people (just ask Heyman).

As for Shane, I wish him luck. Maybe the chip he has on his shoulder is why he left, who knows. He never really showed any interest in creative so I'm not sure why internet writers keep comparing the two. Had Shane shown any interest in creative, or had some solid input, there's not a doubt in my mind that Shane would have been running creative. But instead he chose the more corporate side. He's a salesman through and through. Stephanie is not. What you see is what you get. She's down to earth and says what's on her mind.

Anyway, just wanted to pass this along. May people read a lot of things on the internet and never really get the "real" scoop. This is just my experience but I hope it sheds some light on things.

For the record, I didn't see Shane's departure coming either, but lets not forget, he's still a major shareholder
in the company and can return at any time. He will also still have plenty of influence behind the scenes. Whether that's good or bad who knows.

Thank you for your time,
Mike