Shane McMahon quits WWE...what? - Page 3

**CWK** · 10-17-2009, 02:11 AM

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** · 10-17-2009, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BigDaddyCool

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

**Sovereigntywillpr** · 10-17-2009, 03:48 AM

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** · 10-17-2009, 04:01 AM

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

**Fabien Barthez** · 10-17-2009, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Tedious

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

QUICK!!!!!!

**D Mac** · 10-17-2009, 04:49 PM

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

**tgo2go** · 10-18-2009, 10:08 AM

its rummered he is looking into starting his own mma companey

**Juan** · 10-18-2009, 03:23 PM

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.

-----------

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

10-17-2009, 02:11 AM	#81
CWK Posts: 811	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.

10-17-2009, 03:48 AM	#83
Sovereigntywillpr Member Posts: 465	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...

10-17-2009, 04:01 AM	#84
thecc Polyam cult member #420 Posts: 2,966	Anyone one who seriously believes he would be involved with a different wrestling company is fucking retarded.

10-17-2009, 04:49 PM	#86
D Mac Posts: 21,603	He's still set for life, doubt he'll do anything else but be on permanent vacation.

10-18-2009, 10:08 AM	#87
tgo2go Junior Member Posts: 1	its rummered he is looking into starting his own mma companey

10-18-2009, 03:23 PM	#88
Juan Doin' It Right Posts: 35,461	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. ----------- 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