Shane McMahon resigns

[Joker ' Ferreira]

Shane McMahon resigns

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

@ WWE.com

I'm a little bit shocked with this, I mean, he was one of the two guys I tough would be running World Wrestling Entertainment as soon as Vince McMahon left, he and Paul.

With this, we will likely see the duo Paul-Stephanie being the leaders of World Wrestling Entertainment after Vince retires/dies, how do you think this will affect WWE product? Will this have any other repercussions with Stephanie or Triple H stepping up?

What's your tough about this?

 

[Mantaur Rodeo Clown]

Wow, this could be really bad for the WWE, I may be jumping to conclusions but goddamn. The whole future of the company was resting in the hands of Shane and Stephanie and you have Shane now out of the equation. I'm not quite sure what to make of it, but this is most definitely a serious blow, with the company losing a guy with as much experience as you could get. His whole life was wrestling, and its a shame to see him go.

 

[Dave]

This is absolutely shocking and huge deal in terms of wrestling.

With Shane leaving the WWE, I am intrigued to see what comes of both parties. Shane will no doubt go on and do something that has to do with wrestling. It is in his blood and I am sure that this is not the last we will see of him between four sets of ropes. Personally, I have always thought of Shane as one of the best faces of wrestling and his matches and feuds have always been fantastic. His feuds with Kurt Angle, Steve Blackman and Vince have been fantastic memories for me and I think he will be sorely missed from the WWE. However, does this mean that he is leaving his position on the board and will have no influence on the product whatsoever? If so, I am very intrigued to see what happens to the WWE as well.

The WWE has always been going to Shane. Stephanie has done her part but to my knowledge, Shane was always the one who was going to inherit the company. Now, I believe it will fall to Stephanie and Triple H. I think it will be very cool to watch which direction they decide to take the company in and I very much looking forward to what they have to offer.

It is a great loss but the company will go on.

 

[Turd Ferguson]

Well, I'm sure that having to deal with your dad day in and day out every day of your life, especially when he can be so overbearing, that it can definitely take a toll on you mentally. Combine that with a power hungry sister, and I think I would want out too. It's pretty much the reason why he's primarily worked in the WWE front office and wasn't more hands on with the product. He didn't feel like dealing with Vince and Steph, and to be honest, I feel that he has the best grasp of the business in the family. This is a huge blow to the company, there's no doubt about that.

Shane will go on and be successful outside of the WWE. He seems like he's a very smart guy with a great head on his shoulders. I don't see him doing anything with wrestling. He probably wants a less high-profile life, and settle down with his family, and working elsewhere would definitely satisfy that.

I definitely think he'll come back to the WWE some day. It is the family business, after all.

 

[punk85]

This is a shock to say the least, however I do remember reading on how big of an MMA fan Shane was so it just makes me think if he'll somehow end up working in MMA? More than likely not though as that would go against the WWE in some peoples eyes.

but it definitely sucks and I'm going to miss him and his flailing non-hit punches

 

[NtraintoBrooklyn]

oh boy now we are really gonna have to suffer through a real mcmahon helmsley era.....
hhh put the pressure on shane lmao
because mcmahon is clearly nuts
and linda wants to be a polititian

perfect timing hunter!!

the only good thing that can come out of this is that if if hhh is in charge this pg shit will be done, but we will have to see hhh as the permanent wwe champion...

 

[pun2003hh]

I like how most of you are turning this into some type of damn story line. Shane was running the Global Media end of WWE. He was the main guy responsible of getting the WWE brands shown in new markets throughout the world. I don't think Shane was being groomed at all to run the business entirely, nor do I think he was interested in that. If anyone has an interest in taking the reigns over from Vince when he is ready to step down, it's his daughter. She seems to be the one that has the stronger passion for the business, similar to her father's.

I can see Triple H moving into the role of creative head when he is done competing in the ring. Many past superstars have said that he is a great creative mind, and once he is done trying to serve himself creatively, he will be a great asset to the company on that end.

I don't think Shane had the same passion for it anymore (though I don't know him personally, so who the hell am I to say anything, but I digress). He probably came across a great business venture that he couldn't pass up. Wouldn't be surprised if it had something to do with MMA. Whatever it may be, I'm sure it will be successful, as Shane proved he was damned good at his job. It's very hard to come up with a country that isn't considered "Third World" that doesn't carry some type of WWE programming. Hell, even some of the third world countries at least get a version of Raw.

 

[Chadmw]

A very weird and unlikely thought just popped into my head.

Six month from now, TNA starts announcing they have a ground breaking announcement coming up at there next PPV. At the PPV Dixie comes out and says she has sold her shares of the company to 'This man. welcome Shane Mcmahon" . I know, its not to likely, but it would be funny.


And now in all seriousness, can all you HHH haters get over yourself. First of all you make it seem that Vince is going to die in the next week or so. And if he did do you really think much would change in the booking, seeing as Steph already does most of it now anyway. I could see it down the road where Steph as full control, and maybe putting on the best product out there that we have seen in years. Yet you Steph-HHH haters will still crap all over it for no reason

 

[TellMeWhy]

This is a big shock

WWE is surely going to die now! Shane should've been the 1 to inherit the company. Vince is out of touch and senile and will die soon. Linda has stepped down. And with Stephanie being a complete moron with no one to check her and HHH being spotlight hungry and continuing to bury talent will bring WWE down into tubes. Oh well, every dog has his day. I heard a saying which goes that even the Roman Empire came crashing!

Goodbye WWE. It was nice knowing you while you lasted.

 

[BrammaBull]

This could be the beginning of the end for the E?? Shane has always been a 'go to' guy. He runs a massive section of the buisness, which will now need to either be reshuffled or someone else brought in, will they do as good a job? i doubt it.

However i was thinking a while back about a way to change the face of wrestling. Shane leaving could be the start. Just imagine now, Shane goes off and starts up a small wrestling company, he has the name for the draw, networks will trust him, talent will follow. Imagine if he create a wrestling company which could take off? He has the knowledge and ability to do so. Could be like the days of WCW and WWE when the ratings were sky high and people actually tuned in!

I dont want to de-rail this thread, but im marking out right now for future years, this is a work with him and Vince to bring a variety into wrestling!

 

[sevastra82]

I'm shocked by this, but honestly, I dont blame Shane.

Like many people, I'm sure he has had his own thoughts, desires, passions etc that he has always wanted to explore. Now, at the age of 39, he's decided to finally step away from everything and persue his OWN dreams and passions. As great as it is to be brought up in the WWE your entire life, Shanes still human with is own desires. So good for him for stepping away from it all and persuing his own dreams. Who knows? You'll probably end up seeing Shane again in the WWE from time to time...it IS a family business after all. Maybe one day he'll return fully. Who knows. But I applaud Shane for this move...good for him. I hope he's successful at whatever he ventures out into.

 

[AJAnder]

@ WWE.com

I'm a little bit shocked with this, I mean, he was one of the two guys I tough would be running World Wrestling Entertainment as soon as Vince McMahon left, he and Paul.

With this, we will likely see the duo Paul-Stephanie being the leaders of World Wrestling Entertainment after Vince retires/dies, how do you think this will affect WWE product? Will this have any other repercussions with Stephanie or Triple H stepping up?

What's your tough about this?

Think of this, maybe its a plan struck between father and son. Maybe Shane will start a wrestling company of his own and this will be a evil plot to take TNA out for good and elimiate any threat that will arise, ya know? Or maybe Shane wants to start his own MMA promotion and then blow UFC away and then McMahon's completely own the wrestling/MMA world. You think this is a possible evil behind the scenes plot to take TNA out?

Think of this, Shane steps down and lays out for awhile but then pops up again but only on TNA TV as the new owner. That is doubtful but that would be interesting a true Father vs Son game hahahha and that would not be a storyline at all it would be good old fashioned competiton, maybe? I personally don't watch TNA because its to blah but if Shane got in there and totally revamped it maybe I'd give it a shot.

I don't know what were seeing here but first Lina (CEO) steps down and then Shane steps down, they either know something we don't that is happening within the business or they just after many years got bored and need to do something new. Linda I wish her luck and hope she wins but I don't think she will. Shane is a McMahon I see him either starting something be it wrestling or MMA but its in his blood so you'll see him again for sure this isn't the end of Shane.

If Triple H starts taken over I hope he gets the old man to get rid of this PG crap cause its hurting WWE. I mean PG is ok but this kind of PG is being to careful.

 

[thebigbadfox]

I really do believe this is all just a work or laying down a base for a story line for the future... steph versus shane kinda thing daddys girl more important than shano mac....... but if it isnt then he wont have anything to do with wrestling he wont start his own promotion he wont work for tna he will start his own business maybe production company etc....

 

[D-Man]

No matter what anyone thinks you can't deny the fact that HHH has groomed himself over the years to be a powerhouse in all aspects of the pro-wrestling business. If Stephanie and him took over the WWE I think the company would be fine. As a matter of fact, it might improve things. There will be no more stubborn, tough Vince to deny everyone else's ideas for creative storylines and the like. Trips and Steph are much younger than Vince and are aware of what is relevant in today's market. I think if they put their heads together they would come up with a ton of great ideas.

All of you seem to think that HHH is going to REALLY throw his weight around and that's because all of you are so closed-minded to the business. For those of you that are too ignorant to realize that HHH is pushed and on top because he is THAT good, I don't know what to tell you except this: Open your eyes, your ears and your minds.

But, Shane will be sorely missed. I always mark out when he shows his face on TV and he always seems to entertain me. Plus, I know he was very good at his job both on and off screen. Good luck to him.

 

[Mantaur Rodeo Clown]

It is a shame, but for all the posters here that are saying that this is the end of the WWE, there is no way this is happening. The powerhouse of Stephanie and HHH have already been beavering away at Creative for quite some time now, and all that is being lost is the multimedia and international business side, with Shane being the boss of this particular area. It has little to do with the product itself and more of the marketing. For those who say this is armageddon for the WWE (Or TLC as the case may be in December, fnaff fnaff) you have to realise a few things.

1. The WWE is a publicly traded company. Even if Steph and HHH left the business forever and no McMahons were running the company, the shareholders (who incidentally are the McMahons also) would decide a person to run the business and keep profits coming. They would probably choose someone with expertise and the WWE would continue to thrive, in perhaps a situation similar to Bischoff being selected by Turner.

2. There is McMahon pride at stake here. I am sure that Shane McMahon needs a break from the business. He has put his mind and body into the company and deserves a break. But the business truly runs in his blood, and if the Call of Duty (Modern Warfare 2?) should ever come, I am sure his sense of tradition will get him to help, if only in times of emergency.

 

[Lee]

When it comes to Shane McMahon what is it you think?

Can you remember his days of refereeing?
His European reign?
His hardcore championship reign?
Elbow drop off the tron?
Going coast to coast?
Buying WCW?
The alliance?
That wonderful promo on Jack and the bean stalk and Big Show?
Which way did he go?

That's stuff on screen I remember, but he did a lot behind the scenes. Shane will be sorely missed and I hope he does come back to WWE a few years down the line. If not I hope he gets a good send off. Thanks Shane.

 

[pun2003hh]

For all the marks that continue to say "It's probably apart of some future storyline", they have an announcement about it on their corporate website. Considering Shane is an Executive officer, the SEC wouldn't look kindly at WWE posting false information to stockholders for the sake of a storyline. As a matter of fact, I'm sure there are MAJOR legal ramifications against that.

Considering the WWE was nearly investigated for the "Sale" of Raw to Donald Trump, I don't think they would try something like that again.

 

[Mantaur Rodeo Clown]

When it comes to Shane McMahon what is it you think?

Can you remember his days of refereeing?
His European reign?
His hardcore championship reign?
Elbow drop off the tron?
Going coast to coast?
Buying WCW?
The alliance?
That wonderful promo on Jack and the bean stalk and Big Show?
Which way did he go?

That's stuff on screen I remember, but he did a lot behind the scenes. Shane will be sorely missed and I hope he does come back to WWE a few years down the line. If not I hope he gets a good send off. Thanks Shane.

I think this is the beautiful part of Shane's career. He's just a regular guy really. He loves wrestling, and his dad happened to own the biggest wrestling company in the world. So he got involved, and did more things than you would think a non wrestler could possibly do, just destroying his body in order to please the fans, even though he wasn't supposed to be there in the first place. He's had a lot of great moments, and his bumps would have to go down in the annals of WWE history as all time greats, even though theyre criminally forgotten.

So thanks Shane.

 

[EveRSoRisDXStYLe]

I don't know if you all remember, but right before Shane bought WCW he had gotten into it with his father and had a letter of resignation then too...I myself believe he really did post the resignation as a serious matter but I also believe that within the next year Shane will buy TNA...not saying they merge or not...just saying it's a good business decision if he does. TNA is hurting for good creative people at the top and with all the wrestlers threatening to leave if changes aren't made don't be surprised. This is the official beginning of the WWE vs. TNA war.

 

[GeminiJ13]

Shane must have got a better offer. Needless to say even without Shane, the WWE will be around for the next 100yrs. Still got Vince, Paul, Steph, their two kids, the next generation is already set. Not sure what Shane is moving on to, but I wish him the best of luck in the future.

 

[One Punch Doug Crashin]

how much do you guys want to bet that this is just an angle to create the WCW brand after they change to the War Games PPV? this is purly speculation but still it reaks of a work

 

[DigitalNight]

Shane unfortunately doesn't 'own' WCW, and it would be stupid to pull numbers from 'WWE' programs for something that is still a WWE product. Vince would not be happy with the Neilson Ratings if that happened.

It would be nice if he did purchase or earn the WCW brand, but alas, it will not be. I would LOVE the Monday Night Wars to return, even if it was a NWJP/TNA Glabal showing of some sort.

 

[attitude_hero]

This is a big shock

WWE is surely going to die now! Shane should've been the 1 to inherit the company. Vince is out of touch and senile and will die soon. Linda has stepped down. And with Stephanie being a complete moron with no one to check her and HHH being spotlight hungry and continuing to bury talent will bring WWE down into tubes. Oh well, every dog has his day. I heard a saying which goes that even the Roman Empire came crashing!

Goodbye WWE. It was nice knowing you while you lasted.

He will die soon? he is 64 average people live 80 years and with his health care plan he will probably make it further than that

 

[D-Man]

I don't know if you all remember, but right before Shane bought WCW he had gotten into it with his father and had a letter of resignation then too...I myself believe he really did post the resignation as a serious matter but I also believe that within the next year Shane will buy TNA...not saying they merge or not...just saying it's a good business decision if he does. TNA is hurting for good creative people at the top and with all the wrestlers threatening to leave if changes aren't made don't be surprised. This is the official beginning of the WWE vs. TNA war.

This is so far from the truth.

First of all, Shane's "purchase of WCW" was nothing more than a storyline created by the WWE to generate a buzz and gain viewers.

Secondly, there is no reasoning for Shane to go against his entire family and compete with the WWE by buying their competition. Besides, TNA isn't even real competition for the WWE right now. None of it makes any sense except that Shane is moving onto greener pasteurs.

 

[bolleat]

Resigning from his office position does not preclude him form wrestling or appearing on TV. He simply resigned from his official job with the WWE front office. Everyone needs to relax. Maybe he has something else he wants to do . He can do that and still occasionally appear in WWE to dropkick a grabage can on somebody's face.