Shance McMahon Resigns from WWE

[djluis2k6]

Shane McMahon posted the following statement 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

Shane McMahon, Executive Vice President of Global Media, announced today he has tendered his resignation effective January 1, 2010.

Shane stated, “It has been an incredible experience to help build WWE® into a global phenomenon. However, having been associated with this organization for the majority of my life, I feel this is the opportune time in my career to pursue outside ventures.”

“Even though I am personally saddened by Shane’s decision to leave the company, I am proud of the enormous contributions he has made. He will unquestionably bring passion, commitment and extensive business experience to any endeavor he pursues,” said Vince McMahon, WWE Chairman and CEO.

It's really odd that he would just out of no where consider getting out of the family business. I read somewhere that he wanted to start his own MMA promotion, but I don't know if there's any truth to that. He is married and has a family so maybe that had something to do with it.

So it looks that without a doubt, when Vince McMahon moves on, it will be Triple H & Stephanie McMahon running the company, since Linda McMahon has also previously stepped down from her CEO position, there's no one left.

[HomeTheaterVirgin]

I guess Triple H really will be taking over

[djluis2k6]

Originally Posted by HomeTheaterVirgin

I guess Triple H really will be taking over

Yeah...definitely not looking forward to that. Maybe Shane will start his own promotion and take TNA's stars.

[Jellybeans]

Why make a thread for this ?

We already have a WWE thread and we are discussing this!

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...29#post2430029

[king_patrick_7]

Originally Posted by HomeTheaterVirgin

I guess Triple H really will be taking over

And he'll become 25 time champion

[Nerdkiller likes BD]

Originally Posted by HomeTheaterVirgin

I guess Triple H really will be taking over

I hope so myself. I do not want to see Steph taking the helm as chairperson. She's bad enough as head writer. If she does become chairperson, she'll just kill WWE.

Originally Posted by Jellybeans

Why make a thread for this ?

We already have a WWE thread and we are discussing this!

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...29#post2430029

Yeah, I was suggesting a merge with our thread.

Originally Posted by king_patrick_7

And he'll become 25 time champion

I don't think that'll happen. It'll be too much to work for if he does become chairperson, but I'm with you, I don't want him to win anymore titles or bury anymore up and coming mid carders from achieving main event status.

[Teabaggins]

he's probably sick of all the carnie style douchebaggery involved in pro rasslin' and wants to deal with a real sport in MMA

[DetroitSportsFan]

Originally Posted by Teabaggins

he's probably sick of all the carnie style douchebaggery involved in pro rasslin' and wants to deal with a real sport in MMA

Yeah, because MMA matches are never worked.

[jhiggy23]

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

Yeah, because MMA matches are never worked.

They're not...at least in the UFC.

[aramis109]

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

Yeah, because MMA matches are never worked.

Outside of the deal with Kimbo Slice's fight and the suggestion to his opponent to keep it standing (which was later recanted) got any links?

[Mike53421]

Whoa, as a fan of WWE growing up this is pretty surprising. He was definitely one of the better McMahon's, then again, the male McMahon's were far more entertaining than the females haha. So Steph and Vince now...

[Rblu-Dblu]

Originally Posted by aramis109

Outside of the deal with Kimbo Slice's fight and the suggestion to his opponent to keep it standing (which was later recanted) got any links?

Wasnt that only for his lame youtube fights?

[aramis109]

Originally Posted by Rblu-Dblu

Wasnt that only for his lame youtube fights?

I forget what "league" it was- they eventually got swallowed up by Zuffa and UFC, but they were televising one of his fights when he was just getting started in MMA. There were some accusations that his opponent was suggested it would be "worth his while" to keep it standing.

Course then the guy went and knocked him out. I think it was Sean "Silverback" somebody or other. Not even a good fighter and he put Kimbo down.

[milner828]

I understand that this website is set up to discuss random things like this but come on...why don't we talk about how the Unicorn population is getting out of control in Florida?

[Mike53421]

Originally Posted by milner828

I understand that this website is set up to discuss random things like this but come on...why don't we talk about how the Unicorn population is getting out of control in Florida?

I'm tempted, but do NOT want to be the guy to start that thread.

[milner828]

Originally Posted by Mike53421

I'm tempted, but do NOT want to be the guy to start that thread.

Well it certainly won't be me...just a suggestion.

[El Negro]

Originally Posted by aramis109

Outside of the deal with Kimbo Slice's fight and the suggestion to his opponent to keep it standing (which was later recanted) got any links?

This would be the fight he lost at EliteXC against Seth Petruzelli.

[masob98]

Originally Posted by El Negro

This would be the fight he lost at EliteXC against Seth Petruzelli.

Yes it was that fight. It was also that fight that put EliteXC down. They laid everything they had on kimbo slice, he was gonna be the next big thing in MMA and it was a risk that cost them alot.

[Fighter]

Nice post

[titoortease]

I'm still confused as to who we are talking about.