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Post by Syco on Oct 16, 2009 9:56:22 GMT -6
It was just announced today that Shane McMahon has tendered his resignation from WWE effective January 1st.
I find this a very sad day in the WWE because Shane was one of the only McMahons to actually care about what the fans wanted. Personally I would like to see him in one last match, but that's a longshot.
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Post by greendragon on Oct 16, 2009 9:57:17 GMT -6
Holy shit. What's Shane going to do after he leaves WWE?
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Post by Hollywood on Oct 16, 2009 10:24:42 GMT -6
Wonder if this has anything to do with helping his mother in her bid for the Senate.
To be fair, Syco, could you please post the source material where you got this info?
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Post by greendragon on Oct 16, 2009 11:08:47 GMT -6
it's on WWE.com.
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Post by sh17 on Oct 16, 2009 12:10:54 GMT -6
From prowrestling.com
WWE sent out the following this morning:
STAMFORD, CT – 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.
- Shane also posted this on WWE.com after the release was sent out:
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
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Post by Bubba JD on Oct 16, 2009 15:49:44 GMT -6
somebody check the temperature in Hell. i thought i saw a snowball flying past Satan.
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Post by sh17 on Oct 16, 2009 16:43:59 GMT -6
I just checked the Wrestling Times-Picayunne and I saw that pigs are flying somewhere
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Post by Chris Angel on Oct 16, 2009 21:32:06 GMT -6
He'll be back. Where do rich people go when they can't make it elsewhere? back to the their daddy's pocket  But in all seriousness, Shane is as much part of the WWE as the WWE is part of Shane. He'll be back soon enough. |
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Post by Bubba JD on Oct 17, 2009 21:51:19 GMT -6
how soon he returns is all relevant to what his "future plans" are. i expect Shane-O to return. i'm just shocked that he's leaving, at all.
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Post by sh17 on Oct 17, 2009 22:19:16 GMT -6
Which leads to the question, what ARE these plans? You've never heard his name in connections with any outside ventures before.
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Post by Syco on Oct 17, 2009 22:40:09 GMT -6
which makes me wonder...we keep acting like this is real.
could this be some sick and twisted storyline?
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Post by sh17 on Oct 17, 2009 22:48:56 GMT -6
Well, maybe. For the first 30 minutes of the Benoit tragedy I thought it was a storyline because they had just done the McMahon thing. So who knows.
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Post by Bubba JD on Oct 17, 2009 23:23:15 GMT -6
the only thing i can think of is Shane's going to help Linda on the Sentae race.
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Post by sh17 on Oct 17, 2009 23:37:09 GMT -6
Well maybe. But wouldn't he have come out and said that? Why would you keep that a secret?
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Post by freak on Oct 18, 2009 0:36:24 GMT -6
Considering how much glee her opponents are finding in bringing up a lot of the risque storylines WWE has put out this decade I don't think anyone would want to be associated with the campaign publicly...even if it is His Son Shane.
(FTR, they apparently have avoided Benoit so far...instead going into the Katie Vick storyline, of all things.)
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