Shane McMahon is the son of the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) CEO Vince McMahon and also happens to be executive vice president of global media for WWE.
Today he announced he is resigning from his position to be effective January 1st.10. While the direction of his future business career is uncertain, the world of mixed martial arts could be a possible landing spot.
Shane has always been a loong time fan of MMA and has been seen in attendance at many UFC events. He was in favor of buying out the UFC during its time of financial difficulty and has spoken previously of perhaps even starting his own MMA promotion.
He is a strong asset to have on your side if Strikeforce or UFC and willing to cough up the money to have his services. Shane has many resources where both UFC and Strikeforce lack in international relations. Shane helped launch the WWE into new international markets and headed its publications division for many years not counting the fact he grew up with Vince McMahon as a father. What better tutor can you have?
Shane McMahon has not announced any future plans to enter the realm of MMA but it would make sense if he did and if he does, this is another major player in the game that can make a big difference as to how far MMA will go in popularity. Shane knows this kind of business as much as a Gracie knows how to grapple.Think back when the WWE had their "Attitude" era. Stone Cold Steve Austin, The Rock, D-Generation X... all bad asses fighting for the title. All took orders from nobody, they had the gorgeous women. For years and years, WWE has worked to attract the age group of 25-35 year old men for the ratings. Its the business Shane knows and for him to come to MMA can only mean good and exiting things.
I expect big announcements come January 1st10.
http://mma.fanhouse.com/2009/10/16/shane-mcmahon-resigns-from-wwe/
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