10 Harsh Realities Fans Of Shane McMahon Need To Realize

Shane McMahon is a popular figure in WWE history, and while he might have been handed a certain privilege due to his name, he was also well-respected for earning his spot in the company. McMahon has put together many memorable rivalries and moments inside the ring throughout his career, and that has allowed him to build up a genuine fanbase all to himself.

However, while he might be a popular figure, certain aspects about him aren't perfect. These can create some harsh realities for his fans which they need to accept when thinking about him and his time in wrestling.

10 His WrestleMania 39 Appearance Wasn't Needed

The Situation Was A Disaster

He was set to face The Miz
Snoop Dogg took his place
McMahon suffered a torn quad muscle

Shane McMahon's most recent appearance for WWE took place at WrestleMania 39, and that was a moment his biggest fans were likely excited about. He was a surprise appearance to face The Miz in an impromptu match, but it was a disaster due to the fact he got injured almost immediately.

Fortunately for McMahon, Snoop Dogg stepped in and saved the segment, but this was a disaster on the biggest stage possible. While his fans might want to try and defend it as much as possible, that simply isn't doable, because this was an awful moment.

9 He Got Go-Away Heat

Fans Hated The Best In The World

He won the World Cup at Crown Jewel (2018)
He defeated Dolph Ziggler in the finals
He replaced The Miz in the finals

A wrestler calling themselves the best in the world is an easy way to guarantee heat, but Shane McMahon took it too far with his gimmick. He started it after winning the 2018 World Cup tournament, and it led to a full heel turn for him as he bragged about the victory constantly.

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While his fans might've found that run to be entertaining, the issue was that it didn't benefit anyone. While The Miz ended up winning their feud it didn't matter, because fans were fed up with McMahon's gimmick as it ended up getting go-away heat.

8 Punches Aren't His Speciality

He Arguably Has The Worst In The Business

McMahon is an MMA fan
He trains Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
His punches never looked realistic

Professional wrestlers are supposed to protect their opponents as much as possible, all while making things look snug and realistic. However, Shane McMahon never seemed to get the memo about that when it came to his punches, which is something that he'd do in every match.

They have always been hilariously bad, and that's not a positive situation for someone who has been involved in some very high-profile encounters against some main event stars.

7 Commentary Was A Struggle

Fans Often Forget This Role

He primarily worked with Jim Cornette
He worked on Sunday Night Heat
McMahon also commentated on one episode of Raw

Shane McMahon has worn a lot of different hats over the years in professional wrestling, proving his commitment to the company. One of those was as a commentator, but despite McMahon's best efforts and enthusiasm, this was not a good role for him.

McMahon simply wasn't able to follow in his father's footsteps when it came to this element of the business. He wasn't a natural fit behind the announce booth, proving that he couldn't do everything.

6 Lacking The McMahon Promo Skills

He Was A Little Nervous On The Stick

McMahon cut an iconic promo when it was revealed WWE bought WCW
He got promo time as SmackDown Commissioner
McMahon would often mumble and slow down through some segments

Vince McMahon is one of the greatest talkers in WWE history, and Stephanie McMahon also thrived with a microphone in her hand. Unfortunately, Shane McMahon's fans would have to realize that he didn't seem to capture the promo gene from his family.

It was an element of his game that seemed to get weaker over time, with McMahon often looking uncomfortable when going through them. It never felt natural, and that's why he wasn't on the same level as his family members.

5 He's Relied On Gimmick Matches

McMahon Needs Props To Get Over

He was in three Hell In A Cell matches
McMahon often uses the trash can on his Coast To Coast
McMahon is known for his Elbow Drop through the announce table

Shane McMahon has had some fantastic matches over the years that have been truly entertaining and memorable, but the vast majority of his best encounters involved weapons and gimmicks. Whether it was a Hell In A Cell structure that he could jump off, or a glass wall he could be thrown through, McMahon always had something to tap into.

While this was just how he was booked because McMahon was entertaining in that spot, it didn't help the naysayers who questioned his wrestling ability. Having weapons was an easy way to add excitement, and that's something that helped him out.

4 Raw Underground Didn't Work

This Was His Brainchild

Debuted in August, 2020
The segments ended in September, 2020
McMahon hosted it and would provide comments during the fights

Shane McMahon is best known to fans for his in-ring work, but he has also had a role to play creatively backstage as well. One idea that he created over the years was Raw Underground, which was a weekly segment that brought a fight club feel to the show.

It was something that didn't last long term, and a big reason for that was because it didn't work. Anytime something counters the actual wrestling product by making what happens in the ring feel fake isn't good, which is what this did. Plus, a big problem was McMahon himself. Having him host these segments was the wrong call as he brought the vibe of a father trying to act cool, which wasn't what this should've been about.

3 Storyline Against The Undertaker Was Lackluster

Fans Remember The HIAC Spot

They wrestled at WrestleMania 32
They had a Hell In A Cell match
The Undertaker won

When audiences think about Shane McMahon and The Undertaker they tend to praise them because McMahon jumped off the roof of Hell In A Cell. It created one of the craziest WrestleMania bumps of all time, but the actual storyline itself wasn't good.

There was too much confusion around this one, the lockbox, and why two top babyfaces in a legend role were fighting each other. They brought it on the day, but the angle itself did nothing for anyone.

2 He Won't Get The Keys To The Kingdom

He Will Never Own WWE

Vince McMahon sold WWE for $21 billion
WWE was sold in April, 2023
WWE has merged with UFC

For a long time, most fans presumed that whenever Vince McMahon decided to step down it would be either Shane McMahon, Stephanie McMahon, or a combination of them both that took charge. It would have allowed it to continue being a family business, while giving the younger McMahon members the chance to flex their creative muscles as their father and grandfather have done.

However, that's something that is not going to happen. While it's impossible to rule it out 100%, the sale of WWE to Endeavor makes it extremely unlikely, as buying the company back would cost a small fortune.

1 It's Time To Retire

McMahon Should Hang Up The Sneakers

McMahon last competed at WrestleMania 39
His last full-time run ended in 2019
He's 53-years-old

One of the harshest realities that fans of Shane McMahon might need to accept is that it is time for him to retire from professional wrestling. At the age of 53 things won't be getting any easier for him inside the ring, and after the major injury he suffered during his last outing that message might've been driven home even more.

While his biggest fans likely want to see McMahon compete one more time, at this point it's hard to see a purpose or reason for that to happen.