History of Shane McMahon in Timeline
Shane Brandon McMahon is an American businessman and professional wrestler currently signed to WWE.
January 15, 1970: Birth of Shane McMahon
On January 15, 1970, Shane Brandon McMahon was born in Gaithersburg, Maryland to Vince and Linda McMahon.
1987: Shane McMahon Graduates High School
Shane McMahon graduated from Greenwich High School in 1987.
1988: Shane McMahon Referees Inaugural Royal Rumble
Shane McMahon, under the name Shane Stevens, refereed during the inaugural 1988 Royal Rumble match.
1990: Shane McMahon Greets Audience at WrestleMania VI
In 1990, Shane McMahon became the first performer to walk out and greet the audience at WrestleMania VI.
1992: Shane McMahon Begins Backstage Work at WWE
At the age of 15, Shane McMahon began working behind the scenes at WWE, taking on roles in their warehouse fulfilling merchandise orders and eventually becoming a backstage official by 1992.
1993: Shane McMahon Earns Degree in Communications
Shane McMahon earned a degree in communications from Boston University in 1993.
1997: Shane McMahon Helps Launch WWE Website
In 1997, as part of his growing responsibilities within WWE, Shane McMahon played a key role in launching the company's official website.
1997: Shane McMahon Launches WWF.com
Shane McMahon played a key role in launching WWF.com in 1997.
1998: Shane McMahon's On-Air Debut and Involvement in Mike Tyson Storyline
Shane McMahon made his first regular on-air appearances in 1998 during the Attitude Era, notably involved in negotiations with Mike Tyson for WrestleMania.
February 1999: Shane McMahon Wins European Championship
Shane McMahon won the European Championship from X-Pac in February 1999.
December 1999: Shane McMahon Attacked by Triple H and DX
In December 1999, Shane McMahon was attacked by Triple H and D-Generation X (DX) in a storyline.
1999: Shane McMahon as Color Commentator and Role in WWF Attitude
In 1999, Shane McMahon worked as a color commentator on Sunday Night Heat and was featured in the video game WWF Attitude.
1999: Shane McMahon Awarded PWI Rookie of the Year
Shane McMahon was recognized as the Pro Wrestling Illustrated Rookie of the Year in 1999 but declined the award.
2000: Shane McMahon Involved in WWE Creative
By the year 2000, Shane McMahon's influence in WWE had grown substantially. He became heavily involved in the company's creative direction, participating in decision-making processes for storylines and characters.
2000: Shane McMahon's Involvement in WrestleMania 2000 and Feud with Big Show
In 2000, Shane McMahon played a role in the WrestleMania 2000 main event and subsequently feuded with Big Show.
2001: Shane McMahon purchases WCW
In 2001, Shane McMahon purchased World Championship Wrestling (WCW) during a storyline where his father, Vince McMahon, was set to make the purchase. This led to a feud between Shane and Vince, culminating in a match at WrestleMania X-Seven.
July 15, 2002: Shane McMahon fired from WWE after The Invasion storyline
On July 15, 2002, Shane McMahon was kayfabe fired from WWE by his father, Vince McMahon, following the conclusion of The Invasion storyline. The Invasion involved Shane leading WCW wrestlers against WWF wrestlers in an attempt to put the WWF out of business.
2003: Shane McMahon feuds with Eric Bischoff and Kane
In 2003, Shane McMahon returned to WWE and engaged in feuds with Eric Bischoff and Kane. He defeated Bischoff at SummerSlam but lost a series of matches to Kane, culminating in an Ambulance match at Survivor Series.
2003: Stephanie McMahon Marries Triple H
Stephanie McMahon and Triple H were married in real life in 2003.
October 19, 2004: Shane McMahon Founds China Broadband Inc.
Shane McMahon founded the financial technology company China Broadband Inc. on October 19, 2004.
2004: Shane McMahon Founds Seven Stars Cloud Group
Shane McMahon founded Seven Stars Cloud Group in 2004, which later became Ideanomics.
October 2005: The McMahon family attacked by Stone Cold Steve Austin
In October 2005, during WWE Homecoming, Shane McMahon, along with his father Vince, mother Linda, and sister Stephanie, were attacked by Stone Cold Steve Austin.
March 18, 2006: Shane McMahon defeats Shawn Michaels in controversial Street Fight
On March 18, 2006, Shane McMahon controversially defeated Shawn Michaels in a Street Fight on Saturday Night's Main Event XXXII. The finish involved Vince McMahon interfering and a Montreal Screwjob-esque finish where Shane was declared the winner while holding Michaels in the Sharpshooter.
September 2006: Shane McMahon Named One of Detail Magazine's "50 Most Powerful Men Under 42"
In September 2006, Shane McMahon was featured in Detail magazine's annual "power issue" as one of the "50 Most Powerful Men Under 42".
October 21, 2006: Shane McMahon Attends Pride 32
Shane McMahon's presence at the Pride 32 mixed martial arts event on October 21, 2006, fueled speculation about WWE's potential interest in promoting MMA events.
November 17, 2006: WWE Meets with Pride FC Officials
Following Shane McMahon's attendance at Pride 32, representatives from WWE and Pride Fighting Championships' parent company, Dream Stage Entertainment, held a meeting to explore potential business collaborations. The meeting took place at WWE's headquarters on November 17, 2006.
2006: Shane McMahon turns face
In 2006, after a period of aligning with his father Vince, Shane McMahon turned face.
March 27, 2007: Pride FC Acquired by Zuffa
On March 27, 2007, any potential partnership between WWE and Pride FC ended with the announcement that Pride had been acquired by Zuffa, the parent company of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
June 2008: Shane McMahon returns after a brief hiatus
Shane McMahon returned to WWE programming in June 2008 after a short period of absence.
September 2008: Shane McMahon Secures TV Deal in Mexico
In September 2008, Shane McMahon was instrumental in securing another major international television deal. This agreement brought WWE programming to Mexico, with Raw airing on Televisa and SmackDown on TV Azteca, two of the country's largest television networks.
October 1, 2009: Shane McMahon departs WWE
On October 1, 2009, Shane McMahon departed WWE after a storyline injury.
October 16, 2009: Shane McMahon Resigns from WWE
On October 16, 2009, Shane McMahon announced his resignation as WWE's Executive Vice President of Global Media, effective January 1, 2010. He expressed his desire to pursue outside ventures after 20 years with the company.
2009: Shane McMahon feuds with Randy Orton, suffers kayfabe injury
In 2009, Shane McMahon returned to WWE and engaged in a feud with Randy Orton, who had attacked Vince McMahon. Shane's return marked his first face turn since 2006. The feud culminated in a match at No Way Out, which Shane lost. He was later written off television following a storyline injury inflicted by Orton.
January 1, 2010: Shane McMahon Resigns from WWE
Shane McMahon announced his resignation from WWE on January 1, 2010.
August 3, 2010: Shane McMahon Becomes CEO of China Broadband Inc.
On August 3, 2010, Shane McMahon became the CEO of China Broadband Inc., a provider of cable broadband and other digital services in Shandong, China.
April 2011: Shane McMahon Joins Board of Directors for International Sports Management
As of April 2011, Shane McMahon has been a member of the Board of Directors for International Sports Management.
July 12, 2013: Shane McMahon Steps Down as YOU On Demand CEO
On July 12, 2013, Shane McMahon stepped down as CEO of YOU On Demand, appointing Weicheng Liu as his successor. He remained the company's principal executive officer and Vice chairman of the board.
July 2013: Shane McMahon Steps Down as CEO of You On Demand
In July 2013, Shane McMahon stepped down as CEO of You On Demand, but remained Executive Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors.
February 22, 2016: Shane McMahon Returns to WWE
On February 22, 2016, Shane McMahon made his return to WWE after a nearly seven-year absence. He interrupted Stephanie McMahon during the "Vincent J. McMahon Legacy of Excellence" Award ceremony to announce his desire to take control of Raw. This led to a challenge from Vince McMahon, pitting Shane against The Undertaker in a Hell in a Cell match at WrestleMania 32, with the control of Raw and Undertaker's future WrestleMania participation at stake.
2016: Shane McMahon Returns to WWE
Shane McMahon returned to WWE in 2016, becoming a prominent figure for the following four years.
February 21, 2017: Shane McMahon Sets Up Matches for SmackDown
On February 21, 2017, Shane McMahon, in his role as SmackDown commissioner, intervened after a number one contender's battle royal ended in a draw between AJ Styles and Luke Harper. He scheduled a singles match between them, with the winner facing Bray Wyatt for the WWE Championship at WrestleMania 33. Styles won after a restart by McMahon due to a disputed finish. Later, Randy Orton's betrayal of Wyatt led to McMahon making Orton vs. Styles for the title shot, which Orton won. The fallout from the match led to a parking lot brawl where Styles injured McMahon (in storyline), leading to Styles' 'firing' and a match between the two being booked for WrestleMania 33.
July 19, 2017: Shane McMahon Involved in Helicopter Crash
On July 19, 2017, Shane McMahon was involved in a helicopter crash but sustained only minor injuries.
March 11, 2018: Shane McMahon Intervenes at Fastlane
During the Fastlane event on March 11, 2018, Shane McMahon, acting as the on-screen authority figure, controversially interfered in the match between Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, and Dolph Ziggler, pulling the referee out of the ring to stop pinfalls on multiple occasions.
March 26, 2018: Shane McMahon Announces Illness and Surgery
On March 26, 2018, WWE announced that Shane McMahon had been hospitalized due to acute diverticulitis while on vacation. The announcement also revealed that McMahon had undergone surgery for an umbilical hernia discovered during his treatment.
2018: Shane McMahon Wins WWE World Cup
In 2018, Shane McMahon achieved a significant victory by winning the WWE World Cup.
2019: Shane McMahon Returns to WWE as Producer
In late 2019, Shane McMahon returned to WWE to work as a producer.
2019: Shane McMahon's Feud with Kevin Owens
Throughout 2019, Shane McMahon's on-screen role was heavily defined by his ongoing feud with Kevin Owens. The storyline involved Owens challenging McMahon's authority and ultimately leading to McMahon's on-screen firing after losing a ladder match to Owens on the 20th Anniversary episode of SmackDown.
August 3, 2020: Shane McMahon Returns to Introduce Raw Underground
After a period of absence, Shane McMahon returned to WWE programming on August 3, 2020. He introduced "Raw Underground," a new segment presented as a more gritty, fight club-style showcase. The concept was short-lived and was discontinued by late September 2020.
November 22, 2020: Shane McMahon Appears at Survivor Series
On November 22, 2020, Shane McMahon made a brief appearance at the Survivor Series event, participating in The Undertaker's retirement ceremony.
2020: Shane McMahon Transitions to Part-Time Appearances
Since 2020, Shane McMahon has been making part-time appearances and wrestling in WWE.
August 2, 2021: Shane McMahon Promoted to Executive Chairman of Ideanomics
On August 2, 2021, Shane McMahon was promoted from Executive Vice Chairman to Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors for Ideanomics, the company formerly known as China Broadband Inc., Wecast Holdings Inc., and Seven Stars Cloud Group, Inc.
2021: Shane McMahon Promoted to Executive Chairman of Ideanomics
In 2021, Shane McMahon was promoted to Executive chairman of Ideanomics.
2022: Shane McMahon's History of Booking Royal Rumble Matches Revealed
In 2022, it was reported that Shane McMahon had a history of booking Royal Rumble matches, despite not having an official production role at the time.
2022: Shane McMahon's Controversial Royal Rumble Appearance and Departure
Shane McMahon returned as a surprise entrant in the 2022 Royal Rumble match. His appearance and booking, particularly his attempt to position himself as a dominant force, drew significant criticism from fans and those within WWE. Shortly after, it was reported that McMahon had been quietly released from the company.
April 2023: Shane McMahon's WrestleMania 39 Appearance and Injury
In April 2023, Shane McMahon made a surprise appearance at WrestleMania 39 alongside Snoop Dogg, engaging in an impromptu match against The Miz. However, the match was cut short when McMahon suffered a legitimate torn quad muscle, leading Snoop Dogg to step in and secure the victory.
2023: Shane McMahon's Recent Appearance at WrestleMania 39
Shane McMahon's most recent appearance in WWE was at WrestleMania 39 in 2023.
