If one were to name the most important man in sports entertainment history, any name that is not Mr McMahon would be the wrong answer. From running the largest wrestling empire to playing the most vicious heel in wrestling history, to creating a legacy that few can follow; Vince McMahon is truly a legendary figure.
A man like McMahon knows that whenever ratings are down, an appearance from him can boost them significantly.
So, while most 70+ men would not dream of stepping into a ring again, McMahon would if it meant good business. However, we do know that Vince McMahon probably has only one more match left in the tank. Who could make him retire and make the whole audience sing- ‘Nananana Nananana Hey Hey Hey, Goodbye?’
We look at five likely candidates to retire Vince McMahon.
#5 Shane McMahon
There is a lot of symbolism in every wrestling match. While we have seen several Vince McMahon vs. Shane McMahon matches in the past, it would only be poetic justice for both father and son to lock horns again and have the younger McMahon win.
This would be a symbolic passing of the torch, from one generation to another, and is also a message that every fan in the arena would understand. Shane McMahon may just be the hottest active babyface in the company and an angle could be booked, where Vince McMahon favours his heelish sister- Stephanie.
So a grudge match could be set up on the big stage, with enough smoke and mirrors, to make Vince McMahon look passable in the ring. A safe worker, Shane would also take care of Vince.
#4 Hulk Hogan
WWE had distanced themselves from Hulk Hogan, following his controversy and Gawker lawsuit. Now that those things are a matter of the past, it might be time to bring Hulk Hogan back, one more time.
After all, you don’t eliminate the most successful wrestler of all time from history, especially when there are other members of the WWE Hall of Fame, who’ve been involved in nefarious activities. While a match between Vince McMahon and Hulk Hogan won’t be a wrestling classic, it would definitely get people talking and be a very big deal indeed.
The boss and his most successful employee! Whatchoo gonna do, McMahon, when Hulk Hogan runs wild on you?
#3 Stone Cold Steve Austin
Most wrestling fans would call the Austin vs. McMahon rivalry the greatest feud of all time.
Vince McMahon, an on-screen announcer, became the most dreaded heel in the company when he picked a fight with his insubordinate employee- Stone Cold. What followed were many segments from what wrestling fans know as the ‘Attitude Era’; something that would turn the tide for WWE in the battle for ratings supremacy against WCW.
While Stone Cold Steve Austin cannot wrestle in the ring anymore, we do know that he can throw a few chair shots and deliver a Stunner to his former boss. The pop that something like this would get would be immense. And let’s be honest...can we imagine Vince McMahon’s career ending in any way other than with a Stunner?
#2 CM Punk
There is nobody that fans want back in the company, more than CM Punk. Even when Vince McMahon would cut on-screen promos, as recently as this year, he would be drowned in ‘CM Punk’ chants. Punk has gone on record, saying that he won't come back to WWE.
However, a chance to beat up his old boss may be too good an opportunity to resist. It would be a one-sided affair and Punk wouldn’t have to take too many bumps either. CM Punk is the modern day Austin, and this could be his way to put an end to the tyrant Vince McMahon. Every bump would line McMahon’s coffers.
#1 Triple H
While Shane McMahon is Vince’s actual son, Triple H is next in line to claim the keys to the WWE kingdom. Vince McMahon must be impressed with what Hunter's done with NXT, and we’re sure he believes that Triple H can run his empire some day.
When it’s time, Triple H should take on Vince McMahon for ownership of the company, in a Wrestlemania career vs. career match. There’s no safer worker in the ring than Triple H, and we’re sure he can make McMahon look like a million bucks even at his age.
Fans too would understand that they’ve seen something special transpire before their eyes. We can only imagine the many emotions.
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