5 current challengers for Shane McMahon if he returns to in-ring action

Shane McMahon in an epic clash against The Big Red Machine, Kane
Shane McMahon in an epic clash against The Big Red Machine, Kane

Shane McMahon has enjoyed success inside as well as outside the ring as a wrestler and a businessman.

The risk-taking top rope maneuvers that Shane has executed over the years are a testament to his athleticism and have been reminisced upon by fans to this date. Having been a former WWE European Champion, Hardcore Champion, and SmackDown Tag Team Champion, Shane-O-Mac has certainly won a few accolades throughout his in-ring career.

He has had some memorable feuds over the years with the likes of The Undertaker, Kane, D-Generation X (Shawn Michaels and Triple H), and Kevin Owens, to name a few.

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At WrestleMania 32, in the Hell in a Cell match against the Undertaker, The Leap of Faith McMahon attempted from the top of the dreaded structure is still etched in the memory of the WWE Universe.

Apart from being an in-ring performer, his time as an on-screen authority figure has also been worth every praise. Be it the head of the stable called The Corporation in the late 90s or feuding against his father in an on-screen storyline as the leader of The Alliance in the early 2000s.

Shane-O-Mac made his last wrestling appearance at WrestleMania 37 in a Steel Cage match, where he came up short against Braun Strowman. If he were to make an in-ring comeback, his performances against many current WWE superstars would be a treat for fans to savor.

In this listicle, we look at five challengers for Shane McMahon from the current WWE roster:


#5 Finn Balor vs. Shane McMahon

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The contest between Finn Balor and Shane McMahon will be an exciting first. The two superstars have never locked horns in one-on-one competition.

This match could feature high-flying athletic moves from both competitors. Balor will look to seal the deal with the Coup de Grace whereas Shane-O-Mac might go for the Coast-to-Coast to emerge victoriously.

Whatever the result may be, the WWE Universe will surely get their money's worth in this one.

#4 Kevin Owens vs. Shane McMahon

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Kevin Owens and Shane McMahon have had some epic bouts in the past. KO beat Shane-O-Mac at Hell in a Cell in 2017, and the latter got a measure of revenge at WrestleMania 34 when he teamed up with Daniel Bryan to beat Owens and Sami Zayn.

The two superstars would again compete at SummerSlam and SmackDown's 20th-anniversary episode in 2019 as McMahon came up short on both occasions.

He could fancy another contest with Kevin Owens with the idea of settling the score once and for all. The WWE Universe would be served a treat in this one, pinning the strength and athleticism of KO against Shane's high-flying moves.


#3 Drew McIntyre vs. Shane McMahon

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Drew McIntyre and Shane McMahon have worked as partners previously to take on the dominant team of Roman Reigns and The Undertaker at Extreme Rules in 2019.

If Shane makes a comeback to the squared circle, a storyline from friend-to-foe could be interesting with McIntyre. The Scottish Warrior is currently one of the top babyfaces on the WWE roster, and feuding with McMahon would definitely be a must-watch for fans.

#2 Edge vs. Shane McMahon

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Despite being two veterans in the business, Edge and Shane McMahon have never crossed paths in in-ring action on television.

A contest pinning the two experienced performers would certainly be one for the ages. Edge, with his recent win over Seth Rollins in the devastating Hell in a Cell match, should be full of confidence heading into the match with the WWE Chairman's son if it were to see the light of day.

Would the Spear be enough to put Shane down or could McMahon try the risk-filled Leap of Faith to destroy the Rated-R Superstar? Regardless of the outcome, this bout will be worthy of the fans' attention.


#1 Roman Reigns vs. Shane McMahon

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Universal Champion Roman Reigns is arguably the biggest asset in WWE currently. His 400+-day reign as champion remains relevant and won't likely end anytime soon.

Shane McMahon has had a few multi-person clashes against The Big Dog in the past, as well as a singles contest at Super ShowDown 2019, where the latter lost due to interference from Drew McIntyre. It was the only time they went one-on-one against each other.

Shane McMahon's singles bout against the heel version of Roman Reigns would undoubtedly attract plenty of eyeballs, with the former reverting to his fan-favorite role this time around.

Would you like to see Shane-O-Mac turn babyface for a match against The Tribal Chief? Let us know in the comments section below.

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