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WWE Raw recap: Shane McMahon returns and will face The Undertaker at Wrestlemania 32

McMahon appeared on WWE’s Monday Night Raw for the first time since his resignation from the company in 2010

Mark Critchley
Tuesday 23 February 2016 10:26 GMT
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Shane McMahon (Getty |mages)

Shane McMahon will take on The Undertaker at Wrestlemania 32, having appeared on WWE’s Monday Night Raw for the first time since his resignation from the company in 2010.

‘Shane-O Mac’ interrupted the presentation of the Vincent J. McMahon Legacy of Excellence Award to his sister, Stephanie, and proceeded to question her management of the company.

Stephanie McMahon and her husband, executive vice present Triple H, were accused of “running the company into the ground”, as Shane noted the WWE's falling stock and its slump in ratings.

He also claimed to have cut a deal with his father and majority owner Vince McMahon, allowing him to retain “his place in line” and a level of power within the company while pursuing other business interests.

Since leaving WWE six years ago, Shane has become vice chairman of You on Demand, China’s first video-on-demand service, and has also served on the board of directors for the International Sports Management agency.

‘Shane-O Mac’ went on to demand control of WWE Monday Night Raw, the company’s flagship television programme, and was granted it, provided that he wins a Hell in a Cell match at WrestleMania 32.

His opponent, selected by Vince McMahon, will be The Undertaker, who boasted a streak of 21 straight victories at WrestleMania evbents until he sustained his first defeat to Brock Lesnar two years ago.

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