BREAKING NEWS: Shane McMahon Resigns From WWE

By Nick Paglino

The following has been posted on WWE.com: 

  

STAMFORD, CT –  Shane McMahon, Executive Vice President of Global Media, announced today he has tendered his resignation effective January 1, 2010. 

Shane stated, “It has been an incredible experience to help build WWE® into a global phenomenon.  However, having been associated with this organization for the majority of my life, I feel this is the opportune time in my career to pursue outside ventures.” 

“Even though I am personally saddened by Shane’s decision to leave the company, I am proud of the enormous contributions he has made.  He will unquestionably bring passion, commitment and extensive business experience to any endeavor he pursues,” said Vince McMahon, WWE Chairman and CEO.

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Nick Paglino
Nick Paglino

Nick was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, and lived there until the age of 18, when he decided to pack his flack jacket and move to New York City.

Nick attended New York University and graduated in 2001 with a degree in Drama.

Nick first entered the internet wrestling community back in 2004 when he became the co-host of The Voice of Wrestling Radio Show. From there, Nick made the transition from radio personality to editor when he began working with WrestleZone in 2008.

Nick is a member of two Off-Broadway theatre companies, Another Urban Riff, and the Drama Desk Award winning Godlight Theatre Company. Nick has appeared in over a dozen Off-Broadway plays since he moved to New York City, and has shot several short and feature length films. In 2010, he completed principle photography on a film titled "How to Score Your Life," which also features TNA Knockout ODB.

Inspiration in his life has come from many people including his family, Woody Allen, Steven Spielberg, Jack Nicholson, The Beatles, and of course, Lassie.

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