Jimmy Korderas, former WWE referee of over 20 years, wrote a new blog for CSRWrestling.com on Shane McMahon. Here’s a sample:
Predictable: An adjective meaning able to be foretold or declared in advance or expected, especially on the basis of previous or known behavior.
This is the new buzz word among a certain segment of wrestling fans that Triple H refers to as the “vocal minority”. The opening segment on this week’s RAW was anything but predictable. Anyone who says otherwise is either not telling the truth or should play the power ball. The prodigal son made his astonishing return to the WWE. Shane McMahon is back and the WWE universe literally exploded when his music hit.
I do not need to go into details recapping the events of Monday night. If you didn’t see it, I suggest you go back and do so to truly understand how much of a surprise it was. The reaction he got from the fans was reminiscent of the response Hogan got in Montreal post WrestleMania X8 RAW. It may not have lasted quite as long as that one but still a tremendous reception. Then the announcement that stunned everyone. Shane McMahon would wrestle one more match, at WrestleMania 32 against none other than The Undertaker in Hell in a Cell.
Immediately, social media lit up and the number one topic was Shane O’Mac. On my Twitter timeline, the reaction was mixed to say the least. Comments from some fans ranged from being super excited for the match to downright anger from others. My initial reaction was neither. I was taken aback by this change in direction by the company. For me the Undertaker spot at WrestleMania, especially this year’s edition should have been a huge marquee match with another Icon or used to elevate a current superstar to the next level. What WWE desperately needs right now more than ever are a few more superstars who are perceived by the audience as top guys. There are a small handful of guys almost there but they need that little shove to get there and what better catalyst than the Deadman. Shane is neither of those things but he is a major player from the past. Shane does present an interesting scenario that has already created a buzz for some of the more ardent fans to take notice. During his comeback promo, Shane brought up subjects like tensions with Vince and Stephanie, injuries to current superstars, low ratings and the WWE stock price dropping. All topics that most fans ate up in this worked/shoot style promo. Blurring those lines between reality and fantasy is how the WWE works that segment of the audience that believe they can’t be worked. It does work though. CM Punk made a career out of doing just that but that’s a subject for another day.
Back to Shane O’Mac. Regardless of which side of the fence you or I reside on with regards to liking or disliking this match taking place at WrestleMania 32 one thing is certain, both men will give all of themselves to entertain. I can personally attest to Shane’s athleticism and fearless attitude. He has his dad’s grapefruits for sure. I was the referee for the match at SummerSlam 2000 where Shane defended the Hardcore title against Steve Blackman. Everyone remembers the fall from the TitanTron. I can vividly recall standing at the bottom of the structure looking up as both Shane and Blackman climbed higher and higher and higher. I knew what was coming but still feared for both men’s safety. Shane took the drop from 40 or so feet like it was second nature. Blackman followed that up with an elbow from the same height. This was one of the most infamous moments in SummerSlam history. The entire match from beginning to end was very entertaining. Shane did not look out of place for one second.
Jimmy remembers more of Shane’s past and what could happen at WrestleMania. CLICK HERE to read.
