Mickie James SVR’09, Shane McMahon 4th Generation
-September 24, 2008 - As we pile drive one another here at the IGN LA offices, all in anticipation for WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009, IGN Stars takes a break from tossing metal chairs and polishing our champion belts to profile the latest playable wrestler. SmackDown Countdown: Mickie James Mickie gives good Hurricanrana.
-The McMahon family dates back several generations when it comes to promoting wrestling and boxing. With two McMahon’s named Vince and an illegitimate leprechaun in the family tree, sometimes it gets confusing to sort out who is who. Hopefully this will help.
Jess McMahon (1882 - 1954): Roderick James “Jess” McMahon is the patriarch of the McMahon family. He promoted boxing and wrestling at the third Madison Square Garden building.
Vincent James McMahon, (1914 - 1984):Commonly known as Vince Sr., Vince followed in his father’s footsteps and became a wrestling promoter. In 1963, along with Toots Mondt, he broke away from the National Wrestling Alliance and co-founded what is now known as World Wrestling Entertainment. In 1982, he sold the company to his son, Vincent Kennedy McMahon.
Vincent Kennedy McMahon (born 1945):
Vincent Kennedy McMahon is the man that wrestling fans refer to as Mr. McMahon. He revolutionized the business and transformed it from a northeast ‘wrasslin company to a global sports entertainment company. He is currently the Chairman of the Board of Directors of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.
Shane McMahon (born 1970): Shane McMahon is the oldest child of Vince and Linda. He is married to Marissa Mazzola, a former co-host of the WWE program Live Wire. They have two children together, Declan James (born 2004) and Kenyon Jesse (born 2006). Shane is currently the Executive Vice President, Global Media, of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc.


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