10 Huge Mistakes WWE Has Made Building Up To WrestleMania 32
4. Shane McMahon Taking The Place Of A Future Star
Admittedly, not all the blame can be placed on WWE for Shane McMahon being the selected opponent for The Undertaker given the small army of injured performers. WWE needed a big-name opponent for 'Taker at Mania and the return of Shane McMahon created just that.
However, it can't be denied that Shane-O-Mac is a last resort and arguably not a good one. Shane hasn't had a sanctioned match since 2009 and is likely a one-off performer, taking away the possibility for a future star to be put over by The Undertaker in the twilight of his career.
There is no reason why a budding wrestler could not have taken Shane McMahon's place. In fact, smart booking could have allowed Shane McMahon to return and have 'Taker fight in his name against a heel of Vince McMahon's choosing.
In what is likely The Undertaker's penultimate WrestleMania - a program with John Cena for WrestleMania 33 is expected - WWE has blow an opportunity to prepare for the future. Shane-O-Mac and The Phenom will provide an enjoyable match with major implications, but the shelf life of both participants is limited.