10 Reasons Why Vince McMahon Will NEVER Shake Off The WWE ‘Stigma’

4. His Kids

Trish Stratus Vince McMahon
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Shane and Stephanie McMahon are now the adult versions of the spoilt rich kids they portrayed in their earliest days as television full-timers. Bullishly domineering (albeit as both a babyface and heel respectively) the brother and sister combo's sense of entitlement is at times the most sickening part of the product they only get free reign of because of their surname.

McMahon's next move could result in more time away than his precious product than he's ever had. He famously had people lined up to help him continue running the company from prison had he gone down on steroid charges in 1994, and even now only seems content because his son-in-law is so deeply ingrained in a product he clearly still loves.

Beyond the backstage work of 'The Game' though, can he really trust the authoritative nous of his d*ckheaded progeny? Shane and Stephanie will always portray inferior versions of their own father, and presumably uphold a similar reputation behind the scenes. There's never been a more prosperous time for performers to step away from WWE, not least if your bosses kids are chasing you out of the door while he's not around.

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