WWE Poll: Is Shane McMahon Vs The Undertaker A Good Idea?

Is this money match WrestleMania-worthy?

In case you've been living under a rock, this past Monday on Raw, Vince McMahon announced that his son, Shane, will take on The Undertaker at WrestleMania 32. Shane returned to WWE in as shock a moment as you'll see all year, confronting his father and sister, demanding control of Raw and alluding to evidence of having saved the elder McMahon's business in the past. Vince agreed - but only if Shane could best The Phenom at the show of shows. If Shane loses, Vince gets full control of the incriminating evidence in his son's lockbox. The announcement has polarized WWE fans. Some are excited to see Shane McMahon back in action and feel that the match - and stipulation - are worthy of WrestleMania. Others are shuddering at the thought of Undertaker versus a middle-aged non-wrestler, fearing that the bout will stink up AT&T Stadium while taking a potential payday away from a full-time wrestler. There are merits to both schools of thought. While The Undertaker could undoubtedly have a much better match with someone like AJ Styles or Kevin Owens, the announcement of the bout with Shane drew immediate interest. Shane McMahon versus The Undertaker feels like a contest that could only happen at WrestleMania, and the stipulation for control of Raw makes it seem even more important. On the other hand, the match seems to be a mess at first glance. It's been years since Shane wrestled and he doesn't really make a realistic opponent for The Undertaker. Plus, the fact that fans want to see Shane take control of Raw makes Undertaker something of a de facto heel in the program - not to mention that WrestleMania's greatest legend is being overshadowed by McMahon family drama. What do you think of The Undertaker versus Shane McMahon?

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Scott Fried is a Slammy Award-winning* writer living and working in New York City. He has been following/writing about professional wrestling for many years and is a graduate of Lance Storm's Storm Wrestling Academy. Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/scottfried. *Best Crowd of the Year, 2013