WWE is going through a transition. A few days ago, it was reported that Vince McMahon, the company's leader, fired former co-presidents George Barrios and Michelle Wilson, causing a drop in stock prices. And now, in the annual financial report, it has been confirmed that although the company did not lose money in 2019, there was a decline in the number of subscribers and ticket sales. However, it seems to be a confirmed fact that Vince will leave the company to focus entirely on the XFL, a professional football league that he considers one of his personal life projects.
Although there were always rumors, two names are strongly mentioned as Vince's replacement: Shane McMahon and Triple H, his son-in-law. But, given the context, it seems that the heir for WWE's upcoming years has already been chosen. Journalist Tom Colohue, a wrestling specialist, has spoken about it (via WWF Old School).
"I know people want Triple H, but Shane McMahon is next in line, and that's one of the reasons why he has been working on production, for example, at the Royal Rumble," said Tom. During the last PPV, it was reported that Vince's son flew to Texas just to be part of the production of the matches.
Of course, his experience in the industry began since he was born: "He has been involved in everything from day one, essentially since his birth in this company. He has set up the ring, done reference work, been involved in storylines. Shane McMahon knows how to fight, knows how to succeed.
Despite that, there is a large percentage of fans who are asking for Triple H to be in charge. WWE has declined in its storyline construction and the level of in-ring fights in recent years, and the work of "The Game" leading NXT, a rising brand, supports him. In addition, his long career as a wrestler also gives him merit for the position.
Shane, who has not appeared on TV shows for months, will start getting more involved after WrestleMania 36.