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When HHH married Stephanie McMahon it seemed like a done deal that he married the future of the company and landed himself a sweet job. Everything was going great until Shane McMahon returned recently. Now, HHH finds himself in an awkward position, one of uncertainty about his own role and political power.

HHH’s backstage politicking is legend. He and The Kliq reigned supreme and wreaked havoc over other wrestlers and their careers. Shawn Michaels, Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, and of course, HHH partied, guarded their spots as top wrestlers, partied, and repeat. Over the years Paul Levesque (HHH) has slickly maneuvered himself in to a powerful executive role in the company. He reportedly is next in line when Vince retires or passes away to run the company side by side with his wife Stephanie. Then, out of the blue, Vince’s son and true heir apparent returns and shakes up the whole thing.

According to Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer the rumors are swirling about power struggles, family drama, and an unclear picture of just what Shane-O-Mac’s exact role will be. Will he take the company’s reins and push it forward in to another golden age? Or, will he only be back to spike ratings and then promptly disappear again?

Vince has to be conflicted. Shane is his son, and a business prodigy much like him. The only difference is that Vince has taken the company his father built and solidified it as the first true global wrestling phenomenon. One would have to imagine Vince would want his son to take over just like he did, but then again Stephanie has always been there. She never left his side no matter how tough things got. HHH has been a company man forever and in tandem with his wife they seemed to be the natural choice for succession.

Only time will out the truth as to what is really going on, but fans are salivating over a Shane McMahon run company. Shane has always understood what the fans wanted and wrestled in some memorable matches himself. He likes and respects the fans whereas lately – WWE seems to be shoving what we didn’t ask for down our throats. Could Shane change all of that? Who knows, but I can’t wait to find out.

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