As announced on Monday Night Raw, Shane McMahon will be the new Commissioner of Smackdown and Stephanie McMahon will be the new Commissioner of Monday Night Raw.
Vince McMahon, with Shane and Stephanie McMahon standing in the ring, came out during the final segment to make the announcement. Before he made the announcement, Vince expressed his frustration with Stephanie and he said that Shane lost his WrestleMania match and the only reason he’s been on Raw is because of the respect given from fans after his fall from the cage. Vince expected Shane and Steph to slit each others throats but that’s not what he got. Steph and Shane each stated their case on why they felt they should be Commissioner of Smackdown. Shane promised to change the look of Smackdown and he will break the glass ceilings that have been choking the business.
Vince said that he wants Shane and Steph to really compete with each other. He said that Shane and Steph will name General Managers for their respective brands. That will take place next week. Vince left Shane and Steph in the ring. Steph said that she would bury Shane and will make him wish that he was never born. Shane said that Steph is scared and the end of the movie will be her looking at him. Shane ended by saying “game on.” Steph said that there’s only one game in this business and that’s her husband. She slapped Shane before leaving the ring.
The first live Smackdown takes place next week (7/19) and will feature the WWE Draft. The shows will have a different writing team and, as Shane confirmed on Raw, Smackdown will be getting a new look.
