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King: Shane McMahon-The Origin Of The Coast-to-Coast

Chris King takes an in-depth look at The Best in the World himself Shane McMahon, and shares the inside story behind the Coast-to-Coast!

Published

6 years ago

August 11, 2019

Chris King

Chris King takes an in-depth look at The Best in the World himself Shane McMahon, and shares the inside story behind the Coast-to-Coast!

The self-proclaimed Best in the World Shane McMahon has played an integral role in WWE. Outside of his current on-screen character as the egocentric boss, Shane-O Mac has provided the WWE Universe with dozens of breathtaking moments we’ll never forget.

Every superstar has their niche, and Shane’s has always been putting his body on the line with his death-defying “Leap of Faith” and most notably his rendition of the “Coast-to-Coast!”

Growing Up In The Business

Shane began working for the family business at the age of fifteen, where he would record merchandise orders. From there he would assume the roles of a referee, producer, announcer and, a wrestler all-the-while becoming WWE’s Executive Vice President of Global Media behind the scenes.

In 1988 Shane would make his on-screen debut as WWE official under the moniker of ‘Shane Stevens’, he received the prestigious honor to officiate the inaugural Royal Rumble pay-per-view. Shane would also be the first performer to grace the Grandest Stage of Them All at WrestleMania VI.

In 1990 #Undertaker confronted referee Shane Stevens, 26 years later, Shane would attempt revenge #WWE #WrestleMania pic.twitter.com/T4yZ8zbRLW

— Total Wrestling Mag (@TWrestlingmag) April 7, 2016

Shortly after the historic event, Shane left his black and white striped shirt behind and assumed the role of a backstage official. He appeared during the scripted pull-apart brawl between ‘The Macho Man’ Randy Savage and ‘The Nature Boy’ Ric Flair’ at WrestleMania XIII.

Shane-O Mac would disappear from television until the ‘Iconic’ Austin vs. McMahon rivalry ignited in 1998. He played a major factor in negotiations for ‘The Iron’ Mike Tyson’s involvement in the highly-personal ongoing feud, between ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin and ‘The Heartbreak Kid’ Shawn Michaels for WrestleMania XIV.

Shane soon returned to television as a color commentator, alongside Jim Cornette, Kelly Kelly and Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler for weekly programming show dubbed ‘Sunday Night Heat’. Shane-O Mac offered his father’s nemesis Austin a contract after he was demoted to a WWE official.

Then at the 1998 Survivor Series pay-per-view he and his father screwed the fan-favorite Mankind out of the WWE Championship when The Rock applied the ‘Sharpshooter’ and both McMahon’s signaled for the bell ala ‘The Montreal ScrewJob’. Following Shane’s shocking betrayal, he picked up a mic proudly saying “I screwed Stone Cold, Mankind, and the people!”

Let’s fast forward to 2001, where Shane-O Mac would face his father Vince in a street fight at WrestleMania X-Seven, the feud was built around Vince’s public affair with WWE diva Trish Stratus behind Linda McMahon’s back while recuperating from a nervous breakdown.

Shortly after Vince began demeaning Stratus, forcing her to bark and strip for him in the middle of the ring. When Shane found out about all of this, he returned to WWE and began beating the holy hell out of his father. Then Mick Foley returned after being fired as commissioner by Vince himself and declared that he was the special guest referee and their match would be a street fight.

During their highly-intense battle, Vince’s mistress Stratus wheeled Linda down to ringside and tipped her over which led Stratus and Vince’s daughter Stephanie McMahon to begin a catfight. Foley attempted to aid Linda but was blasted with a steel chair by Vince. With Linda in prime position, Vince was about to take his son’s head off with a trash can when miraculously Linda stood up and low-blowed Vince.

Shane would then set-up the trash can between the ropes that we’re so familiar with now, and execute his first-ever Coast-to-Coast on his father (correct me know if I’m wrong), and gained the victory.

The Coast-to-Coast Happened As A Bet

Recently on WWE Photoshoot Season 2 Episode 5 Shane McMahon revealed the origin of the Coast-to-Coast.

“So I was screwing around in a warehouse and there was a ring in there, this was many, many, many years ago. [Paul Heyman] walks by and says Hey can you jump from one side to the other? [Shane] I was like I have no idea, [Heyman] see if you can. Rob Van Dam did something similar, but he would do a springboard in ECW. [Shane] Alright so how do I make it different, how can I make it more difficult? Well if I take away the jump up, then I really just have to go from the top rope. I go about.¾ of the way across, ¾ the way across and ¾ of the way across. Heyman goes okay I’ll see you later. Everyone else went and got out of there, they knew that I was going to be there all night until I started to figure it out and get it and I did. Once I got there I was like wow, I get mad at myself like what a wuss you can’t jump across? So now it’s kind of intrinsic in my body, and I can hit it whenever I want. But it started as a bet”.

In 2009, Shane’s on-screen character would suffer a broken leg and ankle at the hands of “Legacy” (Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes, and Ted Dibiase), and would leave the company shortly after.

The Prodigal Son Returns

On February 22, 2016 episode of Raw Shane would make his shocking return to WWE after a seven-year hiatus, interrupting his sister Raw Commissioner Stephanie from receiving the “Vincent J. McMahon Legacy of Excellence Award”.

Shane then made his intentions crystal clear when he requested control over Raw, this led to his iconic Hell in a Cell Match with The Undertaker at WrestleMania 32 (with the control of Raw) on the line. While Shane-O Mac was unsuccessful in victory over The Deadman, the following night on Raw he was given temporary control over WWE’s flagship show for a month. In July Shane was announced as SmackDown Live Commissioner, alongside the recently retired Daniel Bryan as General Manager.

Let’s fast forward to 2017 as Shane’s on-screen babyface character began a feud with an irate Kevin Owens, who was hell-bent on causing as much chaos as humanly possible.

Owens and Shane would face one-on-one in a Hell in a Cell match at The Hell in the Cell pay-per-view, following Owens’s devastating headbutt to his father Vince. Shane lost the match after Sami Zayn (Owen’s real-life best-friend) shocked the WWE Universe, and pulled Owens off the announce table and Shane-O Mac crashed through the table. As WWE doctors were checking on Shane, Owens pinned him to gain the victory.

Holy shit!! 20 feet through a table @shanemcmahon #wwe #HIAC #WWEHellInACell pic.twitter.com/J1Ydw98orv

— Cody Meister (@Cody_Meister) October 9, 2017

In the fall of 2018 at WWE Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia during a first-ever World Cup Tournament, when The Miz and Dolph Ziggler advanced to the finals. Ziggler’s insurance policy at the time was The Scottish Psychopath Drew McIntyre, and McIntrye attacked Miz causing a “kayfabe” ankle injury preventing him from starting the match.

The Best in the World’s Power Trip

A very concerned SmackDown Live Commissioner took his place in the finals, instead of forfeiting the whole tournament and Shane won the tournament and The Best in the World Cup Trophy. Shane-O Mac oversold the victory as if he participated in the tournament in its entirety, it was rumored that this would catapult into a heel turn.

Shane McMahon #BestInTheWorld #WWECrownJewel pic.twitter.com/9N95XZIBN6

— All Things WWE (@_AllThingsWWE_) November 4, 2018

At the end of 2018, Miz following his heartbreaking “injury”, he began petitioning for The Best in the World to join forces and become The Best Tag Team in the World. After weeks of begging Miz shares that his intentions are driven, by his dad’s approval of Shane and wanting to make him proud.

At the 2019 Royal Rumble pay-per-view, Shane and Miz would defeat The Bar (Sheamus and Cesaro) to become the new SmackDown Tag Team Champions. At next month’s Elimination Chamber pay-per-view, The Best Tag Team in the World would lose the titles to The Usos. At the Fastlane pay-per-view in Miz’s hometown of Cleveland, OH the last stop before WrestleMania 35, Shane and Miz would be unsuccessful in their attempt to reclaim the SmackDown Tag Team Championships. Following their loss as both competitors were hugging Miz’s dad, Shane would blindside his partner and brutally attacked him and placed his hands on Mr. Miz after triangle choking Miz out cold.

On March 12th episode of SmackDown Live, an arrogant and entitled Shane-O Mac addressed the live Ohio crowd, claiming he wasn’t The Best in the World because he won a trophy he’s The Best in the World because he’s a McMahon. Shane ended the segment stating that it felt so good beating up Miz, that he challenged him to a match at WrestleMania. He was crystal clear in declaring that he’s the boss and essentially forcing Miz to accept his challenge.

At Mania, the two former tag team partners brawled all over MetLife Stadium in a Falls Count Anywhere match. The self-proclaimed Best in the World would make Miz incensed after he put his hands on his dad again, which drove Miz to Suplex Shane off a Scaffold all the way to the floor but The Best in the World’s body landed on top to score the pinfall.

On July 9th episode of SmackDown Live a new antihero would emerge, Kevin Owens, who was sick and tired of Shane stealing tv time from more deserving full-time talent. Owens cut a Pipebomb promo unloading all of his frustrations, after being kicked out of the arena after a parking lot brawl ensued with Dolph Ziggler.

After consecutive weeks of Owens stunning the so-called Best in the World, the two rivals are set to engage in a volatile battle in three days at WWE SummerSlam. Shane has upped the stakes, if Owens loses he must quit WWE in writing.

One thing that we’ve learned throughout Shane McMahon’s illustrious career, is that nothing is off limits. Whether or not Shane-O Mac has earned the title of The Best in the World is highly debatable but, he’s had a hell of a career in the WWE and provided the WWE Universe with some of the most breathtaking moments in sports entertainment.

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Published

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PC Tunney

Sing it with me… money money money money moneeeeeeeeeyeeeeee… everybody’s got a price! MONEY IN THE BANK is here!!! How money will our staff picks be?!?

AJ – Roxanne Perez
Andrew – Stephanie Vaquer – *Bubba Sparxxx Impression* I don’t tell stories, I let them tell theyself.
Dave – Guilia – A stacked field but I just like her here.
DJ – Naomi
DPP – Roxanne Perez
Jason – Alexa Bliss
Patrick – Roxanne Perez
Rey – Naomi – If Naomi loses, we riot!
Rob – Naomi
Greg – Alexa Bliss – Bliss has had huge reactions since returning and is moving a ton of merch. While I can see them wanting to build Roxanne Perez, Giulia, or Stephanie Vaquer, I think Alexa Bliss.

Tunney’s Take: Rhea Ripley – I’ll make my case short and sweet… Mami in the Bank! You can’t leave that money on the table.

Chairshot Pick – Tie – Naomi 3 & Roxanne Perez 3 (Alexa Bliss 2, Giulia 1, Rhea Ripley 1, Stephanie Vaquer 1)

AJ – LA Knight
Andrew – El Grande Americano – Feels correct given his push and the fact he’s over.
Dave – Seth Rollins – Got to push that new faction.
DJ – LA Knight
DPP – El Grande Americano
Jason – LA Knight
Patrick – Solo Sikoa
Rey – LA Knight – Looks like another push, and he does have history with Cena.
Rob – Solo Sikoa
Greg – Seth Rollins – This company is extremely high in the El Grande Americano gimmick, but this match comes down to Seth Rollins or LA Knight. Given the Rollins storyline, it’s his briefcase to win.

Tunney’s Take: El Grande Americano – Picture this: Chad Gable wins the AAA Mega Championship and El Grande Americano wins MITB! WHAT A SATURDAY in LA!!!

Chairshot Pick – LA Knight 4 (El Grande Americano 3, Seth Rollins 2, Solo Sikoa 2)

AJ – Becky Lynch – Sadly
Andrew – Becky Lynch – I still don’t care about Lyra.
Dave – Lyra Valkyria – Starting to warm up to her and Becky has a lot to do with that.
DJ – Lyra Valkyria
DPP – Becky Lynch
Jason – Becky Lynch
Patrick – Lyra Valkyria
Rey – Becky Lynch – Put some fire on the Irish Beef.
Rob – Becky Lynch
Greg – Becky Lynch – I don’t think you do a rematch here just to have Becky lose again. Unless Bayley shows up to help Lyra.

Tunney’s Take: Becky Lynch – A big part of me feels that winning this title checks off a major box for Becks in her HOF career.

Chairshot Pick – Becky Lynch 8-3

AJ – Cena & Paul
Andrew – Rhodes & Uso – Easy way for Cena to lose without eating the pinfall.
Dave – Rhodes & Uso – Get the QB back on the winning track.
DJ – Rhodes & Uso
DPP – Rhodes & Uso
Jason – Cena & Paul
Patrick – Cena & Paul
Rey – Rhodes & Uso – Heels usually lose these kinds of matches. Logan takes the pin.
Rob – Cena & Paul
Greg – Rhodes & Uso – I hope Jey isn’t an afterthought here like Cody was last fall when he was paired up with Roman. I think Cody pins Cena to set up Cody-Cena 2 at SummerSlam.

Tunney’s Take: Cena & Paul – I don’t think Cena is involved in another loss until he loses the WWE Championship. I also think Logan Paul is NOT done trying to capture Jey Uso’s World Heavyweight Championship. …Travis Scott in the house?

Chairshot Pick – 6-5 Rhodes & Uso

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Chairshot Staff Picks: Backlash St. Louis

Chairshot Staff picks!!!

Published

2 months ago

May 9, 2025

PC Tunney

May is upon us and with that, so is Backlash from St. Louis! What does the first PLE after WrestleMania have in store for the WWE Universe? Let’s see if the Chairshot Staff can properly interpret the crystal ball of rasslin’ future.

AJ – Pat MacAfee – Gunther has to start losing control and who better than an announcer.
Andrew – Pat MacAfee – Goldberg getting involved does seem correct here.
Dave – Gunther – He’s not losing to a broadcaster.
DJ – Gunther – Pat is sent to the shadow realm until football season is over.
DPP – Gunther – Post match beat down leads to Pat time off.
Jason – Gunther – One massive spot and or bump from Pat.
Patrick – Gunther
Rey – Gunther – RIP MacAfee, t’was a good life.
Rob – Gunther
Greg – Pat MacAfee – Why? Goooooldbeeerrrrrgggggg!

Tunney’s Take: Gunther – Seems like the right pick here. Pat may be getting some time off and Gunther needs more heat.

Chairshot Pick – GUNTHER 8-3

AJ – Lyra Valkyria – Becky’s hopefully putting her over, still mad about Dakota.
Andrew – Becky Lynch – I have no real interest in Lyra currently.
Dave – Becky Lynch – Lyra is boring AF!
DJ – Lyra Valkyria – Bayley interferes.
DPP – Becky Lynch – Becky cheats and steals the title.
Jason – Lyra Valkyria – Bayley costs Becks.
Patrick – Becky Lynch
Rey – Becky Lynch – Story needs to jump up a bit, Becky Charlotte’s Lyra.
Rob – Lyra Valkyria
Greg – Becky Lynch – It’s been fun, Lyra. (It kinda hasn’t)

Tunney’s Take: Lyra Valkyria – Bayley’s interference should set up some type of program with Becky as we head towards Summer(Slam).

Chairshot Pick – BECKY LYNCH 6-5

AJ – Jacob Fatu – Great way to put him over w/ two former WHCs and LA Knight.
Andrew – Jacob Fatu – He’s Jacob Fatu!
Dave – Jacob Fatu – Too soon to pull the belt off him.
DJ – Jacob Fatu – Priest and LA can’t decide who’s is bigger.
DPP – Jacob Fatu – Your hardcore match, tables and chairs involved.
Jason – Jacob Fatu – The Champ retains due to or in spite of Solo.
Patrick – Jacob Fatu
Rey – Jacob Fatu – All gas. No brakes. Ain’t losing.
Rob – Jacob Fatu
Greg – Jacob Fatu – Someone from The Samoan Dynasty ain’t winning a title just to drop it.

Tunney’s Take: Jacob Fatu – Uncle Mo is on Fatu’s side and other than Knight, I don’t see Drew or Priest holding the US title in the current circumstances of this title’s landscape.

Chairshot Pick – JACOB FATU 11-0

AJ – Dominic Mysterio – Judgement Day shenanigans just leading up to Finn turning on Dom later.
Andrew – Penta – Dom’s fine having a short reign, could also work for pushing AAA.
Dave – Dominic Mysterio – He’s probably more over than Penta.
DJ – Dominic Mysterio – Dirty Dom takes home the gold and the girl.
DPP – Dominic Mysterio – Big Head helps Dom pull out the win.
Jason – Dominic Mysterio – By hook and crook.
Patrick – Dominic Mysterio
Rey – Dominic Mysterio – Latino Heat keeps burning. Finn gets closer to the edge.
Rob – Dominic Mysterio
Greg – Dominic Mysterio – Someone from The Guerrero Dynasty ain’t winning a title just to drop it.

Tunney’s Take: Dominic Mysterio – That belt looks good with the king of chicken tendys. I can see Penta and Rey reforming as a tag team sooner than later.

Chairshot Pick – DOMINIC MYSTERIO 10-1

AJ – John Cena – Why? Cena wins, lol.
Andrew – John Cena – Shenanigans ensue so it’s not a clean win.
Dave – John Cena – The last time is now.
DJ – John Cena – Randy hears voices telling him he needs an Attitude Adjustment.
DPP – John Cena – Cena tries to cheat but the ref doesn’t call for a DQ.
Jason – John Cena – Nefarious means, Randy not ready for Evil John Cena.
Patrick – John Cena
Rey – John Cena – Cena just counting down the dates. Should be fun though.
Rob – John Cena
Greg – John Cena – You know they want Cody to be the hero in the end.

Tunney’s Take: Randy Orton – Once upon a time Randy got himself intentionally disqualified and it cost John. Saturday, history repeats itself with a 180-degree twist. Cena retains via Orton DQ victory. This time, Travis Scott’s appearance takes care of that task.

Chairshot Pick – JOHN CENA 10-1