Shane McMahon may not have ever been a full-time professional WWE wrestler, but he has put together plenty of matches throughout his time in the business. From competing in tag team encounters to putting in fantastic bumps that will never be forgotten, Shane has always been able to capture the attention of the audience.
He has not always performed at the highest of levels, and sometimes his work has been a little sloppy. However, the good absolutely outweighs that, and some of his matches have ended up being unforgettable ones that will stand the test of time. For someone who isn't a full-time guy, he has certainly had a lot of great bouts.
10 Shane McMahon & Drew McIntyre vs. The Undertaker & Roman Reigns (Extreme Rules, 2019) - 7.21
This match was complete chaos in the best way possible. There was something going on at all times here, with Drew McIntyre putting in a lot of work for his team. Meanwhile, The Undertaker looked fantastic, with the team pushing his strengths in what was one of his best final matches.
Shane McMahon still played his part here. He was the arrogant heel who felt he could hide behind the bigger man, so when it came to him getting involved it worked just right. Fans wanted to see him get beaten down, which proved he did his job just right.
9 Shane McMahon vs. Vince McMahon (WrestleMania 17) - 7.31
The fact that two non-wrestlers were able to put together such a brilliant match is a credit to the ability of Shane and his father at knowing how to work a crowd. This was a street fight, which allowed them to hide their flaws when it came to technical ability. While it also pushed the heated feud they had at the time.
Considering the fact that this is one of the most stacked WrestleMania's of all time, and they were still able to stand out is a credit to how good this match was. They went to war with each other, putting in some huge bumps which created a brilliant brawl of a match.
8 Shane McMahon vs. Kane (Unforgiven, 2003) - 7.41
This was a last man standing match, and that is something that worked perfectly for Shane McMahon, who always knows how to take a bump. The feud with Kane was one of his most iconic, and that was because their matches often worked well. With Kane being a monster heel, and Shane being happy to bump, they worked as opponents.
Shane having the chance to use weapons and level the playing field added to this one, as it became more believable that he could topple the Big Red Machine, leading to an excellent back and forth fight.
7 Shane McMahon & Big Show vs. Vince McMahon, Shawn Michaels, & Triple H (Unforgiven, 2006) - 7.48
This is often quite an underrated Hell in a Cell match from history, and it was a true bloodbath. Nobody held anything back here, with wrestlers including Shane McMahon being bust open just minutes into the encounter. It played into the violence of the stipulation and the rivalry here.
There were elements that didn't click, and the encounter was a little too long. However, it was entertaining for what it was, and those who prefer to see violent wrestling matches are sure to
6 Shane McMahon vs. Test (SummerSlam, 1999) - 7.52
To say that this was still early on in Shane McMahon and Test's career, the two of them really did surprise everybody. They put together a brilliant brawl, making the most of their street fight stipulation in order to push each other to their limits, adding great bumps and near falls.
Shane delivered his dive from the top turnbuckle through the announce table, which was a fresh spot at that point in time. Meanwhile, the Mean Street Posse also got involved, which added another dynamic to this one, and that helped the bout even more.
5 Shane McMahon vs. AJ Styles (WrestleMania 33) - 7.68
Fans weren't sure what to expect when WWE announced that Shane McMahon would be facing AJ Styles at WrestleMania. AJ is a huge talent, and some were initially disappointed by this, but it led to an incredible match. The two men shocked everyone by putting together a show-stealing performance.
Shane looked great here, and he hung with AJ when it came to the wrestling side. They fit in a referee bump, which allowed them to throw caution to the wind with some of Shane's classic bumps, and it all came together in a fun way.
4 Shane McMahon vs. Kevin Owens (Hell In A Cell, 2017) - 7.70
Shane McMahon's rivalry with Kevin Owens was a lot of fun, and this Hell In A Cell match suited them both. They were just able to have a huge brawl and fight from start to finish. The match ran a little long, but they put together some great moments that utilized the space perfectly.
Of course, there were some crazy bumps involved, which was to be expected. But that is what helped the match feel important, and it really pushed the aggression and hate that they had for each other.
3 Raw vs. SmackDown (Survivor Series, 2016) - 8.66
This is one of the greatest traditional Survivor Series matches of all time, with the match being absolutely stacked with talent. It brought together legends and current stars, and inside the ring, they combined perfectly. It was one that got tons of time, and the wrestlers delivered a classic.
However, despite being rated so highly, it wasn't a great night for Shane McMahon. He was legitimately injured in this one, being caught in mid-air by Roman Reigns with a Spear. The bump went wrong, and he had to be helped to the back quite early on in the encounter.
2 Shane McMahon vs. Kurt Angle (King Of The Ring, 2001) - 8.90
While it might not be ranked the highest, this is certainly Shane McMahon's most famous. He and Kurt Angle put on a clinic, where they put their bodies through hell. This match is famous for Kurt sending Shane through the sheets of glass, but the spot went wrong several times.
It ended up being a bloody and brutal match, and it was certainly outside of Angle's comfort zone. However, the two had great chemistry together, and they ended up creating magic that night, with one of the most memorable matches ever.
1 Team WWE vs. The Alliance (Survivor Series, 2001) - 8.98
The Invasion storyline didn't end up working out in the manner that it should have done. However, the Survivor Series elimination match between the two sides was a great one. With so much star power involved, it wasn't a surprise that this ended up being a great encounter.
The back and forth between the teams helped this stand out as a memorable encounter. It was a great example of this stipulation being done right, ramping up the emotion and energy as things wore on, building to a fever pitch finish.