The McMahon family is the ultimate royalty in the world of wrestling. The largest wrestling entertainment in the world is the legacy built and developed by Vince McMahon. Following the footsteps of his father and grandfather, who ran Capitol Wrestling Corporation, Vince Jr. led the company to higher levels. Later, the business ended up a tremendous success and changed its name to WWWF, WWF, and then WWE.
Currently, Vince McMahon and his family are the key executives of the company. There is no introduction needed for Stephanie and Shane McMahon, along with Triple H, who have made significant contributions to their father’s legacy.
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However, not all of Vince McMahon’s grandchildren and potential heirs to WWE might follow the same path. Shane McMahon’s oldest son Declan is pursuing a career in football, as per their social media posts.
Declan, Grandson of Vince McMahon, Will Be A Future Football Player
Declan James McMahon, the eldest son of Shane McMahon, has committed to the Indiana Hoosiers football team. In his recent Twitter post, the 18-year-old announced the news.
He wrote, “I am extremely grateful and excited to announce my commitment to play football at Indiana University. Go Hoosiers! #LEO”
I am extremely grateful and excited to announce my commitment to play Football at Indiana University. Go Hoosiers! #LEO pic.twitter.com/Tpb0OxVzSg
— Declan James McMahon (@ODmcmahon) April 7, 2022
Further, Shane McMahon retweeted the post expressing how proud he is of his son.
‘Shane O Mac’ is known for his time with the WWE but is not a part of the company at present. Also, Declan’s grandmother and former Trump administration official Linda McMahon commented on the tweet showing her pride and excitement about her grandson playing football.
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So proud to be Declan’s father.
Hard work pays off. Go Hoosiers! https://t.co/H2MGHGG9I1— Shane McMahon (@shanemcmahon) April 7, 2022
I am so proud of Declan and anxious to see him play football as a Hoosier!
— Linda McMahon (@Linda_McMahon) April 7, 2022
Previously, Declan McMahon had landed a PWO offer from the Indiana Coaching staff a month ago. Nevertheless, the running back had spoken with coaches from East Carolina, Duke, and Fordham universities according to his Twitter handle.
Also, the college football fans on Twitter reacted to young McMahon’s achievement with applause. The fans can’t contain their excitement about the little kid who was cheering in WrestleMania 32 in the comment section.
He was literally dancing with you to the ring at Mania 32 as a kid just six years ago wtf 😭
(I’m so happy for him and you all, best of luck to him)
— Wrestle Ops (@WrestleOps) April 7, 2022
I remember when he was just born & in Shane's arms for the opening of Mania 20 "Where It All Begins Again" with Vince.
— Darren Bongiovanni (@hbkid718) April 7, 2022
The baby from the WrestleMania XX open?! 😮 pic.twitter.com/itQrnzBkHw
— Hashim Horne (@_SoundTheHorne) April 7, 2022
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Moreover, last week was a special and significant one for the McMahon family. The chief Vince McMahon returned to the ring at AT&T stadium in Arlington, Texas. The 76-year-old defeated NFL legend Pat McAfee, teaming with his protégé Austin Theory.
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Later, his old nemesis, ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin, rushed to the ring and hit him with a stunner, reminding the fans of the good old days. The event was a massive treat for the fandom, indeed.