Shane McMahon has got some skills.
There were a few stand-out moments from Sunday night’s Wrestlemania 33.
You had the return of the Hardy Boys, the Undertaker’s retirement and Stephanie McMahon crashing through a table.
But what also had the Twittersphere buzzing was the crisp technique shown by Shane O’Mac in his 20-minute classic with AJ Styles.
Styles came out on top but that McMahon’s performance was all anybody could talk about as he showed off almost unfathomable athleticism for a 47-year-old.
What a privilege to be part of #WrestleMania 33 and to be in the ring with a talent that truly is phenomenal. pic.twitter.com/UoUTvRr6p7
— Shane McMahon (@shanemcmahon) April 3, 2017
Also on display were some legitimate MMA manoeuvres from McMahon.
You may not know this but McMahon has been studying Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for almost a decade under esteemed instructor Renzo Gracie and regularly works his striking with well-respected Muay Thai coach Phil Nurse.
So he knows what he’s doing if he ever finds himself in a legitimate fight.
He pulled off this spinning back elbow that was made famous by UFC light heavyweight great Jon Jones.
SHANE MCMAHON OR JON JONES?? pic.twitter.com/u5aRGMolcb
— Pav (@WrestlinGifs) April 2, 2017
He sunk in a pretty tight triangle choke akin to Anderson Silva’s famous submission victory over Chael Sonnen in their first meeting.
The skills on show prompted many watching to call for the potential meeting of McMahon and “UFC fighter” CM Punk.
Punk, the former WWE superstar whose MMA debut didn’t exactly go great, is seeking a chance at redemption in the Octagon but given the comprehensive nature of his defeat to Mickey Gall last year, there are not many suitable opponents for him.
Punk, real name Phil Brooks, was always expected to come unstuck against Gall in spite of his training under Duke Roufus.
And after seeing McMahon’s full arsenal on show at Wrestlemania, fans knew what fight they wanted to see booked.
Shane McMahon vs. CM Punk make it happen UFC
— Mark (@markmaloney1986) April 2, 2017
The UFC has their next opponent for CM Punk – Shane McMahon #Wrestlemania
— MarQ P (@WMMANews) April 2, 2017
CM Punk vs Shane Mcmahon in an MMA fight would be super competitive!!! #WrestleMania
— ändre (@Andre9ish) April 2, 2017
Shane preparing for his UFC 215 bout with CM Punk. #WrestleMania
— 🗣That’s Gotta Be Cain! (@CainMcCoy) April 2, 2017
Shane vs CM Punk book it.
— Eric (@Eperez49) April 2, 2017
Fans weren’t only eager to see the fight, but plenty actually suggested that McMahon would have the beating of the 0-1 fighter.
https://twitter.com/birigdjow/status/848679225875890176
Shane McMahon is a better striker than CM Punk. #Wrestlemania
— Allen Strk (@allenstrk) April 2, 2017
Legit think Shane McMahon has a better ground game than CM Punk #WrestleMania
— Paul Griffin (@PaulGriffinCSP) April 2, 2017
Shane McMahon making CM Punk look like shit in MMA
— #FreePeng #FreeCharlene (@K8_T_Kat) April 2, 2017
Shane McMahon has better jiu-jitsu than CM Punk
— Cageside Seats (@cagesideseats) April 2, 2017
How sad is it that Shane McMahon is WAY better at jiu jitsu than CM Punk? #wrestlemania33
— Ryan Phillips (@RumorsandRants) April 2, 2017
After seeing his ground game I think Shane could last longer in the octagon than CM Punk. #WrestleMania
— JNR (@Jobber_Nation) April 2, 2017
In the last 30 minutes, Shane McMahon has hit more punches and locked on more submission moves than CM Punk has in MMA. #WrestleMania
— JP Tuesday (@JPTuesday) April 2, 2017
