Next generation of McMahon playing D1 football at Indiana with NCAA and WWE titles on his mind
The fourth generation of McMahon in WWE could very well be found in Bloomington, Indiana, competing for the NCAA Division I Indiana University football team. Go Hoosiers!
Welcome Declan McMahon.
Hey, he already has a cool pro wrestling/sports entertainment name with that important surname to boot.
Declan, son of Shane McMahon, is a red-shirt freshman running back for Indiana University.
Here is my video interview with Indiana University football player and Kelley School of Business business management major Declan McMahon. He also has interest in sports media & broadcasting.
Above, Declan talks WWE, Pops, Brothers, Shane McMahon, Football, IU, Poly Prep, Mom, Italian Food, Mean Street Posse and more.
About Declan McMahon
A graduate of Poly Prep Country Day School in Brooklyn, Declan McMahon played quarterback in high school, before moving to running back in college.
Declan loves football as well as pro wrestling/sports entertainment (whatever terminology preferred when noting WWE). He’s born into it.
Declan’s father is Shane McMahon, who delivered some memorable moves and matches with WWE. Shane also spent time working behind the scenes in the family business. Declan’s aunt is Stephanie McMahon, who was involved in storylines on camera in WWE and worked tremendously behind the scenes. Declan’s great grandfather (Shane’s grandfather) is Vince McMahon Sr., the founder of Capitol Wrestling Corporation (which became WWWF and later WWF), which is now known as WWE. Declan’s grandmother Linda (Shane’s mom) was on WWE TV on rare occasions; she spent much of her time behind the scenes in the corporation. His grandfather (Shane’s dad) is Vince McMahon Jr., who’s done commentary for the company, been involved in on-screen storylines and led the company (behind the scenes as its CEO/Chairman) to great heights -- nationally, internationally, financially.
What does Declan call Mr. McMahon?
”Pops”
Declan is eager to get involved in the company. He is a bright kid, understanding what it takes to be a WWE Superstar and the process of building a brand, an empire. He still has much to learn, but the foundation is set.
Football is also a next level pursuit, if possible. Whether it’s in front of the camera of something behind it, Declan will be ready for it.
BTW, he already has a cool wrestling name. His name emanates from his Irish roots on his father’s side. (Declan: The most blessed Bishop Declan of the most noble race of the kings of Ireland). His mother, Marissa Mazzola, provides the Italian lineage, and she and those on her side of the family tree make some good Italian food. Mom is also very vocal on the sidelines, cheering for her boys.
Yes, Declan also has two younger athletic brothers. Yukon is a star football player, too, at Poly Prep, and someone to watch, and youngest brother Rogan is the biggest (size wise) of the McMahon boys.
Declan, a Poly Prep Blue Devil, considered the college version of the Blue Devil, Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, but he opted for IU, a Hoosier, because of Coach Tom Allen and the IU football culture and passion.
Of course, Declan watched the basketball movie “Hoosiers,” and some of his IU teammates are into WWE. Maybe a faction forming from that ensemble upon graduation, a Mean Street Posse 2.0. Ut oh.
Once (or twice) sporting a crimson mask in epic battles with Kurt Angle and Steve Blackman, now Shane sports a different kind of crimson, the crimson gear, wear of Indiana University football. Mom, too.
Indiana University football with South Florida ties
The Hoosiers football roster also includes several players from South Florida.
They are: Andison Coby (WR, Jr.) American Heritage-Plantation; Noah Pierre (DB, Sr.) Champagnat; Phillip Dunnam (DB, Soph.) North Miami Beach; Josh Sanguinetti (DB, Sr.) University School; Jamari Sharpe (DB, R-Fr.) Northwestern; Will Larkins (OL, Fr.) Chaminade-Madonna; Derrick Bohler (WR, Fr.) Miami Palmetto.
BIG 12 CONFERENCE PARTNERS WITH WWE
FOR BIG 12 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP
The Big 12 Conference announced a collaboration with WWE, part of TKO Group Holdings, for the upcoming 2023 Dr Pepper Big 12 Football Championship on Saturday, December 2 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Through this partnership, the Big 12 and WWE will introduce a custom-made championship title belt for this year’s Big 12 Football Championship Most Outstanding Player, presented on-field at the conclusion of the game by a WWE Superstar.
Additionally, a co-branded WWE x Big 12 logo will be featured throughout the venue and on the field.
The Big 12 Conference Teams: Texas, Oklahoma State, Oklahoma, Kansas State, West Virginia, Iowa State, Texas Tech, Kansas, TCU, BYU, Baylor, Houston, Cincinnati and the University of Central Florida (UCF in Orlando).
Throughout the week leading up to the 2023 Dr Pepper Big 12 Football Championship and the game, WWE Superstars will be prominently featured and integrated. In addition to the championship title belt presentation. Select WWE Superstars will participate in a Big 12 Conference community event, pre-game hospitality events and the game’s official coin toss.
“WWE is a global brand that connects with a wide array of audiences,” said Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark. “With this partnership, we will integrate WWE and its brand power into one of the Conference’s biggest moments, further strengthening the bridge between sports and entertainment throughout the Big 12.”
“Brett and his team at the Big 12 have turbocharged the conference through innovative media rights deals and commercial partnerships, constantly exploring new ways to grow the conference’s reach and influence,” said WWE President Nick Khan. “We’re excited to partner with them and help amplify the Big 12 Championship.”
The Big 12 Conference and WWE will also collaborate to introduce an exclusive Big 12 Championship merchandise line. Merchandise will be available for purchase online and throughout AT&T Stadium team stores.
The Dr Pepper Big 12 Football championship game will air live on December 2 at 12 p.m. ET / 11 a.m. CT on ABC.
Grammy-award winning artist and hip-hop icon Nelly will be performing during the first-ever Football Championship Halftime Show. Tickets to the 2023 Dr. Pepper Big 12 Championship are available to purchase online via SeatGeek at https://big12.us/3i564VW.
WWE in Florida
WWE will be at the Kesaya Center, home of the NBA Eastern Conference Champion Miami Heat, for WWE Friday Night SmackDown on FOX on Jan. 26, 2024.
Go to: SmackDownMiamiTix
The following night, WWE produces one of its biggest shows of the year with the annual Royal Rumble on Peacock. The show occurs Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, and it will emanate indoors from Tropicana Field, home of the MLB Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg/Tampa.
Go to: RoyalRumbleTix
WWE Monday Night Raw on USA Network on Jan. 29, 2024 will also be in Florida, not far from Tropicana Field. Amalie Arena, home of the NHL Tampa Bay Lightning, will house Raw in Tampa.
Go to: RawTampaTix
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This story was originally published November 22, 2023 at 11:50 AM.
