In the latest episode of Sneaker Shopping, WWE legend and SmackDown Commissioner Shane McMahon joins Joe La Puma at Flight Club in NYC. McMahon has found enormous fame and success as a professional wrestler and executive, and is known for his impressive collection of Air Jordan sneakers in the ring.
At Flight Club, McMahon talks about his WWE comeback after a seven-year hiatus and reveals why he wanted to wear the “Chicago” Jordan 1s for that special moment. He also discusses his long documented love for Air Jordan sneakers and even compares his bad boy persona to that of a young Michael Jordan in the ‘80s. Later, McMahon opens up about sneaker competition with other WWE superstars like Enzo Amore and gives props to John Cena for his $25 signature K-Mart shoe. McMahon also touches on the insane resell prices of Kanye West’s Yeezys and Eminem’s $30,000 Air Jordans. In the end, McMahon stays true to his roots by purchasing four pairs of Air Jordan 1s.
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Shane McMahon on wearing Air Jordans during his return:
I was wearing the Chicago [1s]. It just was very organic. I just put them in my bag and said I’m just to wear these and rock a suit and see what happens.
Shane McMahon on Michael Jordan:
The Jordans and the (Nike) Dunks came out right around the same time. I liked what Jordan was doing. It really related to me. He was kind of the bad boy if you will, and that just resonated with me.
Shane McMahon on Vince McMahon’s sneaker game:
He has the old school Stan Smith, and that’s coming back to retro. What’s old is new again. He had them in 1970.
Those are John’s. I plan on wearing my own. If he wanted me to (wear them), yeah sure. He’s the face that runs the place. He’s on SmackDown Live. Whatever he needs done. But again, I’m more partial to the (Jordan) 1s.
Shane McMahon on sneaker competition with WWE superstar Enzo Amore:
No, not at all. My collection is way better. Enzo will even say that.
Shane McMahon on Kanye West’s $6,000 sneaker resell prices:
I like his music.
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Vince McMahon and son Shane McMahon at the 2,357th Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony honoring Vince McMahon held on Hollywood Blvd on March 14, 2008 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alexandra Wyman/WireImage)
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Vince McMahon and son Shane McMahon at the 2,357th Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony honoring Vince McMahon held on Hollywood Blvd on March 14, 2008 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Alexandra Wyman/WireImage)
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NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 07: Shane McMahon arrives at "The Celebrity Apprentice" viewing party at Tenjune on February 7, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Loud/Getty Images)
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ANAHEIM, CA - FEBRUARY 18: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY - NO COMMERCIAL USE) Shane McMahon, WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr., actress Lindsay Lohan and WWE Superstar John Cena at WWE Monday Night Raw at The Honda Center on February 18, 2008 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/WireImage)
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NEW YORK - APRIL 16: (R) Writer Marissa McMahon and husband Shane McMahon attends the premiere screening of "Anamorph" held at Tribeca Cinemas on April 16, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 15: (L-R) WWE World Heavyweight Champion Batista, WWE Executive Vice President Shane McMahon, and WWE wrestlers The Great Khali, Michelle McCool, MVP and Edge pose during the WWE Smackdown Photo Call at the Sheraton on the Park Hotel on June 15, 2008 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Gaye Gerard/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 21: (L-R) WWE wrestler John Cena and WWE executive Shane McMahon attend Game Two of the Western Conference Finals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center on May 21, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 21: John Cena (L) and Shane McMahon (R) attend Game Two of the Western Conference Finals during the 2009 NBA Playoffs between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets at Staples Center on May 21, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK - MARCH 26: Shane McMahon speaks at a press conference for WrestleMania XXIV on March 26, 2008 at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City. (Photo by Rob Loud/Getty Images)
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LAS VEGAS - AUGUST 24: Global Media Executive Vice President Shane McMahon (L) and his sister, World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. Executive Vice President of creative development and operations Stephanie McMahon arrive for a birthday celebration for their father, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon, during the WWE Monday Night Raw show at the Thomas & Mack Center August 24, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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HOLLYWOOD - MARCH 14: Wrestling superstar Shane McMahon attends a ceremony honoring Vince McMahon with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at Hollywood and Highland on March 14, 2008 in Hollywood, California (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)
