New WWE RAW And SmackDown Commissioners For The Brand Extension Announced

Vince McMahon appeared on tonight’s WWE RAW from Detroit and announced that Shane McMahon will be the new Commissioner of SmackDown.

Earlier in the night Vince changed the job title from the COO to the Commissioner. He also relieved Shane of his RAW duties and named Stephanie McMahon as the new RAW Commissioner.

Vince also announced that Shane and Stephanie will have to pick General Managers for their brands. Those picks will be made next Monday.

The WWE Draft takes place next Tuesday night when SmackDown goes live on the USA Network. Shane and Stephanie will lead the Draft and make picks for their brands.

“The new Commissioner … of #SmackDownLIVE … is @ShaneMcMahon!” – @VinceMcMahon!! #RAW pic.twitter.com/0yuIttby8h

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‘The new Commissioner of @WWE #RAW … is @StephMcMahon!!” – @VinceMcMahon pic.twitter.com/bkGKjUA36o

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“Which one of you will inherit the keys to the kingdom?” – @VinceMcMahon #RAW pic.twitter.com/NnXj70f0ob

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“I ALWAYS get what I WANT! … LET THE GAMES BEGIN!” – @VinceMcMahon #RAW pic.twitter.com/exdvAeDvzw

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SHANE: Game ON!
STEPH: There’s only ONE GAME in this business… and I’m MARRIED to him! #RAW pic.twitter.com/cSo29Gs0yb

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