When the New York Yankees made a headline-grabbing trade for their third baseman, Ryan McMahon, fans were curious. Everything from his stats, his glove, and his fit on the roster was analyzed by the fans. Because the Yankees have been suffering with this position so long, and now that they have chosen—who is this?
But amidst all the chatter, a bizarre rumor has suddenly caught fire on social media—Ryan McMahon is the grandson of WWE icon Vince McMahon. The claim is that Ryan, who is set to play under the bright New York lights, comes from the same larger-than-life family that brought the world WrestleMania. A tweet mentioned that “Grandpa Vince will have his own family box” at the stadium. And from here, the internet ran with it.
But let’s be clear—Ryan McMahon is not related to Vince McMahon in any way!
Ryan McMahon’s Grandpa Vince will have his own family box, sources close to the Yankees say. pic.twitter.com/OCNbCQJQy2
— New York Porch Sports (@nyporchsport) July 25, 2025
The WWE McMahon family tree is pretty well known to wrestling fans. Vince McMahon Jr. is the former WWE Chairman and son of promoter Vince Sr. and the father of Shane and Stephanie McMahon. Shane has three sons, and Stephanie has three daughters. So here, Ryan McMahon’s name is not on the list. In reality, Ryan’s path to baseball has nothing to do with fights and wrestling.
Ryan’s parents, Jim and Tracy McMahon, were the ones who were instrumental in shaping his career. His dad even tested his baseball IQ after Little League games! The McMahon family nurtured a baseball player and not a wrestler.
As for the viral claim, it originated from a parody account on Twitter known for posting such fictional sports takes. But the internet is being the internet, and sometimes satire can be mistaken as truth, and given the last name, you can’t blame fans. So no, the wrestling family won’t be there sitting in the family suite watching baseball at Yankee Stadium.
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