Former WWE star Shane Helms says he sold a lot of merchandise working for Vince McMahon × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Gaming Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout WWE News Former Champion says he was the first smaller-sized WWE Superstar to move real merch for Vince McMahon By Thomas Crack Modified 29 Aug 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Vince McMahon is no longer the chairman of WWE Former WWE Superstar Shane 'Hurricane' Helms recently revealed that whilst working for Vince McMahon, he was the first small performer to sell plenty of merchandise. Despite not being the biggest guy in the ring, Helms wrestled full-time for WWE from 2001 to 2010. During that time, his unique superhero character, 'The Hurricane' resonated with a strong portion of fans. After being questioned by fans on social media regarding Vince McMahon's opinion on smaller-sized wrestlers, Helms said he had a very successful time working for the former WWE Chairman. "I was told that I was the first solo act under 200 lbs that moved real Merch. Then Rey came in and BOOM, Merch wasn’t just for the big guys anymore." [H/T Twitter] Hurricane Helms@ShaneHelmsComI was told that I was the first solo act under 200 lbs that moved real Merch. Then Rey came in and BOOM, Merch wasn’t just for the big guys anymore. twitter.com/moltzsteven/st…Steven Moltz@MoltzSteven@ShaneHelmsCom @WWE For a smaller guy in a Vince McMahon led WWE this had to be one of the best characters ever besides clearly Shawn Michaels. So much silly fun that allowed the character to get over and stay over regardless of outcomes.734@ShaneHelmsCom @WWE For a smaller guy in a Vince McMahon led WWE this had to be one of the best characters ever besides clearly Shawn Michaels. So much silly fun that allowed the character to get over and stay over regardless of outcomes.I was told that I was the first solo act under 200 lbs that moved real Merch. Then Rey came in and BOOM, Merch wasn’t just for the big guys anymore. twitter.com/moltzsteven/st… Although McMahon no longer works with WWE, Helms still has a place there. He currently works alongside today's crop of talent as a backstage producer. Shane Helms on working with Vince McMahon Considering the fact that his size and gimmick was not the usual look that the 77 year old would go for, both Helms and McMahon worked very closely together whilst in WWE. On the Two Man Power Trip podcast, the WWE producer spoke of how Vince would want his superstars to handle themselves backstage. "I think the way he handles talent is a little different than the way he handles the producers and what he expects from them is different. As a talent, he wants you to stand up for yourself. He is looking for leaders in that aspect." [H/T Wrestling News] Hurricane Helms@ShaneHelmsComWhen my mother passed, you were one of the first to pick up the phone and call me and I’ve never forgotten that. Thank you for every opportunity you’ve given me. twitter.com/VinceMcMahon/s…Vince McMahon@VinceMcMahonAt 77, time for me to retire. Thank you, WWE Universe. Then. Now. Forever. Together. #WWE #thankful81543At 77, time for me to retire. Thank you, WWE Universe. Then. Now. Forever. Together. #WWE #thankfulWhen my mother passed, you were one of the first to pick up the phone and call me and I’ve never forgotten that. Thank you for every opportunity you’ve given me. twitter.com/VinceMcMahon/s… Since late July 2022, Vince McMahon has not been involved with day-to-day operations in WWE as he made the decision to retire from the wrestling business. Are you a fan of the Hurricane Helms character? Let us know in the comments section below. Also, check out 5 most bizarre WWE live event moments Randy Orton, Triple H, The Undertaker, CM Punk: A legend has pointed out the issue with the White Rabbit storyline here Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Ashvinkumar Patil × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? 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