When the New York Yankees made a headline-grabbing trade for their third baseman, Ryan McMahon, fans were curious. From his stats, his glove, and his fit on the roster, everything was analyzed by the fans. After all, the Yankees have been suffering with this position so long; now that they have finally made a choice—who is this player?

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. From here, the internet ran with it.

Let’s be clear—Ryan McMahon is not related to Vince McMahon in any way!

The WWE McMahon family tree is pretty well known to wrestling fans. Vince McMahon Jr. is the former WWE Chairman, 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, not a wrestler.

As for the viral claim, it originated from a parody account on X known for posting such fictional sports takes. The internet being the internet, sometimes satire is mistaken for 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. Now, let’s come to Ryan’s new home in the Big Apple.

Is Ryan McMahon the Yankees’ messy third base solution?

The Yankees made their big move—and got Ryan McMahon. With third base turning into a revolving door this season, the pinstriped team is hoping that the longtime Rockies infielder can bring in some much-needed consistency to the lineup and the glove. But let’s be honest, the third base has been a disaster; DJ LeMahieu couldn’t hold it down, and Oswald Peraza and Jorbit Vivas didn’t do anything to inspire confidence for the Bombers. In this chaos, sure, McMahon might not be a flashy add-on, but he is dependable. It’s something the Yankees need badly.

He is a career rookie with nine years under his belt, and his .217 average this season is not screaming “savior” for the Yankees. With 16 homers and a .314 OBP, he seems to have solid on-base potential and power. A definite red flag is the number of strikeouts he has garnered; however, his defense makes up for it. His defense has been steady and a plus for the New York Yankees.

And this is not a rental. McMahon is signed through 2027 with $12 million owed this year and $16 million in each of the next two. That represents a definite and serious commitment. The Yankees have flirted with Arizona’s Eugenio Suarez, but somehow the talk fizzled. McMahon now became Plan B, or maybe it was a Plan A all along, with a long-term vision. Still, the big question is whether McMahon can handle the heat in the Yankee universe. It is a long way from Coors Field to Yankee Stadium, both figuratively and literally.

If he clicks, it could be a defining move for the Bronx team. If not, it will be just another chapter in the messy third base saga.