WWE will be heading to Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio for the upcoming WWE Road to WrestleMania 42 Monday Night RAW. Unfortunately, before the show began, news surfaced that a long-time employee had passed away.

Earlier today, Mike Johnson Insider information Longtime WWE production employee Jim Shank reportedly passed away on Friday at the age of 60. He had been battling colorectal cancer for the past several years.

Jim Shank joins world wrestling entertainment It was established in November 1999 and has been working side by side with global giants ever since. He serves as Technical Operations Manager. Shank is the operator of remote control and robotic cameras.

Sad news: Jim Shank, a longtime WWE production employee who worked for the company for more than 26 years, died last Friday after a several-year battle with colorectal cancer. Praying for Jim Shank and his family 🙏 (via PWIsider)

Jim Shank’s friends and colleagues have raised more than $200,000 through a GoFundMe campaign for new treatments. One of the major donors was former WWE president Vince McMahon, who donated more than $122,000.

Everyone at Sportskeeda Wrestling sends our deepest condolences to Jim Shank’s family, friends and colleagues.

WWE RAW holds major championship match

The Usos defeated AJ Styles and Dragon Lee to win the World Tag Team Championship on Monday Night RAW on December 29, 2025. The twin brothers are ready to defend their titles for the first time at the upcoming red brand show.

two weeks ago, Alpha Academy Defeated American Made, The New Day and Los Americanos in a World Tag Team Championship match. Later tonight, the two will challenge The Uso Brothers for the title.

Elsewhere on the card, Maxxine Dupri and Nattie will compete against each other in singles action for the first time. Last month, “The Bucks Queen” betrayed the Alpha Academy member by costing her a match against Becky Lynch for the Women’s Intercontinental Championship. After the match, she attacked Dupree, starting their long-derided rivalry.