Stephanie McMahon was interviewed by Danny Flexen of PowerSlam Magazine at the weigh-in for Floyd Mayweather's last fight in September. The following are among the highlights of the interview.

Stephanie on whether the criticism she's received for her role in the WWE creative process bothers her: "It used to . . . But I decided that people are going to think whatever they want to think. I try to do the best I can do. I don't read the dirt sheets at all anymore: they used to really bother me.

"But the numbers - live event attendances, TV ratings -- they tell me what I'm doing right and wrong. We're lucky in that way: we have a focus group in every town we go to every night, so if something's not working, we find out quickly and we can change it. We could be heading in the wrong direction and then completely change it."

Stephanie on her relationship with Shane McMahon: "Our roles don't exactly cross over that much. But I can't deny that we are, and always have been, competitive. Even now, as grown adults, after meetings we still play 'touched you last' - you know, like tag. We'll come out all serious, and then he'll tag me and shout, 'touched you last!' and then run away.

"(Shane's) the head of the International operation, so our paths cross when we do international live events - but we tend to work well together. I think our type of competition is a good kind: it drives us both on and makes the business better. But I cannot foresee a day when my dad (Vince McMahon) hands over the reins to either of us. He's still very much in charge -- and, trust me, everyone knows it." For more information, visit PSMag.co.uk.

Powell's POV: Obviously, this interview took place before Shane announced that he had turned in his resignation. It's interesting that Steph admits that she doesn't foresee Vince handing over the reins. It's a politically correct statement, yet also widely regarded as accurate given that I've yet to speak to anyone who believes Vince will actually retire.

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