I guess it was "Shitty" but I can't blame Vince for protecting his business either.
It's easy for us to sit here and say Vince should've done this or that but when its your company, your money and your livelihood on the line, U can't take any chances.
Shawn lied to protect himself in my opinion. He didn't want to lose the respect of the locker room.
I don't sympathize as much with wrestlers as some people. It is the job they chose.