Shawn was a co-host on Flex Magazine Workout on ESPN for 5 years as well as hosting bodybuilding competitions for ESPN as a commentator for 8 years. Ray married Kristie Alvarado in 2003 and welcomed his first daughter, Asia Monet, in 2005. In 2008, Shawn and Kristie welcomed their second daughter, Bella Blu. In retirement, Ray has stayed involved with bodybuilding through “muscle camps,” seminars, grand openings, and as a master of ceremonies for contests.