Shawn Michaels
Statistics
Ring name(s)	Shawn Michaels Sean Michaels[1]
Billed height	6 ft 1 in (1. 85 m)[2][3]
Billed weight	225 lb (102 kg)[2]
Born	July 22, 1965 (1965-07-22) (age 42) Chandler, Arizona[4]
Resides	San Antonio, Texas[5]
Billed from	San Antonio, Texas[2]
Trained by	Jose Lothario[6]
Debut	October 16, 1984[7]

Michael Shawn Hickenbottom^[5] (born July 22, 1965),^[8] better known by his ring name Shawn Michaels, is an American professional wrestler. The pound or pound-mass (abbreviation lb, lbm, or sometimes in the United States #) is a unit of Mass Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. Chandler is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, and is a prominent suburb of the Phoenix Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA Guadalupe Robledo (born 1936 is an American professional wrestler, best known by the ring name of Jose Lothario. Events 456 - Magister militum Ricimer defeats the Emperor Avitus at Piacenza and becomes master of the western Year 1984 ( MCMLXXXIV) was a Leap year starting on Sunday (link displays the 1984 Gregorian calendar) Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. A ring name is a Stage name used by a professional wrestler, or in some cases a Martial artist or boxer. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the Professional wrestling, or pro wrestling, is a non-competitive professional Sport, where all matches are scripted by the promotion's booking staff He performs on the Raw brand of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). This article is about the television program You may be looking for the 1994 video game or the 2002 video game WWE Raw is The World Wrestling Federation/Entertainment (WWF/E Brand Extension was a process first used in 2002 by said Professional wrestling promotion as a means World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ( WWE) is a publicly traded privately controlled integrated media (focusing in Television, Internet, Currently, Hickenbottom is one of the senior performers in WWE, having joined in 1987. He is one of only two wrestlers (the other being The Undertaker) to have appeared on the very first episode of Monday Night Raw who are still with the company today. Mark William Calaway (born March 24 1965 is an American professional wrestler, better known by his Ring name The Undertaker. ^[9]

Before joining WWE, Hickenbottom began his wrestling career with Mid-South Wrestling and American Wrestling Association (AWA). The Universal Wrestling Federation was owner Bill Watts ' attempt at taking his Mid-South Wrestling promotion to a national level in 1986 The American Wrestling Association (AWA was an American Professional wrestling promotion based in Minneapolis Minnesota that ran from 1960 There, Hickenbottom partnered up with Marty Jannetty to form The Midnight Rockers and won the AWA World Tag Team Championship on two separate occasions. Frederick Marty Jannetty The next week on the 15th anniversary of Raw, Jannetty appeared along with Michaels in an interview The Rockers were a Professional wrestling Tag team consisting of Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty that teamed from 1985 to 1991 The American Wrestling Association (AWA World Tag Team Championship was the Tag team title for the American Wrestling Association from 1960 until the promotion folded Hickenbottom and Jannetty then signed with the World Wrestling Federation (WWF), while in contract with AWA. World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ( WWE) is a publicly traded privately controlled integrated media (focusing in Television, Internet, They returned to AWA, only to go back to the WWF in 1988. ^[2]

After signing with WWF, Hickenbottom abandoned the tag team division to work in singles matches and received a new gimmick as "The Heartbreak Kid". He was alleged to be the leader of a backstage group known as The Clique, which was known for breaking character during the Madison Square Garden "Curtain Call" incident in 1996. The Kliq (sometimes spelled as Clique) was a backstage group in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF during the mid-1990s which some claim held virtually Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG, and known colloquially as The Garden, has been the name of four Arenas in New York City. The Kliq (sometimes spelled as Clique) was a backstage group in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF during the mid-1990s which some claim held virtually The following year, Hickenbottom joined forces with Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Chyna to form D-Generation X (DX). Paul Michael Levesque better known by his Ring name Triple H, an abbreviation of his former ring name Hunter Hearst Helmsley Chyna (born Joan Marie Laurer on December 27 1972 is an American actress and retired professional wrestler. D-Generation X (also known and spelled as Degeneration X, DX and D-X) is an on-and-off Professional wrestling Tag team (formerly This stable was known for pushing the envelope. That same year, Hickenbottom took part in one of the most controversial matches in wrestling history dubbed as the "Montreal Screwjob. The Montreal Screwjob was the real life double-crossing of defending WWF Champion Bret Hart by Vince McMahon, the owner of the " After a crippling back injury forced him to retire following his WWF Championship loss at WrestleMania XIV, Hickenbottom opened a wrestling academy, in which he trained upcoming wrestlers. This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the SmackDown brand of WWE WrestleMania XIV was the fourteenth WrestleMania Professional wrestling Pay-per-view (PPV event produced by the World Wrestling Federation The Texas Wrestling Academy (formerly known as The Shawn Michaels Wrestling Academy) is a Professional wrestling training school that was operated ^[2] Hickenbottom made his in-ring return at SummerSlam in 2002. SummerSlam (2002 was the fifteenth annual SummerSlam Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment In 2006, Hickenbottom and Triple H briefly reformed DX. Paul Michael Levesque better known by his Ring name Triple H, an abbreviation of his former ring name Hunter Hearst Helmsley

Overall, Hickenbottom is a four-time world champion: a three-time WWE Champion, and a one-time World Heavyweight Champion. This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the SmackDown brand of WWE The World Heavyweight Championship is a Professional wrestling world championship in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE ^[10][11] He was also the winner of the 1995 and 1996 Royal Rumbles and was the first Grand Slam Champion. Royal Rumble (1995 was the eighth annual Royal Rumble Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation Royal Rumble (1996 was the ninth annual Royal Rumble Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation The Royal Rumble is an annual Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced every January by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE A Grand Slam Champion in Professional wrestling is a distinction made to a professional wrestler who has won all of the major titles in a promotion ^[2]

Contents 1 Career 1.1 Early career 1.2 American Wrestling Association (1986–1988) 1.3 World Wrestling Federation 1.3.1 1988–1991 1.3.2 1992–1993 1.3.3 1994–1995 1.3.4 1996–1997 1.3.5 1998–injury 1.4 World Wrestling Entertainment 1.4.1 2002–2004 1.4.2 2005–2006 1.4.2.1 Return of D-Generation X 1.4.3 2007–present 2 In wrestling 2.1 Wrestlers trained 3 Championships and accomplishments 4 Personal life 5 Notes 6 References 7 External links

Career

Early career

Hickenbottom was born on July 22, 1965 in Chandler, Arizona. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. Chandler is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, and is a prominent suburb of the Phoenix Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA ^[4] The last of four children - Randy, Scott and Shari. He was raised in a military family and spent a brief part of his early years in Reading, Berkshire, England,^[4] but grew up in San Antonio, Texas. Reading (ˈrɛdɪŋ as Redding) is a town in England, located at the confluence of the River Thames and River Kennet, midway between England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland He knew he wanted to become a professional wrestler at the age of twelve. Hickenbottom was already an athlete; his career began at the age of six when he started playing football. American football, known in the United States and Canada simply as football, is a competitive Team sport known for mixing strategy with ^[12] He was a stand-out Linebacker at Randolph High School and eventually became Captain of the football team. This article relates to Sports. For the Vietnam War bombing raids see Operation Linebacker and Operation Linebacker II. Randolph High School, part of the Randolph Field Independent School District is located on Randolph Air Force Base in Universal City Texas. ^[2][13] After graduating, Hickenbottom attended Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas, but soon realized that college life was not for him. Texas State University–San Marcos, often referred to as Texas State University, Texas State, or TxState (it actively discourages the use of "TSU" San Marcos is a city in the US state of Texas, and is the county seat of Hays County. ^[14] Then he began pursuing the career of a professional wrestler.

He was then trained by Mexican professional wrestler Jose Lothario. The United Mexican States ( or commonly Mexico (ˈmɛksɪkoʊ () is a federal constitutional Republic in North America. Guadalupe Robledo (born 1936 is an American professional wrestler, best known by the ring name of Jose Lothario. ^[7][6] Lothario suggested that Hickenbottom go by the ring name Shawn Michaels. After his training with Lothario, he debuted in Mid-South Wrestling in 1984 and later with Texas All-Star Wrestling (TAW) promotion. The Universal Wrestling Federation was owner Bill Watts ' attempt at taking his Mid-South Wrestling promotion to a national level in 1986 A professional wrestling promotion (also federation or fed) is a company or Business that performs regular shows involving Professional ^[1] During his time with TAW, Michaels and Paul Diamond were awarded the TAW Tag Team Championship by Chavo Guerrero, Sr.^[15]

Hickenbottom also worked for Central States Wrestling. Chavo Guerrero Sr (born Salvador Guerrero Llanes On June 15 2004, he was fired by WWE for no-showing a SmackDown! house Heart of America Sports Attractions, also known as the Midwest Wrestling Association, Central States Wrestling and the World Wrestling Alliance, was ^[16] There, he and tag team partner Marty Jannetty defeated The Batten Twins for the Central States Tag Team Championship, later losing it back to the Battens. Frederick Marty Jannetty The next week on the 15th anniversary of Raw, Jannetty appeared along with Michaels in an interview The NWA Central States Tag Team Championship was the primary tag team championship for the Heart of America Sports Attractions / Central States Wrestling promotion from ^[17] Hickenbottom also made several appearances in the Dallas, Texas-based World Class Championship Wrestling throughout 1985. World Class Championship Wrestling (WCCW was a popular regional Professional wrestling promotion run out of Dallas and Fort Worth Texas.

American Wrestling Association (1986–1988)

Michaels made his national-level debut at age nineteen for the American Wrestling Association (AWA), once again teaming with Marty Jannetty. The American Wrestling Association (AWA was an American Professional wrestling promotion based in Minneapolis Minnesota that ran from 1960 Frederick Marty Jannetty The next week on the 15th anniversary of Raw, Jannetty appeared along with Michaels in an interview ^[6] The pair were billed as "The Midnight Rockers" and held the AWA World Tag Team Championship. The Rockers were a Professional wrestling Tag team consisting of Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty that teamed from 1985 to 1991 The American Wrestling Association (AWA World Tag Team Championship was the Tag team title for the American Wrestling Association from 1960 until the promotion folded ^[6] They also appeared in the Mid-South on loan at this point. In a raid of AWA talent in 1987, The Rockers were signed by a competing promotion: the World Wrestling Federation (WWF). World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ( WWE) is a publicly traded privately controlled integrated media (focusing in Television, Internet, ^[6] They were fired from the WWF two weeks later, however, for "partying too hard" (a misunderstanding, according to Michaels' autobiography). ^[6][18] They then returned to the AWA, but were re-signed by the WWF a year later. ^[19]

World Wrestling Federation

1988–1991

Main article: The Rockers

They redebuted for the World Wrestling Federation at a house show on July 7, 1988. The Rockers were a Professional wrestling Tag team consisting of Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty that teamed from 1985 to 1991 A house show is a short Professional wrestling show run by a major promotion (such as WWE or TNA) that is not televised or taped Events 1456 - A retrial verdict acquits Joan of Arc of heresy 25 years after her death Year 1988 ( MCMLXXXVIII) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar) ^[20] Due to WWF chairman Vince McMahon's desire to have his performers carry WWF-exclusive monikers, they were repackaged as simply "The Rockers. Vincent Kennedy McMahon (born August 24 1945 popularly known by his Ring name Mr The Rockers were a Professional wrestling Tag team consisting of Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty that teamed from 1985 to 1991 "^[1] The team proved popular with both children and women. ^[6] The team was a mid-card stalwart of TV and pay-per-view shows for the next two years, but never seemed to get a chance at the WWF Tag Team Championships. Pay-per-view (often abbreviated PPV) is the system in which Television viewers can purchase events to be seen on TV and pay for the private telecast of that event ^[21]

Belatedly, in October 1990, their chance came when The Rockers were scheduled to win the WWF Tag Team Championship from The Hart Foundation, as Jim Neidhart, half of the championship team, was in the process of negotiating his release from the company. The World Tag Team Championship is a Professional wrestling world tag team championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. This article is about the Hart Foundation in professional wrestling James Henry "Jim" Neidhart (born August 2, 1956) Neidhart pursued a career in the National Football League, where he played briefly for the ^[21][22] The match was taped with The Rockers cleanly winning the belts, but soon after, Neidhart came to a stopgap agreement with management and was rehired. ^[22] The belts were returned to the Harts, while the title change was never broadcast or even acknowledged on TV. ^[21] When news spread, WWF explained that the original result was void due to a collapsed turnbuckle in the ring during the bout. A turnbuckle is a device for adjusting the tension or length of Ropes Cables and Tie rods It normally consists of two threaded eyelets one A buckle had indeed broken, but not to a noticeable or dangerous extent during the match. ^[1] The Rockers plodded along, eventually splitting on December 2, 1991 during an incident on Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake's televised "Barber Shop" talk show segment. Events 1409 - The University of Leipzig opens 1755 - The second Eddystone Lighthouse is destroyed by fire Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. Edward Harrison Leslie (born April 21 1957) is an American professional wrestler, best known for his work in the World Wrestling Federation ^[23] Michaels superkicked Jannetty and threw him through a glass window on the "shop" set. A Superkick is the name used when referring to a high side thrust kick attack in Professional wrestling, which sees the wrestler use the sole of the foot to strike Defenestration is the act of throwing someone or something out of a Window. Sugar glass (also called candy glass and breakaway glass is an edible mixture of Sugar, Corn syrup and Water, which has the appearance of Glass ^[6] Jannetty vanished from the WWF and Michaels turned heel as "The Boy Toy". In Professional wrestling, a heel is a Villain character In non-wrestling jargon heels are the "bad guys" in pro wrestling storylines. ^[23]

1992–1993

At the suggestion of Curt "Mr. Perfect" Hennig, Michaels' adopted the nickname "The Heartbreak Kid. Curtis Michael "Curt" Hennig – February 10 2003 also known by the Ring name Mr "^[6] Along with his new name came a new gimmick as a vain, cocky heel. He was put together with mirror-carrying manager "Sensational" Sherri, who, according to the storyline, had become infatuated with him. In Professional wrestling, a manager is a secondary character paired with a wrestler (or wrestlers for a variety of reasons Sherri Schrull (born Sherri Russell) ( February 8 1958 – June 15 2007) was an American professional wrestler ^[23] Sherri even sang the first version of his new theme music "Sexy Boy. The phrase theme music usually refers to that of a radio program, Television program, or Movie. "^[1] During that period, Michaels normally wrestled during the first half of house shows, and his departure was announced with the words "Shawn Michaels has left the building" (alluding to the phrase "Elvis has left the building"). A house show is a short Professional wrestling show run by a major promotion (such as WWE or TNA) that is not televised or taped ^[24]

Michaels failed to win the WWF Intercontinental Championship from Bret Hart in July 1992, even losing the WWF's first ever Ladder match against him at a house show. The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Intercontinental Championship is a Professional wrestling championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. Bret Sergeant Hart (born July 2 1957 is a retired Canadian professional wrestler and Actor. A Ladder match is a type of match used in professional wrestling that is most commonly used to describe a match where an item (usually a title belt is hung above A house show is a short Professional wrestling show run by a major promotion (such as WWE or TNA) that is not televised or taped ^[25] Still, Michaels was beginning to get over as a heel. He won the Intercontinental Championship from "The British Bulldog" during Saturday Night's Main Event on October 27, 1992. The British Bulldog redirects here for other uses see British Bulldog. Events 312 - Constantine the Great is said to have received his famous Vision of the Cross. Year 1992 ( MCMXCII) was a Leap year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1992 Gregorian calendar) ^[26] Shortly thereafter, he was in a pay-per-view main event for the first time, facing — and losing to — future nemesis Bret Hart, for the WWF Championship at the 1992 Survivor Series. This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the SmackDown brand of WWE Survivor Series (1992 was the sixth annual Survivor Series Pay-per-view Professional wrestling event produced by the World Wrestling Federation ^[27] They were moved to the main event after The Ultimate Warrior suddenly departed from the WWF, leaving his tag team match with Randy Savage against Ric Flair and Razor Ramon hanging. For the South Korean film Ultimate Warrior see Musa (film. For other uses see Warrior (disambiguation. Randall Mario Poffo (born November 15 1952) a 1 time Intercontinental Champion He is a graduate of Downers Grove North High School Richard Morgan Fliehr According to WWE and PWI Flair is an eight-time National Wrestling Alliance (NWA Champion, six-time WCW Champion Scott Oliver Hall (born October 20, 1958 In WCW he was a 2-time United States Heavyweight Champion, a 1-time Television ^[28]

During this time, Michaels and Sherri split and his former partner Jannetty quickly reappeared. Michaels lost the Intercontinental Championship to Jannetty on Monday Night Raw on May 17, 1993. This article is about the television program You may be looking for the 1994 video game or the 2002 video game WWE Raw is Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) ^[29] He then regained it on June 6 with the help of his debuting "bodyguard" (and off-air friend) Diesel. A bodyguard (or "close protection officer" is a type of Security guard or government agent who protects a person—usually a famous wealthy or politically Kevin Scott Nash (born July 9 1959 is an American professional wrestler and Actor. ^[29]

After a feud with Mr. Perfect, Michaels quit the WWF in September 1993. It was announced that Michaels had failed to defend his belt enough times during a set period; in reality, he had been suspended for testing positive for steroids — a charge that Michaels denies to this day. A steroid is a Terpenoid Lipid characterized by a Carbon skeleton with four fused rings generally arranged in a 6-6-6-5 fashion ^[30] After turning down World Championship Wrestling (WCW)'s advances, Michaels returned to the WWF and made several appearances in the United States Wrestling Association during a WWF/USWA cross-promotion. The United States Wrestling Association or USWA was a Professional wrestling promotional organization based in Memphis Tennessee. He returned to WWF television for November's Survivor Series pay-per-view, substituting for the arrested Jerry Lawler in a match pitting himself and three of Lawler's "Knights" against Bret, Bruce, Keith, and Owen Hart. Survivor Series (1993 was the seventh annual Survivor Series Pay-per-view Professional wrestling event produced by the World Wrestling Federation Jerry Lawler (born November 29 1949 is an American Musician, Film Actor, Politician, professional wrestler and wrestling Bruce Ambrose Edwardious Hart (born January 13, 1951) is a Canadian professional wrestler. Keith William Hart (born August 21 1952) is a Canadian retired Firefighter and professional wrestler. Owen James Hart (May 7 1965 – May 23 1999 As those attempts were unsuccessful he decided to give wrestling a chance and see where it took him ^[31]

1994–1995

He soon entered a feud with Razor Ramon, who had won the vacated Intercontinental Title during Michaels' absence. Scott Oliver Hall (born October 20, 1958 In WCW he was a 2-time United States Heavyweight Champion, a 1-time Television The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Intercontinental Championship is a Professional wrestling championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. ^[32] Since Michaels had never been defeated in the ring for the title, he claimed to be the rightful champion and even carried around his old title belt. ^[32] This feud culminated in a ladder match between the two at WrestleMania X. A Ladder match is a type of match used in professional wrestling that is most commonly used to describe a match where an item (usually a title belt is hung above WrestleMania X was the tenth annual WrestleMania Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation. ^[32] Michaels lost the match, which featured both his and Ramon's belts suspended above a ladder in the ring. ^[31][32] This match was voted by fans as "Match of the Year". ^[6] Over the next few months, Michaels battled various injuries and launched the "Heartbreak Hotel" TV talk show segment, mainly shown on WWF Superstars. WWF Superstars of Wrestling was a Professional wrestling program that debuted on September 6, 1986 and was aired until 2001. ^[33]

On August 28, 1994, Michaels and Diesel captured the WWF World Tag Team Championship from The Headshrinkers. Events 475 - The Roman General Orestes forces western Roman Emperor Julius Nepos to flee his Capital Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Kevin Scott Nash (born July 9 1959 is an American professional wrestler and Actor. The World Tag Team Championship is a Professional wrestling world tag team championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. The Headshrinkers were a Professional wrestling Tag team in the World Wrestling Federation that consisted of Fatu and Samu. ^[34] During their brief time as a tag team, they used a variation of the Headshrinkers' finishing move, where Michaels finished off their opponent by climbing on Diesel's shoulders and splashed their opponents. Aerial techniques are spectacular maneuvers using the ring and its posts and ropes as aids used in Professional wrestling to show off the speed and agility of a wrestler The next day, at SummerSlam, Diesel lost the Intercontinental title to Ramon when Michaels accidentally Superkicked his bodyguard. SummerSlam (1994 was the seventh annual SummerSlam Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation A Superkick is the name used when referring to a high side thrust kick attack in Professional wrestling, which sees the wrestler use the sole of the foot to strike ^[31] This triggered a Michaels-Diesel split, a storyline that was drawn out until the Survivor Series that November due to Michaels' hand injury. Survivor Series (1994 was the eighth annual Survivor Series Pay-per-view Professional wrestling event produced by the World Wrestling Federation ^[35] Michaels went on to win the 1995 Royal Rumble, where he was the first participant to win the Rumble match from the No. Royal Rumble (1995 was the eighth annual Royal Rumble Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation 1 spot. ^[36][37] This set up a championship grudge match at WrestleMania XI against Diesel (who had gone on to win the WWF Championship from Bob Backland). WrestleMania XI was the eleventh annual WrestleMania pay-per-view event held by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF at the Hartford Civic Center This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the SmackDown brand of WWE Robert Lee "Bob" Backlund (born August 14 1949) is an American professional wrestler and Actor with an in ring career ^[37] As part of the storyline, Michaels recruited Sycho Sid as his bodyguard for the build-up, lost the match,^[38] and was attacked by Sid the following night. Sidney Raymond Eudy (born July 4, 1960 in West Memphis Arkansas) is an American professional wrestler better known as Sid Vicious ^[39] After this, Michaels took time off. ^[39]

He returned to the ring as a 'babyface' in June 1995 and defeated Jeff Jarrett at July's In Your House pay-per-view to win his third Intercontinental title. In Professional wrestling, a face or babyface is a character who is portrayed as Heroic relative to the heel wrestlers who are analogous to villains Jeffrey "Jeff" Leonard Jarrett (born April 14, 1967) is an American professional wrestler currently signed to Total Nonstop Action Wrestling. In Your House was a Pay-per-view series created by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF ^[6][40][41] This led to a title defense against Razor Ramon at SummerSlam, in a Ladder match, which Michaels won. SummerSlam (1995 was a Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF ^[6] Around this time, Michaels became the alleged leader of a backstage group known as The Clique. The Kliq (sometimes spelled as Clique) was a backstage group in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF during the mid-1990s which some claim held virtually ^[6] Others perceived the group to have sufficient clout with WWF owner Vince McMahon, becoming dominant wrestling figures in WWF for several years in the mid-1990s. Vincent Kennedy McMahon (born August 24 1945 popularly known by his Ring name Mr Michaels disputes the perception, saying that McMahon pushed only deserving wrestlers. ^[42] Michaels' fan base was later nicknamed "The Kliq" as an inside reference to the real "Clique. "^[43] In October 1995, he was legitimately attacked by several men outside a bar in Syracuse, New York. In Professional wrestling, legit (from "legitimate" is a slang term used to describe a match or event which has not been booked, or a performer Syracuse (locally ˈsɛrəkjuːs sometimes ˈsɪrəkjuːs or /ˈsɪərəkjuːs/ by non-natives is a city in Central New York, USA. ^[1] Shortly afterwards, at the In Your House: Great White North pay-per-view, Michaels forfeited the Intercontinental title to rival Dean Douglas because he was, according to the WWF, unable to compete. In Your House was a Pay-per-view series created by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF Troy Shane Martin (born November 21 1964) is an American professional wrestler and promoter, better known by his Ring name ^[44] Douglas, however, lost the title immediately to Clique member Razor Ramon. ^[45]

The next month, during a match with Owen Hart on an episode of Raw, Owen nailed Michaels with an Enzuigiri kick to the back of Michaels' head. Owen James Hart (May 7 1965 – May 23 1999 As those attempts were unsuccessful he decided to give wrestling a chance and see where it took him This article is about the television program You may be looking for the 1994 video game or the 2002 video game WWE Raw is Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. ^[46][47] They continued to wrestle, but Michaels collapsed in the ring, supposedly because he had suffered a concussion in the Syracuse incident. ^[48] The concussion was a work, skillfully kept from most fans at the time. ^[1]

1996–1997

After teasing a retirement, Michaels returned to the WWF at the 1996 Royal Rumble match, which he won for the second year in a row. Royal Rumble (1996 was the ninth annual Royal Rumble Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation ^[49] Around this time, Jose Lothario, Michaels' original trainer, became his on-screen manager. Guadalupe Robledo (born 1936 is an American professional wrestler, best known by the ring name of Jose Lothario. ^[50] Michaels won his first WWF Championship at WrestleMania XII in March 1996, pinning Bret Hart in the 'sudden death' overtime of their a sixty minute Iron Man match, which had ended in a 0-0 tie. This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the SmackDown brand of WWE WrestleMania XII was the twelfth WrestleMania event produced by the World Wrestling Federation. Bret Sergeant Hart (born July 2 1957 is a retired Canadian professional wrestler and Actor. An Iron Man match is a Professional wrestling match type that is set to go a specific amount of time usually 30 or 60 minutes with the competitor with the most decisions ^[6] As WCW gained momentum due to the signings of Michaels' friends Scott Hall and Kevin Nash, Michaels held the championship for most of the year. Scott Oliver Hall (born October 20, 1958 In WCW he was a 2-time United States Heavyweight Champion, a 1-time Television Kevin Scott Nash (born July 9 1959 is an American professional wrestler and Actor. Michaels' title reign ended at the 1996 Survivor Series in November, where he lost to Sycho Sid, his former bodyguard, at Madison Square Garden in a face vs. Survivor Series (1996 was the tenth annual Survivor Series Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation Sidney Raymond Eudy (born July 4, 1960 in West Memphis Arkansas) is an American professional wrestler better known as Sid Vicious Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG, and known colloquially as The Garden, has been the name of four Arenas in New York City. face match. ^[51] During the match, the New York fans cheered for Sid when he hit both Michaels and Jose Lothario with a television camera and cheered again when he won the match and championship. The City of New York ^[52] A flu-ridden Michaels recaptured the belt from Sid in January at the 1997 Royal Rumble in front of his hometown fans in San Antonio. Royal Rumble (1997 was the tenth annual Royal Rumble Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation ^[53]

On a special episode of Raw, dubbed Thursday RAW Thursday, Michaels vacated the WWF title;^[54] he explained to the fans that he was informed by doctors that a knee injury was bad enough that he had to retire. This article is about the television program You may be looking for the 1994 video game or the 2002 video game WWE Raw is ^[54][55] His speech was regarded as controversial, as Michaels was allegedly unwilling to lose to Bret Hart at WrestleMania 13 (since it was noted that he was going to have a rematch with Hart at WrestleMania). WrestleMania 13 was the thirteenth annual WrestleMania Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation ^[6] Michaels contemplated thoughts of retirement and stated that he "had to find his smile again", which he had "lost" somewhere down the line. ^[6] After knee surgery by Dr. James Andrews, Michaels returned a few months later, briefly teaming with Steve Austin to win the WWF Tag Team Titles. James Andrews is an orthopaedic Surgeon from Birmingham Alabama, widely considered one of the foremost surgeons in the United States for knee elbow and Steven Williams (born Steven Anderson on December 18 1964 This defiance was often shown by Austin flipping McMahon off and incapacitating him with the The World Tag Team Championship is a Professional wrestling world tag team championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. ^[56] Michaels reveals in his autobiography, about his real-life feud with Bret Hart, claiming that Bret did interviews on live television claiming that he (Michaels) was faking his whole injury. ^[57]

At SummerSlam 1997, Michaels officiated the WWF title match between WWF Champion The Undertaker and Bret Hart. SummerSlam (1997 was the tenth annual SummerSlam Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation Mark William Calaway (born March 24 1965 is an American professional wrestler, better known by his Ring name The Undertaker. ^[58] The match ended in controversial fashion, with Michaels nailing Undertaker with a chair (unintentionally, as he was aiming for Bret after he spat in his face). ^[58] Michaels was then forced to award the title to his nemesis, Bret Hart. ^[58] At WWF One Night Only, held in Birmingham, England in September, Michaels defeated The British Bulldog to capture the WWF European Championship. WWF One Night Only was a Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF Birmingham ( ˈbɜːmɪŋəm Ber -ming-um The WWE European Championship is an inactive title competed for in World Wrestling Entertainment. ^[58][59] The fans at the event were so appalled at the result of the match they almost rioted and booed Michaels out of the building to the extent that they littered the ring with rubbish. ^[58][60] Michaels' striking of The Undertaker with a chair began a feud between the two men. In October, at In Your House: Badd Blood, Michaels and Undertaker participated in the very first Hell in a Cell match, which saw Michaels falling off the side of the 15-foot (5 m) high structure through a table. WWE Bad Blood (originally Badd Blood) was a World Wrestling Entertainment Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event that was held in 1997 2003 A Hell in a Cell match (sometimes referred to as Hell in the Cell) is a Professional wrestling match seen in World Wrestling Entertainment in ^[61] Michaels won the match with the help of the Undertaker's brother Kane, who made his debut. Glen Thomas Jacobs In the 1988–1989 season he was an NCAA All-star; he is still listed in the Truman State University media guide as holding the record for highest ^[60][61]

In the summer, Michaels joined forces with real-life friend, Hunter Hearst Helmsley and Hunter's then-girlfriend, Chyna to form the stable, D-Generation X (DX). Paul Michael Levesque better known by his Ring name Triple H, an abbreviation of his former ring name Hunter Hearst Helmsley Chyna (born Joan Marie Laurer on December 27 1972 is an American actress and retired professional wrestler. D-Generation X (also known and spelled as Degeneration X, DX and D-X) is an on-and-off Professional wrestling Tag team (formerly ^[62] Moving away from the family-oriented product, this marked the beginning of the WWF Attitude Era. Professional wrestling, a simulated Sport and performing art, is a popular form of entertainment in North America, Latin America, ^[63] Michaels also began re-feuding with Bret Hart's reformed Hart Foundation, which was now a pro-Canada stable. This article is about the Hart Foundation in professional wrestling Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Michaels taunted The Hart Foundation and Canada by engaging in acts, such as blowing his nose with and humping the Canadian Flag. The National Flag of Canada, also known as the Maple Leaf, and fr l'Unifolié ( French for "the one-leafed" is a red Flag Michaels later claimed the flag desecration was Bret's idea. ^[64] Michaels' feud with the Hart Foundation culminated in a title shot at the 1997 Survivor Series against Bret Hart, in what is thought to be the most controversial match in wrestling history. Survivor Series (1997 was the eleventh annual Survivor Series Pay-per-view Professional wrestling event produced by the World Wrestling Federation Michaels came out of this match, dubbed by fans the "Montreal Screwjob", as the WWF World Champion. The Montreal Screwjob was the real life double-crossing of defending WWF Champion Bret Hart by Vince McMahon, the owner of the ^[65] Michaels thus became the only wrestler to hold both the World Championship and the European Championship at the same time. Triple H, however, pinned him in December during a farcical match, making Hunter the European Champion. A farce is a Comedy written for the stage or film which aims to Entertain the audience by means of unlikely extravagant and improbable situations disguise and mistaken ^[66]

1998–injury

In 1998, Michaels received a back injury in the Casket match against The Undertaker at the Royal Rumble;^[6] Michaels took a back body drop to the outside of the ring and smashed his lower back on the casket, causing him to herniate two discs and crush one completely. Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing Royal Rumble (1998 was the eleventh annual Royal Rumble Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation A coffin (also known as a casket in North American English) is a funerary Box used in the display and containment of deceased remains – either for ^[6][67] This forced Michaels into retirement after dropping the WWF Championship to Steve Austin at WrestleMania XIV. Steven Williams (born Steven Anderson on December 18 1964 This defiance was often shown by Austin flipping McMahon off and incapacitating him with the WrestleMania XIV was the fourteenth WrestleMania Professional wrestling Pay-per-view (PPV event produced by the World Wrestling Federation ^[68]

Michaels returned to the WWF on November 23, 1998, but not as a wrestler; instead, he replaced Sgt. Slaughter as the WWF Commissioner, joining Vince McMahon's Corporation stable as a heel. Events 800 - Charlemagne arrives at Rome to investigate the alleged crimes of Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) This article is about the wrestler Robert Remus For the GI Joe character (based on Remus see Sgt This is a list of authority figures, people who hold on-screen power in selective Professional wrestling promotions or brands within North America The Corporation was a heel stable in the late 1990s in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF ^[69] Throughout late 1998 and early 1999, Michaels made regular TV appearances on Raw, in which he booked matches, throwing around his authority, and sometimes even deciding the outcome of matches. ^[70][71][72] In early 1999, Michaels turned face and re-joined D-Generation X,^[73] but disappeared from WWF television for a few months, and by the time he had returned, DX had broken up. D-Generation X (also known and spelled as Degeneration X, DX and D-X) is an on-and-off Professional wrestling Tag team (formerly

Michaels made occasional appearances on WWF television as the commissioner during the spring and summer of 1999. It appeared that he would once again turn heel during the premiere episode of SmackDown! on August 26, 1999 when, while serving as a special guest referee, he superkicked The Rock, allowing Triple H to retain the WWF Championship. WWE Friday Night SmackDown is a Professional wrestling Television program for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE that is currently airing Events 1071 - Battle of Manzikert: The Seljuk Turks defeat the Byzantine Army at Manzikert. Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Paul Michael Levesque better known by his Ring name Triple H, an abbreviation of his former ring name Hunter Hearst Helmsley This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the SmackDown brand of WWE ^[74][75] After this referee appearance, however, Michaels was absent from WWF television until May 21, 2000 when he returned as a face to officiate the Iron Man match between The Rock and Triple H. Events 878 - Syracuse Italy is captured by the Muslim sultan of Sicily. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. An Iron Man match is a Professional wrestling match type that is set to go a specific amount of time usually 30 or 60 minutes with the competitor with the most decisions Paul Michael Levesque better known by his Ring name Triple H, an abbreviation of his former ring name Hunter Hearst Helmsley ^[76] One month later, Michaels briefly reappeared to hand over the role of commissioner to Mick Foley and afterwards was absent from WWF television for nearly a year. Michael Francis "Mick" Foley Sr Early life Foley was born in Bloomington Indiana. ^[77]

During this time, believing that his wrestling career was over, Michaels was inspired to train individuals who were interested in wrestling. ^[78] He saw potential in using his name and opening The Shawn Michaels Wrestling Academy, after his lawyer, Skip McCormick, suggested the idea. The Texas Wrestling Academy (formerly known as The Shawn Michaels Wrestling Academy) is a Professional wrestling training school that was operated ^[78] Because of hardships and challenges, Michaels had enough of the academy. ^[78] He was also a sportscaster for San Antonio's local news for a short time during his retirement from wrestling. ^[78]

World Wrestling Entertainment

2002–2004

In 2002, Michaels returned to wrestling and was brought into the nWo by Kevin Nash as a new member of the stable. The New World Order (commonly known as the nWo, the official typeset in the Logo) was a Professional wrestling stable that originally wrestled Kevin Scott Nash (born July 9 1959 is an American professional wrestler and Actor. ^[79] After the nWo was disbanded, Triple H appeared to want to make amends with Michaels. Paul Michael Levesque better known by his Ring name Triple H, an abbreviation of his former ring name Hunter Hearst Helmsley This was solidified when Michaels amended Triple H to return to Raw. Later on, they came down to the ring sporting their D-Generation X music and attire. D-Generation X (also known and spelled as Degeneration X, DX and D-X) is an on-and-off Professional wrestling Tag team (formerly When the pair was about to perform their trademark "Suck It" taunt, Triple H nailed Michaels with his finisher The Pedigree. A facebuster, also known as a faceplant, is generally a takedown move in Professional wrestling in which an attacking wrestler forces his/her opponent down ^[80] Continuing the angle, a week later, Triple H attacked Michaels from behind in a parking lot and put his head through a car window. ^[81] In response, Michaels challenged Triple H to "a fight" (a non-sanctioned match) at SummerSlam, which Triple H accepted, laying the foundation for a feud that lasted for years. SummerSlam (2002 was the fifteenth annual SummerSlam Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment Michaels won at SummerSlam but was attacked by Triple H with a sledgehammer after the match. A sledgehammer is a Tool consisting of a large flat head attached to a Lever (or handle ^[82]

At Survivor Series, Michaels won the World Heavyweight Championship from Triple H in the first-ever Elimination Chamber match, which also involved Rob Van Dam, Kane, Chris Jericho, and Booker T. Survivor Series (2002 was the sixteenth annual Survivor Series Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling The World Heavyweight Championship is a Professional wrestling world championship in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE The Elimination Chamber is a match type in Professional wrestling (seen in World Wrestling Entertainment) Robert "Rob" Alexander Szatkowski Another venture that Van Dam produces is RVDTV reality based programming looking at the life of Rob Van Dam Glen Thomas Jacobs In the 1988–1989 season he was an NCAA All-star; he is still listed in the Truman State University media guide as holding the record for highest Christopher Keith Irvine (born November 9 1970 better known by his Ring name Chris Jericho, is an American-born Canadian Television and stage Robert Booker Tio Huffman (born March 1 1965 better known by his wrestling persona Booker T, is an American professional wrestler. Michaels eliminated both Jericho and Triple H to win the match. ^[83] Michaels reign as Champion came to an end when he lost the Championship to Triple H in a Three Stages of Hell match at Armageddon. In Professional wrestling, a two out of three falls match, or a best of three falls match, is a series of three matches (often between two wrestlers or two teams of Armageddon (2002 was the third Armageddon Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment ^[84]

Michaels then began an angle with Chris Jericho, after Jericho claimed that he was the next Shawn Michaels. Christopher Keith Irvine (born November 9 1970 better known by his Ring name Chris Jericho, is an American-born Canadian Television and stage On January 13, 2003, after Jericho won an over-the-top-rope challenge to select his entry number for the Royal Rumble, choosing number two in order to start the match with Michaels,^[85] who had already been named number one. Events 532 - Nika riots in Constantinople. 888 - Odo Count of Paris becomes King of the Franks Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. In Professional wrestling, a battle royal (sometimes battle royale; plural battles royal or battle royals) is a multi-competitor match type Royal Rumble (2003 was the sixteenth annual Royal Rumble Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment At the Royal Rumble, Jericho, with the help of Christian, eliminated Michaels. William Jason "Jay" Reso (born November 30 1973 better known by his Ring name Christian Cage, is a Canadian professional wrestler ^[86] Michaels defeated Jericho at WrestleMania XIX. WrestleMania XIX was the nineteenth annual WrestleMania Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment After the match, Michaels offered his hand to Jericho who, instead of shaking it, hugged Michaels. At first it seemed like good sportsmanship by Jericho until he quickly kicked Michaels in the groin. ^[87]

At SummerSlam 2003, Michaels competed in the second-ever Elimination Chamber Match, which also featured Randy Orton, Kevin Nash, Chris Jericho, Goldberg, and eventual winner, World Heavyweight Champion, Triple H. SummerSlam (2003 was a Professional wrestling Pay-per-view (PPV event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE which took place on August 24 Randal "Randy" Keith Orton (born on April 1 1980 Before being promoted to the main WWE roster Orton trained in and wrestled for Mid-Missouri Wrestling Association-Southern William Scott Goldberg 2 time United States Heavyweight Champion In early 1998 Goldberg defeated the likes of Brad Armstrong at SuperBrawl VIII During the match, Michaels helped Jericho eliminate Nash, which prompted Nash to attack both men before exiting the chamber. Later in the match, Michaels was eliminated by Goldberg. ^[88] He then went on to feud with Evolution member Randy Orton, who defeated Michaels at Unforgiven. Unforgiven (2003 was the sixth annual Unforgiven Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE ^[89] At the 2003 Survivor Series, Team Austin (consisting of Michaels, Rob Van Dam, Booker T, and The Dudley Boyz) faced-off with Team Bischoff (Scott Steiner, Mark Henry, Chris Jericho, Christian, and Randy Orton). Survivor Series (2003 was the seventeenth annual Survivor Series Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling For the rest of the stable see Dudley family. For the competitive video game team formerly known as Team 3D see 3D Scott Rechsteiner (born July 29 1962 better known by his Ring name Scott Steiner, is an American professional wrestler. Mark Henry (born June 12 1971 Career World Wrestling Federation / Entertainment WWF debut (1996 Henry was billed as the " World's During the match, Evolution member Batista interfered and gave Michaels a Batista Bomb, costing him the match. Evolution was a Professional wrestling heel stable on World Wrestling Entertainment 's Raw brand consisting of David Michael Bautista Jr (born January 18 1969 commonly known by his Ring name, simply Batista, is an Filipino / American professional A Powerbomb is a Professional wrestling throw in which an opponent is lifted up (usually so that they are sitting on the wrestler's shoulders and then slammed back-first ^[88] Michaels then entered a feud with Batista; the two met at Armageddon, where Michaels scored a pinfall over Batista. Armageddon is a Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment. ^[90]

As a part of an ongoing feud with Triple H, the two competed alongside Chris Benoit in the main event match at WrestleMania XX for the World Heavyweight Championship. Christopher Michael Benoit (bə'nwɑ (May 21 1967—June 24 2007 was a Canadian professional wrestler who in 2007 received extensive media coverage as a WrestleMania XX was the twentieth WrestleMania Professional wrestling Pay-per-view produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE The former DX partners both came up short in the match, however, as Benoit had been booked to win the title. ^[91] At Bad Blood in June, Michaels lost to Triple H in a Hell in a Cell match. Bad Blood (2004 was a Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE which took place on June 13 2004 A Hell in a Cell match (sometimes referred to as Hell in the Cell) is a Professional wrestling match seen in World Wrestling Entertainment in ^[91] As part of the storyline, on the next Raw, Kane attacked Michaels with a steel chair, injuring him in the process. A folding chair is a light portable chair that can be stored in a stack row or on a specially designed Cart (or dolley ^[92] Michaels made his return at Unforgiven and defeated Kane in a No Disqualification match. Unforgiven (2004 was a Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE which took place on September 12 ^[93] Two months later, he lost a World Heavyweight Championship match against Triple H (after Edge interfered) at Taboo Tuesday 2004 when the fans voted for him ahead of Edge and Chris Benoit to face Triple H one more time. Adam Joseph Copeland (born October 30 1973 in Orangeville Ontario, Canada better known by his Ring name Edge, is a Canadian professional wrestler ^[94] Following this, Michaels was out of action for a few months with a legitimate torn meniscus. In Professional wrestling, legit (from "legitimate" is a slang term used to describe a match or event which has not been booked, or a performer This article is about the parts in the human kneeFor other uses of the term meniscus see Meniscus and lens (optics. ^[2][95]

2005–2006

Michaels returned in January 2005 as the special guest referee in the Elimination Chamber match, which featured Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho, Edge, Randy Orton, Batista, and eventual winner Triple H, at New Year's Revolution. The Elimination Chamber is a match type in Professional wrestling (seen in World Wrestling Entertainment) Christopher Michael Benoit (bə'nwɑ (May 21 1967—June 24 2007 was a Canadian professional wrestler who in 2007 received extensive media coverage as a Christopher Keith Irvine (born November 9 1970 better known by his Ring name Chris Jericho, is an American-born Canadian Television and stage Adam Joseph Copeland (born October 30 1973 in Orangeville Ontario, Canada better known by his Ring name Edge, is a Canadian professional wrestler Randal "Randy" Keith Orton (born on April 1 1980 Before being promoted to the main WWE roster Orton trained in and wrestled for Mid-Missouri Wrestling Association-Southern David Michael Bautista Jr (born January 18 1969 commonly known by his Ring name, simply Batista, is an Filipino / American professional Paul Michael Levesque better known by his Ring name Triple H, an abbreviation of his former ring name Hunter Hearst Helmsley ^[96] During the match, Michaels superkicked Edge, starting a feud between the two. A Superkick is the name used when referring to a high side thrust kick attack in Professional wrestling, which sees the wrestler use the sole of the foot to strike ^[97] At the Royal Rumble, Edge defeated Michaels, who pinned him using the ropes for leverage. Royal Rumble (2005 was the eighteenth annual Royal Rumble Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment ^[98] Michaels went on to compete in the Rumble match later that night and eliminated Kurt Angle. Kurt Steven Angle (born December 9 1968 is an American professional wrestler and Olympic gold medalist An angry Angle returned to the ring and in eliminated Michaels and then put Michaels in the Ankle Lock. Professional wrestling holds include a number of set moves and pins used by competitors to immobilize their opponents or lead to a Submission. ^[98] Michaels issued a challenge to Angle for a match at WrestleMania 21, which Angle accepted when he appeared on Raw to attack Michaels. WrestleMania 21 was the twenty-first annual WrestleMania Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment This article is about the television program You may be looking for the 1994 video game or the 2002 video game WWE Raw is ^[99] The following week on Raw, Marty Jannetty and Michaels had a one time reunion as The Rockers and defeated La Résistance. Frederick Marty Jannetty The next week on the 15th anniversary of Raw, Jannetty appeared along with Michaels in an interview The Rockers were a Professional wrestling Tag team consisting of Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty that teamed from 1985 to 1991 This article is about a Professional wrestling stable. See French Resistance for the World War II resistance movement and La Resistance ^[100] Three days later on SmackDown!, Angle defeated Jannetty with the Ankle Lock. WWE Friday Night SmackDown is a Professional wrestling Television program for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE that is currently airing ^[101] To send a "message" to Michaels, Angle also humiliated Michaels' former manager Sensational Sherri, when he applied the Ankle Lock on her. ^[102] At WrestleMania 21 on April 3, Angle defeated Michaels by submission, again with the Ankle Lock. ^[98]

The next night on Raw, Muhammad Hassan and Daivari came out to confront and assault Michaels. Shawn Daivari Career Daivari grew up admiring Mick Foley and Bret Hart. ^[103] The following week, Michaels approached Raw General Manager Eric Bischoff demanding a handicap match with Hassan and Daivari. This is a list of authority figures, people who hold on-screen power in selective Professional wrestling promotions or brands within North America Eric Aaron Bischoff (born May 27 1957) is an American Entrepreneur and former Professional wrestling booker, producer Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing Bischoff refused but informed Michaels to find a partner and he would grant a match. Michaels then made a plea for Hulk Hogan to come back and team with him. Terrance "Terry" Gene Bollea (born August 11 1953 better known by his Ring name Hulk Hogan, is an American Actor, and retired professional ^[104] On the April 18 episode of Raw, Hassan again led an attack on Michaels until Hogan appeared to save Michaels and accept his offer. ^[105] At Backlash, Hassan and Daivari lost to Hogan and Michaels when Daivari was pinned. Backlash (2005 was the seventh annual Backlash Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE ^[106] On the July 4 edition of Raw, Michaels and Hulk Hogan had a tag team match, which they won. During the post-match pose, Michaels hit Hogan with his superkick, knocking Hogan to the ground and turning Michaels heel for the first time since returning in 2002. In Professional wrestling, a heel is a Villain character In non-wrestling jargon heels are the "bad guys" in pro wrestling storylines. ^[107] The following week on Raw, Michaels appeared on Piper's Pit where he superkicked Roddy Piper and then challenged Hogan to a match at SummerSlam. Piper's Pit was an interview segment featuring Roddy Piper which was a mainstay of WWF/WWE television from 1984 to 1987, and then returned Roderick George Toombs (born April 17, 1954) Career After being expelled from junior high and having a falling out with his father Piper hit the SummerSlam (2005 was the eighteenth annual SummerSlam Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment ^[108][109] Hogan defeated Michaels at SummerSlam, and after the match Michaels extended his hand to him, saying "I needed to know, and I found out" and he and Hogan shook hands. Michaels left the ring to allow Hogan to celebrate with the crowd, and Michaels turned face once more. ^[110]

On the December 26, 2005 edition of Raw, Vince McMahon lauded Michaels for his part in the Montreal Screwjob. Events 1481 - Battle of Westbrook - Holland defeats troops of Utrecht. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Vincent Kennedy McMahon (born August 24 1945 popularly known by his Ring name Mr The Montreal Screwjob was the real life double-crossing of defending WWF Champion Bret Hart by Vince McMahon, the owner of the Michaels said he was only being loyal to his company, he had moved on, and McMahon should move on, as well. McMahon then began setting unusual stipulations for Michaels' matches and interfering on behalf of Michaels' opponents. ^[111] During the 2006 Royal Rumble, Mr. Royal Rumble (2006 was the nineteenth annual Royal Rumble Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment McMahon made his way to the ring, and as Michaels stared at McMahon, Shane McMahon made a surprising appearance, eliminating Michaels from the match. Shane Brandon McMahon (born January 15 1970 Shane has served as Executive Vice President of WWE Global Media overseeing International Television Distribution Live Event bookings ^[112] On the February 13 edition of Raw, McMahon tried unsuccessfully to force Michaels to sign retirement papers. ^[113] The next week, Michaels won a handicap match against the Spirit Squad, and after the match, Michaels' former partner, Marty Jannetty, came down to help Michaels from the assault by the Spirit Squad. The Spirit Squad was a five member stable who wrestled for World Wrestling Entertainment on the Raw brand, as well as in developmental territory After the two reunited, Mr. McMahon offered Jannetty a contract if he "kissed his ass. "^[114] The following week, Jannetty refused McMahon's offer and instead took Chris Masters' "Masterlock challenge". Chris Mordetzky (born January 8 1983 showed promo style introductory videos outlining him as The Masterpiece, touting him as having a body so perfect it would appear This article is about the television program You may be looking for the 1994 video game or the 2002 video game WWE Raw is ^[115] Michaels tried to help Jannetty, which ultimately resulted in Shane attacking Michaels and forcing him to kiss his father's ass. ^[115] At WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, Shane McMahon defeated Michaels in a Street Fight, after he applied the Sharpshooter on Michaels, which led to Mr. Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing McMahon immediately ordering for the bell to be rung, even though Michaels did not submit, which was an allusion to the Montreal Screwjob. ^[116] Despite interference from the Spirit Squad and Shane McMahon, Michaels defeated Mr. McMahon at WrestleMania 22 in a No Holds Barred match. WrestleMania 22 was the twenty-second annual WrestleMania Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing ^[117] At Backlash, The McMahons (Vince and Shane) defeated Michaels and "God" in a tag team match, with help from the Spirit Squad in a no disqualification match. Backlash (2006 was the eighth annual Backlash Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Team McMahon was the name of a mixed brand heel Professional wrestling Stable in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE consisting of WWE Chairman God is the principal or sole Deity in Religions and other belief systems that worship one deity. ^[118] On the May 22 edition of Raw, the Squad injured Michaels' knee. ^[119] This angle was written so that Michaels could have surgery on his knee, which had been legitimately injured for some time. ^[120]

Return of D-Generation X

Main article: D-Generation X

In 2006, a series of events took place which suggested a reunion of Shawn Michaels and Triple H as D-Generation X (DX) starting at WrestleMania 22 where both Michaels and Triple H performed the crotch chop during their matches. D-Generation X (also known and spelled as Degeneration X, DX and D-X) is an on-and-off Professional wrestling Tag team (formerly Paul Michael Levesque better known by his Ring name Triple H, an abbreviation of his former ring name Hunter Hearst Helmsley D-Generation X (also known and spelled as Degeneration X, DX and D-X) is an on-and-off Professional wrestling Tag team (formerly WrestleMania 22 was the twenty-second annual WrestleMania Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment ^[117] On Raw, the two continued to deliver chops, as Michaels feuded with Vince McMahon and Triple H went for the WWE Championship, repeatedly butting heads with Vince McMahon in the process. This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the SmackDown brand of WWE

On the June 12, 2006 edition of Raw, DX officially reunited. Events 1381 - Peasants' Revolt: in England, rebels arrive at Blackheath. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. This article is about the television program You may be looking for the 1994 video game or the 2002 video game WWE Raw is During Triple H's gauntlet match against the Spirit Squad, Michaels came in to help Triple H, and the two did the DX "crotch chops. Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing The Spirit Squad was a five member stable who wrestled for World Wrestling Entertainment on the Raw brand, as well as in developmental territory "^[121] At Vengeance, DX defeated the Spirit Squad in a 5-on-2 handicap match. Vengeance (2006 was the sixth annual Vengeance Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing ^[122] They also defeated the Spirit Squad at Saturday Night's Main Event in a 5-2 elimination match and defeated The McMahons at SummerSlam. SummerSlam (2006 was the nineteenth annual SummerSlam Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment ^[123][124] At Unforgiven, DX overcame the odds once again, defeating the McMahons and ECW World Champion The Big Show in a Hell in a Cell match. Unforgiven (2006 was a Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE which took place on September 17 The Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW Championship is a Professional wrestling world championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. Paul Randall Wight (born February 8 1972 in Aiken South Carolina) better known by his Ring name, (The Big Show, is an American A Hell in a Cell match (sometimes referred to as Hell in the Cell) is a Professional wrestling match seen in World Wrestling Entertainment in DX embarrassed Vince by shoving his face in between the Big Show's buttocks during the match, and DX won when Triple H broke a sledgehammer over the shoulders of Vince McMahon after Michaels delivered Sweet Chin Music to him. A sledgehammer is a Tool consisting of a large flat head attached to a Lever (or handle ^[125]

At Cyber Sunday, DX took on Rated-RKO (Edge and Randy Orton). Cyber Sunday (2006 was the third annual Cyber Sunday Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment Rated-RKO was a Professional wrestling Tag team, who wrestled for World Wrestling Entertainment on its Raw brand between October Adam Joseph Copeland (born October 30 1973 in Orangeville Ontario, Canada better known by his Ring name Edge, is a Canadian professional wrestler Randal "Randy" Keith Orton (born on April 1 1980 Before being promoted to the main WWE roster Orton trained in and wrestled for Mid-Missouri Wrestling Association-Southern The fan-selected referee Eric Bischoff allowed the illegal use of a steel chair to give Rated-RKO the ill-gotten win and the plaudit of being the first tag team to defeat DX in a tag team match since their reformation in June 2006. Eric Aaron Bischoff (born May 27 1957) is an American Entrepreneur and former Professional wrestling booker, producer A folding chair is a light portable chair that can be stored in a stack row or on a specially designed Cart (or dolley ^[126] At Survivor Series, however, Team DX emerged victorious, in a clean sweep of Team Rated-RKO. Survivor Series (2006 was a Professional wrestling Pay-per-view (PPV event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE ^[127]

2007–present

At New Year's Revolution, Michaels' partner, Triple H suffered a legitimate torn right quadriceps during their match with Rated-RKO. New Year's Revolution (2007 was the third annual and final New Year's Revolution Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Paul Michael Levesque better known by his Ring name Triple H, an abbreviation of his former ring name Hunter Hearst Helmsley In Professional wrestling, legit (from "legitimate" is a slang term used to describe a match or event which has not been booked, or a performer "Quads" redirects here For other uses see Quad The quadriceps femoris ( Latin for "four-headed of the femur" also Rated-RKO was a Professional wrestling Tag team, who wrestled for World Wrestling Entertainment on its Raw brand between October ^[128] Rated-RKO claimed victory over DX, citing the injury as the "end" of DX. ^[129] On January 15, Michaels lived up to his vow of "dealing" with Rated-RKO when he took out Randy Orton with a con-chair-to after a handicap match against Edge and Orton. Randal "Randy" Keith Orton (born on April 1 1980 Before being promoted to the main WWE roster Orton trained in and wrestled for Mid-Missouri Wrestling Association-Southern Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. Adam Joseph Copeland (born October 30 1973 in Orangeville Ontario, Canada better known by his Ring name Edge, is a Canadian professional wrestler ^[130]

On the January 29 edition of Raw, Michaels captured the World Tag Team Championship with WWE Champion John Cena after defeating Rated-RKO. The World Tag Team Championship is a Professional wrestling world tag team championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the SmackDown brand of WWE John Felix Anthony Cena (born April 23 1977 In his WWE career Cena has been a three time WWE Champion, He has also made appearances on television shows ^[131] He then defeated both Edge and Orton in a Triple Threat Number One contender's match on another edition of Raw to earn a shot at the WWE Championship. ^[132] On April 1 at WrestleMania 23, Cena retained the Championship after he made Michaels submit to the STFU. WrestleMania 23 was a Professional wrestling Pay-per-view (PPV event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Professional wrestling holds include a number of set moves and pins used by competitors to immobilize their opponents or lead to a Submission. ^[133] The next night on Raw, Michaels and Cena competed in two back-to-back ten team battle royals, winning the first and losing the titles in the second to The Hardys (Matt and Jeff) when Michaels threw Cena over the top rope. In Professional wrestling, a battle royal (sometimes battle royale; plural battles royal or battle royals) is a multi-competitor match type The Hardy Boyz (also known as the The Hardys and Team Xtreme) are an on-and-off Professional wrestling Tag team in World Wrestling ^[134] Michaels' feud with Cena continued and he faced off with Cena, Edge and Randy Orton in a Fatal Four Way match at Backlash for the WWE Championship. Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing Backlash (2007 was the ninth annual Backlash Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Cena retained the championship when Michaels performed Sweet Chin Music on Cena causing him to fall on Orton, which gained Cena the pinfall. ^[135]

Michaels then entered a feud with Randy Orton when Orton claimed that he could beat Michaels. ^[136] The week before their match at Judgment Day, after Michaels won a match against Edge, Orton interfered, punting Michaels in the head. Judgment Day (2007 was the ninth annual Judgment Day Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE ^[136] Orton assaulted Michaels again just prior to their match at Judgment Day, interrupting Michaels' interview segment. ^[137] Michaels collapsed during the course of their match, causing Orton to win by referee stoppage. ^[137] Afterwards, Orton continued the beating when he delivered an RKO to a fallen Michaels. In Professional wrestling, a cutter is a common term which refers to the three-quarter facelock bulldog maneuver Michaels was then removed by a stretcher. ^[137] During the feud, Michaels conjured a storyline concussion. This injury was used to keep Michaels out of action, as he required surgery for his knee. ^[138] Michaels made his return on the October 8 edition of Raw, performing his trademark superkick to the newly-crowned WWE Champion, Randy Orton, during his title ceremony at the end of the show and then celebrating over the knocked-out champion as Mr. McMahon watched. Vincent Kennedy McMahon (born August 24 1945 popularly known by his Ring name Mr ^[139] At Cyber Sunday, Michaels was voted by the fans to face Randy Orton for the WWE Championship; though he won via disqualification when Orton hit Michaels with a low blow, which resulted in Orton retaining the title. Cyber Sunday (2007 was the fourth annual Cyber Sunday Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment ^[140] Michaels got another opportunity at the WWE Championship, when he was granted his rematch against Orton at Survivor Series. Survivor Series (2007 was the twenty-first annual Survivor Series Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling ^[141] In their match, Michaels was banned from using Sweet Chin Music upon request by Orton, referring to as Michaels superkicking Orton week after week. ^[142] Michaels lost the match, however, when Orton performed the RKO for the win. ^[141]

One night after Survivor Series, Michaels entered a feud with Mr. Kennedy, after Kennedy claimed it was time for Michaels to move on from the title scene and let younger and more talented superstars climb the ladder to success. Kenneth Anderson (born March 6 1976 in Minneapolis Minnesota) is an American professional wrestler and Actor, better known by his Ring ^[143] This led to a match at Armageddon, in which Michaels successfully defeated Kennedy. Armageddon (2007 was the eighth Armageddon Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE ^[144] In subsequent rematches, the duo traded wins over each other. ^[145][146] At the Royal Rumble, Michaels lasted over half an hour in the match after entering in the number two spot. Royal Rumble (2008 was the twenty-first annual Royal Rumble Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment Michaels, however, was eliminated by Kennedy, ending the rivalry between the two. ^[147]

As part of the storyline involving Ric Flair, Michaels faced Flair in a Career Threatening match at WrestleMania XXIV, in which he won by performing Sweet Chin Music and thus ending Flair's career. Richard Morgan Fliehr According to WWE and PWI Flair is an eight-time National Wrestling Alliance (NWA Champion, six-time WCW Champion Many types of matches, sometimes called "concept" or " gimmick matches" in the jargon of the business, can be found in the form of Performing WrestleMania XXIV was a Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE which took place on March 30 2008 at ^[148]

In wrestling

• Finishing and signature moves
  • Sweet Chin Music^[2] (Superkick, often preceding the move with a series of foot stomps, called "tuning up the band" by announcers)
  • Modified figure four leglock - 2007-present
  • Teardrop Suplex^[22] (Leg hook Saito suplex) – 1992–1993
  • Jumping piledriver – Used as a finisher from 1993–1995; used as a regular move from 1995-present
  • Diving elbow drop, with theatrics^[22]
  • Inverted atomic drop^[22]
  • Flying forearm smash followed by a kip-up^[22]
  • Scoop slam
  • Swinging neckbreaker
  • Backhand chop
  • Skin the cat
  • Diving splash
  • Lou Thesz press followed by multiple punches
  • Moonsault^[22]
  • Figure four leglock^[22]
  • Sharpshooter – Used in reference to the Montreal Screwjob
  • Slingshot crossbody
  • Leg feed enzuigiri
  • Asai moonsault
  • Arm trap crossface - 2007- present

• Managers
  • Sensational Sherri^[23]
  • Diesel
  • Sycho Sid
  • Jose Lothario
  • Chyna
  • Rick Rude
  • Triple H

• Nicknames
  • The Heartbreak Kid (HBK)^[22]
  • The Showstopper^[22]
  • The Headliner^[22]
  • The Main Event^[22]
  • The Icon^[1]
  • Mr. A Superkick is the name used when referring to a high side thrust kick attack in Professional wrestling, which sees the wrestler use the sole of the foot to strike Lance K McNaught (born March 2 1981 Cade and Danielson worked as a tag team for a while before they went their separate ways Cade stayed in FMW and faced off against ECW wrestler Aerial techniques are spectacular maneuvers using the ring and its posts and ropes as aids used in Professional wrestling to show off the speed and agility of a wrestler Professional wrestling holds include a number of set moves and pins used by competitors to immobilize their opponents or lead to a Submission. Jeffrey Nero "Jeff" Hardy is an American professional wrestler on the SmackDown brand of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE A Superkick is the name used when referring to a high side thrust kick attack in Professional wrestling, which sees the wrestler use the sole of the foot to strike Professional wrestling holds include a number of set moves and pins used by competitors to immobilize their opponents or lead to a Submission. A suplex is an Offensive move used in wrestling both in competitive Sport wrestling, including Olympic and collegiate wrestling and Professional wrestling A piledriver is a Professional wrestling driver move in which the wrestler grabs his opponent turns him upside-down and drops into a sitting or kneeling position Aerial techniques are spectacular maneuvers using the ring and its posts and ropes as aids used in Professional wrestling to show off the speed and agility of a wrestler Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him or her down which makes up most of the action of Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. Kip-up (鯉魚打挺 Liyudating is one of several names for an acrobatic move in which a person transitions from a Supine position directly to a squatting position by propelling Professional wrestling throws are the application of techniques that involve lifting the opponent up and throwing or slamming him or her down which makes up most of the action of In Professional wrestling a neckbreaker is any throw or slam that focuses its attack on the opponent’s Neck. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. Professional wrestling holds include a number of set moves and pins used by competitors to immobilize their opponents or lead to a Submission. Aerial techniques are spectacular maneuvers using the ring and its posts and ropes as aids used in Professional wrestling to show off the speed and agility of a wrestler Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. A moonsault, moonsault press or back flip splash is a professional wrestling aerial technique with much of its popularity in American wrestling being attributed Professional wrestling holds include a number of set moves and pins used by competitors to immobilize their opponents or lead to a Submission. The Sharpshooter, originally named Sasori-gatame and in English Scorpion Hold, is a professional wrestling submission hold The Montreal Screwjob was the real life double-crossing of defending WWF Champion Bret Hart by Vince McMahon, the owner of the Aerial techniques are spectacular maneuvers using the ring and its posts and ropes as aids used in Professional wrestling to show off the speed and agility of a wrestler Attacking maneuvers are offensive moves in Professional wrestling, used to set up an opponent for a submission hold or for a throw. A moonsault, moonsault press or back flip splash is a professional wrestling aerial technique with much of its popularity in American wrestling being attributed Professional wrestling holds include a number of set moves and pins used by competitors to immobilize their opponents or lead to a Submission. In Professional wrestling, a manager is a secondary character paired with a wrestler (or wrestlers for a variety of reasons Sherri Schrull (born Sherri Russell) ( February 8 1958 – June 15 2007) was an American professional wrestler Kevin Scott Nash (born July 9 1959 is an American professional wrestler and Actor. Sidney Raymond Eudy (born July 4, 1960 in West Memphis Arkansas) is an American professional wrestler better known as Sid Vicious Guadalupe Robledo (born 1936 is an American professional wrestler, best known by the ring name of Jose Lothario. Chyna (born Joan Marie Laurer on December 27 1972 is an American actress and retired professional wrestler. Richard E Rood ( December 7 1958 – April 20 1999) better known by his Ring name "Ravishing" Paul Michael Levesque better known by his Ring name Triple H, an abbreviation of his former ring name Hunter Hearst Helmsley A nickname is a Name of an entity or thing that is not its Proper name. WrestleMania^[1]

Entrance music

• The song Sexy Boy was originally written for Michaels by Jimmy Hart. Music in Professional wrestling serves a variety of purposes The most common uses of Music in Professional wrestling is that of the entrance Jimmy Ray Hart Wrestling Observer Newsletter awards * Manager of the Year in 1983 * Best Interviews Hart thanked Michaels personally for continuing to use the song as his entrance music when he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2005. In Professional wrestling, the WWE Hall of Fame (formerly WWF Hall of Fame) is an institution that honors selected former and current employees of World Wrestling Michaels' entrance music was originally performed by Sherri Martel until she became a babyface,^[1] and then the second version was performed by Michaels himself with traces of Sherri in the chorus portion of the song. Sherri Schrull (born Sherri Russell) ( February 8 1958 – June 15 2007) was an American professional wrestler In Professional wrestling, a face or babyface is a character who is portrayed as Heroic relative to the heel wrestlers who are analogous to villains The current version of the song in use today is the version Michaels sang himself.
• Since the return of D-Generation X, Michaels mostly used the DX entrance Break It Down, by The Chris Warren Band, even when wrestling in singles competition, but then went back to using Sexy Boy. D-Generation X (also known and spelled as Degeneration X, DX and D-X) is an on-and-off Professional wrestling Tag team (formerly Christopher Warren (born in 1968 on Long Island, New York) is an American musician who has performed in numerous bands

Wrestlers trained

Main article: Texas Wrestling Academy

Championships and accomplishments

• American Wrestling Association
  • AWA World Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Marty Jannetty^[36]

• Central States Wrestling
  • NWA Central States Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Marty Jannetty^[17]

• Continental Wrestling Association
  • AWA Southern Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Marty Jannetty^[149]

• Texas All-Star Wrestling
  • TASW Texas Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Paul Diamond^[15][149]

• Texas Wrestling Alliance
  • TWA Heavyweight Championship (1 time)^[149]

• World Wrestling Federation | World Wrestling Entertainment
  • WWF Championship (3 times)^[36]
  • WWF European Championship (1 time)^[36]
  • WWF Intercontinental Championship (3 times)^[36]
  • WWF/E World Tag Team Championship (4 times) – with Diesel (2), Stone Cold Steve Austin (1), and John Cena (1)^[36]
  • World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)^[36]
  • Royal Rumble (1995)^[36]
  • Royal Rumble (1996)^[36]
  • First Grand Slam Champion
  • Fourth Triple Crown Champion

^ In October 1990, Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty defeated the Hart Foundation for the title. The Texas Wrestling Academy (formerly known as The Shawn Michaels Wrestling Academy) is a Professional wrestling training school that was operated The American Wrestling Association (AWA was an American Professional wrestling promotion based in Minneapolis Minnesota that ran from 1960 The American Wrestling Association (AWA World Tag Team Championship was the Tag team title for the American Wrestling Association from 1960 until the promotion folded The American Wrestling Association (AWA World Tag Team Championship was the Tag team title for the American Wrestling Association from 1960 until the promotion folded Frederick Marty Jannetty The next week on the 15th anniversary of Raw, Jannetty appeared along with Michaels in an interview Heart of America Sports Attractions, also known as the Midwest Wrestling Association, Central States Wrestling and the World Wrestling Alliance, was The NWA Central States Tag Team Championship was the primary tag team championship for the Heart of America Sports Attractions / Central States Wrestling promotion from The NWA Central States Tag Team Championship was the primary tag team championship for the Heart of America Sports Attractions / Central States Wrestling promotion from The Continental Wrestling Association (later on “Championship Wrestling Association” was a wrestling promotion managed by Jerry Jarrett. The AWA Southern Tag Team Championship was a Professional wrestling Tag team title in the Tennessee area from the 1940s through the late 1980s The AWA Southern Tag Team Championship was a Professional wrestling Tag team title in the Tennessee area from the 1940s through the late 1980s Southwest Championship Wrestling (SCW was a Professional wrestling promotion that was owned by Joseph Blanchard and based in San Antonio Texas, from The Texas All-Star USA Tag Team Championship was a major tag team title in Texas All-Star Wrestling. The Texas All-Star USA Tag Team Championship was a major tag team title in Texas All-Star Wrestling. World Wrestling Entertainment Inc ( WWE) is a publicly traded privately controlled integrated media (focusing in Television, Internet, This article is about the championship that is currently defended on the SmackDown brand of WWE This is a chronological list of wrestlers that have been WWE Champion by Ring name. The WWE European Championship is an inactive title competed for in World Wrestling Entertainment. This is a chronological list of wrestlers that have been WWE European Champion by Ring name. The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Intercontinental Championship is a Professional wrestling championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. This is a chronological list of wrestlers that have been WWE Intercontinental Champion by Ring name. The World Tag Team Championship is a Professional wrestling world tag team championship in World Wrestling Entertainment. This is a chronological list of teams that have been World Tag Team Champions by Ring name. Kevin Scott Nash (born July 9 1959 is an American professional wrestler and Actor. Steven Williams (born Steven Anderson on December 18 1964 This defiance was often shown by Austin flipping McMahon off and incapacitating him with the John Felix Anthony Cena (born April 23 1977 In his WWE career Cena has been a three time WWE Champion, He has also made appearances on television shows The World Heavyweight Championship is a Professional wrestling world championship in World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE This is a chronological list of wrestlers that have been World Heavyweight Champion, sorted by Ring name. The Royal Rumble is an annual Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced every January by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Royal Rumble (1995 was the eighth annual Royal Rumble Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation The Royal Rumble is an annual Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced every January by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Royal Rumble (1996 was the ninth annual Royal Rumble Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation A Grand Slam Champion in Professional wrestling is a distinction made to a professional wrestler who has won all of the major titles in a promotion This article deals with the achievement as understood in professional wrestling in the United States. This article is about the Hart Foundation in professional wrestling Despite winning the match, the win and reign are not recognized by WWE, as the ring ropes broke and the match was not aired on television. As a result, Michaels is only officially recognized as a 4-time World Tag Team Champion.

• Pro Wrestling Illustrated
  • PWI Match of the Year (1993) vs. Pro Wrestling Illustrated ( PWI) is a Professional wrestling Magazine. The PWI Match of the Year Award, given yearly since 1972 by Professional wrestling Magazine Pro Wrestling Illustrated, Marty Jannetty on Monday Night Raw on May 17, 1993^[6]
  • PWI Match of the Year (1994) vs. This article is about the television program You may be looking for the 1994 video game or the 2002 video game WWE Raw is Events 1521 - Edward Stafford 3rd Duke of Buckingham, is executed for Treason. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Razor Ramon at WrestleMania X on March 20, 1994^[150]
  • PWI Match of the Year (1995) vs. Scott Oliver Hall (born October 20, 1958 In WCW he was a 2-time United States Heavyweight Champion, a 1-time Television WrestleMania X was the tenth annual WrestleMania Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by the World Wrestling Federation. Events 1600 - The Linköping Bloodbath takes place on Maundy Thursday in Linköping, Sweden. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) Diesel at WrestleMania XI on April 2, 1995^[6]
  • PWI Most Popular Wrestler of the Year (1995)^[151]
  • PWI Most Popular Wrestler of the Year (1996)^[151]
  • PWI Match of the Year (1996) vs. WrestleMania XI was the eleventh annual WrestleMania pay-per-view event held by the World Wrestling Federation (WWF at the Hartford Civic Center Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 The PWI Most Popular Wrestler of the Year Award, given yearly since 1972 by Professional wrestling Magazine Pro Wrestling Illustrated Bret Hart at WrestleMania XII on March 31, 1996^[6]
  • PWI ranked him # 1 of the 500 best singles wrestlers of the year in the PWI 500 in 1996. Bret Sergeant Hart (born July 2 1957 is a retired Canadian professional wrestler and Actor. WrestleMania XII was the twelfth WrestleMania event produced by the World Wrestling Federation. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Pro Wrestling Illustrated ( PWI) is a Professional wrestling Magazine. ^[152]
  • PWI Match of the Year (2004) vs. Chris Benoit and Triple H at WrestleMania XX on March 14, 2004^[150]
  • PWI Match of the Year (2005) vs. Christopher Michael Benoit (bə'nwɑ (May 21 1967—June 24 2007 was a Canadian professional wrestler who in 2007 received extensive media coverage as a Paul Michael Levesque better known by his Ring name Triple H, an abbreviation of his former ring name Hunter Hearst Helmsley WrestleMania XX was the twentieth WrestleMania Professional wrestling Pay-per-view produced by World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE Events 1489 - The Queen of Cyprus, Catherine Cornaro, sells her kingdom to Venice. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Kurt Angle at WrestleMania 21 on April 3, 2005^[150]
  • PWI Match of the Year (2006) vs. Kurt Steven Angle (born December 9 1968 is an American professional wrestler and Olympic gold medalist WrestleMania 21 was the twenty-first annual WrestleMania Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Vince McMahon at WrestleMania 22 on April 2, 2006. Vincent Kennedy McMahon (born August 24 1945 popularly known by his Ring name Mr WrestleMania 22 was the twenty-second annual WrestleMania Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ^[150]
  • PWI Match of the Year (2007) vs. John Cena on Raw on April 23, 2007

Personal life

Growing up, Hickenbottom was never called "Michael" because he hated the name, so his family and friends just called him "Shawn". Events 215 BC - A temple is built on the Capitoline Hill dedicated to Venus Erycina to commemorate the Roman defeat at Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. ^[153] Ever since, he has been referred to as Shawn. Additionally, Hickenbottom moved around frequently since his father was in the military. He relates in his autobiography how he dreaded the first day at his many new schools, when the teacher would call roll and announce his surname of "Hickenbottom" to the class, which would evoke giggles and teasing because of its unusual sound. ^[153]

In 1996, Hickenbottom posed in a non-nude layout for Playgirl magazine. Playgirl is also a song by Ladytron, PLAYGIRL is a monthly pornographic women's lifestyle Magazine published in the United States Magazines, periodicals or serials are Publications generally published on a regular schedule containing a variety of articles, generally ^[154] It was not until after he posed that he discovered that Playgirl has a mostly homosexual readership, which was seen as humorous by his fellow wrestlers. ^[154]

Hickenbottom's marriage to his first wife, Theresa Lynn Wood, was brief and ended in divorce, but was amicably settled. ^[155] He is now married to former WCW Nitro Girl, Whisper (Rebecca Curci). The Nitro Girls were a dance team in World Championship Wrestling. The Nitro Girls were a dance team in World Championship Wrestling. They were married on March 31, 1999 at the Graceland Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Events 307 - After divorcing his wife Minervina, Constantine marries Fausta, the daughter of the retired Roman Emperor Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Las Vegas ( Spanish: "The Meadows" is the most populous City in the state of Nevada, the seat of Clark County, and an internationally ^[156] It was a very small wedding ceremony. The only people present were Hickenbottom, Rebecca Curci, and an Elvis impersonator. Hickenbottom and Curci have a son, Cameron Kade (born on January 5, 2000)^[157] and a daughter, Cheyenne Michelle (born on August 19, 2004). Events 1477 - Battle of Nancy: Charles the Bold is killed and Burgundy becomes part of France. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Events 43 BC - Octavian, later known as Augustus compels the Roman Senate to elect him Consul. "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " ^[158]

Hickenbottom has several tattoos. He has a tattoo of a heart with a sword through it with a snake around it in the shape of an "S". ^[159][160] He has one on his wedding finger, that has an R for his wife Rebecca. ^[160] Another in his left wrist, it's a bracelet design that says "Cameron" for his son. ^[160] On his left leg he has a picture of his wife,^[160] the other leg has a picture of the state of Texas. ^[160] Finally, he has a small broken heart with the letters "HBK" above it, tattooed on his right hip. ^[160]

Hickenbottom is ambidextrous. Cross-dominance, also known as mixed- Handedness, mixed dominance, or hand-confusion, is a Motor skill manifestation where a person ^[12] This caused him problems as a boy playing football, as he had trouble differentiating between his right and left directions. ^[12] He uses his right hand to draw and color and his left hand to write. ^[12] He typically uses his right leg when performing Sweet Chin Music.

Hickenbottom is a born again Christian. He was raised as a Roman Catholic, but became a non-denominational Christian under the influence of his wife Rebecca. ^[1] His ring attire often incorporates cross symbols, and while on the way to the ring, he normally gets down on his knees and mouths a prayer while his pyrotechnics go off. He has been seen in the congregation during a televised service of Cornerstone Church in his hometown of San Antonio. John Charles Hagee (born April 12 1940 is the founder and senior Pastor of Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas, a non-denominational Hickenbottom is a Bible teacher in San Antonio. Etymology According to the Online Etymology Dictionary, the word bible is from Latin biblia, traced from the same word through Medieval Latin and Late Latin ^[1] He also appeared on a Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) program along with Sting. The Trinity Broadcasting Network ( TBN) is a Christian television network headquartered in Costa Mesa California with studios in Irving Texas ^[161][162]

Hickenbottom is a fan of the San Antonio Spurs. The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional Basketball team based in San Antonio Texas. He has been seen wearing Spurs merchandise and attending Spurs games. ^[163] John "Bradshaw" Layfield (JBL) made a reference to Hickenbottom being a season ticket holder during the 2007 Royal Rumble. John Charles Layfield (born November 29 1966 known by his current Ring name John "Bradshaw" Layfield or JBL, is an American Royal Rumble (2007 was the twentieth annual Royal Rumble Professional wrestling Pay-per-view event produced by World Wrestling Entertainment ^[164]

Notes

References

• Shawn Michaels and Aaron Feigenbaum (2005-11-22). Heartbreak And Triumph: The Shawn Michaels Story. WWE Books. ISBN 9780743493802.  
• "2007 Wrestling Almanac & Book of Facts", Wrestling’s Historical Cards, Kappa Publishing, 2007.  

External links

• WWE.com Profile
• Online World of Wrestling profile
• Shawn Michaels at the Internet Movie Database

Persondata
NAME	Hickenbottom, Michael Shawn
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Michaels, Shawn
SHORT DESCRIPTION	Professional wrestler
DATE OF BIRTH	July 22, 1965
PLACE OF BIRTH	Chandler, Arizona
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH

Events 1099 - First Crusade: Godfrey of Bouillon is elected the first Defender of the Holy Sepulchre of The Kingdom of Year 1965 ( MCMLXV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1965 Gregorian calendar. Chandler is a city in Maricopa County, Arizona, and is a prominent suburb of the Phoenix Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA

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