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The Heartbreak Kid is a WWE Hall of Famer. He has been called "Mr. WrestleMania" for his amazing performances on the grandest stage of them all.
Overview
Shawn Michaels debuted in World Wrestling Entertainment on July 7, 1988 alongside his partner Marty Jannetty as The Rockers. The had minor success until Michaels turned on Jannetty on December 2, 1991. During a "Barber Shop" segment hosted by Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake, Michaels superkicked him and threw him through a glass window. Jannetty disappeared and Michaels took on the nickname "The Heartbreak Kid."
In the summer of 1997, he formed a D-Generation X with Triple H, Chyna, and Rick Rude as the Attitude Era began. With their irreverent behavior and skits, the group quickly rose in popularity and grew in size with the addition of the New Age Outlaws. Later that year at Survivor Series Michaels would be involved in an incident known as "The Montreal Screwjob", in which Michaels defeated Bret "The Hitman" Hart for the WWE Championship.
In 1998 at the Royal Rumble event, Shawn Michaels suffered a serious back injury during a Casket Match, causing him to retire after losing the WWE Championship at WrestleMania XIV. In November, he returned in a non-wrestling role as the WWE Commissioner. In 2000 he handed the role over to Mick Foley and left the WWE.
In 2002, Michaels returned and feuded with Triple H. After having a "non-sanctioned" fight at SummerSlam, Michaels returned to full-time in-ring action and captured the World Heavyweight Championship in the Elimination Chamber at Survivor Series.
In 2006, Triple H and Michaels mended their relationship and became friends again, reforming D-Generation X as just the two of them. Unlike the first interation, they were a bit more family-friendly but still comedic. They feuded against the McMahons and later Rated-RKO (Randy Orton and Edge) until an injury put Triple H out of action in January 2007. The duo would continue to be allies and team up on occasion as DX for the next few years.
Shawn Michaels during his entrance at The 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania
At WrestleMania XXIV, Shawn Michaels faced Ric Flair in a Career Threatening Match for Flair, as he being forced to retire by Mr. McMahon the next time his lost a match. Flair requested having one last big math at WrestleMania against "Mr. WrestleMania." Despite his hesitation, he eventually accepted the match and in the 2008 Match of the Year ended Flair's career with Sweet Chin Music.
In 2009, Shawn Michaels attempted to end The Undertaker's undefeated WrestleMania streak at The 25th Anniversary of WrestleMania. After failing to do so in a Slammy Award-winning match, they squared off one last time at WrestleMania XXVI in a "Streak vs. Career" Match. The Undertaker would win again, ending Michaels' legendary career.
In 2011, Shawn Michaels was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by his longtime friend Triple H.
WWE Accomplishments
Championships
- WWE Championship (x3)
- World Heavyweight Championship
- WWE Intercontinental Championship (x3)
- WWE European Championship
- WWE World Tag Team Championship (x5)
- WWE Tag Team Championship
Slammy Awards
- Best Slammin' Jammin' Entrance (1996)
- Best Threads (1996)
- Squared Circle Shocker (1996)
- Master of Mat Mechanics (1996)
- Leader of the New Generation (1996)
- Best Finisher (1997)
- Match of the Year (1996-1997, 2008-2010)
Other Highlights
- Royal Rumble Match Winner (1995, 1996)
- WWE Hall of Fame (Class of 2011)
General Information
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| Name | Shawn Michaels |
| Gender | Male |
| Credited In | 125 movies |
| Credited In | 2 shows |
| 1st Movie Credit | n/a |
| 1st Show Credit | n/a |
| Alias(es) |
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