Shawn Michaels, is in my opinion, the greatest performer to ever lace up wrestling boots. Some might not agree but you can't deny his accolades. He can outperform ANYONE! In the Words of TNA Wrestler A.J. Styles "Shawn can wrestle a broom and it would an amazing match - He is just that great!" He has done it all in this business and there is nothing that he didn’t accomplish. His retirement was bitter-sweet for WWE fans & himself. He was defeated by The Undertaker in an outstanding contest at WrestleMania 26. One year later, he became Mr. Hall of Fame, which is an appropriate name for Mr. WrestleMania. It was an honor to perform with him.
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Quick Facts:
- Shawn Has been married twice
- Shawn has been married to Rebecca since March 31, 1999.
- Shawn Has two children - Cameron Kade (Age 11) - Cheyenne Michelle ( Age 7)
- Shawn was born in Scottsdale, Arizona
- Shawn Now Lives in San Antonio with his Family
- Shawn is the youngest child of 4
- Shawn's Favorite Sport other than Wrestling is Football
- Favorite Football team : Dallas Cowboys
- Favorite Basketball Team: San Antonio Spurs
- Shawn was trained by Jose Lothario
- While he was out with his back injury, he opened a Wrestling School. Notable Mentions of Graduates are : Daniel Bryan *WWE & ROH* - Brian Kendrick *WWE & TNA* - Garrison Cade (RIP) *WWE* - Matt Bentley (His Cousin) *TNA & WWE
Shawn with his Trainer Jose.
Shawn and Cameron
Shawn and Rebecca
Royal Rumble Wins (2)
Royal Rumble 1995
January 22, 1995
Tampa, Florida
In this Rumble, Shawn was the first entrant in the ring. It was amazing that he would also be one of the final four men left in this match. Joining him were The British Bull Dog, Davey Boy Smith, Lex Lugar and Crush. Luger attacked Crush but was eliminated by Michaels. Crush then convinced Michaels to work with him but then turned on Michaels by attacking him. Michaels scratched Crush's eyes, which enabled Smith to eliminate Crush. Michaels and Smith, the first two entrants, were the last two wrestlers remaining. Smith threw Michaels over the top rope and began to celebrate. Michaels, who had only touched the floor with one foot, was not eliminated from the match. He attacked Smith from behind and threw him out of the ring to become the first wrestler to win the Royal Rumble after entering first. Michaels celebrated in the ring with Pamela Anderson.
Royal Rumble 1996
January 21, 1996
Fresno, California
Shawn became only the second WWE Superstar to win multiple Royal Rumble matches. He entered the Rumble at number 18. Shawn had the most eliminations in the Rumble. The British Bull Dog, Kama, Nash and Michaels were the last four men in the ring. At the end, “The Showstopper” threw Davey Boy Smith over the ropes and earned his second Rumble victory!
European Champion (1 time)
Shawn Michaels vs British Bulldog
September 20, 1997
Birmingham, England
Shawn Michaels ended the British Bulldog's record seven-month reign as European Champion at the One Night Only pay-per-view in England. HBK held the championship for three months before practically handing the prize over to Triple H. It was during a December edition of RAW that Commissioner Slaughter forced the D-Generation X mates to battle over the title. They did, but they made a joke of the match while they did it. In the end, HBK lied down and allowed Triple H to get the pin, the win and the European Championship.
WWF/E World Tag Team Championship (5 Times)
Shawn Michaels and Marty Jeanetty (The Rockers) vs. Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart
October 1990
The Rockers won the tag team titles from Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart, at a taping of a house show. The WWF, voided the win due to a collapsed turnbuckle during the match and the match would never be broadcast or acknowledged on television. The Rockers would eventually split during a taping of Brutus “the Barber” Beefcake’s Barbershop when Michaels super kicked his partner, Marty Jannetty.
Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty defeated The Hart Foundation for the title. 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 5-time World Tag Team Champion.
Shawn Michaels and Diesel
August 28, 1994 - November 23, 1994
Indianapolis, Indiana
Shawn Michaels teamed up with his bodyguard, Diesel and formed one of the most powerful tag teams in WWE history. On this night, they took out the Headshrinkers at an untelevised live event for the World Tag Team Championship. Shawn and Diesel had problems getting along after Michaels inadvertently nailed Diesel during a match at the 1994 Survivor Series. Since they couldn't co-exist, they were forced to forfeit the titles on Nov. 23
Diesel and Shawn Michaels vs. Owen Hart and Yokozuna
Saginaw, MI
September 24, 1995 – September 25, 1995
Diesel, the WWE Champion, and Shawn Michaels, the Intercontinental Champion, were scheduled to take on the World Tag Team Champions, Owen Hart & Yokozuna at In Your House 3. The rules for this match were if Diesel or Shawn Michaels were pinned, the person who pinned him would win their Championship. If Michaels or Diesel got a pin, they would become the new World Tag Team Champions. Jim Cornette, Yokozuna and Owen Hart’s manager tried to reschedule the match because Hart had not shown up at the building. The British Bulldog took Hart's place. During the match, Owen entered the ring by flying off of the top rope. Diesel caught him and gave Owen the Jackknife Powerbomb... Diesel and Shawn had won the belts. Their title reign lasted less than 24 hours because Hart and Yokozuna's lawyer, Clarence Mason, found a way to give them the titles back.
Stone Cold and Shawn Michaels vs. Owen Hart and Davey Boy Smith
May 25, 1997 - July 14, 1997
Evansville, Indiana
Stone Cold and Shawn were bitter rivals. However, on this night, they teamed up together to take on Davey Boy Smith and Owen Hart on RAW. The referee had a hard time maintaining order in this match. At the end of the match, Shawn hit Sweet Chin Music on Davey Boy Smith to win the belts. On July, 14, 1997, Shawn would be stripped of his championship belt due to injuries. Stone cold then picked Dude Love to be his new tag team partner.
Shawn Michaels and John Cena vs. Rated RKO
January 29, 2007 – April 2, 2007
Dallas, Texas
At the start of RAW, Shawn and WWE champion, John Cena were discussing the possibility of having a championship title match at WrestleMania 23. The unlikely duo, then decided to team up and take on Rated- RKO for the tag team championship belts. At the end of this match, Cena, pinned Orton by using the FU. Shawn earned his fourth tag team championship and Cena become a double champion.
Shawn Michaels and Triple HHH (D- Generation X vs. The Big Show and Chris Jericho)
December 2009- February 2010
San Antonio, Texas
The Game and HBK competed in their first TLC match together. They were able to overcome The Big Show and Jericho’s attack of chairs and steel weapons. At the end of the night, Shawn climbed the ladder and grabbed the Unified Tag Team Championship belts. This match was special for two reasons. The first was because they got the win in Shawn’s hometown. The second reason was that Jericho would now be banned from RAW.
Intercontinental Championship (3 Times)
Shawn Michaels vs. The British Bulldog
Terre Haute, IN
October 27, 1992- May 17, 1993
At Saturday Night’s main event, Shawn Michaels, challenged The British Bull for the Intercontinental Title. Davey Boy Smith showed a lot of strength throughout the match by power slamming Michaels. However, Michael’s worked on Davey’s back throughout the match and applied several abdominal stretches. At the end of the match, Shawn threw Davey into a turnbuckle that had no padding. Then, Shawn pinned Davey and earned his first Intercontinental Championship.
Shawn Michaels vs. Marty Jannetty
June 6, 1993-September 27, 1993
New York, New York
Shawn’s first major title defense was at the 1993 Royal Rumble. However, with Davey Boy Smith having left the company, Marty Jannetty was inserted as Shawn’s challenger. This was the end to a good feud because Shawn had taken nine months off of Jannetty’s career. Another interesting thing that was associated with this match was that Sensational Sherri would be making her return at the Rumble. However, she took a neutral corner, much to Shawn’s surprise.
Late in, the match, the referee was taken out. That’s when Sherri took the opportunity to slap Shawn, and made her anger at him clear. However, when she went to smash him with her high heeled shoe, Shawn ducked, and it was Marty who was hit by the shoe. Shawn laid out Marty with a super kick and retained his title.
Shawn Michaels vs. Jeff Jarrett
July 23, 1995- October 22, 1995
Nashville, Tennessee
It had been almost two years since Shawn had last held the Intercontinental Championship. On this night, Jeff Jarrett, was accompanied to the ring by The Roadie. The Roadie, accidently, helped Shawn when he tripped Jarrett by accident. When Jarrett got back up he was greeted with some Sweet Chin Music and Shawn won his third Intercontinental title.
WWF Championship (3 Times)
March 31, 1996- December 17, 1996
Shawn Michaels vs. Brett Hart
Anaheim California
This match was a 60 minute Iron Man Match. At the end of an hour, the person who had the most pin falls would win the match. Neither Shawn nor Brett was able to get a pin fall or a submission. Toward the end of the match, Brett placed the Sharpshooter on Shawn. Shawn did not submit and then time ran out. Gorilla Monsoon, decided that a winner must be declared so the match went into sudden over time. Shawn hit Sweet Chin Music on Brett twice and pinned him to earn his first WWE championship. This would be Shawn’s longest WWE Championship reign as it lasted eight months.
Shawn Michaels vs., Sid
January 19, 1997- February 19, 1997
San Antonio, Texas
This match took place at the Royal Rumble, in Shawn’s hometown of San Antonio, Texas. Shawn would be facing Sid and trying to get back the WWE championship. Sid had control in the early part of the match as he power bombed Shawn on the outside of the ring. Sid also chokeslamed Shawn. The referee got knocked out. Then a second referee appeared in the ring and tried to make the count. Sid knocked out this referee as well. Shawn then grabbed a television camera and hit Sid with it. He then hit Sweet Chin Music for the win and earned his second WWE championship. Shawn was forced to vacate the title on February, 3, 1997 due to injuries.
Shawn Michaels vs. Brett Hart
November 9, 1997- March 29, 1998
Montreal, Canada
This match took place at Survivor Series. Before the match began, Brett attacked Shawn and would not let up. Vince, Pat Patterson and Gerry Brisco had to go to the ring to break them up. Brett spent a good part of the match trying to work on Shawn’s legs. He applied the Figure Four leg lock but Shawn was able to get out of it. Shawn then locked in the Sharp Shooter on Brett. Vince then ran to the ring and rang the bell. Shawn won the match and his third WWE championship. This match is part of WWE history because it seemed to people that Brett never really tapped out.
World Heavy Weight Championship ( 1 time)
Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho, Kane, Booker T. Rob Van Dam and Triple H
September 2- 2002 - November 17, 2002
New York, N.Y.
This match took place at Survivor Series, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. It was an Elimination Chamber match. The participants were Shawn, Chris Jericho, Kane, Booker T., Rob Van Dam and Triple H who was the current World Heavy Weight champion at that time. At the end of the match, it came down to Triple H and Shawn. Shawn was able to avoid a Pedigree from Triple H. He then hit Triple H with some Sweet Chin Music and won his fourth World Heavy Weight Championship
Legendary Matches
Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker
Bad Blood: In Your House
October 5, 1997
St. Louis, Missouri
This match was the first ever Hell in a Cell match. Shawn faced the Undertaker for an opportunity to become the number one contender for the WWF championship. The Undertaker dominated most of this match. At one point, Shawn’s entire face became bloody after The Undertaker threw him against the steel cage several times. After the Undertaker was about to finish Shawn with a choke slam, Kane ripped off the door of the cell and entered the ring. He gave the Undertaker a Tombstone and then left the ring. Shawn covered the Undertaker and won this grueling match.
Shawn Michaels vs. Brett Hart
Iron Man Match
WrestleMania XII
Arrowhead Pond Anaheim California
Shawn opposed Brett Hart in the first ever WWF Iron Man match. The winner would be the man with the most decisions over a sixty minute time limit. Shawn had earned the opportunity to face Brett by winning the1996 Royal Rumble. Neither Shawn nor Brett really had an advantage in the early parts of the match. At the end of sixty minutes, Brett put a Sharp Shooter on Shawn. Shawn did not tap out. However, the referee gave Brett his championship and Brett thought that the match was over. Gorilla Monsoon came out and ordered that the match must be continued because Shawn had not submitted. Brett was furious and continued to work on Shawn’s legs and back. Shawn fought back and hit Brett with Sweet Chin Music not once, but twice. Shawn pinned Brett and became the new WWF champion.
Shawn Michaels vs. Razor Ramon
Ladder Match
WrestleMania X
March 20, 1994
This match was a Ladder match. It took place at Madison Square Garden, in New York City. At this time, Shawn and Razor Ramon had a feud going on. The feud dated back to the fall of 1993, when Jack Tunney, announced that he was stripping Shawn of the WWF Intercontinental Championship. Tunney felt that Shawn was not defending the title often enough. Ramon won the title after competing in a Battle Royal and defeating Rick Martel. Shawn however, refused to acknowledge the title change and insisted that he was the true Intercontinental Champion.
In the beginning of the match, Shawn’s bodyguard, Diesel interfered and he was sent back to the dressing room by the referee. Razor Ramon, then, pulled up the padding from the concrete floor. However, he was later thrown onto it. Shawn also gave Razor a super kick and a piled driver. Then, he climbed on to the turnbuckles, jumped onto a ladder, and used his weight to push it down across Razor Ramon's chest. As Shawn tried retrieving the belts, Razor pushed him off the ladder. Shawn fell into the ropes and got tangled up. This allowed Razor to get the belts and win the undisputed Intercontinental championship.
Shawn Michaels vs. Kurt Angle
WrestleMania XXI
April 3, 2005
Los Angeles California
In the beginning of the match, Shawn and Kurt went back and forth inflicting pain on one another. Mid-way in the match, Shawn hit Kurt with a low blow, after he countered a suplex from Kurt. Following the low blow, which was not seen by the referee, Shawn leapfrogged from the ring and laid out Kurt on the announcer’s table. Kurt would then gain control of the match, as he applied the ankle lock on Shawn. This caused Shawn to submit and Kurt won the match.
Shawn Michaels vs. Ric flair
WrestleMania XXlV
March 30, 2008
Orlando Florida
In this match, Ric Flair’s wrestling career was on the line. If Ric lost to Shawn, he would have to retire. Ric and Shawn had a great match! Ric tried to put the Figure Four leg lock on Shawn. Shawn slapped Ric in the face and made his mouth bleed. Shawn, then, hit Sweet Chin Music on Ric but Ric was able to kick out. After getting up on his feet, with a worried face, Shawn said to Ric,"I'm sorry, I love you," before he nailed Sweet Chin Music for the second time. Shawn pinned Ric and ended Ric’s thirty- five year long wrestling career.
Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker
WrestleMania XXV
April 5, 2009
Houston Texas
This match once again pitted The Undertaker against Shawn. The match started out with a fast pace before Shawn faked a knee injury to slow down the pace. Shawn was able to escape from several of the Undertaker’s moves such as Hell’s Gate and The Choke Slam. The Undertaker also blocked Shawn’s attempts at Sweet Chin Music. The Undertaker finally won the match after he caught Shawn in mid-air, as he jumped from the top rope, and hit him with the Tombstone Piled Driver. As a result of this victory, The Undertaker remained undefeated at WrestleMania, extending his record to 17-0. This match won the Match of the Year Award at the 2009 WWE Slammy Awards which took place live on WWE Raw. It also won the Match of the Year award from Pro Wrestling Illustrated and The Wrestling Observer Newsletter.
Shawn Michaels vs. The Undertaker
WrestleMania XVI
March 28, 2010
Glendale Arizona
This match between Shawn and The Undertaker was billed as, “The Streak vs. The Career.” At the beginning of the match, The Undertaker, injured his leg and of course Shawn tried to capitalize on it. Shawn applied many submission maneuvers on The Undertaker's injured ankle, such as the Ankle Lock, and a Figure Four Leg Lock, but The Undertaker was successful in countering all of them. The Undertaker also applied Hell’s Gate, but Shawn reversed it into a pin attempt. However, The Undertaker kicked out. Shawn even slapped The Undertaker in his face, Then, The Undertaker responded with a Tombstone Pile Driver and pinned Shawn for the win, and extended his undefeated streak at WrestleMania to 18–0, ending Shawn Michaels' career.
Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho
WrestleMania XIX
Seattle Washington
March 30, 2003
Chris had the advantage over Shawn in the beginning of the match as he applied the Walls of Jericho onto Shawn. Later in the match, Shawn attempted to hit Sweet Chin Music on Chris. However, Chris, once again, countered it into and applied the Walls of Jericho. After Shawn freed himself from Chris’ submission hold, Chris attempted a suplex. Shawn countered again by putting Chris into a roll-up and pinned him to win the match.
Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H
Summer Slam
New York New York
March 30, 2003
This match was an Unsanctioned Street match between Shawn and Triple H. This was Shawn’s first WWE match since WrestleMania XIV. Shawn started the match by kicking and punching Triple H. However, Triple H. got the advantage in the match, as he gave Shawn a lot of backbreakers. Shawn retaliated by hitting Triple H with a ladder. Shawn was also able to hit a splash on Triple H from the top rope, through a table on the floor. The match came to an end when Triple H applied the Pedigree and Shawn reversed the Pedigree into a jack knife rollup and pinned Triple H. After the match, Triple H struck Shawn with his sledgehammer twice and caused Shawn to be carried away on a stretcher.
The Royal Rumble
January 25, 2004
Philadelphia Pennsylvania
This was a last man standing match between Triple H and Shawn for the World Heavy Weight Championship. The match was filled with brutal action that caused both Shawn and Triple H to bleed. Triple H gave Shawn a Pedigree onto a steel chair. However, Shawn countered and dropped Triple H onto the steel chair. He then continued to beat Triple H and attempted Sweet Chin Music. Triple H then gave Shawn a DDT and the Pedigree. He waited for the 10 count but Shawn got up at the count of 9. Shawn then nailed Sweet Chin Music on Triple H, and knocked him down. Shawn also fell down himself and both men were unable to answer the referees 10 count. As a result, the match ended in a draw and Triple H retained the World Championship.
Triple H. vs. Shawn Michaels
Bad Blood 2004
Columbus Ohio
In this match, both Triple H and Shawn put one another through hell! The match lasted about forty eight minutes. Both men got busted open by steel chairs, ladders and tables. They used every part of the cell to punish one another. Triple H won the match after he gave Shawn his third Pedigree of the night. Once the cell door opened, both men needed assistance to leave the ring.
Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H
Taboo Tuesday 2004
Milwaukee Wisconsin
In this match, the fans chose Shawn Michaels by thirty eight percent, to face the champion, Triple H for the championship. Coming into the match, Shawn’s knee was legitimately injured. Triple H used the injury to his advantage during the beginning of the match, as he hit and targeted the leg, by applying a Figure Four leg lock on Shawn. Shawn was able to break the hold. Later, in the match, as Shawn was about to give Triple H some Sweet Chin Music, I interfered in the match and hit Shawn with a spear. (Sorry Shawn lol!) Following this, Triple H covered Shawn to win the match and retain the World Heavyweight Championship.
Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H vs. Chris Benoit
WrestleMania XX
March 14, 2004
Madison Square Garden
The match was a Triple Threat match over the World Heavy Weight Championship between Triple H, Chris Benoit, and Shawn Michaels. Shawn hit a moonsault on Chris and Triple H at the beginning of the match. Chris, then put Shawn into the Crippler Crossface. As Shawn was about to submit, Triple H applied the Pedigree, on Chris, who was able to break free. Shawn then attempted to hit Chris with Sweet Chin Music but Chris threw Shawn out of the ring. As this happened, Triple H attempted to execute the Pedigree again on Chris. Chris countered and locked the Crippler Crossface on Triple H. This caused Triple H to submit. Chris won the match and the World Heavyweight Championship.
Shawn Michaels vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin
WrestleMania XIV
March 29, 1988
Boston Massachusetts
This was really a wild match! Shawn and Steve had a lot of extra company inside of the ring and out. Mike Tyson was the guest referee and Triple H and Chyna were spectators outside of the ring. Once they actually got involved in the match, the referee asked Triple H and Chyna to leave. Shawn used the momentum from the crowd, to take an early advantage inside of the ring. He gave Austin a snapmare and several kicks. As Shawn took time to work the audience, Stone Cold threw Shawn out of the ring. He was instantly thrown back into the ring by Tyson and Shawn applied a Figure Four leg lock on him. When that didn’t work, Shawn tried putting a sleeper hold on him. When Steve tried to break out of the hold, he accidently hit and knocked out the referee. With both men on the floor, HBK landed a high-flying elbow drop and tried to hit Sweet Chin Music. Steve ducked out of the way from the super kick and grabbed Shawn in midair. He finished him off with the Stone Cold stunner. Tyson jumped into the ring and made a quick three count and Steve Austin became the new champion.
Shawn Michaels vs. Hulk Hogan
Summer Slam 2005
August 21, 2005
Washington D.C.
On this night, Shawn would be wrestling Hulk Hogan. This would be Hulk’s first appearance at Summer Slam since 1991. Shawn tried to put the sleeper on Hulk early in the match but it didn’t work. Hulk fought back and applied a sharp shooter but Shawn was able to break free. Shawn then hit Hulk with a steel chair and went to give him a super kick. Hulk fought back with a big boot and used a leg drop to win the match. After the match, Shawn extended his hand to Hulk saying, "I needed to know and I found out," and Hulk shook his hand.
Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho
American Bash 2008
July 2008
Uniondale, New York
At the start of this match, Shawn already suffered from cracked ribs and internal bleeding. During the match, Chris hit a wild elbow to Shawn’s' right eye which was injured months before by Chris. Shawn started to bleed a lot. Lance Cade also interfered and hit many cheap shots on Shawn while the referee's back was turned. After Chris gave many shots to Shawn’s face, the referee decided that Shawn was unable to continue. Chris Jericho was declared the winner of the match.
Chris Jericho vs. Shawn Michaels
October 5, 2008
Portland, Oregon
This was a Ladder Match for the World Heavy Weight Championship. At this time, Chris was currently the champion. In this match, both Shawn and Chris felt the wrath of the ladders. Toward the middle, Shawn jumped off of a ladder and put himself and Chris through the announcer’s table. Shawn was definitely willing to put his body on the line to win the title. He gave Jericho a flying elbow while he was under a ladder and injured his own arm. It was a struggle for the belt all the way up until the end. Just as Shawn knocked Chris over and entangled him in the ladder, Lance Cade interfered and caused Shawn to release his grasp of the belt. Shawn then climbed off the ladder and hit Lance with Sweet Chin Music. Chris and Shawn climbed the ladder and both reached the top. After a struggle for the belt, Chris knocked Shawn off of the ladder and retained his title.
Shawn Michaels vs. John Cena
April 23, 2007
Monday Night Raw
London England
This was the first time that Shawn and John Cena would meet since their match at WrestleMania XXIII. Their match was a televised event that took nearly an hour on Monday Night Raw. There were multiple near falls, many high risk maneuvers and a lot of action that took place inside and outside of the ring. At the end of the match, Shawn muscled his way out of John’s FU and delivered Sweet Chin Music (his second super kick) of the match and pinned the WWE champion to pick up the win.
Edge vs. Shawn Michaels
Royal Rumble
January 30, 2005
Fresno California
In this match, I had the early advantage over Shawn as I gave him an Edge—O- Matic outside of the ring. I left the ring after Shawn started to fight back. Then, Shawn came running after me. However, when the referee became distracted, I speared Shawn outside and inside of the ring. When Shawn got up, he executed a diving elbow drop. I was able to block an attempt at a super kick and applied the Edgeucator. Shawn broke the hold and attempted a roll up. I rolled through and pinned Shawn while holding the ropes. What can I say? LOL!
Edge vs. Shawn Michaels
Monday Night Raw 2005
Providence Rhode Island
This match was A Street Fight. There would be no count outs and all weapons would be legal. Both Shawn and I went over the Edge trying to win the match .Both of us really put our bodies on the line that night and would do anything to win. We hit one another with belts, steel chairs, kendo sticks, and of course ladders. At one point in the match, Shawn got cut open pretty badly and was blinded by the blood. I was bleeding quite a bit too after a few steel shots to the head. Toward the end of the match, I hit Shawn with a Spear and was trying to mock him by applying his own finishing move on to him. Shawn was able to recover and he hit Sweet Chin Music on me to win the match.
Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H
Armageddon 2002
December 15, 2002
Sunrise Florida
Triple H challenged Shawn for The World Heavy Weight Championship in a match nicknamed, “Three Stages of Hell.” The first fall of the match was a Street Fight. Shawn and Triple H battled inside and out of the ring. Triple H tried to suplex Shawn over the ropes and through the table, but Shawn countered and suplexed Triple H right back into the ring. Shawn geared up for Sweet Chin Music. However, Triple H caught Shawn and twisted Shawn’s knee. Triple H focused on Shawn’s knee, throughout the match. In the street fight, Triple H lit a piece of wood on fire. However, Shawn nailed him right in the face with a flaming board, which resulted in Triple H’s forehead being busted open. Triple H picked up the first fall as he pinned Shawn after hitting a Pedigree.
The second fall was a Steel Cage match. In the match, Triple H threw Shawn into the wall of the cage. After back and forth action, Shawn, scored the second fall when he put Triple H through a table.
The third and last fall of the night was a Ladder Match. Shawn grabbed a ladder and hit Triple H on his back with it. Then, Shawn suplexed Triple H on the ladder. The match ended when Triple H pushed Shawn off of the ladder and caused him to fall through tables. Triple H reclaimed his World Heavy Weight Championship.
Survivor Series
November 16, 2003
Dallas Texas
Team Bischoff : Chris Jericho, Christian, Randy Orton and Mark Henry
vs.
Team Austin : Shawn Michaels, Rob Van Dam, Booker T. Bubba Ray Dudley and D-Von Dudley
Scott Steiner would be the first man eliminated from this match. Booker T was able to hit a Book- End on Scott and pin him after Stacy Keibler distracted Steiner. Booker T was then eliminated by Mark Henry after receiving a body slam from him. Mark Henry was then eliminated after receiving a 3-D and Five Star Splash. Rob Van Dam was eliminated next after Randy Orton hit an RKO on him. D-Von Dudley was the third eliminated member of Team Austin, after Chris Jericho hit the Flashback. Bubba Ray Dudley was the next member eliminated from Team Austin, after getting an Unprettier from Christian. Christian was the next to be eliminated, after Shawn Michaels, who was the last member of Team Austin, hit Christian with Sweet Chin Music. Jericho was the next member eliminated from Team Bischoff. When he tried to apply the walls Of Jericho on Shawn, Shawn countered it into a cradle. After all of the eliminations took place, it left Shawn and Randy. The match came to an end, when Batista gave Shawn a Batista Bomb. While Austin and Bischoff brawled in the entrance set, Randy pinned Shawn. As a result of his team losing, Austin lost his position as Co-General Manager of Raw.
Other Accomplishments :
· American Wrestling Association
o AWA World Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Marty Jannetty
· Central States Wrestling o NWA Central States Tag Team Championship (1 time) – with Marty Jannetty
· Continental Wrestling Association
o AWA Southern Tag Team Championship (2 times) – with Marty Jannetty
· Pro Wrestling Illustrated
o PWI Feud of the Year (2008) vs. Chris Jericho
o PWI Match of the Year (1993) vs. Marty Jannetty on Monday Night Raw on May 17
o PWI Match of the Year (1994) vs. Razor Ramon in a Ladder match at WrestleMania X
o PWI Match of the Year (1995) vs. Diesel at WrestleMania XI
o PWI Match of the Year (1996) vs. Bret Hart in an Iron Man match at WrestleMania XII
o PWI Match of the Year (2004) vs. Chris Benoit and Triple H at WrestleMania XX
o PWI Match of the Year (2005) vs. Kurt Angle at WrestleMania 21
o PWI Match of the Year (2006) vs. Vince McMahon in a No Holds Barred match at WrestleMania 22
o PWI Match of the Year (2007) vs. John Cena on Raw on April 23
o PWI Match of the Year (2008) vs. Ric Flair at WrestleMania XXIV
o PWI Match of the Year (2009)vs. The Undertaker at WrestleMania XXV
o PWI Match of the Year (2010) vs. The Undertaker in a Career vs. Streak match at WrestleMania XXVI
o PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (2010)
o PWI Most Popular Wrestler of the Year (1995, 1996)
o PWI ranked him #1 of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the year in the PWI 500 in 1996
o PWI ranked him #10 of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the "PWI Years" in 2003
o PWI ranked him #33 of the Top 100 Tag Teams of the "PWI Years" with Marty Jannetty in 2003
· Texas All-Star Wrestling
o TASW Texas Tag Team Championship (2 times)– with Paul Diamond
· Texas Wrestling Alliance
o TWA Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
o Fourth Triple Crown Champion
o First Grand Slam Champion
o WWE Hall of Fame (Class of 2011)
o Slammy Award for Best Slammin' Jammin' Entrance (1996)
o Slammy Award for Best Threads (1996)
o Slammy Award for Squared Circle Shocker (1996) Won for collapsing; Owen Hart accepts the award for making Michaels collapse
o Slammy Award for Master of Mat Mechanics (1996)
o Slammy Award for Match of the Year (1996) vs. Razor Ramon in a Ladder match at SummerSlam
o Slammy Award for Leader of the New Generation (1996)
o Slammy Award for Best Finisher (1997)
o Slammy Award for Match of the Year (1997) vs. Bret Hart in an Iron Man match at WrestleMania XII
o Slammy Award for Match of the Year (2008) vs. Ric Flair at WrestleMania XXIV
o Slammy Award for Match of the Year (2009) vs. The Undertaker at WrestleMania XXV
o Slammy Award for Moment of the Year (2010) vs. The Undertaker at WrestleMania XXVI
· Wrestling Observer Newsletter
o 5 Star Match (1994) vs. Razor Ramon in a Ladder match at WrestleMania X.
o 5 Star Match (1997) vs. The Undertaker in a Hell in a Cell at Badd Blood.
o Best Babyface (1996)
o Feud of the Year (2004) vs. Triple H and Chris Benoit
o Feud of the Year (2008) vs. Chris Jericho
o Match of the Year (1994) vs. Razor Ramon in a Ladder match at WrestleMania X
o Match of the Year (2008) vs. Chris Jericho in a Ladder match at No Mercy
o Match of the Year (2009) vs. The Undertaker at WrestleMania XXV
o Match of the Year (2010) vs. The Undertaker at WrestleMania XXVI
o Most Charismatic (1995, 1996)
o Tag Team of the Year (1989) with Marty Jannetty as The Rockers
Now that shawn has retired, he has his own Hunting show on the Outdoor Channel
Tuesdays at 11:30 pm
Replays Saturday at 7pm
Follow Shawn Michales on Twitter:
@ShawnMichaels_
I really enjoyed writing this blog about Shawn. I know that it was very long and I do want to thank each one of you for taking the time to read it. Shawn had so many memorable matches in his distinguished career that I honestly couldn’t stop writing. Shawn is such an amazing person outside of the ring and I consider him to be one of my best friends. I truly admire all that Shawn has accomplished in his career. Shawn definitely is and will always be, “A Show Stopper.”
Until next time
~Adam~
