SHAWN MICHAELS

lovablemum · Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 4068 Location: Northants

Name: Shawn Michaels

Height: 6 foot 1
Weight: 225 pounds
From: San Antonio, Texas
Finishing Move: Sweet Chin Music (Superkick)
Career Highlights: WWE Championship; World Heavyweight Championship; Intercontinental Championship; European Championship; World Tag Team Championship; 1995 and 1996 Royal Rumble winner

Shawn Michaels oozes confidence as a wrestling icon that has and can go move-for-move and fist-for-fist with the best and beat nearly all in his path. Known for his outrageous antics and ring attire, the â€œHeartbreak Kidâ€? (HBK) is the cool, cocky and quintessential show stopper performing in some of the most memorable wrestling classics over his brilliant WWE career.

Making female fans scream in adoration and earning the respect of WWE Superstars and fans, HBK is just as well known for his wrestling skills as he is notorious for his verbal jousting. Using his quick wit and provocative nature on the microphone, Michaels can incite his adversaries beyond belief. However, Michaels more than anything else has shown through his dedication and passion that he is perhaps one of the most courageous WWE Superstars to ever grace the ring, taking a great deal punishment and still being able to rally back and score a victory.

Unanimously considered one of the greatest wrestlers to ever compete, the flamboyant Michaels has become a cornerstone of RAW over the past several yearsâ€¦ a journey that started as a boyhood dream to be the best of the best â€“ the WWE Champion.

Initially making his mark in sports entertainment as a tag team known as the Rockers with Marty Jannetty in the 1980s, HBK would undergo a virtual metamorphous. The easy going Rocker Shawn Michaels turned into the overly confident bad boy of WWE the â€œHeartbreak Kidâ€? Shawn Michaels. Prancing to the ring to â€œSexy Boyâ€? Michaels now sported a studded vest and chaps and broken heart attire as Sensational Sherriâ€™s boy toy.

As a Bret Hart-Michaels war escalated in the late 90s, HBK evolved, forming a new faction called Degeneration X (DX) with co-founder Hunter Hearst Helmsley (Triple H). Popularizing the crotch chop, the outspoken, too hot for the censors DX created controversy where ever they went. Undoubtedly, HBK and Triple H helped to usher in an era of attitude along with their muscular bodyguard Chyna. Rude, crude and lewd, DX didnâ€™t play by the rules as nothing was too taboo for this clique to say or do.
HBK would go into retirement after losing the WWE Championship in 1998 to â€œStone Coldâ€? Steve Austin at WrestleMania XIV. By this point, Michaelsâ€™ back injuries had taken their toll. At the urging of his physicians, Michaels would regrettably retire and hang his trunks up. Or so we thoughtâ€¦

After the devastating loss to â€œStone Coldâ€? and a career ending injury, Michaels retired and started a family. However, something profound happened to the once brash and obnoxious WWE Superstar â€“ he found faith. As documented on WWE Confidential, Michaels changed from the angst filled co-founder of DX to a man standing for what he believed in with strong traditional values and principles.

It was also during this four year period that the legend of Shawn Michaels grew. The new crop of WWE Superstars marveled at HBKâ€™s greatness while one manâ€™s anger and hunger to end the question in his mind of who was the better man grew into obsession. This man was Shawnâ€™s best friend for nearly a decade, Triple H. After several confrontations and violent attacks, Michaels finally returned to action at SummerSlam 2002 in courageous fashion to face his protÃ©gÃ© - the now diabolical mastermind Triple H.

Most recently, HBK and the recently RAW drafted Kurt Angle have tangled in what is becoming a classic rivalry for the ages to determine who truly is the showstopper on RAW.

~~debbydo~~ · Joined: 18 Jul 2005 Posts: 20005 Location: Hertfordshire

hes alwasy been my favorite ..
its nice to see him back ..

lovablemum · Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 4068 Location: Northants

Height: 6'0"

Weight: 217 lbs

Real Name: Michael Shawn Hickenbottom

DOB: 7/22/65

Hometown: Scottsdale, Arizona

Other Names: "Heartbreak Kid" (WWF)

Wrestler Since: 1984

Finishing Maneuver: Sweet Chin Music

Pay-Per-View/Show Summary: (43 - 46, 1 Draw, 3 DDQs, 2 DCOs, 3 NCs)
- NWA Mid-South SuperDome Extravaganza (March 30, '85) = Michaels, Brad Armstrong & Terry Daniels won over Jack Victory, Edgar Thomas & Thor.
- AWA WrestleRock (April 20, '86) = The Midnight Rockers (Michaels & Marty Jannetty) fell to Doug Sommers & Buddy Rose.
- AWA Battle By The Bay (June 28, '86) = The Midnight Rockers & Curt Hennig won over Doug Sommers, Buddy Rose & Alexis Smirnoff.
- AWA Brawl In St. Paul (December 25, '86) = The Midnight Rockers won a "Steel Cage" Match over Doug Sommers & Buddy Rose.
- AWA SuperClash II (May 2, '87) = The Midnight Rockers & Ray Stevens defeated Doug Sommers, Buddy Wolfe & Kevin Kelly.
- WWF King of the Ring Tournament (October 16, '88) = Michaels won over Danny Davis, then fell to Ron Bass. Ted DiBiase won the tournament.
- WWF Survivor Series '88 = The Rockers (Michaels & Marty Jannetty), the British Bulldogs, the Hart Foundation, the Powers of Pain & the Young Stallions competed in a "Tag-Team Elimination" Match against Demolition, the Bolsheviks, the Conquistadors, the Brain Busters & the Fabulous Rougeau Brothers. The Rockers fought to a Double Disqualification with the Brain Busters. The Powers of Pain were the sole 'survivors'.
- WWF Royal Rumble '89 = Michaels competed in the Royal Rumble, which was won by Big John Studd.
- WWF Saturday Night's Main Event #20 (February 16, '89) = The Rockers fought to a Double Countout with the Brain Busters.
- WWF Wrestlemania V ('89) = The Rockers fell to the Twin Towers.
- WWF Summerslam '89 = The Rockers & Tito Santana were beaten by Rick Martel & the Rougeau Brothers.
- WWF UK Event (October 10, '89) = The Rockers defeated the Rougeau Brothers.
- WWF Saturday Night's Main Event #24 (October 31, '89) = The Rockers won a "Three Falls" Match over the Brain Busters.
- WWF Survivor Series '89 = The Rockers, the Ultimate Warrior & Jim Neidhart fought in an "Elimination" Match against Arn Anderson, Bobby Heenan & the Colossal Connection. Michaels was eliminated by Anderson. The Ultimate Warrior was the sole 'survivor'.
- WWF Royal Rumble '90 = Michaels competed in the Royal Rumble, which was won by Hulk Hogan.
- WWF Wrestlemania VI ('90) = The Rockers lost, via Countout, to the Orient Express.
- WWF Saturday Night's Main Event #26 (April 23, '90) = The Rockers fought to a Double Disqualification with the Hart Foundation.
- WWF Saturday Night's Main Event #27 (July 16, '90) = The Rockers fell to the WWF Tag Champs, Demolition.
- WWF Summerslam '90 = The Rockers lost, via Countout, to Power & Glory.
- WWF Survivor Series '90 = The Rockers, Jake Roberts & Jimmy Snuka competed in an "Elimination" Match against Rick Martel, the Warlord & Power & Glory. Michaels was eliminated by Paul Roma. Martel's entire team 'survived'.
- WWF Royal Rumble '91 = The Rockers defeated the Orient Express.
- WWF Wrestlemania VII ('91) = The Rockers beat Haku & the Barbarian.
- WWF Saturday Night's Main Event #29 (April 15, '91) = Michaels competed in a Battle Royal, which was won by Mr. Perfect.
- WWF UK Rampage '91 (April 24) = The Rockers won over the Orient Express.
- WWF Royal Albert Hall (October 3, '91) = The Rockers fell to the Nasty Boys. Later that night, Michaels competed in a Battle Royal, which was won by Davey Boy Smith.
- WWF Survivor Series '91 = The Rockers & the Bushwhackers competed in an "Elimination" Match against the Nasty Boys & the Beverly Brothers. Michaels was eliminated by Brian Knobbs. The Nasty Boys & Blake Beverly 'survived'.
- WWF Royal Rumble '92 = Michaels competed in the Royal Rumble, which was won by Ric Flair.
- WWF Wrestlemania VIII ('92) = Michaels took down Tito Santana.
- WWF UK Rampage '92 (April 19) = Michaels was beaten by the World Champion, "Macho Man" Randy Savage.
- WWF Summerslam '92 = Michaels fought to a Double Countout with Rick Martel.
- WWF Saturday Night's Main Event #31 (October 27, '92) = Michaels pinned Davey Boy Smith to win the Intercontinental Title.
- WWF Survivor Series '92 = Michaels was forced to submit to the World Champion, Bret Hart.
- WWF Royal Rumble '93 = Michaels retained the Intercontinental Title, winning over Marty Jannetty.
- WWF Wrestlemania IX ('93) = Michaels lost, via Countout, to Tatanka.
- WWF UK Rampage '93 (April 11) = Michaels lost, via Countout, to Crush. Michaels stayed the IC Champion.
- WWF King of the Ring '93 = Michaels retained the IC Title, beating Crush.
- WWF Summerslam '93 = Michaels won, via Countout, over Mr. Perfect, staying the Intercontinental Champion.
- WWF Survivor Series '93 = Michaels & his 3 Knights competed in an "Elimination" Match against Bret, Owen, Bruce & Keith Hart. Michaels was counted out. Bret, Bruce & Keith 'survived'.
- WWF Royal Rumble '94 = Michaels competed in the Royal Rumble, which was won by Bret Hart & Lex Luger.
- WWF Wrestlemania X ('94) = Michaels lost a "Ladder" Match to the Intercontinental Champion, Razor Ramon.
- WWF Survivor Series '94 = Michaels, Diesel, Jeff Jarrett & the New Foundation competed in an "Elimination" Match against Razor Ramon, the 1-2-3 Kid, Davey Boy Smith & the Headshrinkers. Michaels was counted out. Razor Ramon was the sole 'survivor'.
- WWF Royal Rumble '95 = Michaels came out victorious in the Royal Rumble.
- WWF Wrestlemania XI ('95) = Michaels was beaten by the WWF World Champion, Diesel.
- WWF King of the Ring '95 = Michaels fought to a Draw with Kama.
- WWF In Your House II (July '95) = Michaels won the Intercontinental Title from Jeff Jarrett.
- SMW Super Bowl of Wrestling (August 4, '95) = Michaels retained the WWF IC Title, beating Buddy Landell.
- WWF Summerslam '95 = Michaels won a "Ladder" Match over Razor Ramon, to stay the IC Champ.
- WWF In Your House III (September '95) = Michaels & Diesel defeated Yokozuna & Davey Boy Smith (subbing for Owen Hart) to win the WWF Tag-Team Titles, when Diesel pinned Owen. The title change was later disallowed, since Owen wasn't supposed to be part of the match.
- WWF In Your House IV (October '95) = Michaels lost, via forfeit, to Dean Douglas, who got the Intercontinental Title.
- WWF Survivor Series '95 = Michaels, Ahmed Johnson, Davey Boy Smith & Sycho Sid competed in an "Elimination" Match against Yokozuna, Owen Hart, Razor Ramon & Dean Douglas. Michaels, Johnson & Smith were the 'survivors'.
- WWF Royal Rumble '96 = Michaels won the Royal Rumble for the second year in a row.
- WWF In Your House VI (February '96) = Michaels won over Owen Hart.
- WWF Wrestlemania XII ('96) = Michaels won an "Iron Man" Match over Bret Hart to become the WWF World Heavyweight Champion.
- WWF Good Friends, Better Enemies (April '96) = Michaels won a "No DQ" Match over Diesel to stay the Heavyweight Champ.
- WWF Beware of Dog (May '96) = Michaels, as the World Champion, and Davey Boy Smith fought to a No-Contest.
- WWF King of the Ring '96 = Michaels retained the Heavyweight gold, beating Davey Boy Smith. Mr. Perfect was the special referee.
- WWF International Incident (July '96) = Michaels, Ahmed Johnson & Sycho Sid fell to Vader, Owen Hart & Davey Boy Smith.
- WWF Summerslam '96 = Michaels kept the World Title by pinning Vader.
- WWF Mind Games (September '96) = Michaels won, via DQ, over Mankind, retaining the World Title.
- WWF Buried Alive (October '96) = In a dark match, Michaels defended the World Title, beating Goldust.
- WWF Survivor Series '96 = Michaels lost the Heavyweight Title to Sycho Sid.
- WWF Royal Rumble '97 = Michaels defeated Sycho Sid to win the Heavyweight Title.
- WWF King of the Ring '97 = Michaels and Steve Austin fought to a Double Disqualification.
- WWF Summerslam '97 = Michaels was the special referee for the Bret Hart/Undertaker match, which was won by Hart, who got the World Title.
- WWF Ground Zero (September 7, '97) = Michaels and the Undertaker fought to a No-Contest.
- WWF One Night Only (September 27, '97) = Michaels TKO'ed Davey Boy Smith to win the European Title.
- WWF Badd Blood (October '97) = Michaels won a "Hell In A Cell" Match over the Undertaker.
- WWF Survivor Series '97 = Michaels 'forced' Bret Hart to submit to win the WWF World Title.
- WWF De-Generation X (December '97) = Michaels lost, via DQ, to Ken Shamrock. Michaels kept the World Title.
- WWF Royal Rumble '98 = Michaels won a "Casket" Match over the Undertaker to stay the WWF Champion.
- WWF Wrestlemania XIV ('98) = Michaels lost the World Title to Steve Austin. Mike Tyson was the special referee.
- WWE Summerslam '02 = Michaels won an "Unsanctioned" Match over Hunter Hearst Helmsley.
- WWE Survivor Series '02 = Michaels won the WWE Raw World Title, winning the "Elimination Chamber" Match over Hunter Hearst Helmsley, Rob Van Dam, Booker T, Chris Jericho & Kane.
- WWE Armageddon '02 = Michaels lost a "Three Falls" Match to Hunter Hearst Helmsley, who took away the WWE Raw World Title.
- WWE Royal Rumble '03 = Michaels competed in the Royal Rumble, which was won by Brock Lesnar.
- WWE Wrestlemania X-9 (March 30, '03) = Michaels defeated Chris Jericho.
- WWE Backlash '03 = Michaels, Kevin Nash & Booker T fell to Chris Jericho, Hunter Hearst Helmsley & Ric Flair.
- WWE Bad Blood (June 15, '03) = Michaels was beaten by Ric Flair.
- WWE Summerslam '03 = Michaels competed in the "Elimination Chamber" Match, which was won by Raw World Champ Hunter Hearst Helmsley. Bill Goldberg, Chris Jericho, Kevin Nash and Randy Orton were the other participants.
- WWE Unforgiven '03 (September 21) = Michaels was pinned by Randy Orton.
- WWE Survivor Series '03 = Michaels, Rob Van Dam, Booker T & the Dudley Boyz fought in an "Elimination" Match against Chris Jericho, Scott Steiner, Randy Orton, Mark Henry & Christian. Michaels was eliminated by Orton, who was the sole 'survivor'.
- WWE Armageddon '03 = Michaels defeated Batista.
- WWE Royal Rumble '04 (January 25) = Michaels fought to a No-Contest with Raw World Champ Hunter Hearst Helmsley in a "Last Man Standing" Match, when neither man could answer the 10 count.
- WWE Wrestlemania XX (March 14, '04) = Michaels lost a "Triple Threat" Match to Chris Benoit, who won the WWE Raw Heavyweight Title. Hunter Hearst Helmsley was the other participant.
- WWE Backlash '04 (April 18) = Michaels lost a "Triple Threat" Match to the WWE Raw World Champion, Chris Benoit. Hunter Hearst Helmsley was the other participant.
- WWE Bad Blood '04 (June 13) = Michaels lost a "Hell In A Cell" Match to Hunter Hearst Helmsley.
- WWE Unforgiven '04 (September 12) = Michaels defeated Kane.
- WWE Taboo Tuesday (October 19, '04) = Michaels lost to the WWE Raw World Champ, Hunter Hearst Helmsley.
- WWE Royal Rumble '05 (January 30) = Michaels was beaten by Edge. Later on, Michaels competed in the Royal Rumble, which was won by Batista.
- WWE Wrestlemania 21 (April 3, '05) = Michaels was forced to submit to Kurt Angle.
- WWE Backlash '05 (May 1) = Michaels & Hulk Hogan took down Muhammad Hassan & Daivari.
- WWE Gold Rush Tournament (May '05) = Michaels defeated Shelton Benjamin, then fell to the eventual winner, Edge.
- WWE Vengeance '05 (June 26) = Michaels pinned Kurt Angle.
- WWE Summerslam '05 (August 21, '05) = Michaels fell to Hulk Hogan.
- WWE Unforgiven '05 (September 18) = Michaels defeated Chris Masters.

Title Summary:
- SCW Southwest Tag-Team Champion w/ Paul Diamond (9/01/85 - 9/29/85)
- SCW Southwest Tag-Team Champion(2) w/ Paul Diamond (11/17/85 - 1/27/86)
- NWA Central States Tag-Team Champion w/ Marty Jannetty (5/15/86 - 5/22/86)
- AWA World Tag-Team Champion w/ Marty Jannetty (1/27/87 - 5/25/87)
- AWA Southern Tag-Team Champion w/ Marty Jannetty (10/26/87 - 11/16/87)
- AWA Southern Tag-Team Champion(2) w/ Marty Jannetty (11/22/87 - 12/27/87)
- AWA World Tag-Team Champion(2) w/ Marty Jannetty (12/27/87 - 3/19/88)
- WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion (10/27/92 - 5/17/93)
- WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion(2) (6/06/93 - 9/93)
- WWF World Tag-Team Champion w/ Diesel (8/28/94 - 11/94)
- WWF Intercontinental Heavyweight Champion(3) (7/23/95 - 10/22/95)
- WWF World Tag-Team Champion(2) w/ Diesel (9/24/95 - 9/25/95)
- WWF World Heavyweight Champion (3/31/96 - 11/17/96)
- WWF World Heavyweight Champion(2) (1/19/97 - 2/13/97)
- WWF World Tag-Team Champion(3) (5/26/97 - 6/97)
- WWF European Heavyweight Champion (9/20/97 - 12/11/97)
- WWF World Heavyweight Champion(3) (11/09/97 - 3/29/98)
- TWA Heavyweight Champion (3/21/00 - 4/04/00)
- WWE Raw World Heavyweight Champion (11/17/02 - 12/15/02)

PWI Achievement Awards: (7 wins, 6 1st RUs, 3 2nd RUs, 4 3rd RUs)
- 1986 Tag-Team of the Year, 3rd Runner-Up (Midnight Rockers)
- 1990 Match of the Year, 3rd Runner-Up (Royal Rumble)
- 1992 Match of the Year, 2nd Runner-Up (Royal Rumble)
- 1993 Most Hated Wrestler, 3rd Runner-Up
- 1993 Match of the Year (Michaels vs. Marty Jannetty)
- 1993 Wrestler of the Year, 2nd Runner-Up
- 1994 Match of the Year (Michaels vs. Razor Ramon)
- 1995 Most Popular Wrestler
- 1995 Match of the Year (Michaels vs. Diesel)
- 1995 Match of the Year, 1st Runner-Up (Michaels vs. Jeff Jarrett)
- 1995 Wrestler of the Year, 1st Runner-Up
- 1996 Most Popular Wrestler
- 1996 Match of the Year (Michaels vs. Bret Hart)
- 1996 Match of the Year, 1st Runner-Up (Michaels vs. Mankind)
- 1996 Wrestler of the Year, 1st Runner-Up
- 1997 Match of the Year, 2nd Runner-Up (Michaels vs. the Undertaker)
- 1998 Match of the Year, 1st Runner-Up (Michaels vs. Steve Austin)
- 2002 Match of the Year, 1st Runner-Up (Michaels vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley)
- 2003 Match of the Year, 3rd Runner-Up (Michaels vs. Chris Jericho)
- 2004 Match of the Year (Michaels vs. Hunter Hearst Helmsley vs. Chris Benoit)

~~debbydo~~ · Joined: 18 Jul 2005 Posts: 20005 Location: Hertfordshire

yes i remember him as the heart break kid ..

lovablemum · Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 4068 Location: Northants

~~debbydo~~ · Joined: 18 Jul 2005 Posts: 20005 Location: Hertfordshire

Dam i am starting to get him mixed up with Bret hart.. DOGHHHHHHHHHH :roll: