Shawn Michaels - Pro Wrestlers Database

On this page, you find the full wrestling profile of Shawn Michaels, with his Career History, real name, age, height and weight, the Promotions he worked for, all the Face/Heel turns, the Championship Titles he won, his Finishers, Theme Songs, Tag Teams and Stables, his appearance changes through the years, and more.

Michael Shawn Hickenbottom was born in San Antonio, Texas on July 22, 1965, and he is currently 59 years old.

He is currently a Director of Operation and Producer, working for World Wrestling Entertainment on the NXT brand.

He is the WWE Senior Vice President of Talent Development Creative.

Shawn Michaels was inducted in the WWE Hall of Fame in 2011 as an individual, in 2019 as part of the Groups wing (as a member of D-Generation X) and in the Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) in 2017 as part of the Modern Era wing.

Profile Info

  • Gender Male
  • Real Name Michael Shawn Hickenbottom
  • Ring Names
    • Shawn Michaels ( October 8, 1984 - Present)
  • Born July 22, 1965 (age 59)
  • Nationality Nationality: United StatesUnited States
  • Birth Place San Antonio, Texas
  • Billed From
    • San Antonio, Texas
  • Height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
  • Weight
    • 225 lbs (102 kg)
  • Nicknames The Heartbreak Kid (HBK); The Showstopper; The Headliner; The Main Event; The Icon; Mr. WrestleMania
  • Notes He is the WWE Senior Vice President of Talent Development Creative.

Career History

  • Roles

    • Director of Operation ( September 7, 2022 - Present)
    • Producer ( August 17, 2016 - Present)
    • Coach ( August 17, 2016 - December 31, 2017)
    • Ambassador ( December 17, 2010 - August 16, 2016)
    • Part Time Wrestler ( October 6, 2018 - November 2, 2018)
    • Wrestler ( June 3, 2002 - March 28, 2010)
    • Commissioner ( November 23, 1998 - June 15, 2000)
    • Wrestler ( October 8, 1984 - March 30, 1998)
  • Promotions History

    Promotionfromto
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand NXT September 13, 2022Present
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWE December 17, 2010Present
    Promotion World Wrestling EntertainmentWWEBrand Raw June 3, 2002 March 29, 2010
    Promotion World Wrestling FederationWWF July 7, 1988 June 2, 2002
    Promotion Super World SportsSWS January 4, 1991 January 18, 1992
    Promotion American Wrestling AssociationAWA February 23, 1986 April 15, 1988
    Promotion Continental Wrestling AssociationCWA March 9, 1987 March 7, 1988
    Promotion National Wrestling AllianceNWA November 9, 1984 May 14, 1987
    Promotion Texas All-Star WrestlingTASW June 22, 1985 January 27, 1986
    Promotion Mid-South WrestlingMSW October 8, 1984 March 31, 1985
    Promotion Gulf Athletic ClubGAC November 9, 1984 March 22, 1985
  • Images History

    Jan 2023
    Jan 2023
    Nov 2018
    Nov 2018
    Jan 2016
    Jan 2016
    Jan 2008
    Jan 2008
    Jun 2006
    Jun 2006
    Jan 2005
    Jan 2005
    Jun 2002
    Jun 2002
    Mar 1998
    Mar 1998
    Jan 1996
    Jan 1996
    Jan 1992
    Jan 1992
    Jul 1988
    Jul 1988
    Nov 1984
    Nov 1984
  • Face / Heel Turns

    Alignmentfromto
    Face March 29, 2015Present
    Heel October 27, 2013 March 28, 2015
    Face August 21, 2005 October 26, 2013
    Heel July 4, 2005 August 20, 2005
    Face July 16, 2002 July 3, 2005
    Heel June 3, 2002 July 15, 2002
    Face December 27, 1998 June 2, 2002
    Heel November 23, 1998 December 28, 1998
    Face June 1, 1998 November 22, 1998
    Heel September 20, 1997 May 31, 1998
    Face May 15, 1995 September 19, 1997
    Heel January 12, 1992 May 14, 1995
    Face July 7, 1988 January 12, 1992

  • Finishers

    • Sweet Chin Music - Superkick ( October 8, 1984 - November 2, 2018)
    • Spike Piledriver ( January 1, 1993 - December 31, 1994)
    • Teardrop Suplex ( January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1992)
    • Rocker-Plex - with Marty Jannetty - Vertical Suplex + Diving Crossbody combination ( May 15, 1985 - January 12, 1992)
  • Theme Songs

    • Theme Song "Sexy Boy" by Jimmy Hart & J.J. Maguire (feat. Shawn Michaels) - Single ( February 13, 1993 - Present)
    • Theme Song "Break it Down" by The DX Band-with D-Generation X - Team ( November 10, 1997 - November 2, 2018)
    • Theme Song "Sexy Boy" by Jimmy Hart & J.J. Maguire (feat. Sherri Martel) - Single ( March 7, 1992 - January 30, 1993)
    • Theme Song "Rhapsody in Blue" by Jim Johnston - Single ( February 15, 1992 - March 6, 1992)
    • Theme Song "Rock Out" by Jimmy Hart & J.J. Maguire - with Marty Jannetty - Team ( May 21, 1989 - January 12, 1992)
    • Theme Song "Living After Midnight" by Judas Priest - with Marty Jannetty - Team ( June 19, 1988 - May 20, 1989)
    • Theme Song "Rock Out" by Jimmy Hart & J.J. Maguire - with Marty Jannetty - Team ( June 18, 1988 - June 19, 1988)

Titles & Accomplishments

  • Halls of Fame

    • WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2011, Individual
    • WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2019, Groups , D-Generation X
    • Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame (PWHF) - Year 2017, Modern Era
  • World Wrestling Entertainment

  • American Wrestling Association

    • 2 AWA World Tag Team Championship (with Marty Jannetty)

    Continental Wrestling Association

    • 2 AWA Southern Tag Team Championship (with Marty Jannetty)

    Central States Wrestling

    • 1 NWA Central States Tag Team Championship (with Marty Jannetty)

    Texas All-Star Wrestling

    • 2 TASW Texas Tag Team Championship (with Paul Diamond)
    • 1 TASW Six-Man Tag Team Championship (with Paul Diamond & DJ Peterson)

    Texas Wrestling Alliance

    • 1 TWA Heavyweight Championship
  • Other Accomplishments

    • WWF Slammy Award - Match of the Year (1996 - vs. Razor Ramon, Ladder match at SummerSlam)
    • WWF Slammy Award - Best Slammin' Jammin' Entrance (1996)
    • WWF Slammy Award - Best Threads (1996)
    • WWF Slammy Award - Squared Circle Shocker (1996 - for collapsing)
    • WWF Slammy Award - Master of Mat Mechanics (1996)
    • WWF Slammy Award - Leader of the New Generation (1996)
    • WWF Slammy Award - Match of the Year (1997 - vs. Bret Hart, Iron Man match at WrestleMania 12)
    • WWF Slammy Award - Best Finisher (1997)
    • WWE Slammy Award - Match of the Year (2008 - vs. Ric Flair at WrestleMania 24)
    • WWE Slammy Award - Match of the Year (2009 - vs. The Undertaker at WrestleMania 25)
    • WWE Slammy Award - Moment of the Year (2010 - vs. The Undertaker at WrestleMania 26)
    • WWE Slammy Award - Double-Cross of the Year (2013 - for turning on Daniel Bryan and costing him the WWE Championship at Hell in a Cell)
    • Cauliflower Alley Club Art Abrams Lifetime Achievement/Lou Thesz Award (2018)
    • 1° in the PWI 500 (1996)
    • 10° in the PWI Years Top 500 (2003)
    • PWI Feud of the Decade (2000–2009 - vs. Chris Jericho)
    • PWI Match of the Decade (2000–2009 - vs. Ric Flair at WrestleMania XXIV)
    • PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Decade (2000–2009)
    • PWI Most Popular Wrestler of the Year (1995 & 1996)
    • PWI Feud of the Year (2008 - vs. Chris Jericho)
    • PWI Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (2010)
    • PWI Match of the Year:
      • (1993 - vs. Marty Jannetty at Raw 05/17)
      • (1994 - vs. Razor Ramon, Ladder match at WrestleMania X)
      • (1995 - vs. Diesel at WrestleMania XI)
      • (1996 - vs. Bret Hart, Iron Man match at WrestleMania XII)
      • (2004 - vs. Chris Benoit and Triple H at WrestleMania XX)
      • (2005 - vs. Kurt Angle at WrestleMania 21)
      • (2006 - vs. Vince McMahon, No Holds Barred match at WrestleMania 22)
      • (2007 - vs. John Cena at Raw 04/23)
      • (2008 - vs. Ric Flair at WrestleMania 24)
      • (2009 - vs. The Undertaker at WrestleMania 25)
      • (2010 - vs. The Undertaker, Career vs. Streak at WrestleMania 26)
    • Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame induction (class of 2003)
    • WON Best Babyface (1996)
    • WON Feud of the Year (2004 - vs. Chris Benoit and Triple H; 2008 - vs. Chris Jericho)
    • WON Match of the Year (1994 - vs. Razor Ramon, Ladder match at WrestleMania X; 2008 - vs. Chris Jericho, Ladder match at WWE No Mercy; 2009 - vs. The Undertaker at WrestleMania XXV; 2010 - vs. The Undertaker at WrestleMania XXVI)
    • WON Tag Team of the Year (1989 - with Marty Jannetty)
    • WON Most Charismatic (1995, 1996)
    • WON Best Pro Wrestling DVD (2011 - "Greatest Rivalries: Shawn Michaels vs. Bret Hart")
    • The Baltimore Sun Wrestler of the Year (2008)
    • The Baltimore Sun Feud of the Year (2008 - vs. Chris Jericho)
    • The Baltimore Sun Match of the Year (2007 - vs. John Cena on Raw; 2008- vs. Ric Flair at WrestleMania XXIV; 2009 - vs. The Undertaker at WrestleMania XXV; 2010 - vs. The Undertaker, Career vs. Streak at WrestleMania XXVI)

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