Shawn Michaels: Profile, Career, Face/Heel Turns, Titles Won, Gimmick Evolution and Stats

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 58 years old.

He is currently a Producer, working for WWE.

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 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 58)

Nationality

United 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

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)

Companies / Promotions

Promotion	from	to
Promotion WWE	December 17, 2010	Present
Promotion WWEBrand Raw	June 3, 2002	March 29, 2010
Promotion WWF	July 7, 1988	June 2, 2002
Promotion AWA	February 23, 1986	April 15, 1988
Promotion NWA	November 9, 1984	May 14, 1987

Face / Heel Turns

Alignment	from	to
Face	March 29, 2015	Present
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

Images

Nov 2018

Jan 2016

Jan 2008

Jun 2006

Jun 2002

Mar 1998

Jan 1996

Jan 1992

Nov 1984

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

Hall of Fame

WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2011, Individual
WWE Hall of Fame - Year 2019, Groups, D-Generation X
Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame - Year 2017, Modern Era

Titles Won

World Wrestling Entertainment

3 WWF Championship
1 World Heavyweight Championship
3 WWF Intercontinental Championship
1 WWF European Championship
5 World Tag Team Championship (2 with Diesel, 1 with Steve Austin, 1 with John Cena, 1 with Triple H)
1 WWE Tag Team Championship (with Triple H)

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

WWE Royal Rumble Winner (1995, 1996)
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)

Relations

Tag Teams & Stables

The Kliq - Kevin Nash / Diesel, Scott Hall / Razor Ramon, Sean Waltman / X-Pac / Syxx-Pac, Triple H ( January 1, 1994 - March 14, 2022)
D-Generation X - Triple H ( October 8, 2018 - November 2, 2018)
D-Generation X - Triple H ( August 17, 2009 - March 1, 2010)
D-Generation X - Triple H ( June 12, 2006 - April 29, 2007)
nWo - Big Show, Kevin Nash / Diesel, Sean Waltman / X-Pac / Syxx-Pac ( June 3, 2002 - July 15, 2002)
The Corporation - Big Boss Man, Gerald Brisco, Kane, Ken Shamrock, Pat Patterson, Sgt. Slaughter, Shane McMahon, Test, The Rock / Dwayne Johnson, Vince McMahon ( November 23, 1998 - December 28, 1998)
D-Generation X - Chyna, Rick Rude, Triple H ( August 11, 1997 - March 29, 1998)
Two Dudes with Attitudes - Kevin Nash / Diesel ( July 5, 1995 - November 9, 1995)
The Rockers / The Midnight Rockers - Marty Jannetty ( May 15, 1985 - January 12, 1992)

Managers Kevin Nash / Diesel, Rick Rude, Sherri Martel / Sensational Sherri, Sid Vicious / Sycho Sid

Shawn Michaels Game Appearances

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Habooka · 10 days ago
Include rhapsody in blue as one of his theme songs since he used it for a short period after turning heel
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Somebody · 1 months ago
Bro it's sad that Shawn micheals last match was in Saudi at crown jewel the match itself was not perfect I mean the match wasn't that bad but I think wm 26 was a great idea to be is his last match
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Kjv · 1 months ago
Shawn Michaels truly is the greatest superstar of all time. He competed in the first ever Hell in a Cell, Elimination Chamber, and Ladder match. Sucks that he had to retire at WM 26.
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  The R · 1 months ago
  
  @Kjv I hate to be that guy, but you're not even close.
  
  The HIAC match existed long before HBK. He was just in the first one in WWE - not in wrestling.
  
  As for the ladder match? There had been at least thirty of them before Shawn faced Bret Hart in one.
  
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  Somebody · 1 months ago
  
  The first ever ladder match in wrestling featured Bret and Shawn so i have no idea what you're talking about and two the first ever ladder match in wrestling was in stampede wrestling
  
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  Somebody · 1 months ago
  
  @Somebody Which featured Dan kroffat and tor kamada which you probably don't know who that is
  
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Natedogg · 3 months ago
He turned Hill in June 3rd 2002 and he turned face in July 2002
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  Somebody · 1 months ago
  
  @Natedogg That's cap he turned heel when feuding with hulk hogan
  
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Natedogg · 4 months ago
And he was a heel in November 23th 1998 to December 28th 1998
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Natedogg · 4 months ago
Shawn Michaels turn faced in June 1998
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Nicholas Harrigan · 1 years ago
Change July 7, 1988 to November 9, 1984 please
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natedogg · 1 years ago
thank you
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Natedogg · 1 years ago
He also turn heel in 2013
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Natedogg · 1 years ago
Shawn was a face 2002 to 2005
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BobbyBill · 1 years ago
>Heel
September 20, 1997
January 29, 2005

Wrong. Shawn Michaels came back in 2002 as a face and was a face for the rest of his career, except for his temporary heel run when feuding with Hulk Hogan.

I'm pretty sure he had face runs when he was a commissioner as well.
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  BobbyBill · 1 years ago
  
  @BobbyBill we know that bobby illness.
  
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