Report Last Updated - 3/07 (Winter)
Real Name - Michael Shawn Hickenbottom
Birthdate - 7/22/65
5'11" 235 lbs. - San Antonio, TX

Aliases - none

Athletic background - Football (High School)

Teachers - Jose Lothario; Ricky Morton, Marty Jennetty

Professional history - Mid-South(`84), TASW(`84-`86), Central States(`85), World Class(`85), Memphis(`86), AWA(`86-`87), WWF(`87), AWA(`87-`88), WWF/WWE(`88-), TWA(`00)

Groups - Degeneration-X

Career Highlights -
- Returns to the WWF with partner Marty Jennetty (The Rockers) and they become one of company's best tag teams
- Wins the WWF Intercontintal title from Davey Boy Smith
- Wins an unbelievable ladder rematch with Razor Ramon for the IC title
- Captures the World title from Bret Hart in an ironman match that goes over an hour
- Makes an impressive return to action after a four-year layoff

Finisher(s) -
- Sweet Chin Music (Superkick)
- Flying Elbowdrop
x Teardrop Suplex (Leg Cradle Back Suplex)

Favorites -
- Flying Forearm
- Thesz Press w/ Punches
- Bodyslam
- Inverted Atomic Drop
- Punch

Ringwork Rating -
move set - 8
science - 2
aerial - 4
power - 6
strikes - 8

Intangible Rating -
entertainment - 8
selling - 8
bumping - 7
heat - 7
carrying - 8
push - 8
potential - 3

Serious Injuries - Knee (Required Surgeries), Back (Required Surgery)

Outlook - In 1998 when injuries forced Shawn Michaels into retirement, it was sad to see one of the most talented pro-wrestlers ever finished after only fourteen years and only three or four years as a top star. Michaels was still visible though and had the ability to be meaningful in a limited role. Then after a four year absence, he made a comeback. From the start, it was uncertain how it would or could last, but it has been several years and Shawn Michaels is still going strong and working hard. A born-again Christian in his forties with a banged up body, Michaels seems like an unlikely candidate to be a top star in the WWE again. However, he has shown his true ability by doing what he does and means a lot amongst the younger and less savvy roster. Although his run has been more amazing than one could have anticipated, Shawn Michaels is not going to be able to sustain his pace for much longer. With a lighter load, he could keep going like Ric Flair has, but his body has been battered and time will not do him any favors. Expect him to remain a key part of the roster as he continues into the last stage of his legendary career.