Height: 6'1"
Weight: 227 pounds
From: San Antonio, Texas
Career Highlights: World Wrestling Federation Grand Slam Champion, 1995 and 1996 Royal Rumble winner
Perhaps the most exciting and charismatic superstar ever to grace a World Wrestling Federation ring, Shawn Michaels, the founder of the controversial D-Generation X, is the self-proclaimed ICON of sports-entertainment. Michaels holds the distinction of being the only competitor in history to capture the "Grand Slam" of the Federation (holding the Federation Title, Intercontinental Title, European Title and Tag Team Title).
Injuries have kept the Heartbreak Kid from competing in the ring since WrestleMania XIV. However, ever one to seek the spotlight, Michaels returned in November when he was named the new Commissioner of the World Wrestling Federation! Even though Mr. McMahon promised to appoint a "free thinking, independent" commissioner, Michaels’ orders, at first, seemed to have coincided with the interests of The Corporation.
When Michaels prevented The Corporation from helping Shane McMahon while he was under attack, McMahon tried to fire HBK. When that didn't work, he ordered The Corporation to ambush him. That worked. Michaels suffered severe injuries. He underwent disk surgery and was soon back in the Federation fold. He still remains unchallenged as the Federation's Commissioner, and he's out for revenge, making The Corporation's existence a miserable one.
Michaels recently opened the Shawn Michaels Wrestling Academy with his mentor, Jose Lothario, in San Antonio.
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