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WWE Rumors: Bret Hart Reveals Who He Believes Were Responsible For Planning The ‘Montreal Screwjob’

On the most recent episode of his Confessions of the Hitman web series, Bret Hart continued sharing his thoughts on the “Montreal Screwjob” — the real-life incident that preceded his bitter exit from WWE — and named the individuals he believes were most instrumental in its planning. As quoted by Wrestling Inc. on Thursday, Episode […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 3y ago

WWE News: Reason Why Shawn Michaels And The Rock Didn’t Like Each Other Revealed

During the latest episode of Something to Wrestle With, Bruce Prichard revealed why The Rock and Shawn Michaels used to dislike each other. As quoted by WrestlingNews.co, their personalities weren’t compatible and it resorted in them clashing backstage. The WWE executive director revealed that Michaels didn’t see the appeal of The Rock as a performer […]

By Kieran Fisher | 3y ago

WWE News: Two Legends Confirmed For ‘Monday Night Raw’

WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels is set to appear on the next episode of Monday Night Raw. As documented by WrestlingNews.co, the company confirmed the segment on this week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown. Michaels will be on the show to address Randy Orton attacking Ric Flair in the previous edition. “The Viper” delivered […]

By Kieran Fisher | 3y ago

WWE Rumors: Bret Hart Details How The Rock Was Allegedly Bullied By Top Superstars As A Newcomer

On the latest episode of his subscriber-only web series Confessions of the Hitman, WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart went into detail when explaining how Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson allegedly endured his fair share of bullying from some of the company’s top-tier talents, including Shawn Michaels and Triple H, when he was new to the […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 3y ago

WWE Rumors: Hall Of Famer Reportedly Got Into Heated Backstage Argument At ‘NXT Takeover: In Your House’

George Floyd’s death while in the custody of a police officer has divided American citizens. The incident has spawned a wave of Black Lives Matter protests that have resulted in riots, and concerns regarding systematic racism and inequality have been at the forefront of the sociopolitical conversation. However, different people have their own views on […]

By Kieran Fisher | 3y ago

WWE News: Earl Hebner On Whether He Thinks ‘Montreal Screwjob’ Was A Work

Earl Hebner refereed the controversial Survivor Series 1997 match between Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart. Dubbed “The Montreal Screwjob” in the industry, the match ended with Michaels locking Hart in a Sharpshooter and Vince McMahon appearing at ringside, ordering Hebner to ring the bell, causing Hart to lose the match without any prior knowledge of […]

By Kieran Fisher | 3y ago

WWE News: Shawn Michaels Discusses ‘NXT UK’ Role, Update On Brand’s Future

Shawn Michaels has been overseeing the development of NXT UK in recent months, and the WWE Hall of Famer appears to be enjoying his new role. As quoted by Fightful, Michaels was recently interviewed by Inside the Ropes, where he discussed his involvement in NXT UK and the strong appetite for professional wrestling in Britain. […]

By Kieran Fisher | 3y ago

WWE News: Former Referee Marty Elias Reveals Bizarre Reason For Being Fired By Company

The latest episode of Talk Is Jericho featured former WWE referee Marty Elias as a guest, and he opened up about his time in the company. Despite being a respected referee who was personally requested by both Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker to call their legendary WrestleMania 25 match, he was fired for reasons that […]

By Kieran Fisher | 3y ago

WWE News: Current AEW Star Calls Bret Hart And Shawn Michaels ‘The Worst’ Champions Ever

When those within WWE or other promotions have heat with someone on TV, that doesn’t usually translate to an off-screen beef. Then again, there are some wrestlers — like Jake “The Snake” Roberts — who make no friends by seemingly speaking what comes to mind without any consideration for how it comes across. His latest […]

By Danny Cox | 3y ago

WWE Rumors: Company Teases Dream Match Between Shawn Michaels And Top ‘Monday Night Raw’ Star

AJ Styles is widely regarded as one of the best wrestlers on the entire planet, and his in-ring work has drawn comparisons to Shawn Michaels. On the latest episode of Monday Night Raw, Styles’ stablemate Karl Anderson even compared the superstar to the WWE Hall of Famer, suggesting that a match between the pair could […]

By Kieran Fisher | 3y ago

WWE News: Triple H Names The NXT Superstars Who Would Be Perfect For DX

One of the most memorable and strongest stables to ever set foot in a WWE ring is none other than D-Generation X (DX). Triple H, Shawn Michaels, and Chyna made up the original version of the stable which eventually gained a few more members over the years. Despite the fact that no stable could ever […]

By Danny Cox | 3y ago

WWE News: Triple H Says Former European Champion Came Up With Idea For D-Generation X

D-Generation X is one of the most popular factions in the history of WWE, and it’s always been synonymous with Triple H and “The Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels. However, according to “The Game,” neither superstar came up with the name. As quoted by Fightful, the Hall of Famer recently sat down with Loudwire, where he […]

By Kieran Fisher | 3y ago

WWE News: Shawn Michaels Now In Charge Of Entire Company Brand, According To Triple H

As The Inquisitr previously reported, Triple H opened up about Shawn Michaels‘ role at the WWE Performance Center on the latest episode of the After the Bell podcast. However, according to “The Game,” his former D-Generation X tag team partner is overseeing an entire brand as well. As quoted by SEScoops, Michaels is currently in […]

By Kieran Fisher | 3y ago

WWE News: Triple H And Shawn Michaels Open Up About ‘Crown Jewel’ Match, Discuss Performance Center

Triple H and Shawn Michaels sat down with Corey Graves on the latest edition of the After the Bell podcast, where they discussed a variety of wrestling-related subjects. However, one of the main topics of the conversation was Michaels’ decision to come out of retirement for one more match at last year’s Crown Jewel event […]

By Kieran Fisher | 3y ago

WWE News: Triple H Reveals How Shawn Michaels Returned To Wrestling As Performance Center Trainer

In the few years that led up to Shawn Michaels‘ brief in-ring return at last year’s Crown Jewel pay-per-view in Saudi Arabia, he was already helping WWE’s up-and-coming talents prepare for the big time at the company’s Performance Center. This aspect of his wrestling career hasn’t often been touched on in interviews, but recently, both […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 3y ago

WWE News: D-Generation X And NXT Invade ‘SmackDown’ Before ‘Survivor Series’

The final stage was set for WWE‘s next big pay-per-view this Sunday, but the invasion of NXT stole the entire show. As Friday Night SmackDown was coming to an end this week, members of the blue and red brands battled against one another, but it wasn’t over yet. As the war waged on, members of […]

By Danny Cox | 3y ago

WWE News: The Undertaker Reveals Past Beef With Hall Of Famer

It’s said that best friends often make the best onscreen enemies in sports entertainment. Real-life relationships mean that performers are more comfortable around each other, which makes them more open to trying different things. At the same time, some of the most memorable sports entertainment storylines revolve around performers who don’t get along outside of […]

By Kieran Fisher | 4y ago

WWE News: Shawn Michaels Turned Down Huge Match With Current Superstar

Even though Shawn Michaels broke his vow to stay retired at last year’s Crown Jewel event in Saudi Arabia, it was a one-off situation. The WWE Hall of Famer doesn’t seem interested in reprising his role as an in-ring performer, no matter how much fans want to see him compete in one more match. There […]

By Kieran Fisher | 4y ago

WWE Rumors: Vince McMahon Rewrote This Week’s Entire ‘SmackDown’ Just Hours Before Going Live

This week’s episode of SmackDown Live saw a jump in the ratings, and it also marked the first time that Eric Bischoff sat in on production meetings since signing with WWE. While Bischoff merely sat in and met with the creative team, he did not have a lot to do with how the show transpired. […]

By Danny Cox | 4y ago

WWE Rumors: Update On Shawn Michaels’ Status Following Confrontation With Dolph Ziggler On ‘SmackDown Live’

The heated exchange between Dolph Ziggler and Shawn Michaels on this week’s SmackDown Live — which ended with Ziggler superkicking the legend — teased a match between the pair at SummerSlam. As noted by WrestlingInc., however, the Wrestling Observer‘s Dave Meltzer reports there are no plans for a bout between the cocky upstart and the […]

By Kieran Fisher | 4y ago

WWE News: WWE Legend Returning To ‘SmackDown Live’ As A Commentator

In addition to his scheduled appearance on the upcoming Monday Night Raw reunion show, WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels will make his long-awaited return to SmackDown Live on next week’s episode from the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. Per Wrestling Inc., Michaels shared the news on Twitter, revealing that he will be doing […]

By Kieran Fisher | 4y ago

WWE News: Former Intercontinental Champ Shares Selfie Of Himself Reportedly Covered In Cocaine

When casual wrestling fans of today hear something about Marty Jannetty, they may have no earthly idea who he is. Old-school and longtime fans will know that he has been wrestling for more than 30 years and used to team with Shawn Michaels. They also know he has battled demons throughout his life and that’s […]

By Danny Cox | 4y ago

WWE News: Shawn Michaels Comments On Current Relationship With Marty Jannetty

Prior to becoming one of the most successful singles stars in the history of WWE, “The Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels was part of a formidable tag team duo, known as The Rockers, with Marty Jannetty. The duo teamed up in various promotions from 1985 to 1992, becoming one of the most popular and groundbreaking teams […]

By Kieran Fisher | 4y ago

WWE News: Major Return And Huge Heel Turn On ‘Monday Night Raw’ Sets Up Big ‘WrestleMania 35’ Match

This week’s Monday Night Raw was scheduled to conclude with a big birthday celebration for Ric Flair, but it turned into a huge return and a major heel turn. The entire locker room and numerous legends were around the ring and awaiting the “Nature Boy” to head down, but he didn’t come out. As the […]

By Danny Cox | 4y ago

WWE News: Shawn Michaels Reveals The Real Reason He No Longer Has Any Hair

When Shawn Michaels began appearing on WWE television again, one of the first things noticed by the fans is that he no longer had any hair. For a couple of years now, his D-Generation (DX) teammate Triple H has been bald, but no one saw it coming for Michaels upon his return to the ring. […]

By Danny Cox | 4y ago

WWE News: Triple H Suffers Major Injury During Main Event Of ‘Crown Jewel’

On Friday, WWE presented Crown Jewel in Saudi Arabia, as has been planned for some time, and it brought forth a lot of action and strange happenings. A new WWE Universal Champion was crowned, as well as the first-ever WWE World Cup winner, but there was much more that happened in the main event. Unfortunately, […]

By Danny Cox | 4y ago

After Three Years Away, Hulk Hogan Returns To WWE As Host Of ‘Crown Jewel’

Earlier this year, Hulk Hogan was officially reinstated by WWE after being suspended/fired three years ago for his racist rant that went viral. Once he was reinstated, everyone thought he’d be back on WWE television before too long, but he had only been backstage to apologize and not much else. On Friday at Crown Jewel, […]

By Danny Cox | 4y ago

WWE Rumors: Shawn Michaels’ In-Ring Return Could Be Scrapped If ‘Crown Jewel’ Doesn’t Happen, Per ‘Observer’

WWE Crown Jewel was shaping up to be one of the bigger wrestling pay-per-view events in recent years, but it has also become one of the most controversial. As things progress in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s possible part in the disappearance and murder of a Washington Post reporter, WWE is stuck in a difficult […]

By Danny Cox | 5y ago

WWE ‘SSD’ Results & Review: Undertaker Vs. Triple H Finish Signals In-Ring Return For Shawn Michaels

Super Show-Down aired live on the WWE Network from the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) in Melbourne, Australia, bright and early Saturday morning at 5 a.m. EST. Super Show-Down brought the WWE universe 10 matches, including three championship bouts. The New Day successfully retained the WWE SmackDown Tag Team Championship against The Bar. Becky Lynch was […]

By Carter Lee | 5y ago

WWE ‘Super Show-Down’: Final Match Card And How To Watch Or Find Live Coverage

WWE is continuing to make its presence felt around the world with big events and another one is planned for Saturday. Live from Australia, the WWE Super Show-Down is going to feature a full 10-match card that will include The Undertaker vs. Triple H for the final time ever. It’s going to begin very early […]

By Danny Cox | 5y ago

WWE News: Shawn Michaels Reveals Who Was First Asked To Possibly Break ‘The Streak’ Of The Undertaker

At WrestleMania XXX, The Undertaker walked into his match against Brock Lesnar with his streak intact — but he wouldn’t leave that way. After more than two decades of being undefeated at the biggest wrestling annual event in the world, Lesnar walked away having broken “The Streak.” With the in-ring return of a truly iconic […]

By Danny Cox | 5y ago

WWE ‘Raw’ Preview: Two Matches Booked Thus Far & Shawn Michaels To Appear

WWE Raw comes to us this week from the Key Arena in Seattle, Washington, and the action airs Monday night on the USA Network at 8 p.m. EST. Thus far, the WWE has booked two matches for Raw, and Shawn Michaels is also scheduled to appear. In addition to the matches listed below, The Shield […]

By Carter Lee | 5y ago

WWE Rumors: WWE Teasing DX Vs. Brothers Of Destruction — Huge Match For Shawn Michaels, Per ‘WrestleVotes’

It appears as if WWE believes that there is still money to be made in the nostalgia market — and they are going to bring it to the fans. At WWE Super Show-Down next weekend, Triple H and The Undertaker are set to face off for the last time ever in a singles match. The […]

By Danny Cox | 5y ago

WWE Rumors: Shawn Michaels To Return And Wrestle 4-5 Matches Including Undertaker, AJ Styles, Per Barnburner

On Monday Night Raw, WWE brought forth a very good segment with Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker which was also extremely odd. For more than a full decade, Michaels has been retired from in-ring competition and it was teased that he could end up returning for “one more match” as the crowd kept chanting. According […]

By Danny Cox | 5y ago

WWE News: Former DX Member Thinks Shawn Michaels Vs. The Undertaker Will Happen Again

In October, Triple H and The Undertaker will face off for the last time ever at WWE Super Show-Down in Australia, and it is being billed as a historic match. This week on Monday Night Raw, Shawn Michaels returned to give his thoughts on the feud and it resulted in a surprise appearance from the […]

By Danny Cox | 5y ago

WWE News: Two Huge Legends Set To Return On Next Week’s ‘Monday Night Raw’

Last night’s episode of Monday Night Raw was one that continued to build toward Hell in a Cell, but there is an event in October that is getting a lot of attention too. On October 6, 2018, the superstars will head to Australia for the WWE Super Show-Down which will have a number of big-time […]

By Danny Cox | 5y ago

WWE News: Sasha Banks Gets Roasted For Her Reply To Shawn Michaels’ Comment About ‘NXT Takeover: Brooklyn 4’

NXT Takeover: Brooklyn 4 aired Saturday night on the WWE Network, and per NXT’s usual, the event blew the roof off of the Barclays Center. As the WWE reported, Kairi Sane became the new NXT Women’s champion, Ricochet defeated Adam Cole to win the North American Championship, Velveteen Dream toppled EC3, and in the knockdown […]

By Carter Lee | 5y ago

WWE Rumors: Shawn Michaels To Have Big Role At Australia Super Show-Down, Per ‘Wrestle Rumors’

Shawn Michaels hasn’t wrestled in close to a decade, and it is quite possible that he’ll never actually put on the boots again, but he’s not totally gone. The former multi-time World Champion is a trainer and coach at the WWE Performance Center and he often travels with Triple H for different company events. In […]

By Danny Cox | 5y ago

WWE News: Triple H Says A ‘Huge Announcement’ On Women’s Wrestling Is Coming Very Soon

Over the last few days, Triple H has been in the United Kingdom to introduce the new U.K. brand and promote some NXT shows as well as the WWE United Kingdom Championship Tournament. Obviously, he has been doing a lot of press while in Europe as there is plenty of attention coming WWE’s way, and […]

By Danny Cox | 5y ago

WWE News: Shawn Michaels Once Again Talks About Returning To The Ring For One More Match

The word “retirement” hardly ever means for good in the world of professional wrestling, but Shawn Michaels is one of those guys who actually seems to be honoring it. His last match was more than eight years when he lost to The Undertaker at WrestleMania XXVI, and he’s never set foot in a ring as […]

By Danny Cox | 5y ago

WWE News: Shawn Michaels Says He’ll Consider Returning For ‘One-Off’ Match, Lists His Dream Opponents

It’s been eight years since Shawn Michaels wrestled his last match in the WWE, and so far, he’s been a man of his word as far as his retirement is concerned. Unlike other “retired” wrestlers who make one-off in-ring comebacks for the sake of nostalgia, the “Heartbreak Kid” has stayed retired since his loss to […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 5y ago

WWE News: Shawn Michaels Surprises Fans With Shocking Haircut Ahead Of ‘WrestleMania’ Weekend

Fans were shocked when they saw a photograph posted this Wednesday of WWE superstar Shawn Michaels sporting a new look. The man known as “The Showstopper” was able to stop fans in their tracks with an image showing that he was donning a brand new haircut just in time for WrestleMania weekend. While Michaels hasn’t […]

By Matt Couden | 5y ago

‘WrestleMania’ Plans For Shawn Michaels Canceled By Vince McMahon, According To ‘DirtySheets’

There must be dozens of ideas discussed by WWE officials for WrestleMania every year that end up on the cutting room floor. The WWE Universe isn’t even aware of most of them, but some ideas leak and give fans a preview of what the company has planned for the grandest stage of them all. With […]

By Will McCormick | 5y ago

WWE Very High On Current ‘NXT’ Star, Reportedly Protege Of Shawn Michaels

Although names such as Finn Balor, Kevin Owens, Shinsuke Nakamura, Samoa Joe, and Bobby Roode have been major blows to the NXT roster, the company is spending time building up stars, as well as acquiring former Impact Wrestling and Ring of Honor stars. Currently, the top babyface of NXT has been Aleister Black, while the […]

By Chris Featherstone | 5y ago

WWE News: Shawn Michaels Has Huge Praise For ‘NXT TakeOver’ Wrestler

WWE Hall of Fame superstar Shawn Michaels has been working hard with the NXT superstars, helping them move from great in-ring wrestlers to all-around WWE superstar talent. That not only involves pulling off huge moves in matches but also getting fans invested in their characters and telling great stories in and out of the ring. […]

By Shawn Lealos | 5y ago

WWE News: Hulk Hogan Shows Seth Rollins What A Real Knee To The Face Looks Like

Back in the old days of professional wrestling, the emphasis on showy finishing maneuvers held very little weight to the greater concentration of competitors creating their brand by the crowd reactions. Nowadays, many traditional fans critique the product due to the heavy concentration of making a wrestling match more about risking one’s body for a […]

By Chris Featherstone | 5y ago

Huge Update On AJ Styles Possible Retiring In 2019, When Will His WWE Contract Expire?

AJ Styles is in the form of his life showing everyone that he is the best wrestler in the world for the past three years. Styles is the current WWE champion and he is still in the prime of his career at the age of 40 years old. However, “The Phenomenal One” has hinted in […]

By Juan Paolo David | 5y ago

WWE News: Shawn Michaels To Join WWE Star The Miz In New Movie Sequel

WWE legend Shawn Michaels will be taking on an interesting movie role in the near future. The WWE Hall of Famer will join former WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz who resumes his role in a popular series. For Michaels, it marks yet another acting role as he has recently appeared in a few films since […]

By Matt Couden | 5y ago

Looking Back At The Undertaker’s WWE Debut In The 1990 ‘Survivor Series’

WWE’s Survivor Series rolls into the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, this Sunday, November 19. The Survivor Series dates all the way back to 1987 and has provided wrestling fans with many special memories, including the WWE debut for The Undertaker. In the 30 years since his debut, The Undertaker went on to become one […]

By Alan Ewart | 5y ago

The Rock’s Return To WWE Television Has Been Revealed

At WrestleMania 32, The Rock made his yearly WWE return on the grandest stage of them all. At the show, The People’s Champion was confronted by The Wyatt Family, had an impromptu match with Erick Rowan, and shared the ring with John Cena. The Rock hasn’t been seen on WWE television since that appearance and […]

By Will McCormick | 5y ago

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