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Thursday, October 11, 2018

Best Matches: Shawn Michaels

Hey guys it’s that time of the week again where I give Wreddit a retrospective list of matches from a certain superstar, over the last couple of weeks I made several lists of Essential Career Matches for wrestlers such as: John CenaUndertakerTriple HChris JerichoRandy OrtonDolph ZigglerSeth RollinsCM Punk , AJ Styles and The Miz. This week we’re doing arguably one of the greatest WWE Wrestlers of all time, The Showstopper, The Main Event, Mr. Wrestlemania, The Heart Break Kid – Shawn Michaels. Thanks to everyone that voted him being this weeks list, there will be another poll at the end for next weeks superstar. These collection of matches comes from Dave Meltzer (his matches feature his ratings for matches rated 3 ½ Stars and matches that I believe that are also good too (these matches will be included in honourable mentions). If you have any suggestions for matches that could be included simply privately message me or add a comment on this and I will considerate it. Please read all the list before commenting saying I’ve forgotten a match when it’s already on the Honourable MentionsAlso since a few people have commented on these posts saying 'stop throwing lists at us with no information' so on a few matches I’ve added a little bit of a backstory for new fans/fans of who haven’t seen the matches, some match details do contain spoilers so you have been warned, but really if you’re getting up in arms about a match spoiler from several years ago that’s not my problem. I have also tried to add a link to each match aswell, videos come from either WWE Network, YouTube and Daily Motion. Lastly, and most importantly, I used Meltzer’s ratings as a guide but make sure to make your own opinion (or rating in this case) about the matches. Just cause he gives something a 3, doesn't mean that it isn't a 5 to you! If you do not like this list because I’ve based it off ratings, that is not my problem. Alright, now lets start what will most likely be the biggest list I compile:
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  • Shawn Michaels Vs The Undertaker – Royal Rumble 1998 – 3 ½* - One of the Shawn’s last matches before taking 4 years off, and he would defend his WWF Championship against his rival, The Undertaker in a Casket Match. Shawn would actually break his back in this match taking a dive outside the ring/over the casket.
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  • Shawn Michaels Vs The Undertaker – Wrestlemania 26 – 4 ¾* - Just when you thought nothing could give Taker/Shawn from Wrestlemania 25 a run for its money, you get the rematch of a lifetime – this time with the stipulation of if Shawn loses his career is over. Back to back matches, and two equally back-to-back critically acclaimed 5 star matches.
Honourable Mentions:

Accomplishments:
  • Feud of the Decade (2000–2009) vs. Chris Jericho
  • Match of the Year (1993 - 1996), (2004 -2010)
  • Ranked No. 1 of the Top 500 Wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 1996
  • World Heavyweight Championship (1 time)
  • WWE Tag Team Championship (6 times)
  • WWE European Championship (1 time)
  • WWE Intercontinental Championship (3 times)
  • WWE World Heavyweight Championship (3 times)
  • Royal Rumble Winner (1995, 1996)
  • First Grand Slam Champion

Wrestlers in the most matches with Shawn Michaels
WrestlerNumber of Matches
Bobby Lashley1
Booker T1
Carlito1
Chris Masters1
CM Punk1
Davari1
Dean Douglas1
Haku1
Hulk Hogan1
Jeff Jarrett1
John Morrison1
La Resistance1
Luke Gallows1
Mark Henry1
Mr Perfect1
Muhammad Hassan1
Scott Steiner1
Shelton Benjamin1
Spirit Squad1
Tatanka1
The Barbarian1
The Beverley Brothers1
The Nasty Boys1
Umaga1
1-2-3 Kid1
Christian2
Cody Rhodes2
Diesel2
Jeff Hardy2
Mankind2
Mr. McMahon2
Rey Mysterio2
Rob Van Dam2
Shane McMahon2
Stone Cold2
Sycho Sid2
Ted DiBiase Jnr2
The Brain Busters2
The Miz2
Vader2
Yokozuna2
Big Show3
John Bradshaw Layfield3
Mr. Kennedy3
Ric Flair3
Batista4
Bret Hart4
Chris Benoit4
Kane4
Marty Jannetty4
British Bulldog5
Razor Ramon5
Kurt Angle6
Owen Hart6
The Undertaker6
John Cena7
Edge8
Randy Orton9
Triple H13
Chris Jericho13

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