Shawn Michaels: Legendary Matches, Classic Feuds, NXT, Favorite Opponents, Mr. WrestleMania

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Sep 18, 2025

Shawn Michaels, a retired professional wrestler and 2-time WWE Hall of Famer, shares insights into his illustrious career and current role as Senior Vice President at NXT. He discusses the shift from wrestling to coaching, emphasizing the importance of building personal connections with talent. Shawn reflects on defining moments in his career, his journey to becoming 'Mr. WrestleMania', and memorable matches against legends like The Undertaker and Ric Flair. He also shares what he's grateful for: his faith, family, and the wrestling world.

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ANECDOTE

Why He Came Back To NXT

Shawn Michaels returned to wrestling work after visiting the NXT Performance Center and feeling the environment pull him back in.
He and his wife quickly decided to move to Florida and re-enter the business full-time to help build the PC.

INSIGHT

Coaching Is About Relationship

Shawn credits connecting personally with talent for his coaching success more than formal teaching skills.
He notes impact often appears later when performers reach the main roster and experience real-world lessons.

ADVICE

Meet Talent Where They Are

Meet performers where they are and tailor coaching to their level and environment.
Teach differences between TV, live events, and PLEs so performers adapt their performance appropriately.

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Shawn Michaels (@ShawnMichaels) is a retired professional wrestler, 2-time WWE Hall of Famer, and the Senior Vice President of Talent Development, Creative at NXT. He sits down with Chris Van Vliet in Las Vegas, NV to discuss the transition from wrestler to running NXT, what looks for in a young Superstar, the 2 defining eras of his in-ring career, his epic matches with the likes of The Undertaker, Ric Flair and Kurt Angle, whether he views himself as the greatest wrestler of all time, his thoughts on his return match at Crown Jewel, his mindset to become Mr. WrestleMania and more!

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