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Time of India
4 days ago
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- Time of India
Bret Hart vs Shawn Michaels: 3 iconic WWE moments from their storied rivalry
Image via WWE Bret Hart vs Shawn Michaels is one of the most iconic WWE rivalries of all time. WWE has seen some of the biggest superstars engage in iconic feuds over the years. From a rising star going up against an established veteran to two top-tier stars vying to become the face of WWE, the promotion has seen it all. One of the biggest rivalries that was a rage in the mid-1990s was between Bret "The Hitman" Hart and Shawn Michaels. The two had completely opposite beliefs as part of the WWE personalities. The Hitman was the Excellence of Execution who preached his in-ring craft and came from a lineage of top wrestlers. On the other hand, The Heartbreak Kid was the notorious and rebellious degenerate coming up with Triple H as part of D-Generation X. With both stars having faced each other many times over the years, here are the three most iconic moments from their rivalry. 3. Iron Man match at WrestleMania Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart had been feuding for months and were set to collide in their biggest match. It was a 60-minute Ironman match with Hart defending his WWE title against Michaels in the main event of WrestleMania 12. From Shawn's epic entrance from the top of the rafters to one of the greatest in-ring matches produced in WWE, it had instant classic written all over it. The match went into sudden death after the score was tied at the end of the hour. Finally, it was Shawn Michaels' Sweet Chin Music on Bret Hart that gave him his first big win in the company. 2. Montreal Screwjob Following years of having blockbuster matches, Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels were ready to clash for the final time at the 1997 WWE Survivor Series for the WWE title. The match took place in his home country of Canada and was Hart's last match before he headed to WCW. In one of the biggest double-crosses of professional wrestling, Vince McMahon called for the bell when Michaels had Hart trapped in the Sharpshooter, and he had not even tapped out. This incident infamously came to be known as the 'Montreal Screwjob.' 1. Buried the hatchet Bret Hart returned to WWE, 12 years after the Montreal Screwjob, as the Guest Host of RAW. He called out his rival, Shawn Michaels with whom he had real-life tensions, both onscreen and offscreen. The duo gave their view on the events of Montreal, and things got a little heated. However, in the end, Hart proposed to bury the hatchet and put it behind them. Michaels agreed, and the duo shook hands and embraced each other in one of the most memorable WWE moments of all time. Also read: Two shocking title changes shake the WWE NXT landscape Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shawn Michaels Reveals Who He Believes Are Mr. & Mrs. NXT
WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels might be known as Mr. WrestleMania, but who does he believe is Mr. and Mrs. NXT? WWE Senior Vice President of Talent Development and Creative Shawn Michaels recently spoke with Brad Gilmore of Reality of Wrestling. When asked who Mr. and Mrs. NXT were, Michaels didn't hesitate to name Stephanie Vaquer Mrs. NXT, but Mr. NXT is a bit more of a toss-up. Advertisement 'Well, in the last couple of months, it'd have to be Stephanie Vaquer for the women's side, our NXT Women's Champion,' Shawn Michaels said. 'She has just taken the entire world by storm. I think she's somebody that already had an international name, but I think once she got on to NXT programming, the entire world and the entire globe — her popularity has just skyrocketed 'Look, I think it's a toss-up on our men's side. I think they'd probably argue about it, but I think Trick Williams and Oba Femi are two guys with — Trick has unlimited charisma, but Oba also has a mystique and an aura about him. They're two very different individuals, but they're both guys that are easily superstars that people see are going to be Raw and SmackDown superstars in the very near future, I'm sure.' [H/T: Fightful] READ MORE: Shawn Michaels Has A Very Surprising Mount Rushmore For Pro Wrestling What do you make of Shawn Michaels' comments? Who do you believe are Mr. and Mrs. NXT? Let us know your thoughts by sounding off in the comments section below. The post Shawn Michaels Reveals Who He Believes Are Mr. & Mrs. NXT appeared first on Wrestlezone.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Jimmy Hart reveals secret behind Shawn Michaels' iconic theme song
Image via WWE WWE legend Jimmy Hart has finally lifted the curtain on a long-standing secret about one of wrestling's most famous entrance themes. In a recent video posted on WWE's official YouTube channel, The Vault, Hart revealed that he actually sang the female vocals on Shawn Michaels' iconic song, 'Sexy Boy. ' The theme, which has been synonymous with Michaels for over three decades, was originally sung by Sensational Sherri, Michaels' manager during the early 1990s. When Sherri took a break from WWE, Hart stepped in to record the female parts, layering his voice multiple times to create the effect of several women singing backup. Jimmy Hart ranks his 5 favorite WWE entrance songs 'Shawn loved the song. Shawn sang the song too. But when Sherri was away, I sang the backup vocals, and we doubled it five times to make it sound like three or four girls going, 'sexy boy,'' Hart explained. This revelation gives fans a fascinating glimpse into the creative process behind one of WWE's longest-running and most recognizable theme songs. Shawn Michaels inspires a new generation of wrestlers Beyond his iconic music, Shawn Michaels continues to be a significant influence on the wrestling world. Current WWE superstar Seth Rollins recently credited Michaels as a key inspiration in his journey to becoming a professional wrestler. Rollins shared that while he was initially drawn to the sport by the larger-than-life presence of Hulk Hogan, it was watching performers like Michaels and Bret Hart that made him realize he could succeed in the business without having to be a giant. 'Shawn Michaels is the guy,' Rollins said, emphasizing how Michaels' style and charisma made wrestling feel accessible to him. Shawn Michaels on John Cena's retirement and career legacy Shawn Michaels on NXT, John Cena and more | #WWE #wrestling In addition to discussing his past, Michaels has also shared his thoughts on John Cena's ongoing retirement tour. As a WWE Hall of Famer and Senior Vice President of Talent Development, Michaels respects Cena's decision to choose his final opponents and appreciates the chance to watch Cena's farewell run. 'He's earned the right to call those shots,' Michaels said in a recent podcast appearance. 'I'm just a fan now, enjoying what John's doing.' Michaels himself remains confident that many of his own legendary matches, including his famous bouts with The Undertaker, deserve recognition in the WWE Hall of Fame 's 'Immortal Moments' category. With only two Hall of Fame rings so far, Michaels joked that he has plenty of room for more honors in the future. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'That's John's call!': WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels reflects on John Cena's final farewell matches
(Image via WWE) WWE Hall of Famer and NXT executive Shawn Michaels recently shared his thoughts on John Cena's ongoing farewell tour, emphasizing that the choice of opponents for Cena's final matches in his farewell tour should be completely based on his decision. The WWE Undisputed Champion is currently on his retirement tour run and has recently appeared at WWE Backlash 2025 held at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri, on May 10, 2025, against long-time rival "The Viper" Randy Orton. It is to be noted that Randy Orton actually challenged The Cenation Leader at the recently held WrestleMania 41, when Cena defeated Cody Rhodes to claim the Undisputed Championship title. Luckily, at the Backlash, Cena was able to defend his title and hold on to it till now. Meanwhile, The Cenation Leader is preparing for the upcoming 24 matches this year, and the latest one would be the Money in the Bank event, where he is going to appear as one of the main protagonists. The WWE event is scheduled to be held on June 7, 2025, at Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. Shawn Michaels shares his opinion on who John Cena should fight in his last farewell matches WWE Hall of Famer and NXT executive Shawn Michaels recently shared his opinion on John Cena 's ongoing farewell tour. The WWE veteran opened up about his thoughts as he recently appeared on the podcast of Good Karma Wrestling to discuss several topics, including whom he would like to see John Cena face during his current farewell run with the company. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why Didn't Anyone Tell You About This Power Saver? elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Pre-Order Undo During the podcast, Shawn Michaels said, 'Well, look, I have to say, that's John's call. I think John has earned the right and opportunity to sort of — I guess I'm biased — When you're gonna make your last run, I think you're the guy that kind of needs to call those shots.' Shawn Michaels on NXT, John Cena and more | #WWE #wrestling He further said, 'I'm excited and very happy for John, that he's getting the opportunity to do all this. It's just been something that's been fun to watch. I'm like everybody else now, I'm just a fan sitting there and watching this and enjoying John enjoying what he's doing.' (source: Fightful) As The Cenation Leader is preparing to bid goodbye to the WWE ring forever in December 2025, however, the 17-time World Champion will be back in action this weekend at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, where he will face R-Truth in a singles, non-title bout. Also Read : Finn Balor teases new tag team name with JD McDonagh following WWE RAW victory The WWE Saturday Night's Main Event for Saturday, May 24, at the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida. It will air live on Peacock in the U.S. and on Netflix internationally. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shawn Michaels reveals his wrestling mount rushmore, leaves out familiar faces
WWE legend Shawn Michaels has named his personal Mount Rushmore of pro wrestling, and his choices have sparked plenty of discussion. Known for his trailblazing career, unforgettable matches, and long-standing influence on the sport, Michaels opted for a list that reflects his roots rather than mainstream consensus. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now In a recent interview with Going Ringside, the two-time Hall of Famer revealed the names that shaped his love for professional wrestling. 'To me, I've always felt like they're just your personal favourites,' Michaels said. 'Mine usually date back to the mid-80s or late-70s.' Shawn Michaels chooses icons from wrestling's golden era Michaels listed four names, with a fifth as an honorable mention - all of whom made their mark well before WWE became a global juggernaut. His Mount Rushmore includes Terry Funk, Harley Race, and Ric Flair, all known for their toughness, longevity, and influence in the territorial era of wrestling. The fourth spot, according to HBK, is a toss-up between Tully Blanchard, a key member of the Four Horsemen, and Wahoo McDaniel, a respected name in regional promotions. 'That fourth one's always a little tough for me,' Michaels admitted. 'It sort of goes to Tully Blanchard because that's who I grew up with, or Wahoo McDaniel.' Going Ringside Ep. 125: Shawn Michaels returns What caught the attention of many fans was who Michaels didn't name. Despite being best friends with Triple H, and working alongside him both on-screen in D-Generation X and off-screen in WWE creative, Michaels did not include him on the list. Both men have played key roles in shaping WWE's present and future. Triple H is now the head of creative for the main roster, while Michaels oversees the NXT brand as Senior Vice President of Talent Development. The omission seems to underline Michaels' point, this list is about personal inspiration, not accolades or friendships. Since retiring from in-ring competition, Michaels has taken on a vital backstage role in WWE, nurturing the next generation of superstars through NXT. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now His creative input and eye for talent continue to shape the company's long-term vision. Under his guidance, NXT has produced breakout stars who have gone on to thrive on the main roster and even internationally. Michaels is widely credited with instilling old-school fundamentals while adapting to the demands of modern wrestling, a balance few can manage as effectively. Despite leaving himself off the list, there's little doubt that Michaels has earned his place on countless Mount Rushmores compiled by fans, peers, and historians alike. His impact as a performer, mentor, and architect of WWE's future cements his legacy as one of the most influential figures the wrestling world has ever seen.
