“Confidence is one of those things that no one ever wants to talk about in this industry because confidence and ego run neck and neck. But you have to understand, those are things that you have to have in order to make it to where Edge has made it. You've got to have a certain amount of ego and confidence in yourself to get there.”

American retired professional wrestler

Shawn Michaels, born Michael Shawn Hickenbottom, is an American retired professional wrestler best known for his long career in WWE. He has also worked for the company as Senior Vice President of Talent Development and Creative, overseeing the creative side of NXT. He is widely regarded as one of the greats in professional wrestling and is known by nicknames including “the Heartbreak Kid,” “the Showstopper,” and “Mr. WrestleMania.” His public image is tied to a career built on high-profile performances and a strong in-ring persona.