“My whole intention at 'WrestleMania XIV' was to drop the belt to Steve, but I was going to make everybody sweat it out and make them think I wasn't. Obviously, I got that accomplished. That's extremely unprofessional, but that's exactly who I was and what I was doing.”

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.