“The whole thing about me being The Showstopper - and Mr. WrestleMania - is that it was something I said once, and it took on a life of its own from there. Truthfully, I think the idea of going out and stealing the show is something you ought to do every time you wrestle. But if you focus only on that element, you end up doing almost too much.”

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.