Michael Hickenbottom

Overview

Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
Jul 22, 1965 (59 years old)

Michael Hickenbottom

Known For

WrestleMania IX: Becoming a Spectacle
1h 49m
Movie 2025

WrestleMania IX: Becoming a Spectacle

Follow the making of the Las Vegas WrestleMania in 1993 that paved the path forward for the WWF. From the chaos outside Caesars Palace to the action inside the ring, pull back the curtain on the "World's Largest Toga Party" with an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the event.

WrestleMania IX: Becoming a Spectacle
1h 49m
Movie 2025

WrestleMania IX: Becoming a Spectacle

Follow the making of the Las Vegas WrestleMania in 1993 that paved the path forward for the WWF. From the chaos outside Caesars Palace to the action inside the ring, pull back the curtain on the "World's Largest Toga Party" with an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the event.

WWE LFG
1h 4m
TV Show 2025

WWE LFG

Take an inside look at what it truly takes to make it in the WWE. Iconic WWE Legends such as Paul "Triple H" Levesque and Shawn Michaels and weekly regular coaches Undertaker, Booker T, Mickie James and Bubba Ray Dudley mentor a new generation in weekly matches on their quest to become the next WWE Superstars.

Mr. McMahon
TV Show 2024

Mr. McMahon

WWE experienced record-breaking highs and crushing lows under Vince McMahon's leadership. This docuseries delves into the mogul's controversial reign.

WWE: Next Gen
TV Show 2024

WWE: Next Gen

Follow a group of young men and women competing to earn one of the most sought-after titles in all of entertainment: WWE Superstar.

Superfan: The Story of Vladimir
0h 40m
Movie 2023

Superfan: The Story of Vladimir

The life story of Vladimir Abouzeide, one of the most devoted and recognizable fans in WWE history, who came to Manhattan from Haiti as a child and quickly found his passion for living through sports-entertainment.

Angle
1h 47m
Movie 2023

Angle

Kurt Angle tells the tale of his journey from humble beginnings in Pittsburgh to Olympic Gold Medalist and WWE Hall of Famer; Angle, his family and his friends share their candid thoughts on the WWE Legend's turbulent road to glory.

Biography: Chyna
1h 25m
Movie 2023

Biography: Chyna

Known as the Ninth Wonder of the World, Joanie Lee Laurer transcended all traditional boundaries of what a female could accomplish in Sports Entertainment.

Biography: D-Generation X
1h 15m
Movie 2022

Biography: D-Generation X

The faction known as D-Generation X and its impact on the '90s; although they could be offensive, profane and rebellious, they were always entertaining.

Biography: Bret
1h 26m
Movie 2021

Biography: Bret "Hitman" Hart

Tells the story of Bret Hart, one of the greatest technical athletes in WWE history, earning him nicknames "The Hit Man" and "The Excellence of Execution." Throughout his storied career, the five-time WWE title holder famously defeated "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, Ric Flair and Yokozuna, and was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2006.

Biography

Michael Shawn Hickenbottom, better known by his ring name, Shawn Michaels, is an American professional wrestling personality, television presenter and retired professional wrestler. He is currently signed to WWE, where he has served as an ambassador for the company since December 2010. Michaels wrestled for WWE, from 1988 until his first retirement in 1998, owing to a severe back injury. He appeared in non-wrestling roles from 1998 to 2000 and resumed his wrestling career in 2002 until retiring ceremoniously in 2010. In the WWE, Michaels headlined major pay per view events in four decades from the 1980s to the 2010s, closing the company's premier annual event WrestleMania on five occasions Michaels was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame class of 2011. Following Michaels' induction, WWE said of Michaels, "Ask any Superstar on the WWE roster who the most gifted sports-entertainer of all time is and nearly everyone will have the same answer Shawn Michaels." Michaels is a four time world champion: a three-time WWF Champion and a former World Heavyweight Champion. He was also the winner of the 1995 and 1996 Royal Rumbles and was the company's first Grand Slam Champion. He has also won the PWI Match of the Year Award a record eleven times. Michaels currently resides in San Antonio, Texas with his wife, Rebecca, and their two children.