Shawn Michaels HATED me after I Said This to him…

[@StevieRichardsShow]

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[@cymrucat]

I'm going to try remember this whenever I encounter a young person doing what I do

[@Oldmonstrosityshop]

I’ve met a number of my heroes and it’s the perfect example of social media right now - the things you revere are a snapshot of that person. Don’t hold others in high regard unless they deserve it from how they treat you and others. You deserve as much respect as the hero who commands it

[@chriswilson3126]

This is the most "real" Stevie has gotten on KZbin so far. We appreciate it.

[@thenextlevel112]

Yeah we need more real not friendly fake person

[@Inequities]

@@thenextlevel112 well, we have proof here that he’s not gonna be intimidated to be who he really is on the channel, because right before Mania, he joined Vince Russo and Bin Amin, and listened- quietly- as the two of them (especially Russo) bury Cody for crying, and bury ANY guy who cries when his feelings are legitimately hurt, calling them “Sissy Marys,” 🤦 Stevie is on his own now (obviously he’s with James, but we know that he has “creative control” (had to say it lol). So I think we’re gonna see one of the most real, honest, NEEDED guys on the KZbin. Stevie is as tough as they come- he physically put JBL in his place as we all know in defense of the Meanie, so it’s time to advance culture past the Stone Age, and Stevie gonna be more important and relevant and likable than he has ever been.

[@gman2015z]

@@thenextlevel112Stevie ain’t fake, he’s just careful cuz he doesn’t wanna burn bridges and he’s had videos demonetized for no reason. So I don’t blame him. Idk if u seen Stevie on Cafe de Rene.

[@GregOGrady84]

@@gman2015zIve watched Stevie every week for last 5 years on Vince Russos show with Bin Hamin he says it like it is on those shows so i dont think hes worried bout burning bridges

[@user-vj9qz3br6l]

Im hoping he gets real also when he talks about the JBL chair shot, since he has always kind of down played it

[@tupacchamberlian8556]

I Remember when Bobby Heenan said Shawn Michael's has left the building. Then Gorilla monsoon said "So what" lol

[@alanguages]

Many in the crowd would say "Who cares?"

[@garethcullen9604]

Wrestlemania 8

[@danpatrickth2759]

Lol

[@NoneofYabiz-rx3zi]

The crowd doesn't hear the commentators though

[@alanguages]

@@NoneofYabiz-rx3zi Howard Finkel would ask for the people's attention in attendance. Howard would say "Shawn Michaels has left the building." You could see fans in the arena say "Who Cares!"

[@LeeDownOne]

Raven was my hero & still is. I was fortunate enough to meet him in San Diego in 2002 and he was nothing but kind to me. I met him in the parking lot of the San Diego sports Arena. He even waited for me to run to my trunk & grab a few things for him to sign. I’ll never forget that experience. He’ll be my favorite wrestler forever. 💯🫶🏻

[@drphot6050]

Heroes and Idols are different things yet very similar. Raven is definitely flawed but has shown more love to fans then some others

[@danielreynolds4716]

😢well i met Raven and asked for an autograph, he said he'd do me one better and give me a signature on my shirt and the top of my head...woke up an hour later with a migraine and a shoe print on my shirt still waiting for my autograph scotty(😂no I'm lying but it seemed funny)

[@JohnathanThacker546]

In 1995 when i first saw ECW i 100% thought Stevie was supposed to be a parody of Shawn. The look, the stevie kick, the mannerisms, the hair

[@billycole852]

I still thought that until i saw this video. I always thought he was Shawn Micheals lite.

[@ChristianReeveOfficial]

Man, i know this exact feeling. I met Bruce Dickinson once when I was around 19 years old. I was a massive Iron Maiden fan and I was the lead singer in a band at the time too. He could not have been more dismissive if he tried. I was polite, courteous, and respectful of his space and time, but he seemed to hate my existence, and treated me like something under his shoe. It broke me, cause he was such a big hero of mine. I cant listen to maiden anymore cause i just think of that bad interaction. I really feel for you Stevie, it sucks. We all love you! ❤

[@johncook9392]

That makes total sense... Even though I obviously never had any personal experience w/ HBK, just seeing and hearing stories and rumors of how much of an asshole he was in the locker room/behind the scenes made me unable to watch him wrestle!

[@TomThomson-bf9fr]

The Dickinson albums suck anyway. He totally ruined that band.

[@zaynes5094]

@ChristianReeveOfficial I am guessing he was in one of his Dickinson "moods" that we hear about often from bandmates of his.

[@zaynes5094]

@@johncook9392 I just Shawn as this kid running around without any sense of self-awareness outside of what someone could give to him in a wrestling match or promo for said match. He was always about the entertainment and if you got in his way, he saw you as a stepping stool.

[@mktf5582]

@@zaynes5094 What is these moods, never heard of them any links.

[@onemike909]

You can really see the hurt in Stevie’s eyes.

[@thenextlevel112]

Yeah i almost cry myself shawn still an assh0le with his Christianity religion

[@elhajjmalikel6266]

This is crazy because hearing this from him really brings things full circle. I use to like Stevie Richards back in the day because he was like a makeshift Shawn Michaels to me with the Steven Kick and the looks; he even resembles him slightly to me. I feel horrible knowing how that was just thrown back in his face like that because he didn't deserve that. I'm glad he took that and doesn't plan to replicate it. We need more people like him that are just open and receptive to helping. Younger talent will be good under his tutelage.

[@michaelmercury1297]

Yeah I could see it too.

[@krillep546]

Shawn Michaels = Biggest backstabber and a-hole in WWE history

[@Rocker-kr9nu]

@@krillep546 Bigger as Hogan?

[@andrewc247]

Now we know why Shawn Michaels is called “the heart break kid”

[@Ridley_Lockhart]

Heheh

[@Ucey365]

😂🤣

[@mrshaheedmalik]

Shawn is lucky Mark Henry never got to him.

[@homeoftek5844]

The only part I disagree with about Shawn is the Tommy Dreamer story. I don't quite see how Shawn understanding what you have to do as a performer is adjacent to him not being a Christian. As a performer playing a character, you do have to 'get your stuff in'. Tommy Dreamer is finna have to be more specific about what Shawn was telling him

[@MrBeckenhimself]

​@@mrshaheedmalikTo be fair even Mark admitted Shawn wasn't actually in the wrong that time. Mark just thought he was.

[@apolojetx]

Stevie, so sorry that was your experience. Your emotional response to your recall really got to me, especially since you've always come off as such a sincere and transparent guy.

[@jonathanhill7555]

Stevie is a lier

[@MrLexanderluther1986]

​@@jonathanhill7555 spell liar.

[@Bubba__Sawyer]

@@jonathanhill7555 Heart Break Gimp fan detected ⚠

[@jonathanhill7555]

@@Bubba__Sawyer get the tables

[@WallytheNerd]

People really be writing comments like this?… 😂 good video bruh! 😂

[@brianhoyle3937]

"Do you think this makes you a good Christian?" As a Christian, this is truly a sad statement. When you judge someone for giving you a Christian CD you have fallen in your fath. May God bless him and get him back on the right track. Maybe he has just lost his smile again 😉

[@TheKevinNewsom]

A valuable lesson from Shawn on how NOT to treat people.

[@krillep546]

Shawn Michaels = Biggest backstabber and a-hole in WWE.

[@earthpart3]

Bret shouldve knocked him out before he knocked out Vince

[@Rocker-kr9nu]

@@earthpart3 Bret already ripped Shawns hair out.

[@BPEJS24-7]

That's how I see many things in society, and why I don't really get into fights or anything because I take it all as a lesson.

[@richardnash6111]

Sounds like Micheals entire life is that. Dude ruined so much with entitled attitude it's crazy that fans forgive him now

[@joypadlad]

It wasn’t the same situation but I met Scott Hall for the first time after him being my favorite for 30 years and fortunately, he was great. Kevin Nash couldn’t be any lamer though.

[@Rocker-kr9nu]

Scott was a great guy, always nice too his fans.

[@haazhuus]

If you don't mind me asking how as Kevin lame? I hear tonnes about him being personable to fans

[@johncook9392]

Felt the same way about Scott Hall, he was my favorite pro wrestler from his Razor days all the way through the end of his last WWE run...

[@donovanbradford8231]

I heard that at a certain point Scott's biggest joy was meeting the fans he loved it and always wanted to be around them.

[@gregory9527]

I’m so glad that I watched this video. His story makes me feel better about an Awkward experience. I had meeting Sean Michaels myself. and hey, people are going to be people. some have bad days some have good days. I’ve learned over the years to not try to take things to heart anymore.

[@Jonp1998_]

Mr. Richard’s (sorry I’m from the south and grew up with 2 military parents lol) I saw this video this past weekend and I can’t it brought tears to my eyes.. you were being genuine and honest but you said something that stood out to me and it was that when someone comes up to you will treat them with the utmost respect especially if they were inspired by you. It should always be that way! Stay that way Mr. Richard’s because the world needs more positivity rather than hate

[@SherlocMagico]

Mans went to the heartbreak kid thinking he wasn’t gonna get his heart broke

[@llorenstorrespr4409]

Never idolize another man.

[@dhornjr1]

Stevie is too nice to have been in wrestling.

[@semyaza555]

up there with Mick Foley as nicest guys in wrestling. He’s in good company.

[@dhornjr1]

@semyaza555 Yeah, Mick is definitely up there as one of the nicest.

[@jasontodd1896]

@@dhornjr1foley is a creep pos

[@leonmurray8876]

I didn't get to watch you much when you wrestling, but it's a pleasure to listen to you now, Stevie. Great entertainment.

[@Bale4Bond]

@@semyaza555Foley can be a prick, just not as much as HBK.

[@JAMProductionsInc.]

I've got to say, I've met Shawn at one of his book signings in 2015. Couldn't have been nicer, but the whole thing felt rushed. I had so many things I wanted to say to him that when I got up there, I was too in awe being face to face with one of my favorite wrestlers of all time! Still was happy to meet him and he posed for a pic. Rewind 4 years Earlier in 2011. I met you for the first time at that PWX Show in FL. Huge fan of yours. I was super nervous meeting you, but we've had a few good interactions on Twitter at that point, and Always was a big supporter of your T4 Show, so youkinda knew of me through that. So when I came up to your merch table you were one of the nicest guys ever! That experience didn't feel rushed, we had a little conversation. Raven was there next to you, I got something from him for my brother as well. Bought an 8x10 and bWo shirt from you that you signed that I still have to this day. It was GREAT. Only regret was that I didn't ask to get a picture. But still, made my night meeting you, and I'll never forget it.

[@Faceless_420]

That was uncalled for by Shawn. And it sucked that it happened. But i see it as a good thing. That you dont hold that hero to that standard that you have. Id admire the work hes put in and leave it at that. The "Never meet your heroes" can be painful but you can turn in into a positive and better yourself. Thats my opinionat least.

[@shanecampbell7423]

Stevie, I hope you never again feel the need to apologize for being real with us. I dare say that's what the majority of us love about you, and keeps bringing us back. You're the real deal, good Sir.

[@hiphopdagame]

Stevie using the Superkick as a Finisher too might've fueled something into HBK

[@PressPauseProductions]

When Shawn first retired he definitely had resentment over so many of the guys adopting the Super Kick as a finisher so that's probably one of his issues with Richards It was ridiculous though because when the Invasion happened it seemed like most of the ECW and WCW guys had the super kick as their finisher. Justin Credible, Lance Storm, Chuck Palumbo and Stevie were all using it at the same time 😅 Fast forward to this generation and the Usos and Young Bucks have it as a normal move lmao

[@donaldcleveland5300]

The journey from the bottom UP takes just as long as it did to originally sink. I do not doubt that Shawn was slipping. I think he was succeeding sometimes, failing, and falling on others. But he didnt give up. “The truth is you're the weak. And I'm the tyranny of evil men. But I'm trying, Ringo. I'm trying real hard to be the shepherd.”

[@RemoWilliams1227]

"it's the one that says bad futhermucker on it"

[@CharlieStevenson-m4f]

Stevie Richards you really are a nice guy in a rough business

[@badbabybear1]

Stevie was too nice and upfront for such a shady, backhanded, selfish environment.

[@kishoremb9809]

When you treat someone like a celebrity..they treat you like a fan. Sad but true

[@quentinkaasa47]

Nothing sad about it. Stevie was being a mark. His career in the '90s was basically being the first of many Shawn Michaels cosplayers.

[@kishoremb9809]

@@quentinkaasa47 Maybe Shawn saw him as a younger threat!? One thing is for sure is that Stevie is telling the truth. He even got misty eyed here just recounting the past events

[@rejachemno]

​@@kishoremb9809No chance he viewed him as a threat. Stevie was Victoria's puppet during that period. Stevie is giving his side of the story. There's probably more to what he's telling

[@tygodhumbling4446]

@@kishoremb9809Probably didn’t see him as threat, but he didn’t like people copying him. There’s a video of Shawn and Ric talking about the Young Bucks, and Ric tells a story about Shawn being asked if someone can use the superkick and his response was “F** no!

[@kishoremb9809]

@@tygodhumbling4446 either way Stevie made a mistake by admitting that Shawn Michaels was his idol. He unknowingly put him on a pedestal. At the end of the day they're all colleagues. Stevie being a mark but Shawn's response is also assholish. Both are wrong in my opinion

[@_WF23]

😂 never put anything, or anyone, on a pedestal.

[@andrew8168]

Includes women lol

[@_WF23]

@@andrew8168 big facts!

[@theonlygoodonehere2259]

@@_WF23 big facts, but yet many on earth do it, including a lot of men in the comments or social media, or even frm the wwe base 🤣

[@HepCatJack]

No one respects a welcome mat or a simp.

[@franklingoodwin]

Stevie Richards is such a genuine guy. I believe he was hurt by what Sean Michaels said. He didn't have to admit to that, many wouldn't.

[@ReinEngel]

The perfect reply to someone who says "I did so-and-such because of you" is "So I'm to blame, huh?"

[@silveredgrunion7196]

Let's see if Stevie reads this. I met Stevie at the crystal mall in 2005 in waterford ct, in an electronic boutique. I was green as grass, but he talked with me for 10 minutes, we joked about a match he had just had with hardcore holly and I said it was so good they should do it every week (it was a very physical match so I was just yanking his chain lol). We talked about gaming. He was getting the 360 and a bunch of games. I had JUST started in the business so he asked me where I was working. I'm an idiot and thought he meant like,.my shoot job, so I said oh lookin for warehouse stuff etc and he politely said oh ok cool and didn't call me on it. Bottom line I met one of my heroes, and he lived up to everything I'd hope he'd be. Over the years I've worked shows with raven, Johnny Swinger and a few others and all say Stevie is a cool guy. I can vouch for it, Stevie is a hero you can meet. God bless sir.

[@RC-1207]

@silveredgrunion7196 I remember the crystal mall! I was first in line to pick up the brand spanking new PS2 day one at the Electronics Botique. Lots of good memories of that store. I hear that the mall itself is a shell of what it use to be.

[@justinlast2lastharder749]

My mom wrestled with Gangrel, Cheerleader Melissa, and a few others with APW in Haywood CA in 2010-2011. She was Jeckles the Jester's "Manager". Think Paul Bearer and Luna mashed together. Went by "Darkness". They had a Carnival of Shadows gimmick thing. Most of her stuff has been scrubbed from the Internet, but some of it is still out there. I'm glad she got to live out her dream for a bit and meet some of her heros. She'd always been massively fat, but she got relatively small (lost half her weight) for a few years and took advantage to train and work wrestling in her 40s.

[@johnv6806]

​@@RC-1207i imagine most malls like all brick and mortar stores are a shell of what they use to be.

[@quentinkaasa47]

THE Johnny Swinger!? 😮

[@silveredgrunion7196]

@@quentinkaasa47 complete with the world's most catchiest theme

[@Johnny-z9m]

Don't put people on pedestals. Doesn't matter if they are Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Atheist, Agnostic, Buddhists, or anything else. We are equally flawed. It's unfortunate that you experience what you did.

[@morningwood9222]

Christians Love Blood sacrifice. The Bible is full of disgusting stories. Human sacrifice is not cool.

[@danpatrickth2759]

Agreed

[@finklesteinkid537]

Ironic thing is Shawn wants everyone to put him on a pedestal and still acts this way when people give him props. I've worked with many people like this. You can't be nice even when trying to be professional. Just have to avoid them at all costs. I wish Bret would have KO'd his ass right after he did Vince. At least Vince stood there and took his lick for what he did.

[@TommyKyle-gj8rn]

But you’re entitled to have hero’s and favorites.

[@scottywiddashotty]

Exactly but what can you expect from Stevie Bichards

[@jamesmayo8516]

I got to meet Stevie at a show in Georgia, he talked with me for about 15 minutes when he didn't have to acknowledge my existence. Super awesome man. Glad i found this podcast.

[@jimjohnstonreviewstheworld]

Oh this broke my heart. I hope they can make amends cause Stevie really would be a great guest trainer at the Pc.

[@leeparks15]

I’m sorry that happened. You can tell by your face how hurt you were. ♥️

[@TiVo67]

I hate the unwritten rule of not being a mark for someone. Like when Punk returned and visited NXT only pics of him with the women were posted. People accused him of just about the ladies. Nah, cuz dudes don’t wanna be hazed cuz they look like marks.

[@JackFury316]

You're awesome Stevie ❤ Continue being a nice person Never let anyone change you “Knowing how it feels like to be hurt is exactly why we strive to be kind to others and that is what makes us humans” ❤❤❤❤❤

[@loboneiner1034]

Now it makes sense why HHH and Vince randomly insulted Stevie on the mic out of nowhere in 2004. They were all in "The club"

[@brandon5093]

What did they say about him?

[@garrymclaughlan6433]

They did that to many people and no one knew about it or why it was happening, high school jock mentality.

[@loboneiner1034]

@@brandon5093 they would randomly bring his name up in promos in an insulting way. It was out of place. One HHH said "I'm no Stevie Richards" to Goldberg after Stevie and Goldberg had a match. Another time Vince cancelled having the world title on the line in a battle royal because "Anyone could become World champion by winning the title a battle royal... I mean do you really want Stevie Richards as your World Champion?" And had a disgusted look on his face.

[@thisisnotachannel]

Yeah... the "I've had Vince's dick in my mouth" club. Yeah, I know Vince was there. He sucks his own.

[@KasumiRINA]

@@garrymclaughlan6433 HHH gets away with a lot of stuff, I wasn't keen on him since I figured they were bullying Nic Nemeth all along, and I won't be surprised if Paul and Shawn will have reveals no better than Vince about them in the future. I mean, Levesque IS one of McMahons and was on tRump fundraisers, that's literally one handshake away from Epstein. They're not jocks, far from it, Bret Hart was a jock, they're losers who got money to bully people and get away with it... Notice how IRL Hickenbottom got his ass kicked all the time, by literally everyone he picked a fight with.

[@michaelwebb9972]

I'd like to make a comment if I may? I would like to say again THANK YOU Stevie Richards. My late Uncle John Spahn was the Illinois State Athletic Commission head of professional sports. Unc had to work WWE and since his car needed repair, I drove the Hammer, he was the time keeper, appointed by Linda McMahon. Unc asked me if I would like to meet someone. I yelled Stevie Richards!!!!! Not only did I get to meet him, Mr. Richards ALSO took a pic with me. The 8x10 of us hangs in our hallway...... Some hero's are ment to be met..... I WISH I would have known that you love Elvis. The things we could have shared. My Elvis speaking is pretty spot on. Thank you again Mr. Richards❤❤❤

[@PittheadX]

Moral of the story: Don't mark out.

[@parkandharbourcomedy]

Too right

[@aaronzx10r]

Stevie , I met you at Dallas’s yoga place in Georgia several years ago. You stopped what you were doing and treated me like a real priority….over the top nice and gave me the tour of the place . I still have the pictures you were nice enough to take of me at the studio…….ill never forget it.

[@positively_broad_st3780]

"Do you think that you giving me that cd makes you a real Christian, Stevie?" "I don't know, Shawn. Do you think that acting like an a-hole when somebody gifts you something makes you a real Christian?"

[@kenterminateddq5311]

I don't know what Shawn's problem is since this is the guy that's a born again AND he's running NXT. Imagine if Shawn Michaels treating the young wrestlers like Trick Williams or Lexis King (Brian Pillman Jr.) like how he treats Stevie?

[@NoctesTheCat]

There's no such thing as a "real" Christian. Either you have faith in your God, or you don't

[@KOHoxton]

​@@NoctesTheCati think it ultimately comes down to how you treat others, I've met a lot of people that "believed in god." That were real scumbags.

[@Myrridan19]

@@KOHoxton no my friend. The only way to know if someone is saved is if they believe the gospel, i.e. that they are a sinner in need of a savior, and that Jesus Christ is God and is that Savior, and that He died on the Cross, was buried, and resurrected on the third day. That's it. Salvation comes from God's grace, granted as a free gift to all that believe. While it is true that Jesus told us to love one another, unfortunately some Christians remain so carnal and focused on their flesh that they just don't act that way at all. But that doesn't mean they have lost their salvation (which is impossible) or that they weren't ever saved. Because salvation is 100% about faith in Jesus Christ, and 0% about our own deeds, either good or bad.

[@1manattack]

​@@Myrridan19not for nothing but I've met plenty of people who were saved but are scumbags

[@teddynall4158]

Huge respect for Steve Richards!!

[@teddynall4158]

***Stevie***

[@TrueNomadSkies]

Totally right about not meeting your heros.

[@stonedViking304]

The perfect answer for that question woulda been “No Shawn it don’t make me good Christian…it makes me a good friend”

[@danielvelas]

No he shouldn't even have to had to say and waste anymore breath on that Piece of Shit Shawn, his gesture already implicated it.

[@MrLexanderluther1986]

I SO thought he was gonna say that! lol wish he did

[@sampleoffers1978]

Some that music is terrible...That's why a certain Danish pop band in response is so good.

[@Will-eh6xe]

Just BC u go to church don't change how much of an ass hole Shawn was

[@Ab_Wolf]

I’m not Christian, but at least give some support, sheesh

[@DonMyers29497]

Stevie is a cool guy and was cool to me when he didn't have to be.

[@Gronmossa]

The way you told the story I also almost started to cry. Thank you for being an honest person. I like your channel very much! You are an inspiration

[@bigfishbluntmaster2]

I don't like many videos. I very rarely comment. But the emotion in this content is extreme! See that😅. Allow me to thank you for everything you have done. I'm loving this show. Glad to see the real Steve. Because real talk I hated you for years because of right to censor lol. Keep this going!

[@jesscanady]

stevie richards you are so nice good guy just wanted to give you props for being real about things ...much love and respect friend

[@jasonleslie3362]

I'm sorry that happened Stevie you seem like a stand up dude and it sounds to me like to you put yourself out there and hbk stomped on your heart.

[@philmorrison-maclean838]

You Sir are an amazing human being. Keep being you.

[@richfranklin9270]

Stevie is doing a brilliant job on this channel ❤ much love mate

[@Jacksmusicshack]

Stevie Richards youre class man just know. You were/still are one of my favorites 😊

[@Littleofthisandthatt]

Watching Stevie and Maven I'm struck just by how much charisma these guys have. Lots of talent.

[@milktoof]

Don’t Call him the heartbreak kid for nothing because this story definitely broke my heart

[@OMSpecialist]

So sorry Stevie. I'm a Christian and wouldn't do that to anyone. He's an elite wrestler athlete but graciousness and kindness should accompany the change in spirit; especially with "the boys".

[@SignalBlue]

It’s crazy because when I was younger I thought you two were brothers. Both had a kick as a finisher.

[@Robdobalina]

I'd delete this. Do not expose the secret order of the ancient chin music brotherhood.

[@Jeff-ge3vj]

that's gotta suck...I know you're apologizing because you're getting emotional about that but you can tell what it meant to you..I'm sorry dude

[@Na_Desportiva]

Stevie Richards is awesome. Just a great guy, no question about it.

[@jonathandrewstefancin5924]

It's always weird to hear people talk about CD players and cassettes like this. My car has a CD player. Bands release new music on cassette in 2024

[@justinlast2lastharder749]

Very few, and always the Hipster Coffee Shop bands, stuck up Prog Metal Bands, ECT. I have a 2019 Jeep. I've had a 2020 Malibu, a 2019 Nissan Rogue, a 2017 GMC Terrain, and a 2014 Kia Sportage in the past decade. Not a single one has had a CD Player.

[@Bino9898]

Bands release casettes still??

[@zachary_attackery]

probably because zoomers seem to have zero knowledge of anything that happened long than 5 years ago

[@urogoth]

I don't consider myself religious whatsoever and I still like a lot of Christian Rock bands. What a terrible response from Shawn

[@fingersTitan]

Creed are still on my playlist.

[@spheremode3271]

Skillet is really good, and I'm not religious either.

[@Station_AI]

Love a few creed songs and the debut Flyleaf album, and I'm an Atheist

[@19Marksman79]

HBK is your classic Christian hypocrite. Just because he is a Christian, doesn't mean he is a good person.

[@jaydaniels6172]

It's such a bizarre response. Does this little gesture encapsulate you completely as a human being? It's a cd Shawn, do you want it or not?

[@philipcohen7192]

Just awful… sometimes it’s better to not meet your heroes

[@tronovonflidder775]

He was being a mark and was pushing his ideologies onto others. It's no secret that Shawn Michaels kind of sucks as a person, but most of the time there's an actual reason for his outbursts.

[@revdude424]

You're my Hero Stevie

[@spacentime77]

Crazy listen brother. Happy you are getting this paper on YT though. Subbing now 🙌

[@yureion]

Not HBK gatekeeping Christianity I grew up on Bret v Shawn, love em both. But that's one of those "I love you... but smh..." moments lol

[@NuMetalfan1996]

I also have to mention that just because someone’s a Christian doesn’t mean they don’t curse, have troubles, listen to secular music, watch secular stuff etc etc. To be Christian is to know you are a sinner and that through Jesus’s forgiveness we are saved.

[@GeoffClark]

Thanks for sharing Stevie. Thanks for being open and honest about your experience. First time really hearing your channel. Earned a subscriber! Thanks!

[@masterrserch3971]

46 years old, 42 year long wrestling fan here... Just letting u know... cd... car cd.... "burning" cds... cassette tapes (maxell 120s were my jam).... I get and fully understand ALLLLL your references

[@ValiantWrestling]

If you're really in your 40s, you should be able to spell you correctly and not like sone 2000s school kid text their nate in class spells...

[@masterrserch3971]

@ValiantWrestling seriously? Because I used a widely accepted shorthand, newer in its acceptance due to the rise of the internet, and thus, the world of text, "u," instead of "you?" I'm disappointed in myself that I'm even responding to you, because making that judgment with that REACH of a reason, actually shows me that YOU'RE the moron. Yes, I was born in 1978. And I got my computer with good ol' AOL in 1997, sophomore year of college, at what you seem to be alluding to is some ripe, old, sophisticated, mature, age. But never you mind all that. The fact that you tried to correct me on spelling, when not only is "u" a form of slang, shorthand, "text-culture," etc., but you're trying to clown me on spelling when you spelled two words wrong. I shortened my text. You spelled two words wrong. Two. Oh, and not to mention, your lack of punctuation, and sentence structure in your weak aRss response (the "R" there was to avoid any possible censoring...and not, ya know, "sone" mistake). UUUUUUUUUUUU know nothing. Have a sparkling weekend "nate." 🤣

[@travelingman5146]

I'm sorry you went through that! I want to hug you!

[@RaijinsTower]

That really sucks to hear... Sorry that happened to you, Stevie.

[@stevencarney7124]

I am so sorry Stevie. You are the man in my eyes. I am glad you would never act that way toward someone who admires you.

[@ski8615]

Much love too you Stevie 👏🏽 always loved your work. 🇬🇧🇵🇰. Keep doing you Stevie.

[@tampapredatortrackers3858]

I became a lifelong fan of you the second you the rocked JBL with that chair shot. And I was only 11 years old realizing how egos can cause conflict backstage. You’re a solid one Stevie!

[@VitZ9]

The more I hear about Shawn and Hunter, the reason they both got along so well with Vince becomes obvious: they are all bullies.

[@wcwnwo2000]

Stevie I have so much respect for you, I love listening to you sharing your experiences with us, thank you Stevie

[@SlinkBKZ]

Dude 7:17 seriously hurt to watch, To see such a kind gesture just get thrown back in your face by a childhood hero.. That shit is heartbreaking

[@juelz4516]

Hopefully Shawn sees it and apologizes. Like Hogan did to Mick after all those years.

[@justinashley9529]

Yo stevie you are a cool ass dude , we love you man , forget the stuck up stuff, hopefully shawn has grown from that, i think you're a great person with a big heart and giving him that cd was pure, know this if the Lord didnt convict him after that then he ain't got the Lord. God is love. If someone claims to have the Lord but does not have love then they are deceived. You can't have the holy Spirit in your heart and be loveless. Nobodys perfect of course but the Bible says and im paraphrasing but basically When you're truly saved and the holy Spirit is living in you then you can't even help it love just seeps through your skin. So Stevie i assume everyone gon feel this way but brother to brother i love you man and l know it means nothing coming from me but I'm proud of you and thank you .

[@SpaghettiYOLOKing]

Hunter with the ribbing 'Here's your idol' lol just makes me feel like DX Hunter is pretty close to the real him.

[@rockitup2041]

Most of my Rasslin’ and Rock heroes aren’t good ppl. It took me YEARS to realize that Stevie is a good dude. He is a hero to me, even more so than my hero Raven.

[@johngallagher72]

My buddy idolized Raven ...said the same thing ..." never meet your heroes " .

[@theboxingboy7422]

Shane Douglas said it about flair. He was one of his heroes growing up but when he met him he realised he was a total A-hole

[@KasumiRINA]

Ah, you can figure out the good ones, just need to pay attention. I was not surprised with the selection of D-list celebs endorsing putin vs guys speaking out against russia... Like anybody surprsied that Mark Hamill is fundraising for Ukrainian drones, while Seagal is posing in front of war crime scenes?.. ANYBODY shocked Hulk Hogan is racist, again??? Come on, it's not that hard reading people if you look them up. With internet there's no excuses! For general direction: McMahons are not heroes.

[@badbabybear1]

@@theboxingboy7422I met Flair at a comic con years ago and he is kind of an ahole

[@chrissayeranderson5710]

History tells us religious people are not infallible.

[@Professor_Genki7]

You really thought you sounded smart saying that,huh?

[@trendmassacre8423]

So you let one ruin the rest of it for the "religious people"? Way to label!

[@Gayngisconisgayngisconisgay]

History also shows that secular issues are responsible for over 93% of all wars and conflicts. Do you mean all "religions" or specfic ones? Christian and Jews were responsible for less than 2% of issues and even less deaths even with the inclusion of crusades or inquisition.

[@findchina2292]

@@trendmassacre8423He’s not saying that Christians are bad, he’s saying that Christians are not perfect and they can make mistakes like any other human being. Many people act like being a Christian means that you’re a great person and you can’t make a mistake, when being a Christian does represents your beliefs, and morals, but at the end of the day you are still a human that will mess up. You have people here calling Shawn a fake Christian and highlighting the fact that he is a Christian acting this way.

[@RatedRY]

@@trendmassacre8423 What "one" are you talking about? He said history. If you think all of history revolves around one individual than the school system failed you.

[@shawnbuscholl3546]

Caught somebody on a bad day. Happens too the best of us

[@AAJpax]

“Never meet your heroes” is so true to me… I met my “hero”. My hero called me a racial epithet. That woke me up.

[@RichieAprile784]

Damn. That’s not cool.

[@KasumiRINA]

BTW, first time in years someone used the word "woke" in its proper sense, becoming aware of prejudices existing in society... At this point many are mask-off, remember the time a large orange man with a bandana was giving tours to teach children how he stopped being racist? There was a story recently how he fired some girls for being black. Doesn't even try to hide it anymore.

[@lopez3088]

Unless your hero is Stevie

[@erickrodriguez2184]

If I may ask, who was your hero?

[@masterkillahx]

@@erickrodriguez2184Hulk Hogan.

[@HarlanLovestone]

Stevie is a nice guy. It is easy to see why he did not get pushed to the moon , because he was not willing to walk over others. I suppose it is lke that in every business. God bless Stevie Richards!

[@james_nolan]

I would be crushed in that situation too. Shawn is my hero as well, I met him last year at a convention, shook his hand, we exchanged pleasantries, took a picture and I was on my way. I didn't have time to tell him how much of a positive impact he had on me or anything like that, maybe he'd be different with fans vs how he was with colleagues, but it was nice to meet him, a bucket list item checked off for sure.

[@johncook9392]

HBK was a complete dickhead up until a few years ago. You are lucky you met him a year ago, if you met him 5-10 years ago you would have had a much different experience.

[@BlagoP]

You saw Michaels as something that he wasn't which brought out his insecurities and he had to find a way to get rid of you.

[@KasumiRINA]

This. Some people can forgive you being rude to them, but will never forgive you being nice. Those aren't good people.

[@JamesN-g2n]

100%

[@DaltonRogers-pd7bu]

Hurt is hurt brother It's human We aren't robots One love

[@adamenriquez7291]

all good Steveie keep doin you!!! 🫡

[@I_Am_DK_]

You have all the respect today Stevie. Every viewer you have loves you.

[@retrorandy77]

Sad to hear Stevie's stories and you can see how it effects him. I had a similar situation with Roddy Piper when we were on a show together (nobody was buying a ticket to see me) He asked me a favour and while I was happy to do it and wasn't looking for anything for it (except the thirty bucks it cost me) he was really stand-offish and I felt like a waiter serving a shitty customer. I heard tales from some of the other boys about fun conversations and interactions they'd had with him over the weekend and I'd had nothing, not even a "thanks". Never did pay me the thirty bucks either, and he made a killing on the gimmick table. Never meet your heroes.

[@ikeyschultz4969]

This is quickly becoming my favorite wrestler YT channel.

[@CoolerPlastix]

You’re my hero Stevie.

[@libosen]

When you go to any job always remember " Im not here to make friends, im here to make money."

[@robgable2426]

No

[@danman1789]

Yes, true. because your emotions will distract or interfere with your paycheck otherwise

[@wereallscrewed9714]

​@@robgable2426 absolutely YES

[@robgable2426]

@@wereallscrewed9714 Fine!!!

[@jamesrosano9439]

Sounds like the kliq

[@brodyjames4126]

I got to meet two of my hero’s growing up and I got lucky. Owen Hart and Tommy Dreamer. Stevie is someone I wish I could meet.

[@Guts-the-Berserker]

4:39 sounds like self loathing "well let's see how long his positive attitude lasts?"

[@rollingmetal949]

I don't know will Stevie ever see this but YOU HAVE RIGHT TO FEEL HURT. Yes it was long ago but those are things that stick with you.

[@brandondavenport6147]

Stevie u are one of my favorite wrestlers u are cool in my book

[@SammyKablam]

I really want to give Stevie a hug, right now.

[@rudygranados7332]

I think Shawn definitely had an elitist personality. I'm sorry for the experience you had and it's okay to feel the way you do.

[@RKO1988]

I think he’s a paranoid insecure egomaniac. He prob thought Stevie was trying to kiss his ass

[@PanHaszaman]

Don't be a fanboy until you make it. Once you make it, reveal to them how you always was a fan of their work and it will be a different story. They will look at you as their equal by that time and the compliment will come across as something they want. Not something they get on every corner from their fans outside of the business. It's weird psychology, but that's how it works.

[@narinv]

I always felt like HHH buried you after your match with Goldberg "But me. Im no Stevie Richards"

[@fsm2333]

Some of you don’t know what burial means

[@clintstewart5545]

he buried everyone around that era even Goldberg book himself to win injured the summerslam elimination chamber

[@4LP3E]

@@clintstewart5545 goldberg didn't win because he didn't want to do austrailia tour

[@DBToy]

I have to say this to you Stevie, as a kid watching you I was blind to your brilliance, your the man!!!! Your content is real and it truly helps me get through the day thanks you!!!!

[@Steven-mk4gg]

I really enjoy listening to Stevie's opinions and hearing his stories from the biz. Sucks about Shawn, but something to remember is that everyone is fighting thier own demons. I would bet a lot of money that Shawn's treatment of Steve had much more to do with Shawn than it did Steve. Shawn seems like a guy who has always had more demons than most to battle. It takes a strong person to not let your demons affect how you treat others. Edit: grammer, spelling

[@jasontodd1896]

Shawn is 🗑️