Shawn Michaels REVEALS details on possible WWE in-ring return!

We got a chance to sit down with Shawn Michaels and Triple H recently to promote the NXT UK brand. During the questioning we quizzed The Heartbreak Kid on if he would indeed step into a WWE ring for one more match and for the first time on camera, he discusses what would need to happen for him to consider it. Check it out.
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[@gamerdude612]

HBK Has done everything there is to do in WWE he came back from retirement in 02 and gave us more memories Shawn Michaels has nothing left to prove keep enjoying your retirement sir and thanks for all the amazing moments and matches.

[@KudoShinichikun]

gamer dude 6:12 expect face AJ styles... that’s the match we’re waiting for.

[@michellehudgel1579]

@@yamoto7142 who u telling

[@carny7409]

Idc I still say HBK vs Aj Styles would be dope.

[@farmerwithashotgun8523]

phenomenal forearm into the superkick prime vs prime ending

[@carny7409]

No I didn't miss the point. I simply stated my opinion that I thought it would still be good.

[@carny7409]

I stated MY opinion.. Calm down no reason to get triggered

[@Hellraiser988]

Nick J well Rick flair was winning championships in his 40s and 50s lol

[@BigTwill0218]

vincentrich he said 52

[@watchreport]

It’s a shame no one can let this go. He has been retired for 8 years now. I guess people want him to wrestle because they are not happy with the current product. Fair enough, but it would be one match if he did and that changes nothing. He’s enjoying being retired and has moved on. Same with Austin (who has been retired for 15 years now).

[@jesset2504]

I’d rather just watch him kick some of these shitty no talent guys in the face and walk out. No need for a match. Maybe just a scuffle

[@zejoemeister9051]

I miss Austin

[@paulheap1982]

Better to retire when you can still wrestle , than continue long past you should stop.

[@antipeter8013]

How dumb do you feel now

[@jayell8253]

HBK always looks in ring shape.

[@suzannedavila1446]

HBK will always be the best!!! No one will ever overshadow him.

[@bane3991]

He's in amazing shape. Especially for a guy in his 50s.

[@johnnymorningstar2855]

I completely respect Shawns decision. HBK is my all time favorite wrestler and I want nothing more than to see hom come back and amaze again with his performance, but that time has come and gone now. Shawn built legacy for himself and is known as arguably the best wrestle of all time. He has nothing left to prove and I believe it's better for him to keep his word on his retirement. It keeps his legacy in full tact and it lets fans love and appreciate all the years he gave us that much more. Love you HBK. I got my ass whooped by my parents for ordering a PPV just to see you vs HHH in a last man standing match. Totally worth it 😭

[@ChristianMaracleOFFICIAL]

Leave Shawn alone with that "come back for another match and RUIN your legend" crap! It's one thing to want HBK to wrestle another match, but constantly begging him proves that they do NOT respect him or his decisions.

[@miguelrebocho1171]

Yea, i agree, they re gonna ruin my fav wrestler of all time if they keep pressuring him like this. Look ppl, i wanna see him wrestle another match just as much as the next guy, but facing reality, like the Undertaker, if Shawn enters another match with his age, he s gonna have a hard time pulling off the same stuff he pulled off many many years ago, and it ll most likely end up leaving a sour taste in our mouths. I love him and that s why i don t want to see his legacy take any damage unlike taker who has already suffered way too much at the hands of the wwe creative team.

[@chuygonzalez27]

@@anthonybuckingham8268 calm your ass down haven't you seen HBK's past injurys and plus he probably wouldn't be able to do the moves he's been doing past years so people need to stop crying about a return

[@kmanicusdrakos4982]

No, it's not disrespect, it's flattery

[@kobeturner5933]

Christian Maracle how will it ruin his legacy bruh

[@christianheath4498]

he doesn't need to come back hell i'm fine with him popping up for no reason just to super kick someone

[@garr6633]

It's clear he would love to be back in the ring but is also aware of reality. I respect that.

[@jackfarrington2012]

He said PHENOMENAL!!!!! AJ vs HBK at wrestlemania confirmed!!!!!

[@DanielLopez-cy2tq]

Nah he would have to face and put over regins. Those are vince's rules

[@quigglyjohnston6118]

Daniel Lopez Dude don't even say that shit.

[@DanielLopez-cy2tq]

@Jack Harris-crook that's what everybody says

[@DanielLopez-cy2tq]

@Jack Harris-crook I know they don't listen to the fans. Everyone they cheer they turn heel. Who ever gets booed than turn them face.FYI tna is now impact. Which is way better. You should check ROH too

[@DanielLopez-cy2tq]

@Jack Harris-crook and what makes it worse now he is the number one selling in WWE

[@syedashtar3701]

He is a true legend... We are not asking to join the wwe but we all want only one match against undertaker... Only one match we need as a true fan of HBK...

[@harrytierney4723]

Shawn, 'phenomenal' multiple times, AJ isn't one of the young talents 'almost half his age' AJ vs Shawn? 😍

[@GilLizaGibbyCossio]

you just said it right he said phenomenal multiple times best dream matchmaking ever

[@predator9054]

I believe AJ and Shawn are about 10 years apart

[@thekingofkingsrp]

About 12 or 13 years

[@elitetv1735]

Even though styles is in his 40s. He still works and still performs like he’s in his low to mid 30s. He’s aged really well. Shawn still may not be able to keep up at his almost mid 50s and he’s not like Goldberg, just built with muscle. He’s pretty skinny. So his body is gonna take more toll in a match.

[@Hellraiser988]

M I am still pissed Seth's curb stomp fucked Sting's in ring career

[@astynwebb]

I love how every title on this channel has at least ONE word in all-caps.

[@InsideTheRopes]

we do it just for YOU :)

[@InsideTheRopes]

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[@smorgasbord26]

Astyn Webb SHOOTS on Inside The Ropes

[@astynwebb]

Thats so THOUGHTFUL of you! THANKS!

[@astynwebb]

Astyn Webb KNOWS a guy who can fix that!

[@M.S.Fitness]

HBK's looking jacked

[@M.S.Fitness]

Michigan fan you must be a noodle necked spaghetti armed moron, if you can't see how jacked he's looking. Go hit the gym buddy, I have no time for you.

[@kaminator515]

He may look his age but he is jacked.

[@ledeux]

Wtf he doesn't look jack at all, its like dean ambrose people are like omg he is so jack,he just got bigger traps thats all

[@danielgoncalves5067]

He looks pretty damn good for a guy who's 52. And I believe he's still a regular at the gym. And if you consider he's not on the juice then yes he looks in good shape but I wouldn't say jacked.

[@Hellraiser988]

Ratedr 711 he's jacked for a guy that's 52 lol

[@Oofboy-04]

Aj style vs shawn Michaels

[@KudoShinichikun]

James Cisco finally!!

[@bigdaddy5196]

What it really comes down to is HBK just doesn't want to lose or look bad to anyone, no matter how young or how old they are.

[@sirnoname6943]

Yeah you know nothing about his history

[@dogepin1640]

I wish i had a beard like HHH

[@miamibrando3471]

dakota krueger I’m sure you’ll be able to grow one when you get to be his age.

[@MakkIsLooking]

Shawn will again ref HHH vs Undertaker. Heheh wait for it.

[@tagalogtopics6724]

NOOOO,ITS NOT, ITS RYBACK

[@raziel249]

Now that would be fun, probably not gonna happen but it would be fun as hell to watch!

[@raziel249]

@@tagalogtopics6724 🤣 Oh man that's priceless!! Mr. Feed Me More has screwed himself over so bad with all his shoot interviews & podcasts. He couldn't even get a job as a janitor in WWE's corporate office!!!

[@richardjoyce4826]

Shawn screws taker and they have one more match

[@octavianjohnson2373]

MakkIsLooking no lol he will go one on one with dolph zigler

[@badreligion1231]

Shawn has keep himself in amazing shape , he's got the body of a 20 or 30 year old . Honestly I'd love to see him do kind of what he did with Austin and Mick , it wasn't a full match but it wasn't a quick spot . I do think HBK could still wrestle

[@Pothead4204lyfe]

Shawn just be you man. You don't have to bust your ass. You already have my friend. DX re-unites!!!! We need our comedians back!!!

[@dazzaMusic]

it's so strange when wrestlers cut their ponytails after so many years they look like completely different people

[@jimmyfiggs1969]

Two of the greatest ever!!!!

[@kendallevans7634]

Shawn said he was 52 and i suddenly realized how old i am lol

[@patrickbateman161]

HBK is the greatest in ring performer of all time. Believe that!

[@lolkid9657]

As much as I want to see HBK go at it one more time, I think he should stay retired he’s already a legend amongst wrestling fans he has nothing to prove

[@mr.b8490]

I am pretty Shawn Michaels can still out wrestle like he was in his 20's he is one of those guys that can still go. That's why he is still great.

[@xavierpark5937]

He doesn't have to do fuking anything he has proved time after time and he has do more five star matches than everyone

[@trollking2764]

and If You Ain't Down for That I Got Two Words For Ya

[@Still.Kadeem]

Suck It!

[@donnallgreene5219]

Yes I been waiting for this moment sense 2010

[@MatthewShadowMorris2115]

Soooooo your teeling me there's a chance. 😏😏😊😊

[@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335]

Shadow the Hawk telling.

[@SEEBEE345]

Lol

[@baymella568]

Shawn Michaels to kid: Who's your daddy!!! Samona Joe to kid: I'll be your new daddy!!

[@pabloaguilar1999]

😂😂😂

[@tobaccobarn7642]

Snitsky: * *kicks kid across the arena* *

[@fistmcstrongpunch2776]

Samoa Joes family eats at Wendy's

[@bnel9318]

Baymella not funny at all

[@rohanking1088]

lol

[@oOBlueBubbleOo]

THE LAST REAL MAN IN THE WRESTLING INDUSTRY WITH SOME DIGNITY!!!

[@rebelnuke1396]

Shawn Michaels WOULD STEAL THE SHOW and He'd look great doing it.

[@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335]

Rebel Nuke well yea in this pg bs era

[@user-oh3ln1kb6d]

Unless he is put against Roman Reigns

[@christianhafer9819]

@@user-oh3ln1kb6d He'd make Roman look like a million bucks.

[@TotalTech2.]

Dude he is old enough to be some of the wrestlers Grand father at this point. Shawn Michaels was perhaps the greatest wrestler of all time but HBK is dead. Now he is just Shawn Michaels

[@destinybaptiste2764]

Shawn looks really good with and without hair in my opinion !

[@Lee-ii5ij]

We only live once Shawn I definitely think you should get it in that ring at least one or a few more times while you are still able to do it nothing last forever there will be a point where you no longer will have a choice because you won't be able to wrestle anymore even if you wanted to ---- I do agree with not getting in the ring with NXT rookies Shawn is too big of an Icon for that, however, a match with someone like AJ styles at Wrestlemania or even Daniel Bryan would tear the roof off the building we deserve one more Shawn Michaels match at Wrestlemania!

[@LimJayhey]

Styles vs Michaels is the safest and most wanted wwe dream match for them in professional wrestling. I wish it could have been done as a cross promotion match back in 2014. They could have done two matches, one at the tokyo dome and one at wrestlemania, with shared broadcasting like what hbo and ufc did. Have styles win at wrestlemania, and michales win at the tokyo dome. You wouldn’t have been hearing cm punk chants for a solid 2 years every wwe show, youd be hearing aj styles chants who would eventually sign and not leave like the former

[@mboeli5698]

Come home Shawn ❤️

[@mirandavinci4146]

I'd love to see Shawn Michael's return and be the headliner the showstopper the main event the Heart Break Kid once again. Just as long as he shaves.

[@joebutera1406]

The Mike Jordan of the WWF... #LongLiveMrWrestleMania

[@michellehudgel1426]

Yes this would be great

[@AddictedtoProfit]

Id still pay big money to see sting vs hbk!!! I bet they could still put on a better match then most of the current locker room.

[@vipset87]

1996 1997 hbk was my absolute favorite

[@ryannewton5423]

Hes in good shape too

[@assursi4397]

I love how they slowly took the camera off of hunter.

[@Eweezy8004]

One time after Raw went off air in Denver , DX came out - triple H said “I feel soo high

[@specialagentorange4329]

He's been getting in shape for something

[@MellyLuvsCarly]

I can’t believe Shawn is 52. That’s a hot 52! 💗😘 He could still kick ass & take names & look great doing it! I respect his decision 2 stay retired though. He doesn’t need 2 wrestle 2 make me happy just show up once or twice a month & be a ref or in someone’s corner & I’ll watch a lot more than I do now. I miss HBK & DX

[@SuperTerry1971]

Hope for return of the famous DX for last time!!

[@vipset87]

i love seeing hbk and hhh hangin together

[@jasonlee186]

I think he’s in it. He’s waiting patiently for the right match. And don’t let it be against a younger dude. I actually like him more with short hair. Aged but experienced and still in shape. He’s like Kingdom Come Superman now.

[@bigb860]

Michaels still looks in awesome shape. Meh, a DX reunion would feel kind of played out. I'd be more than content to see HBK/Styles but I lean more towards Daniel Bryan. Michaels trained him and they do have some on-air history from a few years ago.

[@dustymullens6913]

HBK doesn't have anything left to prove he is in his 50's now and been outta the ring for 8 years and he is 52 years old. He is one of my all time favorite performers and is the greatest of all time much as I'd love to see him in a ring again what's the point. Shawn stay retired my friend thanks for the memories and the matches enjoy your family and live your life

[@rvdfan1978]

Father Time is undefeated. I would love to see HBK vs Johnny Gargano or Ciampa but we all no that isn’t going to happen.

[@jakehorror799]

rvdfan1978 or Aj Styles to me are the only 3 to face em.

[@quigglyjohnston6118]

rvdfan1978 Or maybe someone with a little more name recognition if the heart break kid is gonna give one last ride? A casual fan from HBK's era hearing about the "Shawn vs Ciampa" match at WM they would just be like "who?". Now convince Punk to come back for it too and you got yourself a money program lol

[@Nostalgicguy2242]

quiggly johnston well, the legendary Ricky Steamboat (who is pretty much Shawn's style) put over HHH when he was just a "who" back in WCW before finally retiring, so Shawn could do the same with a relative unknown of today who might be the great of tomorrow....

[@Wayneyb1986]

I agree he hasn’t got anything to prove he’s a legend of the business I still think that HBK VS AJ Styles at Mania would be epic

[@martynlangworthy85]

I would love to see D-X (HHH & HBK) vs Brother of Destruction (Undertaker & Kane)

[@scottburton9741]

Something like a dream partner tag would be good for Shawn to return to the ring doing. Outside of that there's nothing. Maybe DX vs Hall & Nash. Maybe some sort of gimmick match like a Texas Death or a Cage. I can't possibly see any reason to have Shawn Michaels wrestle a standard singles match ever again

[@randybarrientes5546]

Icons💪 wwe legendz

[@Alstanus]

Maybe my comment is biased here, but I watched wrestling from 1990-2004. Experienced guys like HHH, HBK, SCSA, Undertaker, Kane, Mankind/DL/CJ, The Rock, Angle, Diesel, Razor Ramon, Bret Hart, Pyscho Sid, Kane etc, during their prime. Even though almost all of those guys are still in phenomenal shape _for their age_, you're still seeing the 50-60 year old version of them, which is definitely not going to be as spectacular as when they were 25 to maybe early 40's, depending. A lot of change occurs to the human body, especially one with those kinds of miles on it, after the age of 40. So I see why HBK is saying this. However good of match he were to put on tomorrow, it wouldn't be nearly as good as what I or we remember. And in WWF/E, appearances were a big part of their persona, and appearances have changed significantly too. So even though I don't really care for wrestling at all anymore, and haven't for roughly 15 years, I wouldn't want to see all of these aforementioned guys stepping in the ring vs each other again. It just wouldn't be as good.

[@kingdavid772]

Father time is undefeated unless you're Goldberg

[@walterjarquin33]

It would be cool if his in ring return will be against sting for doing the sweet chin music at wrestle mania

[@kingsd5914]

I can see them doing like a Dx vs nWo match for one of the super shows they’ve been doing. But that would really just be to see these good friend in hbk hhh nash and hall just to have fun and mess around

[@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335]

Alex Montoya don't think Scott hall could make it down the ring.

[@JoseGutierrez-zx1vk]

Still Got It

[@BALAGOTME]

I'd love an AJ/HBK Wrestlemania match.

[@celinaadams4497]

Such a ICON

[@magsxx9735]

2:02

[@MrMikeadventures]

I can see it now Brothers of Destruction vs. DX

[@xXDJ_BennieXx]

Triplw H looks like Obadiah Stane "Iron Monger" from Iron Man 1

[@kmanicusdrakos4982]

yea, fans wouldn't care if it sucked guys, just to see him out there against a current star would be magic, unless of course HBK's age and body is bad to the point where it's sad...either way, even if was a sad event based on the circumstances, I know his fans wouldn't hold it against him...

[@ronickokeith7085]

Shawn is right.

[@mikeysawchyn9415]

Hbk vs aj styles or a legends match with another guy from his era at a ppv i would like to see him come back but its been so long idk if it'll be the same

[@tahjo7]

About his appearance worries, shave your head, grow a beard, like Hunter. Work with what you got and make it look good. You CAN do that.

[@miamibrando3471]

MePlusToo I think he realizes how much the image of Shawn Michaels is plastered into fan’s heads. Like he said, when they think HBK they’re visualizing the HBK from the 90’s, young, in great shape and a full head of long hair. Obviously that’s not his look anymore but I think that’s what worries him is that he cannot live up to what fans would expect “appearance wise”. But I agree with you, it shouldn’t really matter he should just shave off what’s left of his head (bald spots and all) and grow his beard a bit thicker and get in the ring and kill it.

[@noname_biggame3108]

Triple H looks like Kratos GoW 4 version 😂😂😂

[@RossMalagarie]

Shawn Michaels in a 3 way with HHH and Taker at WrestleMania CONFIRMED!!

[@damienbutler4994]

Being that HHH is still in good shape, We should fantasy book him against some of the superstars in the business today rather than HBK who is content with being retired

[@morgan1211]

Y'KNOW

[@ConqueringWeightLoss]

Is it just me, or does HBK and the Game look alot tougher and meaner now. With how they both look all jacked up, itd be scary to have to face them.

[@gymrat2647]

Wouldn’t mind seeing Shawn vs AJ Styles

[@rayejohn79rj11]

Everybody saying AJ is so much younger then HBK..no hes not.HBK 52 AJ 41..i know you say its a 11yrs diffrence but with all the pains Styles had from New Japan ,TNA,ROH,WWE..I'd say his body is about up there with HBKs age

[@kingammo6090]

Damn it just hit me..Shawn Michaels FINALLY Got Old 😭

[@Shingypoo]

Or 50 and Trips looks down lol

[@KhalidKhan-bu2oq]

He should have walked on over to TNA we would have seen a match with him against the ICON Sting,Aj Styles,Bobby Roode,Samoa Joe and others just a 3 yr deal.He would have been a member of the main event mafia.

[@borzan21]

it's nice to see that hbk doesn't want to steal the show, but it's hard to see a legend to lose to a guy who has, let's say 1 or 2 years in the company, you know what i mean edit: i don't consider aj styles to be that one guy with 1 or 2 years in the company, don't get me wrong

[@waynebye5050]

I'd like to see a special legends slobber knocker match ie shawn. flair. taker. stone Cold. rock. Bret . Just one last slow paced attitude era free for all type of match ??

[@RicoLen1]

HBK: And again.

[@Alan-oj3ps]

Bring back him, bring back her, bring back them. People, let it go. Just like Austin the man ended his in ring career in grand style on the biggest stage while putting on a blockbuster match with a long time rival. In 1998 it was considered by many that Shawn would never wrestle again. Yet he comes back in 2002 and cranks out classic after classic bout for years and is crowned one of the top performers of the decade! So Shawn Michaels is a premiere performer throughout the 90s and 00s. What more do you want? Let him be.

[@mattanderson5801]

He’s hinting at a match against AJ Styles 👀👀👀 he said phenomenal

[@farmerwithashotgun8523]

dissed triple h at 2:07😂😂😂😂

[@lilguiedo]

He has said many times that he will not come back to wrestle one because physically he doesn't think he can bring himself to the same level that he wants was and two because he wants to respect the final match that he had with the Undertaker and not go back on his word.

[@celinaadams4497]

A legend

[@steffywoo1]

53 is the new 23 go for it hbk , at least dont, rule it out !!!!!!!!!!!

[@RicoBeulshausen18]

I think he is absolutely right. No Need for him to come back. And for anyone who wants to see this match, thats what Videogames are made for!!! So just Play WWE2k18 or 19 and enjoy...

[@celinaadams4497]

A legend HBK

[@Noneblue39]

wth he's 53 years old, ....keeep Mr. wrestlemania retired .....he deserves to stay retired.

[@itsmav9862]

But I want him to wrestle

[@surfblue7336]

I was looking at some of the comments and it's funny to see people want AJ Styles versus Shawn Michaels. Well I live in Gainesville Georgia AJ Styles comes walking in and I didn't know him at that time and he talks to these gentlemen's that run the store that I go to. So he stands by me and I said oh so you're Shawn Michaels. and I knew it was AJ Styles because when you left the first time he came back the second time one the gentleman's that help run the store told me who he was. He had a crazy look on his face. that is the first time we met .

[@justinep3675]

HBK vs Daniel Bryan would be awesome

[@jameshopkins2787]

Old school is cool

[@aykutgocen2040]

Hbk vs AJ vs Ziggler and sting vs undertaker and Goldberg vs reigns

[@Ratworks]

Just one with AJ. Just fucking DO IT!

[@headspaceaudio7745]

Hbk vs Seth Rollins would be a great match

[@JamesPromise]

Shawn michaels is one of the best wrestlers of all time .

[@sam9708]

He is coming back its obvious, they wouldn't of gone on about his retirement as much in that Undertaker segment. It was obviously setting the match up. He wants the money but who doesn't, The Undertaker he will face at Survivor Series, Tag Team with Triple H at another event then probably AJ Styles at Wrestlemania then that will be it.