Shawn Michaels

In the summer of 2004, I had the opportunity to interview WWE superstar Shawn Michaels. "The Heartbreak Kid" had recently returned to wrestling from a career threatening injury and had accepted Jesus as his savior just two years earlier. However, when I watched what I had recorded, I was dismayed that there was a pronounced audio hum on the tape. I recently found that old mini DV tape stashed in a box of old tapes. After watching the interview for the first time in over twelve years, I decided that what Mr. Michaels had to say was too valuable to keep hidden away. In fact, I was moved by much of what he said and was amazed that I had forgotten how pleasant he was. So, here is that entire interview complete with audio hum and a couple of video glitches. I hope these annoyances won't detract from what, in retrospect, is one of my favorite interviews.
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[@ragtagprism1699]

No matter if he is good or bad he will always be my favourite wrestler

[@devanshshrivastava768]

mine tooo

[@krissied4507]

Same here!! Always loved him, always will!!

[@jchifos]

So no matter if he is a brat and crys and say it a unsafe work place because he had a hair pulling fight and act like a spoiled brat getting people fired and getting it from Vince on a bear skin rug you will always love him mkayyy

[@thehitman6963]

Shawn Michaels is the greatest of all time

[@ragtagprism1699]

@@jchifos he wrote a book about how he was a bad person and many wrestlers disliked him backstage but he then changed before his 2000s return. I read the full thing so yes he is a changed man and I stand by what I said

[@bkohler89]

Shawn Michaels is SO blessed by God to have Rebecca as his wife. She taught him REALLY tough love to get him sober. She's a blessing

[@coyote520]

I am glad he found his path to peace. It's different for everyone.

[@Armando316]

I’m happy Shawn found peace and happiness. One of my top 5 favorite wrestlers ever and a true inspiration to me and many others.

[@jojotwice8918]

Damn the hbk here vs the hbk in the 1990s are legit 2 different people

[@oranjjjggg]

He’s alive and happy. After what he did to his body both in and out of the ring, that is impressive. You can tell he’s very intelligent in how he speaks.

[@joekarate9424]

I love HBK so happy he was saved 🙏

[@adybullock6862]

I must admit I preferred the old HBK, it was that attitude he had going on which gave him the edge over other wrestlers and made him fun to watch.

[@412StepUp]

Ady Bullock - yeah I understand that. I became a Christian and my old “friends” don’t seem to like me as much. I blame all the hollier than thou Christians. They ruin it for everybody.

[@kdr3619]

@@412StepUp Aye. Totally agree. I'm a convert myself ... and looking back, I always thank God I didn't run into one of those "hey do it this way whydontchya" believers. I'd have taken for the hills. I'd trust the trying sinner any day over the comfortable believer.

[@vinayseth1114]

Which goes to show the twisted nature of us, the audiences. We applaud nasty behaviour because its' 'entertaining' on stage or TV, even though we wouldn't approve of it in our day-to-day lives.

[@darrenowens9901]

I did like the old Shawn Micheals of 1980's 1990's but I didn't see much difference with his in ring wok and the DX of the late 2000's.HBK the icon the showstopper and Mr Wrestlemania.

[@bkohler89]

With all due respect tho, i liked him ALOT better when he became a born again Christian in June 2002. I can relate to him better

[@CiceroSpeaketh]

I'm glad he managed to find some kind of peace and stopped the substance abuse....

[@user-pr7wl3hz5d]

I love so much and I'm so proud of this hbk

[@belinda8780]

Hes a master of his craft. Brett Hart and him are my favorites even though they didn't always get along

[@chrisandrews6021]

Shawn is my #1 favorite and Bret is my #2 favorite wrestler!

[@WitsEnds]

He still looked great here. He aged really fast since this.

[@kdxtreme7479]

He aged from 2007 onwards

[@magsxx9735]

@@kdxtreme7479 I think it was because of the beard mostly, and also him balding.

[@365daysgone]

He was 39 here and hes 55 now. Certain 15 year age gaps suck. 30 to 45 will age you a lot. Just like 40 to 55 will

[@bkohler89]

@@kdxtreme7479 I think he aged from 2021 onward. 2007 he still looked fairly young

[@kdxtreme7479]

@@bkohler89 im talking about late 07. Idk there was something different when he came back after getting punt kicked in the head

[@MrFritza]

THANK YOU very much Michael Hayes for sharing this wonderful interview with the ONE, the ONLY, the HEARTBREAK KID Shawn Michaels! You're a man of honor and I really appreciate it. Greets #Andi_FREEze

[@cappy2282]

Shawn was so good that I was a moronic 10yr old kid and still knew he was the greatest. God bless em 🙏

[@mariadavis5740]

Great wrestler of all Time !

[@mrrickson3571]

Thanks for the upload. Very cool, humble and genuine showstopper

[@NickyFlips]

Glad you uploaded this despite the audio. Great stories.

[@seanmcclure]

Good for him. Faith in something is hard to have. People attack it and you question it.

[@celina8793]

Always my favorite wrestler HBK 💔🔥💯🌹🥰❤️

[@rodbrown8306]

You know his grace in your life Shawn, that's you.

[@EricaPinkLady]

Great Interview

[@darrenowens9901]

G.O.A.T

[@CCEkeke]

The friend whom he had a falling out with was Triple H (probably between 2000-2001). And the other friend who called him out on his BS was Kevin Nash.

[@wowhead1]

there's no way someone who knows God couuld watch this and doubt Shawn's change...it's awesome!

[@bkohler89]

Please dont EVER delete this video :)

[@darrenowens9901]

It's sad the WWE didn't sign AJ Styles in 2006 so AJ Styles and Shawn Micheals could of had a couple of wrestling classic matches.Also Macho man Randy Savage and Shawn Micheals.

[@Skibbitypappappa]

Randy wanted a programme with Shawn either in 92 or 93 but Vince said no

[@summer123860]

Randy and Shawn did have some matches against each other back in 92 or 3

[@chrisandrews6021]

I believe Savage and HBK had matches together in 92 when the WWF was on tour in the UK and throughout Europe. Savage wanted to work a WWF Championship match with HBK at WrestleMania 9, but Vince shot it down!

[@joeygana8864]

GOAT

[@kevinrichmond6513]

Joey Gana yeah he is

[@ragtagprism1699]

Joey Gana ehh no he isnt

[@tonigrace2.0]

@@ragtagprism1699 yes he is

[@ragtagprism1699]

Toni Alagbe yea he is

[@GUnSNRoSeSrOcKzz]

@@ragtagprism1699 yeah he is

[@cliftondelaney1389]

I am a Christian too. There are many struggles through life. We need to model after Christ, you are right.

[@TheRealJAYDOSS]

This HBK is the guy that got so many young talent over that grew to be legends. Jeff Hardy Rey Mysterio Randy Orton Batista

[@elbaraquelmelendezaguiar8025]

The best in ring profermer

[@jenethlugtu5823]

iloveyu shawn😘

[@darrenowens9901]

Shawn Michaels HBK my favorite wrestler of all time.People he was arrogant and had drug problems in the 1990's so cut him a break people.Alot of great wrestlers were arrogant jerks.Heres a list Brook Leaner,Lex Lugar,Macho man Randy Savage,Andre the giant,Jesse the body Ventura and Broser Brody to name a few.Nobody in the history of wrestling has put on more five star matches.The WWE changed when Shawn Retired.By the way he really is a Christian.Im glad wrestling still has two greats wrestling now Chris Jehrico and AJ Styles.

[@imarnali3851]

Great wrestler H B K

[@cliftondelaney1389]

Shawn, if need someone to talk to, give me shout out. It was an honor meeting you years ago in Phoenix back in 2002 or 2003. I don't rember exactly. But I met you through Nikita Koloff.

[@rockthered8141]

Yo!

[@foxmannor6969]

thank you God for looking over this man

[@alaingirard6350]

Shawn Michaels is WWF/WWE G.O.A.T. He made me want to find Jesus TOO💯🙏🪔

[@jayjahn7081]

I’m so happy you didn’t die.

[@chrismale9976]

Greatest ever

[@MC-rf8sx]

As a young kid growing up Bret The Hitman heart the Excellence of execution what's my favorite wrestler and my favorite tag team was the Rockers and when Sean turned heel and kick Marty through the glass that was such an epic Savage moment and remember watching showing we get the week seemed like he was going to but some And even though and knowing that Sean was a heel I still love watching showing like with wrestle he always

[@agudg8033]

Just the #1

[@cliftondelaney1389]

Amen.

[@caseykay6955]

THE BEST TO EVER LACE UP A PAIR OF WRESTLING BOOTS💯😇 & THEN BECAME A GREAT MAN & FOUND GOD💙 ITS SO POETIC THAT HE HAD TO RETIRE CAUSE OF A CASKET MATCH...CAUSE HE WAS ON A STRAIGHT ROAD TO THE CASKET & GOD KNEW HE HAD TO GET HIM OFF THE ROAD & BACK HOME TO HUMBLE HIM & SHOW HIM HOW MUCH HE LOVED HIM & WHAT IS REALLY IMPORTANT IN LIFE😇💞 & THEN HE LET HIM GO BACK & DO WHAT HE LOVED!!! BUT SHAWN DIDNT CARE ABOUT BEING THE TOP GUY ANYMORE....CAUSE ITS A KIDS GAME...HE KNEW HE WAS THE BEST & THAT HE COULD IF HE WANTED TO AGAIN BUT HE DIDNT WANT TO BE THAT WAY ANYMORE...HE WANTED TO GIVE & PUT PEOPLE OVER...& SHAWN WAS ALWAYS THE BEST AT SELLING FOR SOMEONE💯 PRAISE GOD!! SHAWN WAS MY HERO & MY FAVORITE WRESTLER💯 & EVEN THOUGH I HATED WRESTLEMANIA 14 & HIM BEING GONE FOR THOSE YEARS IN HIS PRIME💯 IM GLAD IT HAPPENED & I KNOW SHAWN IS TOO!!! GOD IS SO GOOD😇 GOD LOVED SHAWN & HE KNEW HIS HEART WAS GOOD & DID WHAT HE HAD TO DO TO OPEN HIS EYES & EXPOSE THE ENEMY TRYING TO DESTROY HIM💯 PRAISE GOD I LOVE YOU FATHER YOU ARE THE LOVE OF MY LIFE & I LOVE SEEING YOU WORK THROUGH PEOPLES LIVES..EXSPECIALLY MY PERSONAL ROLE MODEL😇💙💞💯

[@chrisandrews6021]

I look up to HBK too! He's a perfect person to model my life in recovery around. I can really relate and understand his setbacks and successes in life!

[@flame_of_luv]

My tongue gets taut when I look at this man.

[@enacku]

based Shawn Michaels

[@bkohler89]

you can tell in 2004, he's still in that "discovery, learning about who God is" stage in being saved. Im in the same situation. I've been saved since 2019 and i'm still on the beautiful journey of developing my relationship with God and learning more about Him :) I know who God is but i dont know WHO HE IS you know?

[@viva_wwe_23]

I know. I'm in that situation now. And I'm so thankful for it. 🙏🏻

[@gavingowans5440]

No matter how bad you've been in life if you ask God for help he will help you and show you who you truly are

[@Nicolette24]

wow praise God !! ❤️

[@LARRYLONGSTRETH]

I'm not a believer. I'm happy to see a guy like Michaels find peace with himself and become a better man. I happen to believe you can do that without faith or religion, but I'm happy to see it anyway. I have this weird thing I wonder about. No doubt believers will tell me it isn't possible or won't happen, but I'd rather skip all that and ask them to follow along on this hypothetical. I'm sometimes curious about how deeply a person can believe in Jesus, or Mohammed, or Shiva, or any other religion to the point where it's in everything they see, say, and do. Then, if when that person dies, there's literally nothing and their brain just turns off and their body returns to the earth and no soul or memories survive, I wonder if that part of their life was wasted, or if it still held meaning just the same. Sorry to post such a long comment. Thoughts?

[@Auroraeevee-m1q]

Here's my take on religious belief. Even if there is no spiritual life after death, a person's religious beliefs and good deeds still matter. If the person acted in a positive manner, lived an honest, decent life, and helped others, that was time well spent. I will even go so far as to say that an atheist or agnostic who did good things and treated others well and genuinely tried to be an upstanding person spent their Earthly time well.

[@tammyrodgers9770]

Please read John 3:16. King James Version of the Bible. There is life after death.

[@tammyrodgers9770]

For God So Loved the World this he gave his only begotten son (Jesus Christ) that Whosoever believes in him should not perish, but have Eternal Life!!!!

[@tammyrodgers9770]

Romans 6:23. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is Eternal Life.

[@tammyrodgers9770]

Romans 10: 9-10

[@sigmoidgrez2495]

When you can't make friends among mortals you turn to a higher power ,,

[@eddiemoney1093]

Shawn had at least five friends and that's better than a lot of people are doing

[@playfish._5111]

ذا هارت بريك كيد شون مايكلز 😂😘

[@onslaughtgraphics9165]

I’m surprised that he even hesitated on that question I would answer that question in a heartbeat if you’re a true Christian and follow the Lord and his words

[@kyledamron]

He still seems to be uncomfortable in his new life.

[@wardahmad242]

❤❤❤🇸🇦🇸🇦🇸🇦❤❤❤

[@jakelang806]

Proverbs 24:16 Is the verse Shawn is talking about @30:13

[@johngomes4278]

Vinnie 's Mac's boy toy

[@KrishmanyuThakur]

This was the year where Kane injured HB-shizzle's eye

[@jakelang806]

Babe in christ we all started there. But Shawn its not once saved always saved. we have to continue to live Christ like.

[@godlovesugly63]

Ur being glib Shawn lol

[@KingDB305]

Aj styles was born......

[@user-ez1hv5bz1q]

You Should think good hbk because you have wrong believe

[@bclr6843]

Ask4Trouble , can you clarify?

[@jesuschrististhelord9937]

Ask4Trouble , Jesus Christ is Lord, Islam is false and every religion is false

[@Skibbitypappappa]

Quit yo jibba jabba

[@user-pr7wl3hz5d]

Leave ppl think what they want

[@Auroraeevee-m1q]

@@jesuschrististhelord9937 Islam is not a false religion. It's monotheistic, just like Judaism and Christianity. Hinduism, Sikhism, and Buddhism are all valid faiths as well. I think that all faiths are valid to those who believe in them and we are all God's children.