Talk:Shawn Michaels

message: Why is this the subject for the entire era of 92-95 for Michaels' career? 
Diesel did not even debut in WWE until mid 93 and never teamed with Michaels until mid 1994. If you want to get really technical about it, they actually did not even use that team name until mid 1995.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.38.209.220 (talk) 20:48, 21 June 2019 (UTC)
thread_title: Two Dudes with Attitudes

message: Shawn has closed Wrestlemania twice? At 12 and 14. He has main evented at 5 WMs.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 78.109.10.6 (talk) 10:08, 26 March 2013 (UTC)
thread_title:  Main eventing v closing 

message: Anybody got any sources proving that Shawn retires? During the March 29th broadcast of RAW, Shaun formally announced his retirement from the WWE.
66.108.211.178 (talk) 20:41, 27 March 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  Wrestlemania 26 

message: Post Wrestlemania(Topic)
Shawn Michaels has thoughts on making a reality show about his life and family after his wrestling career  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 174.6.133.255 (talk) 02:25, 4 April 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: This is not a request to edit the article. As it says on the template, we need a specific request for a change, with a specific reference supporting it. You have provided neither. Hersfold (t/a/c) 03:39, 29 March 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  Edit request 

message: Shawn michaels' career is over
117.193.141.221 (talk) 08:21, 29 March 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: Requests to edit semi-protected articles must be accompanied by reference(s) to reliable sources.  Chzz  ►  08:43, 29 March 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  Edit request 

message: During the March 29th edition of RAW. Shaun formally announced his retirement.
:Until we have a source for this, there is not a need to change the article. Please let us know when you have a good source, and will will make the change. 
: Avicennasis @ 04:43, 30 March 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  Edit request from 97.97.63.62, 30 March 2010 

message: He looks like Chris Benoit, can we have a picture change please?--Dr. Pizza (talk) 22:54, 31 March 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: Sorry, but to which of the 14 images in HBK's article are you referring? I personally don't see a resemblance to Chris Benoit in any of them, and I don't really consider that to be a good reason to change an image anyway. ♥Nici♥Vampire♥Heart♥ 12:31, 1 April 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  HBK's Picture is disturbing 

message: It's been a long time since I've been in school, let alone an English class.  The image of Shawn Michaels hugging Bret Hart reads this: "Michaels reconsiliates with Bret Hart in January 2010."  Shouldn't it say reconciles?  Again, I've been out of school a looooong time so I might be wrong.  The caption just doesn't seem right.  Kjscotte34 (talk) 13:25, 1 April 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: Hmm, I believe it could be "reconciles" or "reconciliates". The article certainly has it spelt wrong, but I don't know if it's grammatically wrong. I think "Michaels reconciles with Bret Hart in January 2010" sounds better though, so I'm going to be bold and change it. ♥Nici♥Vampire♥Heart♥ 13:41, 1 April 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  Grammar on a caption 

message: Apologize,misread.  Ignore this plz.—Preceding unsigned comment added by 71.246.147.235 (talk) 23:01, 2 April 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: Where exactly in the article are you seeing it said that he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame? I don't see it myself. ♥Nici♥Vampire♥Heart♥ 23:26, 2 April 2010 (UTC)

text: Not a problem. ♥Nici♥Vampire♥Heart♥ 01:21, 3 April 2010 (UTC)
thread_title: Hall of Fame

message: Hey, please can u remove the 'Sean Michaels'
86.12.167.6 (talk) 12:47, 8 April 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  Edit request from 86.12.167.6, 8 April 2010 

message: Please add the "Boy Toy" to his list of niknames. IOt was one of his nicknames back on the 1993-1994 perion, when Sherri was still his valet.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 121.54.41.119 (talk) 13:35, 8 April 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: , all content must be verifiable via a reliable source, I've done a quick search for this, and cannot find any source that suggest that Michaels ever had the nickname "IOt" or "Boy Toy". If you find a source, please resubmit the request, clearing stating the source in the request. Regards, SpitfireTally-ho! 13:57, 8 April 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  Edit Nicknames 

message: In the second line of the introduction, the statement "He was considered as one of WWE's senior performers..." is tautological and misleading. He was not "considered" one of the senior performers, he WAS one of the senior performers. It is self evident, based on his 22 years of tenure with the company.
A far more appropriate and coherent statement would be "During his tenure with the WWE, Michaels was considered one of WWE's greatest and most perennial performers..."
For such a high profile sport-entertainer/athlete, an immediate change needs to be implemented.
Thanks  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 124.170.173.12 (talk) 16:26, 15 April 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: Saying "Michaels was considered one of WWE's greatest and most perennial performers" is POV. --  ThinkBlue  (Hit BLUE) 16:31, 15 April 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  Change to introduction necessary 

message: Does anyone have any sources as to why he decided to quit wresting and retire for good? Personal Life reasons not WWE storylined.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by ToonIsALoon (talk • contribs) 10:07, 18 June 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  Reason for retirement 

message: There is a line that I would like to add in the introduction page:
'He is widely considered one of the greatest wrestlers of all time.' after the line 'having performed for over 20 years,'.
I feel the page doesn't give enough credit to Shawn and his great influence in the world of sports entertainment. Bret Hart & Ric Flair's pages have similar lines, declaring them as either legendary or great. I feel Shawn deserves the exact same thing, and here is proof/reference by Shawn's peers & his boss (Vince McMahon) in Shawn's DVD 'Heartbreak & Triumph'.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M86R5J12VtM
I've never edited/added info to a page, so I'd be grateful if someone did it or shows me how to.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by Amreletr (talk • contribs) 13:50, 28 June 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: Adding that he is widely considered "one of the greatest wrestlers of all time" is point-of-view and original research, thus not acceptable as this is an encyclopedia, not a fansite. --  ThinkBlue  (Hit BLUE) 14:16, 28 June 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  Change in introduction, giving more credit 

message: there should be 1 more nickname added since people have debated this for years " 1 of the greatest wrestlers of all time"
66.156.98.97 (talk) 07:45, 12 July 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made.   Salvio ( Let's talk 'bout it!) 10:53, 12 July 2010 (UTC)
replies: text: He was never known as that, and never referred to himself as that. --  ThinkBlue  (Hit BLUE) 14:38, 12 July 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  Edit request from 66.156.98.97, 12 July 2010 

message: he didnt return it was one night only  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 97.100.146.210 (talk) 20:59, 22 December 2010 (UTC)
thread_title:  return to wwe? 

message: And I quote:"On the March 28 episode of Raw, Michaels addressed his long time friend Triple H and The Undertaker about their match at WrestleMania XXVII"
I think it was the February 28 episode of Raw as March 28 is still ahead of us.
:Thanks for catching that. --  ThinkBlue  (Hit BLUE) 18:53, 1 March 2011 (UTC)
thread_title:  Edit request March 1st 2011 

message: The WWE ranked him at # 1 in their list of "Top 50 Superstars of all Time"
Viknesann (talk) 14:16, 15 March 2011 (UTC)
replies: text: How is that important in the article? --  ThinkBlue  (Hit BLUE) 14:56, 15 March 2011 (UTC)
thread_title:  Edit request from Viknesann, 15 March 2011 

message: I thought I read this in a PWI Magazine that Michaels won, Most Inspirational, Feud (with Chris Jericho) and Match of the Decade (WrestleMania XXIV against Ric Flair) of the Decade Award from PWI? Can anyone verify it?
202.161.9.176 (talk) 12:09, 22 March 2011 (UTC)
thread_title:  PWI of the Decade Awards 

message: Why was my changes to shawns ring names and billed from sections removed Shawn competed as Shawn Michael and was billed from Georgia throughout his career in WCCW.  —Preceding unsigned comment added by 2.102.61.101 (talk) 23:35, 12 April 2011 (UTC)
replies: text: Sources please. NiciVampireHeart 23:43, 12 April 2011 (UTC)

text: Please see WP:LINKVIO. We cannot link to known copyright violations. Neither of those youtube uploaders owns the copyright to that footage, so it's a copyright violation. NiciVampireHeart 18:54, 17 April 2011 (UTC)
thread_title:  removed ring name 

message: Its has to be certain in this article. AnthonyTheGamer (talk) 10:32, 20 August 2011 (UTC)
thread_title:  Is Shawn Michaels the first WWF and European champion? 

message: The photo of Shawn as commissioner in 1998 is wrong. You can see the modern Raw set and logos in the background, its from the last couple of years, not 1998. A new picture or a different caption is required. Thanks! - perrynormal  — Preceding unsigned comment added by Perrynormal (talk • contribs) 18:06, 16 February 2012 (UTC)
thread_title:  edit request - commissioner photo caption 

message: It's @ShawnMichaels now, verified --208.38.59.162 (talk) 22:36, 29 February 2012 (UTC)
thread_title:  Wrong Twitter name 

message: Either provide a source for this category or remove it. Just because he spent a very brief part of his childhood in England doesn't mean he is of English descent.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.42.0.170 (talk) 15:40, 24 November 2012 (UTC)
thread_title:  "American people of English descent" 

message: He was also a member of nWo in 2002.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shawn_michaels#cite_note-76  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 91.21.135.223 (talk) 21:03, 8 May 2013 (UTC)
thread_title:  Stables 

message: Can we not address the allegations that have been made of his either gay or bi-sexual relationship with Vince McMahon amongst others?  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.110.21.134 (talk) 21:32, 4 December 2013 (UTC)
thread_title:  Sexuality 

message: I saw in a video with Scott Hall that Michaels was actually a bad drug addict and abused pain killers. --Matt723star (talk) 04:28, 1 June 2013 (UTC)
thread_title: Drug use

message: I'm assuming good faith, but this was done improperly.  WP:COMMONNAME clearly applies here.  Mr. Hickenbottom is better known as Shawn Michaels.  Kjscotte34 (talk) 16:19, 18 June 2013 (UTC)
thread_title:  Why was the page moved? 

message: DylanTheRookie (talk) 18:58, 27 January 2014 (UTC)
replies: text: Thanks for you interest, but the content you submitted is not in spirit of the encyclopaedia. EthicallyYours! 16:10, 29 January 2014 (UTC)
thread_title:  Semi-protected edit request on 27 January 2014 

message: Michaels made a return at the 2014 Royal Rumble, as a member of the guest panel as a face. Later during the event, he said that he still had faith in Daniel Bryan becoming the future WWE World Heavyweight Champion.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.129.242.59 (talk) 11:37, 2 February 2014 (UTC)
thread_title:  Edit Request - Feb 2, 2014 

message: A have a question about Shawn Michaels but I did not find the answer of that:
:Shawn Michaels has kissed Sunny and Stephanie Mcmahon!
Is that sentence right? If that sentence is correct please introduction a reference about they. thanks WWE Shawn Michaels (talk) 10:45, 7 June 2014 (UTC)
thread_title:  Sunny and Stephanie Mcmahon 

message: All of my changes involve this paragraph, I've included it for easier reference:
"In the WWF/WWE, Michaels headlined major pay-per-view events from 1989 to 2010, main-eventing the company's premier annual event, WrestleMania, five times. He was a key player in the highly successful stable, Degeneration X. He also wrestled in the American Wrestling Association (AWA), where he founded The Midnight Rockers with Marty Jannetty in 1985. After winning the AWA Tag Team Championship twice, the team continued through to the WWF, and had a high-profile breakup in January 1992."
Shouldn't it be something more like the following?
"Michaels first wrestled in the American Wrestling Association (AWA), where he founded The Midnight Rockers with Marty Jannetty in 1985. After winning the AWA Tag Team Championship twice, the team continued through to the WWF, and had a high-profile breakup in January 1992. In the WWF/WWE, he headlined major pay-per-view events from 1989 to 2010, main-eventing the company's premier annual event, WrestleMania, five times. He was also a key player in the highly successful stable, Degeneration X.
I think it looks better if the different wrestling organizations are put in chronological order. It is obvious that his time in WWF/WWE is far more important, so that might be a better topic sentence, but I think the jumping around chronologically seems silly. Giovnni (talk) 22:35, 17 July 2014 (UTC)
thread_title:  Edit Request - July 17, 2014 

message: In "The Rockers" section, the "Butus Beefcake" is spelled wrong.
5.14.160.163 (talk) 18:51, 29 March 2015 (UTC)
replies: text: Done Thanks, NiciVampireHeart 19:56, 29 March 2015 (UTC)
thread_title:  Semi-protected edit request on 29 March 2015 

message: *The part under the subtitle "WWE ambassador" where it talks about the legend panel, did not happen on August 25, 2014. It took place on January 19, 2015. Proof: 
http://www.wwe.com/videos/hulk-hogan-ric-flair-and-shawn-michaels-participate-in-a-royal-rumble-wwe-legend-27027632
sportzwiki.com/wwe/wwe-raw-19115-royal-rumble-legends-panel-with-hulk-hogan-ric-flair-and-shawn-michaels
Not Done ElectronicBlitz (talk) 06:57, 24 December 2018 (UTC)
thread_title:  Semi-protected Edit Request 12/22/15 

message: I think there should be a section on Shawn Michaels' page regarding his legacy in pro wrestling, seeing as he is frequently cited as one of the best ever. I won't be able to pull it off, but I know there are experienced editors on this site who can create a well-written, descriptive piece on the matter. Betlewetly (talk) 13:12, 1 October 2016 (UTC)
thread_title:  A suggestion 

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thread_title:  External links modified 

message: In the last paragraph of the lead, please change "2011 poll of the WWE roster" to "2010 poll of the WWE roster". Although the supporting reference – which covers the DVD featuring the poll result – was written in early 2011, the DVD itself premiered on 14 December 2010. Thanks. 82.132.186.182 (talk) 00:58, 4 September 2017 (UTC)
replies: text: Done SparklingPessimist Scream at me! 01:15, 4 September 2017 (UTC)
thread_title:  Semi-protected edit request on 4 September 2017 

message: I saw the Legacy section in a number of other wrestlers' page and I think we have enough content and links for Shawn to have one on his page.  — Preceding unsigned comment added by Honestbharani (talk • contribs) 10:57, 8 November 2018 (UTC)
replies: text: Go for it. Best to read through the Wikipolicies, though, as people will rip the section apart if it starts to load up with user hyperbole. Sharonaj (talk) 17:28, 8 November 2018 (UTC)
thread_title:  Why is there no Legacy section in Shawn's page? 

message: Shawn Michaels is not retired ElectronicBlitz (talk) 03:51, 24 December 2018 (UTC)
replies: text: Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. DannyS712 (talk) 04:39, 24 December 2018 (UTC)
thread_title:  Semi-protected edit request on 24 December 2018 

message: legitely ≠ legitimately (Use ctrl/cmd + f), grammar mistake somewhere in the 2005 to 2007 section Kalevn23 (talk) 05:41, 4 March 2019 (UTC)
replies: text: Done  DiscantX 08:08, 4 March 2019 (UTC)
thread_title:  Semi-protected edit request on 4 March 2019 

message: I added that Shawn Michaels also won match of the decade 2010-2019
Source came from the PWI awards page on Wikipedia.
Pro Wrestling Illustrated
Feud of the Decade (2000–2009) vs. Chris Jericho
Feud of the Year (2008) vs. Chris Jericho
Match of the Decade (2000–2009) vs. Ric Flair at WrestleMania XXIV
Match of the Decade (2010-2019) vs. The Undertaker in a career vs. streak match at WrestleMania XXVI 
Match of the Year (1993)[239] vs. Marty Jannetty on Monday Night Raw on May 17
Match of the Year (1994)[240] vs. Razor Ramon in a ladder match at WrestleMania X
Match of the Year (1995)[5] vs. Diesel at WrestleMania XI
Match of the Year (1996)[5] vs. Bret Hart in an Iron Man match at WrestleMania XII
Match of the Year (2004)[239] vs. Chris Benoit and Triple H at WrestleMania XX
Match of the Year (2005)[239] vs. Kurt Angle at WrestleMania 21
Match of the Year (2006)[239] vs. Vince McMahon in a No Holds Barred match at WrestleMania 22
Match of the Year (2007)[239] vs. John Cena on Raw on April 23
Match of the Year (2008)[239] vs. Ric Flair at WrestleMania XXIV
Match of the Year (2009)[241] vs. The Undertaker at WrestleMania XXV
Match of the Year (2010) vs. The Undertaker in a career vs. streak match at WrestleMania XXVI
Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Decade (2000–2009)
Most Inspirational Wrestler of the Year (2010)[242]
Most Popular Wrestler of the Year (1995, 1996)[240]
Ranked No. 1 of the top 500 singles wrestlers in the PWI 500 in 1996[243]
Ranked No. 10 of the top 500 singles wrestlers of the PWI Years in 2003
Ranked No. 33 and No. 55 of the top 100 tag teams of the PWI Years with Marty Jannetty and Diesel, respectively, in 2003 Blackbear456 (talk) 21:12, 2 June 2021 (UTC)
replies: text: ) Blackbear456 (talk) 21:13, 2 June 2021 (UTC)

text: Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. Ben ❯❯❯ Talk 17:48, 4 June 2021 (UTC)
thread_title:  Semi-protected edit request on 2 June 2021 

message: Result: Delisted. Legitimate concerns, no opposition or improvements made; Matters raised in the reassessment were not addressed. These matters will remain valid until the next GA Review, whereupon they must be addressed first.  --Whiteguru (talk) 05:57, 24 July 2021 (UTC)
thread_title: Good Article Reassessment

message: Change "Widely regarded as the greatest" to "Widely regarded as one of the greatest". 2/3 sources provided for that claim don't even list him as #1. Ajukeboxhero (talk) 20:35, 12 January 2022 (UTC)
replies: text: ScottishFinnishRadish (talk) 20:44, 12 January 2022 (UTC)
thread_title:  Semi-protected edit request on 12 January 2022 

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thread_title:  A Commons file used on this page or its Wikidata item has been nominated for deletion 

message: Request to include at least one mention of/link to the Attitude Era within the article body, if not the lede. Michaels was one of the biggest stars of the early AE before his first retirement due to injury, and in fact wrestled in the first match of the AE, versus Bret Hart, at Survivor Series (1997), ending in the Montreal Screwjob. 130.45.24.168 (talk) 02:39, 14 February 2023 (UTC)
thread_title:  Attitude Era 

message: His first match back in 88 was actually May 31st according to wrestling database 142.186.145.221 (talk) 22:13, 18 June 2023 (UTC)
thread_title:  Edit request  

message: Shawn Michaels has claimed to be a fan of English Football club Blackburn Rovers 2601:285:8000:E9D0:887C:B834:82FB:7003 (talk) 01:13, 28 October 2023 (UTC)
replies: text: Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Cannolis (talk) 01:56, 28 October 2023 (UTC)
thread_title:  Semi-protected edit request on 28 October 2023 

message: It is a strange editorial for a wiki to suggest that the turnbuckle breaking had nothing to do with the decision to ignore the title change. No one in the WWF claimed it made the match dangerous. It just made it awful, as these two tag teams that often used the ropes, could do none of their high flying moves. Therefore, the rest of the match was just plain awful to watch. It was not a match the WWF wanted to acknowledge. That is why they gave the titles back to the Hart Foundation. To pretend the whole thing didn't happen. They were still going to put the belts on them, even after Neidhart stayed with the company. But they instead decided to push Michaels as a singles wrestler. 69.116.28.127 (talk) 04:06, 13 November 2023 (UTC)
thread_title:  Rockers tag team title 

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