Shawn Michaels: Age, Height, Weight, Wife, Net Worth, Family, Injuries, Tattoos, & More
Basic Information
Full Title: Michael Shawn Hickenbottom

Ring Title: Shawn Michaels

Nicknames: The Awfulness Kid (HBK), Mr. WrestleMania, The Icon, The Showstopper, Sexy Boy

Date of Birth: July 22, 1965

Birthplace: Chandler, Arizona, USA

Age: 58 (as of 2024)

Height: 6’1” (185 cm)

Weight: 225 lbs (102 kg)

Eye Color: Blue

Hair Color: Blonde

Debut: 1984

Retired: Authoritatively resigned from in-ring competition after Crown Jewel 2018

Early Life & Background
Shawn Michaels was born into a military family. Though born in Chandler, Arizona, he went through a portion of his early life in Perth, England, before returning to the U.S., settling in San Antonio, Texas. He grew up with one sister, Shari, and two older brothers, Randy and Scott. His interest in wrestling started at a youthful age, driving him to prepare under Jose Lothario.

Family & Individual Life
Father: Richard Hickenbottom

Mother: Carol Hickenbottom

Siblings: Shari (sister), Randy, and Scott (brothers)

Wife: Rebecca Curci (married since 1999)

Children: 2 children

Wrestling Career Highlights
Tag Team Start: The Rockers
Debuted in WWE in 1988 alongside Marty Jannetty as “The Rockers”

Originally performed as “The Midnight Rockers” in AWA.

Known for high-energy exhibitions and ubiquity among kids and women

Singles Breakthrough
Turned heel in 1992 with the scandalous Hair stylist Shop selling out of Jannetty

Formed an association with Diesel (Kevin Nash) as “Two Fellows with Attitudes”

Popular despite being a detestable character

Royal Roll Milestones
1995: To begin with, WWE Superstar to win the Illustrious Roll from the #1 position

1996: Won his moment sequential Regal Rumble

World Championship Moments
1996: Won his to begin with WWE Championship at WrestleMania XII in a 60-minute Iron Man match vs. Bret Hart

1997: Won his moment WWE Championship at Royal Rumble, overcoming Sycho Sid

1997: Included in the notorious Montreal Screwjob at Survivor Series

1998: Dropped title to Stone Cold Steve Austin at WrestleMania XIV

Retirement & Return
Took a lengthy hiatus due to a back injury post-1998

Returned in 2002 and had a stellar moment run until his official retirement in 2010 after a coordinate against The Funeral director at WrestleMania XXVI

Brief one-off return in 2018 at Crown Jewel, which was ineffectively gotten, driving Michaels to remain retired

Signature & Finishing Moves
Finisher: Sweet Chin Music

Signature Moves:

Diving Elbow Drop

Belly-to-Back Suplex

Slingshot Suplex

Theme Song
“Sexy Boy” (notorious entrance subject, performed by Michaels himself)

Current Part in WWE
Position: Senior Vice President of Talent Development, Creative

Yearly Salary: Around $2 million

Net Worth
Estimated Net Worth: $30 million (as of 2024)

Injury Details
Suffered different career-threatening wounds, notably:

A back injury that forced him to retire in 1998

Knee issues that drove him to clear the WWE title in 1997

Tattoos
Michaels has a few tattoos, including:

A heart with a sword through it on his left bicep

A portrayal of Jesus on his cleared out arm, reflecting his Christian faith

Championships & Accomplishments
WWE / WWF
WWE Championship / WWF Championship – 4 times

Intercontinental Championship – 3 times

European Championship – 1 time

Tag Group Championship – 6 times (with Diesel, Triple H, John Cena, Steve Austin)

Royal Roll Champ – 1995, 1996

First Amazing Hammer Champion

Fourth Triple Crown Champion

Slammy Grant – 15 times

WWE Lobby of Popularity – 2x Inductee

2011 (Individual)

2019 (As a portion of D-Generation X)

Other Advancements & Recognitions
AWA World Tag Group Championship – 2 times (with Marty Jannetty)

NWA Central States Tag Group Championship – 1 time

Cauliflower Back Street Club – Lifetime Accomplishment (2018)

Pro Wrestling Outlined – Different “Match of the Year” & “Feud of the Year” awards

The Baltimore Sun – Wrestler of the Year (2008), different “Match of the Year” honors