5 greatest memories featuring the Birthday Boy Shawn Michaels

Happy Birthday, HBKShawn Michaels is an indelible name in the history of sports entertainment. He was not just a great character, he was a great professional wrestler. He’s one of those few wrestlers who can compete with a broom and still churn out a classic match. From 1988 till 2010, with brief breaks in between, he’s devoted considerable time to a full time wrestling career and made it all memorable. And till now, continues to grace us with his presence once in a while only to make everyone want to see him come out of retirement for one more match which fans do believe he has it in him.Today, he turns 50. Here are the 5 greatest moments from his time in the WWE

#5 Superkicks Marty Jannetty

From 1988 to 1992, Shawn Michaels and Marty Jannetty were a tag team called The Rockers in the World Wrestling Federation. They became friends years before that, though. Their break up is what propelled a lot about Michaels’ image in the 90s. Their split was a result of many backstage disputes about financial issues with the company. Both Jannetty and Michaels had different versions of the events that transpired.

This was one of the first of many instances when Michaels’ became controversy’s favorite child . But mainly, by super-kicking Jannetty and then ramming him through the ‘Barber Shop’ window led to one of the most violent and indelible moments in the WWE. This began the ‘Hearbreak Kid’ gimmick and was the beginning of a glorious singles journey.