Birthplace: Chandler, Arizona It's almost strange to see him listed for anywhere other than Texas, but it's true... as a "Military Brat", Shawn Michaels was born in Arizona, where his family was stationed. He would be gone soon thereafter, and he spent most of his formative years in San Antonio, where everyone knows him from. If you don't know his lengthy list of accomplishments, you simply haven't been paying attention, or you just started watching wrestling a few days ago.