10 Biggest Megalomaniacs In WWE History

6. Shawn Michaels

Shawn Michaels in the ‘90s may be the most universally hated wrestler of all-time. While he reigned supreme on top of the WWF, he created a toxic environment that permeated throughout, bringing down the mood of all of those around him. While no one could question his incredible in-ring talent, he was never the draw that one would really hope for in a top guy, which made his grating attitude all the more more unbearable.

Michaels just didn’t think anyone else in all of wrestling was in his league, and let that be known. He talked down to the talent backstage (if he acknowledged them at all) and refused to put over anyone not in the Kliq. While Bret Hart was perhaps an even better draw than Michaels, he was pushed aside for the younger wrestler. That seemed to have gone to HBK's head, making him believe he was as good as Hulk Hogan, Ric Flair and Bruno Sammartino combined.

During his time on top, he quickly turned into a petulant child and refused to lose to Hart when asked to. Instead, he decided to go home. He lost his smile. Basically, he didn't think that one of the greatest of all time was worth losing to. Even when Michaels did return to the company in 2002, he was usually feuding with top names. When he was asked to job to Hulk Hogan, he showed his continuing immaturity by exaggerating every offensive move Hogan delivered. In HBK's mind, being asked to lose to the most famous wrestler of all time was such an affront to his character that he just couldn't bear the thought of not being a complete ass about it.

Besides John Cena, Michael just didn't really put over any younger talent on the way out. He continued to perform in amazing matches, but kept most of that glory for himself. He may have become born again during his career, but his propensity for watching out for himself first always remained the same.