To date, this is the last match that Shawn Michaels has had. WrestleMania 26 carried the stipulation that should Michaels lose, he'd be forced to retire from WWE - fans had heard this kind of thing before, but there seemed to be a serious tone to Shawn's words, even in the context of a hyperbolic promo, that made sure people knew he was being genuine. It was the Undertaker's winning streak against the entire career of one of the best-loved performers of the past 20 years. Something had to give, and it'd end up being Shawn's legacy that would fold against the incredible winning run of 'Taker at the biggest event in wrestling history. Shockingly, both guys managed to arguably top their encounter from the previous year, it was a match permeated by endless drama, and a real sense of sadness when Michaels went down for the count. If this does prove to be the last time wrestling fans see Shawn Michaels inside the ring actually wrestling, it's a fitting conclusion to such a wonderful career, and the respect between both men was clear with the handshake and hug that followed the end of the match. What other clean wins, or even relatively clean wins, can you recall from the career of Shawn Michaels? What are your thoughts on the matches listed here? Let us know down in the comments section below!
Lifelong wrestling, video game, music and sports obsessive who has been writing about his passions since childhood. Jamie started writing for WhatCulture in 2013, and has contributed thousands of articles and YouTube videos since then. He cut his teeth penning published pieces for top UK and European wrestling read Fighting Spirit Magazine (FSM), and also has extensive experience working within the wrestling biz as a manager and commentator for promotions like ICW on WWE Network and WCPW/Defiant since 2010. Further, Jamie also hosted the old Ministry Of Slam podcast, and has interviewed everyone from Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels to Bret Hart and Trish Stratus.
