Whereas Bret Hart was the man tasked with leading the WWF's "New Generation", it was Shawn Michaels who would eventually end up running with the ball and sowing the seeds for what would become the Attitude Era. Now whilst fans have both loved and hated the Heartbreak Kid, his name regularly comes up when his peers are asked who the very best wrestler they stepped in the ring with is. Michaels was one of those rare talents who was phenomenal in the ring but who was also oozing with charisma and personality, becoming a true larger-than-life superstar of the business. What made Shawn iconic is his whole package and for the influence he has had on future generations, with him inspiring the likes of Chris Jericho and Daniel Bryan to chase their wrestling dreams. Equally impressive is how Michaels essentially had a second WWE career after returning from a career-ending injury to arguably put on even better matches than before. Mr. WrestleMania, The Showstopper, Sexy Boy, Heartbreak Kid, The Main Event. Whatever you know Shawn Michaels as, he is one of the most iconic performers to ever grace the wresting business.
