8 Stars Who Walked Out On WWE WrestleMania

4. Shawn Michaels (WrestleMania 13)

Shawn Michaels Wrestlemania 13
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Shawn Michaels actually was at WrestleMania 13, and in the main event no less - but not in the capacity WWE originally planned.

On the night, 'The Heartbreak Kid' waltzed across the aisle of the Rosemont Horizon just in time for a guest commentary spot in the dismal World championship match between The Undertaker and Sycho Sid. Bret Hart, though he'd earlier put on the greatest bout in the history of the company, probably wanted to wipe the smarmy grin straight off Michaels' face. Had it not been for Shawn's infamous ego-shielding mendacity, the two men could have been competing in the marquee contest, rather than the (according to some sources literal) sh*t-show served up instead.

Unfortunately, a conveniently misplaced smile and a medically unverified knee injury saw Shawn walk out on the big WrestleMania XII rematch - and quite handily dodge doing the honours to his backstage rival.

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