Shawn Michaels Net Worth, Age, Bio, Son, And Daughter

Michaels is an American retired professional wrestler known for consistently competing in the WWE for three decades. The Shawn Michaels net worth figure is about $12 million as of 2022.

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Early Life and Bio

Full Name	Michael Shawn Hickenbottom
Birth Date / Age	July 22, 1965 / 56 Years Old
Birth Place	Chandler, Arizona, USA
Source of Wealth	Professional Wrestling
Relationship Status	Married To Rebecca Curci ​
Height	6 ft. 1 in. / 185 cm.
Net Worth	$12 Million

Michael Shawn Hickenbottom was born in July of 1965 in Chandler, Arizona to parents Richard and Carol. Meanwhile, he has three siblings: Randy, Scott, and Shari.

Shawn grew up in a military family, even spending some of his early years living in Reading, Berkshire, England. Yet, he mainly grew up in San Antonio, Texas.

Actually, he disliked the name Michael so much that his family and friends called him Shawn.

As far as education goes, Michaels attended Randolph High School on Randolph Air Force Base, where he was the captain of the football team. Afterward, he enrolled at Southwest Texas State University but left shortly after arriving to pursue his wrestling career.

Shawn Michaels Net Worth and Career

Before making his way to the WWF/E, Michaels competed for organizations like the National Wrestling Alliance, Texas All-Star Wrestling, and the American Wrestling Association.

Eventually, he signed to the WWF in 1987 as one-half of “The Rockers” duo alongside Marty Jannetty. In 1992, Michaels went solo under the nickname “The Heartbreak Kid”.

According to Sportskeeda, Michaels was making around $1 million annually at his peak. The same source claims that he was given $3 million for his in-ring return match at WWE Crown Jewel in 2018.

Furthermore, Michaels has inked endorsement deals with companies like Deuce Watches, Can-Am, and NXT UK. That doesn’t include the profits made from his official WWE merchandise.

Impressively, “The Heartbreak Kid” has been known as Mr. WrestleMania along with being regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers ever. He has been given 15 Match of the Year awards.

Lastly, Michaels released an autobiography entitled Wrestling for My Life: The Legend, the Reality, and the Faith of a WWE Superstar in 2015.

Shawn Michaels Instagram and Twitter

Currently, the former WWE star possesses zero Instagram followers as there isn’t an active account. However, Michaels has a whopping 4 million followers on his Twitter account in 2022.

So many talented Superstars working really hard to make a great #NXTGAB for the @WWENXT Universe tonight. Title matches, personal vendettas… catch it all tonight at 8pm ET on @USA_Network!!!#WWENXT

— Shawn Michaels (@ShawnMichaels) July 5, 2022

Personal Life

Originally, Michaels was married to Theresa Wood from 1988 to 1994, but their relationship ended in an amicable divorce. Then, he married former WCW Nitro Girl Rebecca Curci in 1999.

Still, together to this day, the couple has two children as of now: Cameron Kade and Cheyenne.

In 2002, Michaels became a born-again Christian. After being raised a Catholic, the wrestler became a non-denominational Christian because of his current wife.

Shawn Michaels Net Worth

The Shawn Michaels net worth figure of $12 million has been amassed since he joined the WWF/E in 1987. Over that span, “The Heartbreak Kid” has evolved into one of the most respected pro wrestlers of all time. Nowadays, he is working as a trainer in Texas.

Shawn Michaels FAQ

How old is Shawn Michaels?

The retired wrestler celebrates his birthday every year on July 22nd. Born in 1965, Michaels will be 57 years old in the summer of 2022.

When did Shawn Michaels retire?

Michaels officially retired from the WWE in March 2010. Before that, he briefly retired in 1998 following a back injury.

Shawn Michaels News

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