With all of the controversy surrounding the Crown Jewel event, it is perhaps being overlooked that Shawn Michaels is making his return to the ring after an eight-year retirement to reform DX with Triple H and do battle with Kane & Undertaker. WWE could be commemorating this comeback with the release of their new DVD/Digital Release: ‘WWE: Shawn Michaels the Showstopper Unreleased’:
.@ShawnMichaels The Showstopper Unreleased DVD is available NOW. Get it, here: https://t.co/d4YueU4l4J pic.twitter.com/cocYLW77NJ
— WWE (@WWE) October 26, 2018
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This is a three-part collection that includes some of Shawn’s matches that often go overlooked or were simply never released to the public until now. Credit to WrestlingDVDNetwork.com for the full content listing, and wow, does it have some hidden gems in here:
DISC 1
Proud of the Future
The Icon
Shawn Michaels & Tim Horner vs. Hector & Chavo Guerrero
Mid South Wrestling • January 5, 1985Shawn Michaels vs. Jake “The Snake” Roberts
Mid South Wrestling • February 1, 1985The Midnight Rockers vs. “Pretty Boy” Doug Sommers & “Playboy” Buddy Rose
AWA Championship Wrestling • April 1, 1986AWA Tag Team Championship Match
The Midnight Rockers vs. “Pretty Boy” Doug Sommers & “Playboy” Buddy Rose
AWA • July 13, 1986The Midnight Rockers vs. Dennis Stamp & Brian Knobbs
AWA • January 11, 1987The Rocker
The Rockers vs. The Fabulous Rougeau Brothers
Prime Time Wrestling • October 25, 1988WWE Tag Team Championship Match
The Rockers vs. Demolition
Prime Time Wrestling • November 1, 1988The Rockers vs. The Brain Busters
Boston, MA (NESN Taping) • January 13, 1989The Rockers vs. Hart Foundation
Hamilton, ON, Canada (Dark Match) • December 14, 1989The Rockers vs. The Orient Express
London, ON, Canada (Dark Match; Prime Time Wrestling Taping) • April 29, 1990The Rockers vs. Demolition
Rochester, NY (Dark Match; Wrestling Challenge Taping) • June 5, 1990The Rockers vs. The Natural Disasters
Prime Time Wrestling • November 4, 1991WWE Tag Team Championship Match
The Rockers vs. Legion of Doom
Superstars • December 28, 1991DISC 2
The Heartbreak Kid
Shawn Michaels vs. “Superfly” Jimmy Snuka
Madison Square Garden (MSG Network Taping) • January 31, 1992Piper’s Pit with Shawn Michaels
Syracuse, NY (Dark Segment; Superstars Taping) • April 29, 1992WWE Intercontinental Championship Match
Shawn Michaels vs. Mr. Perfect
Phoenix, AZ (Dark Match; Wrestling Challenge Taping) • April 5, 1993Shawn Michaels & Diesel vs. The Headshrinkers
Milwaukee, WI (Dark Match; Wrestling Challenge Taping) • August 30, 1994The Main Event
Shawn Michaels and Diesel – Face to Face
New York City, NY (WrestleMania XI Public Workout) • March 28, 1995King of the Ring Qualifying Match
Shawn Michaels vs. King Kong Bundy
RAW • May 22, 1995Shawn Michaels & Bret “Hitman” Hart vs. Jacob & Eli Blu
Louisville, KT (Dark Match; RAW Taping) • July 24, 1995Six-Man Elimination Match
Shawn Michaels, Diesel & The Undertaker vs. Sycho Sid, Tatanka & Kama
Evansville, IN (Dark Match; Superstars Taping) • July 25, 1995The Champion
Shawn Michaels vs. 1-2-3 Kid
Superstars • April 27, 1996WWE Championship Match
Shawn Michaels vs. Stone Cold Steve Austin
Des Moines, IA (Dark Match; Superstars Taping) • April 30, 1996WWE Championship Match
Shawn Michaels vs. Yokozuna
Kuwait City, Kuwait • May 10 1996WWE Championship Match
Shawn Michaels vs. Vader
State College, PA (Dark Match; Superstars Taping) • September 24, 1996Shawn Michaels vs. Justin “Hawk” Bradshaw
Superstars • September 29, 1996WWE Championship Match
Shawn Michaels vs. Brooklyn Brawler
Madison Square Garden • November 15, 1997DISC 3
The Showstopper
WWE World Heavyweight Championship Match
Shawn Michaels vs. Rob Van Dam
RAW • November 25, 2002Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho
RAW • July 21, 2003Shawn Michaels vs. Christian
RAW • October 4, 2004Shawn Michaels vs. Ric Flair
RAW • February 7, 2005Shawn Michaels & Batista vs. Triple H & Edge
Birmingham, AL (Dark Match; RAW Taping) • March 21, 2005Shawn Michaels vs. Kurt Angle
RAW • January 16, 2006The D-Generate
Texas Tornado Match
D-Generation X vs. Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch vs. Charlie Haas & Viscera vs. The Highlanders
RAW • October 2, 2006WWE World Tag Team Championship Match
Shawn Michaels & John Cena vs. Rated RKO
Bakersfield, CA (Dark Match; RAW Taping) • February 19, 2007Triple Threat Match for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship
Shawn Michaels vs. Batista vs. Chris Jericho
Atlanta, GA (Dark Match; RAW Taping) • November 17, 2008Shawn Michaels & The Undertaker vs. JBL & Vladimir Kozlov
RAW • March 16, 2009The Legend
An absolutely fascinating collection of matches featuring somebody who is quite possibly the greatest of all time. The only question for me is: am I really willing to spend money on a digital release just to have a Six-Man Tag where Shawn, Undertaker, and Diesel take on the Million Dollar Corporation? The answer is hell yes!
Triple H Shawn Michaels DX
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Triple H & Shawn Michaels
Shawn Michaels, Bonnie Hammer and Triple H attend the 2008 USA Network UpFront at The Museum Of Modern Art on March 26, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/WireImage)
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Triple H & Shawn Michaels
Shawn Michaels, Bonnie Hammer and Triple H attend the 2008 USA Network UpFront at The Museum Of Modern Art on March 26, 2008 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/WireImage)
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Triple H & Shawn Michaels
ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 11: WWE Wrestlers Shawn Michaels and Triple H attend the Baltimore Ravens vs. Atlanta Falcons game at the Georgia Dome on November 11, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Moses Robinson/WireImage)
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Triple H & Shawn Michaels
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 02: Kevin Nash, Hall of Fame inductee Shawn Michaels, Triple H and X-Pac attend the WWE 2011 Hall Of Fame Induction at Philips Arena on April 2, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by George Napolitano/FilmMagic)
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Triple H & Shawn Michaels
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 03: (L-R) Triple H and Hall of Fame inductee Shawn Michaels attend the 2011 WWE Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Philips Arena on April 3, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Moses Robinson/Getty Images)
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Triple H & Shawn Michaels
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 03: (L-R) Triple H and Hall of Fame inductee Shawn Michaels attend the 2011 WWE Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Philips Arena on April 3, 2011 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Moses Robinson/Getty Images)
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Triple H & Shawn Michaels
Ric Flair, Triple H, Bill Goldberg, Shawn Michaels, Trish Stratus, Kevin Nash and Stone Cold Steve Austin (Photo by Mychal Watts/WireImage)
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Triple H & Shawn Michaels
WWE Wrestlers Shawn Michaels and Triple H attend the Baltimore Ravens vs. Atlanta Falcons game at the Georgia Dome on November 11, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Moses Robinson/WireImage)
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Triple H & Shawn Michaels
WWE Wrestlers Triple H and Shawn Michaels attend the Baltimore Ravens vs. Atlanta Falcons game at the Georgia Dome on November 11, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Moses Robinson/WireImage)
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Triple H & Shawn Michaels
USA NETWORK UPFRONT 2008-- Air Date 3/26/08 -- Pictured: (l-r) Shawn Michaels, Triple H -- USA Network presents upcoming programming. (Photo by Steve Freeman/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)
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Triple H & Shawn Michaels
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Triple H & Shawn Michaels
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 08: (L-R) WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon and WWE personalities Triple H and Shawn Michaels speak at a news conference announcing the WWE Network at the 2014 International CES at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on January 8, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The network will launch on February 24, 2014 as the first-ever 24/7 streaming network, offering both scheduled programs and video on demand. The USD 9.99 per month subscription will include access to all 12 live WWE pay-per-view events each year. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Triple H & Shawn Michaels
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 08: (L-R) WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon and WWE personalities Triple H and Shawn Michaels speak at a news conference announcing the WWE Network at the 2014 International CES at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on January 8, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The network will launch on February 24, 2014 as the first-ever 24/7 streaming network, offering both scheduled programs and video on demand. The USD 9.99 per month subscription will include access to all 12 live WWE pay-per-view events each year. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Triple H & Shawn Michaels
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 08: WWE personalities Shawn Michaels (L) and Triple H throw glow sticks into the crowd at a news conference announcing the WWE Network at the 2014 International CES at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on January 8, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The network will launch on February 24, 2014 as the first-ever 24/7 streaming network, offering both scheduled programs and video on demand. The USD 9.99 per month subscription will include access to all 12 live WWE pay-per-view events each year. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Triple H & Shawn Michaels
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 08: WWE personalities Triple H (L) and Shawn Michaels throw glow sticks into the crowd at a news conference announcing the WWE Network at the 2014 International CES at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on January 8, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The network will launch on February 24, 2014 as the first-ever 24/7 streaming network, offering both scheduled programs and video on demand. The USD 9.99 per month subscription will include access to all 12 live WWE pay-per-view events each year. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Triple H & Shawn Michaels
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 08: WWE personalities Triple H (L) and Shawn Michaels throw glow sticks into the crowd at a news conference announcing the WWE Network at the 2014 International CES at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on January 8, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The network will launch on February 24, 2014 as the first-ever 24/7 streaming network, offering both scheduled programs and video on demand. The USD 9.99 per month subscription will include access to all 12 live WWE pay-per-view events each year. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Triple H & Shawn Michaels
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 08: WWE personalities Triple H (L) and Shawn Michaels throw glow sticks into the crowd at a news conference announcing the WWE Network at the 2014 International CES at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on January 8, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The network will launch on February 24, 2014 as the first-ever 24/7 streaming network, offering both scheduled programs and video on demand. The USD 9.99 per month subscription will include access to all 12 live WWE pay-per-view events each year. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Triple H & Shawn Michaels
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 08: WWE personalities Triple H (L) and Shawn Michaels throw glow sticks into the crowd at a news conference announcing the WWE Network at the 2014 International CES at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on January 8, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The network will launch on February 24, 2014 as the first-ever 24/7 streaming network, offering both scheduled programs and video on demand. The USD 9.99 per month subscription will include access to all 12 live WWE pay-per-view events each year. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Triple H & Shawn Michaels
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 08: WWE personalities Triple H (L) and Shawn Michaels joke around at a news conference announcing the WWE Network at the 2014 International CES at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on January 8, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The network will launch on February 24, 2014 as the first-ever 24/7 streaming network, offering both scheduled programs and video on demand. The USD 9.99 per month subscription will include access to all 12 live WWE pay-per-view events each year. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Triple H & Shawn Michaels
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 08: WWE personalities Triple H (L) and Shawn Michaels speak at a news conference announcing the WWE Network at the 2014 International CES at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on January 8, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The network will launch on February 24, 2014 as the first-ever 24/7 streaming network, offering both scheduled programs and video on demand. The USD 9.99 per month subscription will include access to all 12 live WWE pay-per-view events each year. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Triple H & Shawn Michaels
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 08: WWE personalities Triple H (L) and Shawn Michaels throw glow sticks into the crowd at a news conference announcing the WWE Network at the 2014 International CES at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas on January 8, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The network will launch on February 24, 2014 as the first-ever 24/7 streaming network, offering both scheduled programs and video on demand. The USD 9.99 per month subscription will include access to all 12 live WWE pay-per-view events each year. CES, the world's largest annual consumer technology trade show, runs through January 10 and is expected to feature 3,200 exhibitors showing off their latest products and services to about 150,000 attendees. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Triple H & Shawn Michaels
A bloody Shawn Michaels and Triple H (Photo by KMazur/WireImage)
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Triple H & Shawn Michaels
A bloody Shawn Michaels and Triple H (Photo by KMazur/WireImage)
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Triple H & Shawn Michaels
Triple H, Shawn Michaels and Chris Benoit (Photo by KMazur/WireImage)
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Triple H & Shawn Michaels
Shawn Michaels and Triple H (Photo by KMazur/WireImage)
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Triple H & Shawn Michaels
LAS VEGAS - AUGUST 24: (L-R) Wrestler Triple H, World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. Chairman Vince McMahon and wrestler Shawn Michaels appear in the ring during the WWE Monday Night Raw show at the Thomas & Mack Center August 24, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Triple H & Shawn Michaels
LAS VEGAS - AUGUST 24: (L-R) Wrestler Triple H, an Elvis Presley impersonator, World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. Chairman Vince McMahon and wrestler Shawn Michaels appear in the ring with showgirls during McMahon's 64th birthday celebration during the WWE Monday Night Raw show at the Thomas & Mack Center August 24, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Triple H & Shawn Michaels
LAS VEGAS - AUGUST 24: (L-R) Wrestler Triple H, World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. Chairman Vince McMahon and wrestler Shawn Michaels appear in the ring during the WWE Monday Night Raw show at the Thomas & Mack Center August 24, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Triple H & Shawn Michaels
LAS VEGAS - AUGUST 24: Wrestlers and tag team partners Shawn Michaels (L) and Triple H are introduced during the WWE Monday Night Raw show at the Thomas & Mack Center August 24, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Triple H & Shawn Michaels
LAS VEGAS - AUGUST 24: Wrestlers and tag team partners Triple H (L) and Shawn Michaels pose during the WWE Monday Night Raw show at the Thomas & Mack Center August 24, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
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Triple H & Shawn Michaels
LAS VEGAS - AUGUST 24: (L-R) Wrestler Triple H, World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. Chairman Vince McMahon, and wrestlers John Cena and Shawn Michaels pose in the ring during the WWE Monday Night Raw show at the Thomas & Mack Center August 24, 2009 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
