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Shawn Michaels Age, Height, Weight, Wife, Net Worth In 2025

 

Shawn Michaels, one of the most celebrated names in professional wrestling, has left a legacy that continues to influence WWE and sports entertainment globally. From his incredible in-ring performances to his current role in WWE’s corporate structure, Michaels is still a major force even after retirement.

Basic Profile: Age, Height, and Weight

As of 2025, Shawn Michaels is 58 years old, having been born on July 22, 1965, in Chandler, Arizona.

  • Height: 6’1″ (185 cm)
  • Weight: 225 lbs (102 kg)
  • Eye Color: Blue
  • Hair Color: Blonde

He was known for his athleticism, charisma, and resilience throughout his wrestling career, earning him nicknames like The Heartbreak Kid, Mr. WrestleMania, and The Showstopper.

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Personal Life: Wife and Family

Shawn Michaels is married to Rebecca Curci, a former WCW Nitro Girl. The couple tied the knot in 1999, and since then they've been parents to two beautiful kids.

  • Cameron (Son): 23 years old
  • Cheyenne (Daughter): 19 years old

The family resides in San Antonio, Texas.

Michaels was previously married to Theresa Lynn Wood from 1988 to 1994.

Early Life and Education

Michaels was born into a military family and spent part of his childhood in Reading, England, before settling in Texas. He went to Randolph High School, and then he went on to study at Southwest Texas State.

  • Religion: Christianity
  • Ethnicity: White
  • Hobbies: Wrestling, gymming, watching football, traveling

Career Overview and WWE Journey

Early Wrestling Days

Shawn Michaels got his start way back in 1984 with Jose Lothario as his guide at the beginning of his wrestling journey. He first really caught the eye as part of a team called The Midnight Rockers, and he shared team glory with Marty Jannetty.

WWE Debut and The Rockers

In 1988, he debuted wrestling on WWE (then WWF) alongside Jannetty, and he became known as The Rockers together. Though they never won tag team gold, they were immensely popular. The team split in 1992 in the famous “Barber Shop” betrayal segment.

Singles Career and Rise to Fame

After doing a sharp turn like that, Michaels hung out with Diesel (Kevin Nash) and, from that point on, started his skyrocket journey into singles superstardom.

Key achievements: Key achievements:

  • Royal Rumble Winner (1995, 1996)
  • First wrestler to win Royal Rumble from #1 entry
  • WWE Championship Wins: 4 times
  • Intercontinental Championship: 3 times
  • Tag Team Championships: 6 times
  • World Heavyweight Championship: 1 time

WrestleMania Moments

  • WrestleMania XII: Won his first WWE Championship in an Iron Man match against Bret Hart.
  • WrestleMania XIV: Lost that match to Stone Cold Steve Austin and took a little time off.
  • WrestleMania 25 & 26: Iconic matches against The Undertaker, with the latter ending his in-ring career.

Post-Retirement Career

After his 2010 retirement, Michaels focused on training younger talent and is now the Senior Vice President of Talent Development Creative in WWE.

In 2018, he briefly came out of retirement for a tag team match at Crown Jewel, which he later regretted due to the quality of the performance.

Net Worth and Income in 2025

  • Annual Salary (2025): $2 million (approx.)
  • Net Worth (2025): Estimated at $30 million

Though not a car enthusiast, Michaels owns a few vehicles, including:.

  • Kawasaki UTV – $10,500
  • GM Truck – $39,000
  • Ferrari 308 GTS (1996 Magnum P1) – $100,000

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Awards and Accomplishments

WWE Honors

  • WWE Hall of Fame: 2-time inductee
  • Slammy Awards: 15-time winner
  • First Grand Slam Champion in WWE history

Outside WWE

  • AWA Tag Team Champion (2x) – with Marty Jannetty
  • Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI): Pro Wrestling Illustrated (PWI):
    • Feud of the Year, Match of the Year, Wrestler of the Year.
    • Ranked No. 1 in PWI 500 (1996)
  • Wrestling Observer Newsletter: Wrestling Observer Newsletter:
    • Match of the Year (multiple times)
    • Best Babyface, Most Charismatic

Tattoos and Appearance

Michaels has several tattoos including: Michaels has several tattoos including:

  • Heart with a dagger
  • Portrait on his left leg
  • ‘Son’s Name’ Tattoo
  • Map and Ring tattoos

Acting Career

Though not focused on acting, Shawn Michaels has appeared in:.

  • The Resurrection of Gavin Stone (2017)
  • TV shows like Baywatch (1996) and Pacific Blue (1999)

Legacy

Shawn Michaels remains one of the most respected and beloved figures in WWE history. Michaels is well known as one of the great storytellers in the ring world, and the legacy of WrestleMania just keeps going through so many fans and a new generation of wrestlers under his wing that he trains right now.