The excerts below are the moments from the top 100 that involve HBK
#4. The Fink's Car Takes a Hit
May 10, 1993
New York, NY
Mr. Perfect had been back in action for only a few months, but it didn't take long for the cocky "Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels to start trouble with him. Prior to that evening's broadcast of Raw, the two Superstars got into it right outside the Manhatten Center, in front of fans waiting in line! Unfortunately, Perfect and HBK wound up sprawled atop Howard Finkel's car, causing some heavy damage to the vehicle.
#6. Rival Rockers
May 17, 1993
New York, NY
On the same night that the 1-2-3 Kid beat Razor Ramon, Raw featured it's first title change. When Intercontinental Champion Shawn Michaels challenged anyone from the crowd to take a shot at his gold, he never expected it to be his former tag team partner Marty Jannetty! Shawn Michaels' first IC reign was at an end.
#14. Shawn Sees the Light
April 10, 1995
Poughkeepsie, NY
Since the breakup of the Rockers in 1991, Shawn Michaels had been one of the most hated Superstars in the WWE. But that would all change just one week after Wrestlemania XI. It was there that Shawn lost the biggest match of his career up to that point, going down in defeat to World Champion Diesel (a.k.a. Kevin Nash) - a man who had once been his good friend, but then became a bitter enemy.
One of the match's most controversial moments occurred when Michaels' bodyguard Sycho Sid was busy arguing with referree Earl Hebner while HBK had Diesel covered for the pin. Because of Sid's distraction, the ref missed what might have been a three-count. When Shawn confronted Sid about this live on Raw, the massive bodyguard wasn't very pleased. When Shawn insinuated that maybe Sid should take the night off the next time there's a big match, Sid flew off the handle, powerbombing his employer three times!
At that moment, who should rush down to the ring to aid Michaels but Diesel, who had been Michaels' bodyguard prior to Sid. Shocked at being saved by the man who had been his archenemy, Shawn had a change of heart that night. Lying prone in the ring, he took in the cheers of the crowd for the firt time in his singles career. A friendship had been restored. And one of the WWE's most popular fan favorites had been born.
#15. Total Carnage
October 9, 1995
Grand Rapids, MI
It was an epic Raw main event: WWE Champion Diesel, Intercontinental Champion Shawn Michaels & Undertaker against late greats Yokozuna, Owen Hart and The British Bulldog. It would turn into one of the most heinous attacks ever perpetrated on the program.
Diesel, Michaels & 'Taker had matters in hand, until King Mabel and Dean Douglas intefered against them, drawing a disqualification for Yoko, Owen & Bulldog. Although the match was over, the brutality was only beginning. A five-on-three asault ensued, leaving the popular trio unconscious in the ring. Undertaker suffered the worst, with a broken orbital bone courtesy of a Yoko-Mabel double team.
#16. Deafening Silence
November 20, 1995
Richmond, VA
Many knew about the beating suffered by Shawn Michaels at the hands of a gang of thugs several months earlier. But few realized the extent of the damage he sustained. During a match with Owen Hart, Michaels received an enzuigiri kick to the back of the head. Suddenly, Shawn crumpled to the mat in a heap. As the fans stared dumbfounded, medics were called to assist the fallen HBK.
Abandoning their broadcast positions, announcers Vince McMahon and Jerry "The King" Lawler entered the ring to help. As the show went off the air in complete silence, viewers were left with a chilling dose of reality.
#23. Shawn Loses His Smile
February 13, 1997
Lowell, MA
He was the WWE Champion, but in one of Raw's most unexpected twists, Shawn Michaels relinquished the title on a special Thursday episode. In a now-famous speech, Shawn tearfully declared that he had "lost his smile," and needed some time away to get himself back on track. It would be many months before he returned to action.
#35. Enter The D-Generates
October 13, 1997
Topeka, KS
After Shawn Michaels blew his nose on the Canadian flag, Calgary native Bret "Hitman" Hart branded the Heartbreak Kid and his cohorts "D-Generates." Instead of acting insulted, Shawn declared that his "Kliq" had a new nickname: D-Generation X. As the night wore on, the group did their best to live up to their new moniker. Michaels swiped announcer Vince McMahon's head set, while Triple H commandeered Jim "JR" Ross' microphone. Rick Rude fed his pals bananas during their play-by-play, as Chyna glared menacingly into the camera. Later on, when Michaels locked up with Flash Funk, the troop invaded the ring, with Helmsley making the three-count, Chyna ringing the bell, and Rude declaring the Heartbreak Kid victorious. Then, Shawn introduced the world to D-Generation X's signature crotch chop.
#37. I will Call Him...Mini-Hit Man!
November 24, 1997
Fayetteville, NC
Even when Bret Hart departed from WWE, his old nemesis, Shawn Michaels, continued to fire volleys at him. During a D-Generation X appearance, the crew promised to bring out the Hitman. When "Hart" finally did surface, fans were shocked to see a midget dressed like the former champion. Mocking the events of the past Survivor Series, Michaels locked the imitator in a Sharpshooter. After the mini Hitman "submitted," he declared Michaels the greatest wrestler ever.
#40. Christmas Hams
December 22, 1997
Lowell, MA
It was DX's Christmas present to the world - Shawn Michaels and Triple H clad only in mistletoe-laden thongs. Fed up with this latest DX antic, then-WWE Commissioner Sgt. Slaughter reminded Michaels that he had not defended his European Championship in ages. In a ploy to cause dissension within the renegade group's ranks, he ordered Michaels to put up the European Championship against pal Triple H. Thinking one step ahead of Slaughter, the duo stepped through the ropes, and staged a make-believe match, exaggerating their moves and gestures. Finally, Michaels fell to the mat and allowed Hunter to pin him. Triple H then began theatrically crying, claiming that the win represented the most important moment of his life.
#44. Tyson + DX = Ratings
March 2, 1998
Cleveland, OH
With Wrestlemania XIV looming, speculation swirled over whose side "special enforcer" Mike Tyson would favor. Unexpectedly, Shawn Michaels announced that he was issuing a challenge to the celebrated pugilist. As the pair sqaured off, the Heartbreak Kid grabbed Tyson by the shirt and tugged. Underneath, the boxer was wearing a D-Generation X T-shirt. Soon, Triple H and Chyna joined the pair in the ring, as a beaming Tyson stood in the middle of the unit, doing the crotch chop.
#99. Putting The "EX" in DX
July 22, 2002
Grand Rapids, MI
Are you ready? It had been over four years since Shawn Michaels and Triple H walked down the ramp to the now-legendary D-Generation X theme music. Yet, here they were, back together at Triple H's behest, preparing to re-launch the most controversial faction in sports-entertainment history. Earlier, new Raw GM Eric Bischoff had appointed Michaels as Triple H's manager. HBK resisted and threatened to walk out on the company, but Triple H gave him a big idea, and Michaels went for it. Now they were reunited and ready to raise hell, and when Triple H launched into his "Let's get ready to suck it!" intro, it truly seemed like old times. That is, until "The Game" reared back, kicked Shawn in the gut and Pedigreed his old friend.