3 WWE Superstars who have a college degree and 3 who dropped out to pursue their dreams

#1 Dropped out to pursue their dream - Shawn Michaels

Happy birthday Shawn Michaels, One of and if not one of, is the greatest performer to ever step foot into the ring. You made alot of our's childhoods and still making some childhoods today with NXT. You and DX were my favorite and will always be one of my favorite factions. (1) pic.twitter.com/c7YiRV0diq

— Drew McChamp ⚔🖤 #NEO #PTW #TNA (@PunkerOnYT) July 22, 2020

WWE Hall of Famer, Shawn Michaels is widely considered by many to be one of the greatest WWE Superstars in history. Gifted with exceptional in-ring skills, Shawn Michaels is one of those who the young generation of WWE and NXT Superstars look up to.

Shawn Michaels (Real Name: Michael Shawn Hickenbottom) graduated from Randolph High School in Texas. He was an athlete from a very small age and was the captain of his school's football team. Michaels then attended Southwest Texas State University but he dropped out after realizing that it was not for him and went on to pursue his pro wrestling career.

Still proud of this match and honored by the @WWE Universe’s response to its legacy. #HBK vs @undertaker at WrestleMania 25. Will we see the #GreatestWrestlingMatchEver at #WWEBacklash? pic.twitter.com/LxORYkisOA

— Shawn Michaels (@ShawnMichaels) June 5, 2020

Shawn Michaels in WWE

Shawn Michaels has had a highly accomplished career in WWE. He is a four-time World Champion, having also won the Royal Rumble twice (1995,1996) and several other championships including the Intercontinental title, European title, and multiple reigns with the Tag Team Championship.

After suffering from a devastating back injury that made him announce his retirement, Shawn Michaels returned to WWE in 2002 and his second run turned out to one of the best ones ever in WWE.

At WrestleMania 26, he lost to The Undertaker in a "Streak vs Career" match and announced his retirement. Though he later came back for one final match in 2018 at WWE Crown Jewel, teaming up with Triple H to take on The Undertaker and Kane.

He was later inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame for a second time in 2019 as part of D-Generation X.