5 memorable final runs in WWE history

#4 Shawn Michaels had a memorable final run in WWE

Shawn Michaels and The Undertaker on RAW

WWE's showstopper and icon, Shawn Michaels, had quite the send-off in 2010. A year prior, at WrestleMania 25 in Houston, Texas, Michaels and The Undertaker delivered arguably the greatest main event in the history of the WWE. It was The Undertaker who came out on top following the breathtaking encounter.

Shawn Michaels wanted to do it all over again, stating that he was so close to beating The Deadman the previous year. All parties agreed, but this time Shawn Michaels' career was on the line. WrestleMania Streak vs. Career. Despite another valiant effort, HBK lost the match and was forced to retire as per the stipulation.

What is the Greatest WrestleMania Main Event Ever?? I’ll Start, WrestleMania 26 Undertaker vs Shawn Michaels pic.twitter.com/LWsL4LW6nE

— TheElitist (@TheElitistonYT2) February 17, 2021

This wasn't Shawn's first retirement. Of course, during the Attitude Era, he sustained a career-ending back injury. He eventually did return to the ring, but he didn't receive any sort of send-off compared to 2010.

Following his loss to The Undertaker, WWE gave Shawn Michaels a farewell by allowing him to give a retirement speech. The WWE Universe was sad to see HBK's career over. Shawn said it was time and declared the iconic line, "Shawn Michaels has left the building!"

10 years ago today, Shawn Michaels had his retirement match against Undertaker. pic.twitter.com/orLRcFTkd8

— Fightful Wrestling (@Fightful) March 28, 2020

Michaels came out of retirement for one match several years later in Saudi Arabia. He teamed up with best-friend Triple H against arch-rivals The Undertaker and Kane in a disappointing match. Shawn Michaels returned to retirement following this match.