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Shawn Michaels has come out saying that he is open to one more match in the WWE. This news has dropped like a bombshell on most people, as Shawn Michaels is easily one of the most legendary performers in WWE history. He has had in-ring classics with multiple wrestlers from multiple generations, be it Bret Hart, The Undertaker or John Cena.
In case you didn't know, Shawn Michaels retired in 2010 after losing a Career vs Streak match against The Undertaker at WrestleMania 26. Even though he was still in very good physical condition, Michaels decided to call time on his legendary career.
Even though there have always been rumours about his return, Michaels was always one to quash them. Now that he has spoken up about possibly having another match, this list looks at the five wrestlers that should be allowed to make magic with one of the greatest of all time.
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#5 Adam Cole
Adam Cole has long been pegged as the second-coming of Shawn Michaels. Brash, innovative, charismatic and athletic, Cole is built of a similar mould to Michaels. Along with that, Cole is easily one of the hottest properties/prospects in WWE right now, and a massive feud like this would change his career drastically. That is one of the many reasons why I would say that Cole is a perfect opponent to Michaels.
The story would be absolutely stellar. Cole could run his mouth on Michaels just for fun because that is essentially who he is. After that, Michaels could actually come to teach the youngster who is boss, while also dealing with the frailties of having aged and not staying the same performer he was eight years ago. Someone like Cole can actually make this a legendary build up and help Michaels to an in-ring clinic. This match would be a star-making dream come true.
#4 Shinsuke Nakamura
Shinsuke Nakamura is one of the most charismatic people in the ring today. Despite his obvious trouble in delivering promos because of his language, Nakamura can still captivate any audience by just lifting a finger. Another wrestler that had this ability was Shawn Michaels. When these two uber-talented and charismatic individuals meet, WWE will have pure gold in their hands.
Nakamura has been thriving as a heel, so why not just continue in that role for this possible match. Nakamura, much like Adam Cole, can belittle Michaels but Nakamura's unique way of talking and delivering would make it so much different. He can use a tone of mockery while he calls out Michaels. HBK wouldn't take too lightly to this and will go old school, superkicking Nakamura out of the blue to set up this incredible match. Traditional, yet classic.
#3 Johnny Gargano
Michaels has name-dropped Johnny Gargano as a wrestler that he would want to face, and we can't agree more. How can you not face someone who's name is Johnny Wrestling? Gargano and Michaels have styles that could mesh perfectly together and they can create something that no one expected.
This is one of the very rare scenarios where you could have Michaels come back as a heel. He could be really upset at people like Gargano who are these 'new' wrestlers that think that they are better than the old school. Gargano chooses to respect and admiration while facing Michaels and doesn't resort to disrespecting Michaels. Michaels taunts and taunts, but Gargano wants to do it all in the ring and that is it. This would be a wonderful tenet to walk into a match between these two, which would definitely create magic.
#2 Daniel Bryan
Daniel Bryan is one of Shawn Michaels's students. It would be a fair assumption to say that Bryan is probably the best student Michaels has had. Unlike any other feud on this list, there is history here. Apart from the teacher-student relationship, Michaels was also one of the people that tried to keep Bryan down while he feuded with The Authority in 2013-2014.
This rivalry has a number of ways to reignite, with Michaels talking smack about Bryan, or even vice-versa. It builds and builds, and one day Michaels and Bryan meet on TV and Michaels superkicks Bryan into another dimension. That can be the starting point, and they can do whatever they want from that point onwards. This would easily be one of the best rivalries in recent memory, considering the talent involved. Make it happen WWE.
#1 AJ Styles
This is one match that people have talked about even after Michaels retired. Styles and Michaels is the perfect marriage in a match. They don't need to add layers of the story or establish heel-face dynamics, they just need to be given the time and be asked to go for it. Styles is at the top of his game right now, and Michaels return can be eased and in turn, benefit from facing Styles.
They can follow the path of two people that respect each other immensely but are going to go at each other with everything that they have got. This can follow a very Ric Flair vs. Shawn Michaels dynamic from WrestleMania 24, as Styles plays the role of Michaels. This would be a wonderful match and would show how everything comes full circle in wrestling. Styles and Michaels are veterans in their own right, and this match has the potential to be explosive.
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