WWE SummerSlam 2019: 5 reasons why Shawn Michaels isn't challenging Dolph Ziggler

#2 Michaels' big return was underwhelming

The main event of Crown Jewel

Shawn Michaels is hands down one of the absolute best wrestlers in the history of WWE. He retired in 2010 after losing to The Undertaker at WrestleMania 26, and stayed retired for almost a decade. WWE brought Michaels back for WWE Crown Jewel last year, as D-Generation X took on The Undertaker and Kane in a Tag Team Match.

DX emerged victorious at the end, when Michaels and Triple H hit their finishers on Kane. The Heart Break Kid didn't show signs of slowing down and actually went on to have a good showing, but the match was still slammed by the critics. Crown Jewel was heavily criticized by fans and critics, with Shane McMahon's World Cup win and the legends tag team match taking the majority of the blame. This could be another reason why Michaels is playing it safe and doesn't want to come back for what could be a "hit or miss" bout.