5 WWE Superstars who refused to win a match

#2 Shawn Michaels vs Chris Jericho - WWE No Mercy 2008

WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels is considered by many to be one of the best in-ring workers in history. Having had several iconic feuds and matches, Michaels has made a huge name for himself in the hearts of the WWE Universe.

Among those classic feuds was his heated rivalry with Chris Jericho in 2008. The two clashed at that year's No Mercy in a Ladder Match for the World Heavyweight Championship. While Michaels was originally scheduled to win the match, he refused to do so, knowing that he was nearing the end of his career and didn't need a further title reign to cement his legacy. Michaels also wanted to give a high profile win back to Jericho, having defeated him at WrestleMania 19.

Next week at #FyterFest #LeChampion @IAmJericho will be on commentary calling the action!Watch night one of #FyterFest for FREE on Wednesday, July 1st, at 8e7c on @TNTDrama. pic.twitter.com/R0hEBNGjJI

— All Elite Wrestling (@AEWrestling) June 26, 2020

Having retired in 2010, Shawn Michaels continues to make special appearances for WWE and is also involved in running NXT alongside Triple H. Chris Jericho, on the other hand, joined All Elite Wrestling in 2019 and has proved himself to still be one of the top all-round performers in the business, even at the age of 49-years-old.

Michaels knew that Jericho could be a long-term World Champion when he refused to beat the Canadian in 2008. Jericho has more than proved him right in the years since.