Top 5 Heel Turns In WWE History

#5 Shawn Michaels

Michaels turning on Jannetty

The barbershop heel turn, involving Shawn Michaels turning on his long-time Rockers partner Marty Jannetty, is one of the most infamous heel turns in history.

Shawn Michael and Marty Jannetty were a exciting duo with tremendous charisma and chemistry during their run with the company in the late 80's and early 90's. The team wrestled for the NWA and AWA before eventually ending up in the WWE, where they made a name for themselves for their athleticism and high-flying ability.

Jannetty and Michaels showed signs of dissension before their eventual break up. Behind the scenes the pair were rumored to be involved in a real life altercation, which almost led to Michaels leaving the company and what Jannetty pointed towards as being the reason why WWE decided to split the pair up.

The split came during one of Brutus The Barber Beefcake's interview segments in January 1992. Michaels would superkick Jannetty in a shocking moment, before sending him crashing head first through the barbershop window. Michaels then ripped a picture of the team in half, putting the exclamation mark on their separation.

The shocking nature of this heel turn is what makes it one of the most shocking heel turns in history, its was simple but effective. It also set up what was to be one of the best solo runs of any WWE superstar in history for Shawn Michaels.

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