WWE - The Shawn Michaels Story: Heartbreak and Triumph (DVD, 2007, 3-Disc Set)

A wonderful three disc DVD collection for fans of Shawn Michaels or any wrestling fan for that matter. I'm not a big fan of Michaels but I think he's the stuff legends are made of. I enjoyed this collection and it was well worth the purchase. The discs feature never before seen baby photos and footage of Shawn as a child. Home videos of a young Shawn Michaels and his friend wrestling each other shows his early interest in the art of pro wrestling or "Sports Entertainment" if you will. Footage of Shawn visiting his old high school is included as he relates his high school exploits and football years. The usual interviews with his family and friends and various wrestlers including Marty Jannetty and the late great Sensational Sherri Martel who acted as Shawn's valet/manager. Cool footage of when "DX" was born. I wish the WWE had added more DX "attitude era" footage. Clips of the infamous and controversial Bret Hart "Montreal screw job" is included and discussed. Other topics: the Marines incident, Michaels heel turn on Jannetty on the "Barber Shop", the Canadian flag up his nose bit, the mock "Larry King" interview which he imitates Hulk Hogan in a less than flattering way. This DVD traces the "Heart Break Kid" from his youth, his wrestling debut, the problems he and Marty Jannetty encountered in their first WWF run, the rise and fall of the Rockers, his own personal rise and fall due to his "demons", and his rise back into life and the spotlight again. He credits this rise to his Born Again Christian faith and wife Rebecca (former WCW Nitro girl known as "Whisper") and his children. Footage of Michaels at his church and at a wilderness outing is featured. (Not heavy on the religion).

Disc #1
Shawn's personal story and interviews

Promos:
Raw 04/04/94 "Heart Break Hotel"
"Tell Me A Lie" music video
Raw 08/01/05 Larry King spoof interview

Hidden Eggs:

*"Growing up" chapter, double click left, Interview with Michael's mother.
*"Midnight Rockers" chapter, double click left, Early "Rockers" promo interview conducted by Ken Resnick
*"The Ladder Match" chapter, double click left,
Jeff and Matt Hardy talk about having their first "ladder match"

Disc #2
*WCCW 01/11/1985 Shawn Michaels vs. Billy Jack Haynes
*AWA 02/10/87 The Midnight Rockers vs. Buddy
Rose and Doug Somers
*AWA 06/12/87 The Midnight Rockers vs. Super
Ninja and Ninja Go
*MSG 01/23/89 The Midnight Rockers vs. The
Brainbusters
*October 1990 The Rockers vs. The Hart Foundation
*Royal Rumble 01/19/91 The Rockers vs. Orient
Express
*Saturday Night's Main Event 11/08/92
Shawn Michaels vs. The British Bulldog
*Royal Rumble 01/22/99
Shawn Michaels enters as #1 and wins

Hidden Eggs:

*MSG 01/23/89 Midnight Rockers vs. Brainbusters
left click 3 times for a Tully Blanchard
interview
*WCCW 01/11/85 Michaels vs. Haynes
left click, right click, left click
Shawn recalls Jose Lothario teaching him the back flip

Disc #3
*In Your House 07/23/95
Shawn Michaels vs. Jeff Jarrett
*King of the Ring 06/23/96
Shawn Michaels vs. The British Bulldog
*Raw 12/29/03
Shawn Michaels vs. Triple H
*Raw 03/14/05
The Rockers vs. La Resistance
*Vengeance 06/26/05
Shawn Michaels vs. John Cena

Hidden Egg:

Raw 03/14/05 Rockers vs. La Resistance
Right click twice

Michael Shawn Hickenbottom, otherwise known as professional wrestling's one and only Shawn Michaels, is one of the sport's true success stories unlike any other. Starting his illustrious career in 1986, he has achieved more in-ring accolades than any other participant to ever lace up a pair of boots and step into the squared circle. He has won the WWE Championship, Intercontinental Championship, Tag Team Titles, and has soared to the top of wrestling's mountain-top in remarkable fashion. Whether he has aligned himself with the likes of Marty Janetty, Kevin Nash, Triple H, Scott Hall, manager Sensational Sherri or been on his own, he has had an outstanding run. His is a story like no other individual. What makes this in-ring sensation so unique is his charismatic persona and his techical abilities. Throughout his career, he has ascended to major heights, and likewise has dropped down to unbelievable lows- both personally and professionally. After a long-term series of struggles on many levels, it took a touch of spirituality and his relationship with his Lord and savior Jesus Christ that he was finally able to turn his life around for the better. This 3-disc DVD set presents a revealing look at "The Heartbreak Kid", showcasing some of his finest wrestling matches ever to be assembled in one collection. One of the highlights is that of his Rockers reunion with Janetty in March 2005, from an episode of Monday Night RAW. His story is one that every young person can learn from. A brilliant DVD about a special man.

This is a great DVD tribute to Shawn Michaels (aka Michaels Sean Hickenbottom). I just finished the second DVD last night and must say that his story and matches are amazing. This DVD just further proves that Shawn is one of the greatest, if not the greatest, wrestlers of all time. It is a must have even if you remotely like him.

I bought this item because i had recently lost the dvd and wanted to have it in my collection. It is a great dvd with an excellent autobiography/documentary section on the heartbreak kid Shawn Michaels. He is one of the greatest of all time and this dvd is a must have if you are a fan of his.

This dvd set is a great review of one of the greatest wrestlers ever.It has excellent matches along with a retrospect of his early days growing up.this dvd set is a must for any wrestling fan.