WWE Crown Jewel: Shawn Michaels was reportedly paid an astronomical amount for in-ring return at Crown Jewel 2018: Check Out: Shawn Michaels is one of the greatest superstars in WWE history. He had a successful career with many title reigns and was the first superstar to become the Grand Slam Champion. During his career, he competed in epic matches and dealt with career-threatening injuries. Despite that, the Heartbreak Kid made his return to WWE to continue his wrestling career. Follow WWE Crown Jewel 2022 Updates with InsideSport.IN
WWE Crown Jewel: Shawn Michaels was reportedly paid an astronomical amount for in-ring return at Crown Jewel 2018: Check Out
The long run ended in 2010 after he faced a loss at WrestleMania 26 against The Undertaker. However, after a span of 8 years, the WWE Hall of Famer made his return to the squared ring for the final match at Crown Jewel 2018. But did you know how much the WWE Legend was paid which made him come out of retirement for one more time?
Recently, AEW commentator Tony Schiavone talked about the current topics of professional wrestling when he mentioned Shawn Michaels’ Crown Jewel match. While speaking on the “What Happened When” podcast, Conrad Thompson noted Shawn Michaels’ payout with an estimated amount $3 million for his final match alongside Triple H against the Brothers of Destruction.
“I do think it’s interesting that this is Shawn Michaels’ last match. He got paid a fu*k ton of money here, millions of dollars. I don’t know if it’s true, but I heard he got like $3 million for this match. Like if that’s real, of course he had to wrestle again. Are you kidding?’” [H/T WrestlingNews.co]
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WWE Crown Jewel: What happened in the match between Shawn Michaels and Triple vs Brothers of Destruction?
Shawn Michaels and Triple H competed in a tag team match against The Undertaker and Kane. The match featured the Heartbreak Kid in an intense match against the Brothers of Destruction. Although the match featured WWE’s top veterans, fans gave negative reviews and called it a poorly booked match.
SO MUCH HISTORY in one ring…#DX @TripleH & @ShawnMichaels battle The #BrothersOfDestruction @KaneWWE & The #Undertaker at #WWECrownJewel! pic.twitter.com/fv3tby1qRj
— WWE (@WWE) November 2, 2018
The match featured two botches where Triple H suffered an injury resulting in post-match surgery. On the other hand, Shawn Michaels knocked off Kane’s mask during the match. Eventually, the match ended up in a win for DX-Generation after a hardcore battle pinning The Undertaker’s kayfabe brother Kane with a superkick and Pedigree.
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The match was considered the worst booking of the year with negative reviews. However, Mr. WrestleMania earned a big amount of money for his final match.
WWE Crown Jewel: Shawn Michaels was reportedly paid an astronomical amount for in-ring return at Crown Jewel 2018: Check Out
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