Wrestling for My Life: The Legend, the Reality, and the Faith of a WWE Superstar About the Author In 2010, Shawn Michaels retired from the WWE after a successful run of 25 years in the ring. A native of San Antonio, Texas, Shawn officially became a part of the WWF (now the WWE) in 1988. An eleven-time winner of Pro Wrestling Illustrated and WWE's Match of the Year Award, Michaels has been the WWE World Champion, World Heavyweight Champion, Royal Rumble winner (twice), Intercontinental Champion, and World Tag Team Champion, along with many other noteworthy accolades. He also has compiled a list of memorable nicknames that fans across the world associate with his career in the WWE, including The Showstopper, The Headliner, The Main Event, The Icon, and Mr. WrestleMania. In addition to his wrestling career, Shawn continues his work in the area of Christian ministry, working with various churches, charities, and organizations that allow him to spread and advance the gospel. Since his retirement from the WWE, Shawn has turned his focus toward spending more time with his wife and kids, while hosting the Shawn Michaels MacMillan River Adventures television show on the Outdoor Channel. Shawn currently lives on his ranch in west Texas with his wife, Rebecca, and their two children, Cameron and Cheyenne.