David Michaels

David Neil Michaels (born September 01, 1987), better known by his ring name David Michaels, is an American professional wrestler and is the younger brother of Shawn Michaels. He currently performs for Xtreme Wrestling Association (XWA) on its Vendetta brand. However, David is best known for his in ring work at Sudden Impact Wrestling (SIW).

=Getting into Wrestling=

Being the only younger brother of one of the most famous and best wrestler in the history of Sports Entertainment, obviously is not an easy legacy to live up to. David Micahels' career started out pretty rough. At the tender age of only twenty-one years old, David was merely six years when his older brother Shawn won his first ever WWE Championship. David wasn't really into wrestling at the age of six and didn't really care to much for his older brother's success. However, in the year of 1999, at the age of eleven, something magical happened while at a school "fun day". One of David's best friends at the time brought in an old copy of the WWF Magazine, with the centre spread being, you guessed it, David's older brother...Shawn! All of David's friends were like "dude, that is your brother? That is AWESOME!". From that point, David felt a true sense of pride and fully acknowledged wrestling as a big part of his life. It was also somewhat perfect timing as Shawn had been retired from wrestling for over a year at that point and was just setting up his wrestling school. Despite being only 13 years of age, Shawn gave his goofy younger brother some wrestling lesson after school at his training camp. However, this would only be short lived, as Shawn would soon close down the wrestling camp and actually return to the WWE ring in 2002. David felt deflatted and was still only a child in truth. But he kept battling on, all the way through his teens with Shawn, now a more responsible person, still giving him lessons here and there. When David hit the gawd awful age of 18, he started to wrestle professonally. He would spend a whole year jobbing to people no one has ever heard of each and every week throughout the US. David found it difficult to fit in during his time with independent promotions. People would get on great with him, until they found out he was the younger brother of Shawn. Some people take a natural dislike to David's older brother and then believe that David expects everything on a plate due to his last name being "Michaels". David gave up trying to fit in and headed over to Japan, where he enjoyed his time. People treat him as one of their own there and David had some relative success. But David knew that the only place to be a success, was in the US. David head over to the UK and got a few dates their. David was instantly pushed as the main event guy, as finding established stars that wrestle in the UK is a hard thing to find. After about half a year in the UK, David head back over to San Antonio and worked for a couple of local promotions.

=Sudden Impact Wrestling (March-September 2009)=

Opportunity Knocks
On Tuesday, March 24th, David Michaels received a call that would change his career forever. A man by the name Chill O'Mac offered David a spot on the Sudden Impact Wrestling roster, but at first he was merely a filler to face CD Xtreme. Snake was originally scheduled to face CD Xtreme at SIW's first PPV, Phenomenon. But due to niggling knee injuries, Snake not only pulled out of the Pay Per View match, but he pulled himself out of SIW all together. This left an open spot and at Collision #2, on the "Snake Pit", David Michaels was introduced as the replacement fro Snake at Phenomenon. David shown SIW he meant business by Superkicking CD in the face and then picking up his first victory in SIW at Phenomenon! His debt match against CD was also a Street Fight, which was a new domain to David at the time. The next day, David was ready to fly back to San Antonio in order to find some work, but he received another phone call from Chill O'Mac who offered him a three years deal to stay with the promotion. David accept in a matter of seconds. Ironically, at the same time, CD Xtreme was also offered a deal with SIW, as it was originally planned that CD Xtreme vs Snake was going to be a one night deal. But both men impressed so much, they both got contracts.

D-Generation X World Order
CD Xtreme then teased the idea at Collision #3 that he was going to into retirement, after moanning about jobbing to Caleb Spires five straight times! But CD shocked the world as he, along with David, announced the return of not only the nWo...but the return of D-Generation X and together they formed the D-Genertaion X World Order! It was only suiting as David' older brother was a big part of the original DX and CD's father, Curt Hennig, was a big part of the nWo. So after recreating the "Montreal Screwjob" SIW would see the cock comedy begin! Also at Collsiion #3, David would pick up his second win in as many matches, against one of the best in SIW; Then Hardcore Champion, Evan Flare! This was alos the first round of the Road to Vicotry Tournament.

At Collision #4, David would face a man who he would come to have differences with; Hell Razor Xtreme. Up to that night, "Razor" Xtreme was seen a a loving face, but he randomly came out and started playing to the crowd and claiming to be the very best SIW has to offer. Commissioner Caleb Spires ordered that David and Razor face off. The two met in the opening contest of the night and it proved to be a great match. David we come out victorious again in his third match, which apparently left HellRazor dumbfounded that he didn't win...Collision #5 would see a huge change in the DXwO. With recent additions J Glick A and Ricky Raymond, the DXwO looked stronger than ever. But after probably his bets match to date against JHalc, David announced that there was a new member of the DX World Order ans SHE wouldn't be messed around. Her name was Nova. The "10th Wonder of the World" and David's Bodyguard. But that was not all. After failing to live up to DXwO standards, David Michaels literally kicked Ricky Raymond out of the group and then introduced Tyler Lawson and Glick's new tag team partner and Ricky's replacement.

Title Aspirations and the Road to SuperSlam
Then, the big one. Road to Victory 09. Road to Victory Tournament Final. Cage of Victory match. World Title match at SuperSlam on the line. David would face his best friend CD Xtreme that night in the brutal Cage of Victory sturcture. Both men would put their lives on the line. Depsite a unbelievable effort, David Michaels would suffer his first loss in SIW to CD Xtreme, who then turned out to be Curt Hennig's son, "Mr. Phenomenal" DC Hennig! So David wouldn't live his SuperSlam dream this year, not in the main event anyway. At Collision #6, Commissioner Caleb Spires announced that David would challenge the Hardcore Champion at SuperSlam 2009. This will be David Michaels' first title shot in SIW. However, on the road to SuperSlam, David Michaels started off with a bumpy journey. At Collision #6, David Michaels and DC Hennig teamed up for the first time to take on Death Sentences (Evan Flare and JHalc). After what has been described as the greatest main event in Sudden Impact Wrestling history to date, David and DC come out on the short end, losing to Death Sentence. Both David and DC were distraught, but refused to let that get in the way of both singles and tag team gold! Then, with the Road to SuperSlam well on the way, things got a little tasty at the opening of Collision #7! DC Hennig came out of Chairman Chill O'Mac's office with total power for the night! With the card being announced, both Caleb Spires and DC Hennig started to one up each other with the match making. DC Hennig would face Red X, while DC booked the main event as Caleb Spires versus his tag team partner, David Michaels....in a Street Fight! After a hard fought match by both men, ultimately it was the legend that is Caleb Spires that defeated David. After a third straight loss, David's spirit was unquestionably broken and he started to believe he wasn't as good as perhaps he once was. However, at Collision #8, Commissioner Caleb Spires booked a match for the ages. A 5 Team TLC match to crown the inaugural SIW World Tag Team Champions! David would once again team with his best friend, DC Hennig, and face off against The DemiGodz, Latino Death Squad, Death Sentence and fellow DXwO members, JTA. After all the dust settled and the "OMG!" moments had ended, it would ultimatley be DC and David's night, as they beat the very best SIW had to offer and won the SIW World Tag Team Championships! David and DC made history by becoming the first men to ever hold the titles!

The next show saw David Michaels enter a totally new domain, not only to himself, but to SIW; The Hardcore Ultimate X match. The SIW Hardcore Championship was also on the line and he had to face of the best young talents in SIW. The champion, Evan Flare and Kanimanaic! After a gruesome battle, which saw Ladders, Tables, Glass and even a Flat Screen TV used in the match, it was to be David Michaels' night. He managed to fend of Flare and Kanimanaic and win his first singles title in SIW; The SIW Hardcore Championsip. This made David a record holder in SIW, as he became the first man to hold two different championships in SIW AND became the first man to hold two different championships at the same time, as he was already the SIW World Tag Team Champion! However, his success was short loved as on the very same night as the SuperSlam card, SIW announced it's closer with immediate effect...

=Xtreme Wrestling Association (September 2009)=

After the closer of Sudden Impact Wrestling, Michaels "jumped ship", along with many other SIW Superstars, and joined XWA. David was immediately signed to the Vendetta brand. At Vendetta #16, David made his debut for the company with a victory against, the then XWA Rising Star Division Champion, HHH619. David also received a large amount of heat in that match, with the broadcast coming live from Canada due to his older brother, Shawn, being in the "Montreal Screwjob" incident. David also revealed in that match that he was actually in the federation before and actuall worked for the company only earlier that year, under the ring name and persona of "Snake". However, at least for storyline purposes, it is debatable whether or not David really is the man under the face paint of Snake. It remains to be seen whether or not this claim by David is actually true.

However, David's run in the company was short lived as he picked up a legitimate knee injury during his debut match. He informed the federation that we would be needing a break until of December. General Manager Megaman agreed and Michaels was temporarily taken off the Vendetta roster.

=Return to SIW (November 2009)=

After the shocking news that SIW had closed it's doors, many people found themselves without a regular job. The majority of the loyal wrestlers remaining "jumped ship" in order to find a regular pay check once again. David Michaels was also one of these people. After only a single match there and receiving a large amount of hype with his arrival, injury cut short his run in the company. So he announced that he needed to take a break to recuperate, with the view to returning towards the end of the year. After a month and a half out, his knee injury was not as bad as Doctors first suggested and he was cleared to wrestle. Set to announce his return on the next show, he received a phone call from his tag partner, DC Hennig, stating that he had received a phone call from Chill O'Mac informing the two that SIW was returning and he wanted them to be part of it. David instantly accepted and left the other federation with immediate effect. It was announced that David Michaels would take part in the comeback PPV "SIW Resurrection 2009" and would have a big match...

At Resurrection 2009, David found himself booked in a Fatal 4 Way match, against JHalc, Kanimaniac and his old running buddy J Glick A. We would also learn that the winner of the match would be the new #1 contender for the SIW World Heavyweight Championship, with the match happening at the next PPV Sinner! Despite putting on his best effort, David found himself trying to shake off a little ring rust and as a result, lost a great bout with JHalc coming out victorious. This would be David's third loss in SIW in singles competition. Now, running into the next Collision, it has been rumoured that SIW Commissioner Caleb Spires is planning on having a number of Qualifying matches for the introduction of the "King of the Chamber" match, which is also rumoured to take place at Sinner; Night of Blood! After hearing this potential news, David will no doubt but himself in line to be part of this match...however, despite being booked in a Qualifying match for Sinner, SIW closed it's doors once more for the final time...

=Return to XWA=

Vendetta Brand (November 2009-Present)
After SIW closed it's doors for the final time, there was only going to be one place David Michaels was going to go; Xtreme Wrestling Association. David was signed once again to the Vendetta brand and has his sights set on XWA World Heavyweight Championship glory. With the likes of former SIW locker room members Caleb Spires and JHalc on that brand, David is sure to settle right back into where he left off!

=In Wrestling=


 * Finishing Moves


 * Sweet Chin Music (Superkick, with theatrics)


 * Signature Moves
 * Emerald Fusion
 * Diving Elbow Drop, with theatrics
 * Tornado DDT
 * HBP (Heart Break Pain) aka Starship Pain
 * Deja Vu (Spinning Headscissors into a DDT)
 * Heart Clash (Styles Clash)


 * Managers
 * Nova
 * Emma Michaels


 * Nicknames
 * "The Heartbreak Kid (HBK)"
 * "The Showstopper"
 * "The Headliner"
 * "The Main Event"


 * Entrance Themes
 * David uses the same theme as his older brother, entitled "Sexy Boy".
 * During his first run with the DxWo, David used a variation of the "Sexy Boy" and the DxWo "The Kings" theme, which consisted of the DxWo "Are You Ready?" intro which runs into the "Sexy Boy" theme.

=Championships and Accomplishments=


 * Sudden Impact Wrestling
 * SIW World Tag Team Champion (1 time)- with DC Hennig
 * SIW Hardcore Champion (1 time)
 * SIW Collision #4 Impact Wrestler of the Week
 * Ranked #1 on the SIW Collision #4 Impactful 10 Power Rankings
 * Ranked #1 on the SIW Collision #5 Impactful 10 Power Rankings
 * Ranked #3 on the SIW Road to Victory 09 Impactful 10 Power Rankings
 * Ranked #4 on the SIW Collision #6 Impactful 10 Power Rankings
 * Ranked #5 on the SIW Collision #7 Impactful 10 Power Rankings
 * Ranked #2 on the SIW Collision #8 Impactful 10 Power Rankings
 * Ranked #6 on the SIW Resurrection 2009 Impactful 10 Power Rankings
 * Runner up in the 2009 Road to Victory Tournament
 * Was part of the first ever and only team to hold the SIW World Tag Team Titles with DC Hennig
 * Was the first man to hold two separate titles in SIW (SIW World Tag Team then SIW Hardcore)
 * Was the first man to hold two titles at the same time in SIW (SIW World Tag Team and SIW Hardcore)


 * Xtreme Wrestling Association
 * XWA Rising Star Division Championship (1 time)†
 * Ranked #4 on the XWA "XtremeMania" Main Event Xtreme 5†
 * Ranked #2 on the XWA XtremeMania Xtreme 5†
 * Ranked #2 on the XWA Vendetta #9 Xtreme 5†
 * Ranked #2 on the XWA Vendetta #10 Xtreme 5†
 * Ranked #2 on the XWA Hardcore Hell Xtreme 5†
 * Ranked #2 on the XWA Vendetta #11 Xtreme 5†
 * Ranked #1 on the XWA Vendetta #12 Xtreme 5†
 * XWA Vendetta #16 Match of the Night (vs HHH619)
 * XWA September Match of the Month

†As Snake