WWE Rumors: Shawn Michaels Unlikely To Do Glorified House Shows Again

Back in November, the WWE staged a pay-per-view at the King Saud University Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. There were a lot of legends on tap, including Shawn Michaels. He teamed up with Triple H in a tag match against Kane and the Undertaker, sending off feelers that he could be reconsidering a return to the WWE ring. Months later, the Heartbreak Kid shared his thoughts on that experience and his revelations were unfortunately far from comforting.

The former WWE champion was at the Challenge Mania podcast recently and Michaels explained how WWE Crown Jewel was more of a cheat day and that this did not change his retirement vow from Wrestlemania 26. He goes on to describe how the Saudi Arabia event is nowhere near a Wrestlemania event, referring to it more like a glorified house show that was simply not the same. Depending on how one reads between the lines, the comments made by the former WWE champion is expected to draw some negative reactions from wrestling fans – most of which are likely from that region.

The bottom line here is that Michaels is reiterating the fact that he is still retired. That rare appearance was more of a favor for him and Triple H to come together and rekindle their tandem from the iconic Degeneration X days. And while most had a blast seeing Shawn and Hunter Hearst Helmsley in action against the Brothers of Destruction, the 53-year-old WWE icon apparently just went through the motions of giving the fans a show, Cageside Seats reported.

That said, any hopes of seeing Michaels coming back to the ring may have been finally put to rest. So far, the WWE has been casting several oldies – the last of which was seeing Bill Goldberg go up against The Undertaker in another WWE backed event in Saudi Arabia. This was WWE at Super ShowDown which happened back in June 7 at the King Abdullah International Stadium in Jeddah, Makkah Region. There is no question that the showdown was one of the rare blockbusters most had wanted but perhaps better if it was set a long time ago.

As far as the WWE is concerned, these special matches made are likely done to fulfill the request of the hosting countries. More legendary matchups are likely to be made although it may be best for the WWE production crew to use aging WWE legends in storylines that do not require them to engage in physical activities. Goldberg got the worst end of his match with the Dead Man and the last thing that the WWE would want is seeing anyone (seriously) getting hurt.