Bret Hart vs Shawn Michaels
Bret Hart vs Shawn Michaels: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels?
Hart's rivalry with Michaels was characterized by their contrasting styles and culminated in several memorable matches, including their infamous match at WrestleMania 12.
Bret Hart
Key numbers
- Championships held32
- World Championships7
- Royal Rumble wins1
- King of the Ring wins2
- WrestleMania main events3
Top honours
- WWE Hall of FameInducted in 2006, 2019, and 2025.
- 5-time WWF ChampionHeld the title during the 1990s.
- 2-time WCW World Heavyweight ChampionFirst champion born outside the United States.
- Royal Rumble WinnerWon in 1994.
- Two-time King of the RingWon in 1991 and the inaugural pay-per-view in 1993.
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Shawn Michaels
Key numbers
- WrestleMania Main Events5
- World Championships4
- Royal Rumble Wins2
- WWE Hall of Fame Inductions2
Top honours
- WWE Champion3 times
- World Heavyweight Champion1 time
- Royal Rumble Winner2 times
- WWE Hall of FameInducted in 2011 and 2019
- Grand Slam ChampionFirst in WWE history