The Heartbreak Kid: Becoming Shawn Michaels Premieres April 13 on Peacock

WWE is pulling back the curtain on one of the most legendary careers in pro wrestling history with “The Heartbreak Kid: Becoming Shawn Michaels,” premiering Monday, April 13 on Peacock. This original documentary dives deep into the rise, struggles, heartbreak, and redemption of Shawn Michaels, giving fans rare behind-the-scenes access to the WWE Hall of Famer.

This is not just a greatest-hits recap. It is a personal look at the man behind the icon, spotlighting Michaels’ unreal in-ring brilliance, the battles that nearly changed everything, and the comeback story that helped cement him as one of wrestling’s all-time greats. The film also gives fans a look at his current influence shaping the future of WWE through NXT.

With commentary from Triple H, The Undertaker, Kevin Nash, Bret Hart, and today’s stars including Trick Williams, Je’Von Evans, Joe Hendry, Ethan Page, Jacy Jayne, Sol Ruca, and Shawn Spears, this one feels like must-watch wrestling television.

“The Heartbreak Kid: Becoming Shawn Michaels” is executive produced by Paul Levesque, Lee Fitting and Ben Houser, produced by WWE and directed by Matt Braine.

To learn more about WWE on Peacock, visit peacocktv.com/sports/WWE.

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