While Kevin Owens is in the middle of a notable feud and is set to challenge Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship this Saturday at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, he has revealed a dream match that he’s been trying to make happen.
Owens convinced Steve Austin to come out of retirement for a match at WrestleMania 38. He has been trying to do the same with Shawn Michaels. HBK retired for the first time in 2010 following a memorable Career vs. Streak bout against The Undertaker at WrestleMania 26.
He returned in 2018 at WWE Crown Jewel to team with Triple H against The Undertaker & Kane. According to Conrad Thompson, the rumor is that Michaels was paid $3 million to wrestle on that show.
During a recent interview with MuscleMan Malcolm, Owens revealed that Michaels has rejected him three years in a row when he asked to do a match.
Owens stated, “Well, the answer is always Shawn Michaels. I really try pretty much every year. I think I’m done trying now, though. I think he’s pretty much, you know, it’s three years running where he’s politely said no to me. I think the next time I ask, he’ll probably just tell me to F-off, to say it nicely. I think last year he literally had triceps surgery just to avoid the question…If there’s anyone I’d love to wrestle [it’s] Shawn Michaels. I’m sure he would still be able to put in a performance like no other. I have no doubt. But he’s done with it. He’s done. Trust me, I’ve tried.”
If you use any portion of the quotes from this article, please credit Muscle Man Malcolm with a h/t to WrestlingNews.co for the transcription.
