Matt Bentley

Biography

Matthew James Bentley is an American professional wrestler best known for his work in Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (TNA) by the ring name Michael Shane, later changed to "Maverick" Matt Bentley. He was trained by his cousin, Shawn Michaels, and he took the name Michael Shane, a play on his cousin's name, originating from Michaels' guest appearance in Pacific Blue. Additionally, Bentley utilizes Michaels' signature was superkick maneuver as his own finisher.

Known for

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TNA: Best of the Asylum Years, Vol 2

2016 ⭐ 10.0

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TNA One Night Only X-Travaganza 2013

2013 ⭐ 8.0

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ROH: Year One

2012 ⭐ 10.0

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TNA Against All Odds 2007

2007 ⭐ 8.8

Career timeline

2016

TNA: Best of the Asylum Years, Vol 2 Notable

Michael Shane · 2016

⭐ 10.0

2015

Chain of Command

Agent Conners · 2015

⭐ 5.1

2013

TNA One Night Only X-Travaganza 2013 Notable

Matt Bentley · 2013

⭐ 8.0

2012

ROH: Year One Notable

Michael Shane · 2012

⭐ 10.0

2007

TNA Hard Justice 2007

Martyr (Ringside) · 2007

⭐ 5.0

TNA Against All Odds 2007 Notable

Maverick Matt (Ringside) · 2007

⭐ 8.8

2006

TNA Genesis 2006 Notable

Maverick Matt · 2006

⭐ 8.0

TNA Bound for Glory 2006 Notable

Maverick Matt · 2006

⭐ 7.5

TNA No Surrender 2006

Maverick Matt · 2006

⭐ 6.3

2005

TNA Turning Point 2005

Matt Bentley · 2005

TNA Genesis 2005 Notable

Matt Bentley · 2005

⭐ 8.3

TNA Bound for Glory 2005 Notable

Matt Bentley · 2005

⭐ 8.0

2004

TNA Turning Point 2004 Notable

Michael Shane · 2004

⭐ 7.5

Phenomenal: The Best of AJ Styles Notable

Michael Shane · 2004

⭐ 10.0

2003

ROH: Wrath of The Racket

Michael Shane · 2003

MLW Rise of The Renegades

Michael Shane · 2003

MLW Hybrid Hell

Michael Shane · 2003

2002

ROH: Night of The Butcher

Michael Shane · 2002

ROH: All Star Extravaganza

Michael Shane · 2002

⭐ 3.3

ROH: Glory By Honor

Michael Shane · 2002

⭐ 1.0

Frequently appears with

Allen Jones

AJ Styles

Brandon Silvestry

Low Ki

Jonathan Figueroa

The Amazing Red

Sean Waltman

Himself

Jeremy Lynn

Himself

Rob Szatkowski

Rob Van Dam

Nuufolau Joel Seanoa

Samoa Joe

Daniel Solwold Jr.

Austin Aries

Frank Gerdelman

Kazarian

Full filmography

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TNA: Best of the Asylum Years, Vol 2

2016 ⭐ 10.0

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Chain of Command

2015 ⭐ 5.1

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TNA One Night Only X-Travaganza 2013

2013 ⭐ 8.0

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ROH: Year One

2012 ⭐ 10.0

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TNA Hard Justice 2007

2007 ⭐ 5.0

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TNA Against All Odds 2007

2007 ⭐ 8.8

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TNA Genesis 2006

2006 ⭐ 8.0

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TNA Bound for Glory 2006

2006 ⭐ 7.5

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TNA No Surrender 2006

2006 ⭐ 6.3

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The Best of Samoa Joe: Unstoppable

2006 ⭐ 10.0

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TNA Destination X 2006

2006 ⭐ 7.0

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TNA Against All Odds 2006

2006 ⭐ 7.0

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TNA Final Resolution 2006

2006

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The Best of Christopher Daniels: Heaven Sent, Hell Bound

2006

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TNA Turning Point 2005

2005

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TNA Genesis 2005

2005 ⭐ 8.3

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TNA Bound for Glory 2005

2005 ⭐ 8.0

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The Best of the X Division Vol. 1

2005 ⭐ 10.0

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TNA Unbreakable 2005

2005 ⭐ 10.0

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TNA No Surrender 2005

2005 ⭐ 8.0