Shawn Michaels Names Unusual Wrestling Mount Rushmore

Shawn Michaels is a popular choice for Mount Rushmore lists among the young guns of the industry. His #1 pick has remained constant!

The ‘Mount Rushmore of wrestlers’ has become a popular expert-curated list of four most iconic pro-wrestlers of all time. Usually, they are picked based on in-ring ability, championship success, charisma, and impact.

Some of the most common names for Mount Rushmore are Hulk Hogan, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Ric Flair, The Undertaker, and even The Heartbreak Kid himself!

Shawn Michaels reveals his pick for Mount Rushmore

Asking pro-wrestlers to name their Mount Rushmore list is a common question during interviews. The Heartbreak Kid was asked about the same during an interview with Going Ringside.

Michaels picked names from the mid-80s or late 70s.

Yeah, I guess. I mean, I don’t know. To me, I’ve always felt like there’s, I don’t know, they’re just your personal favorites, I think. But yeah, I’ve got a few, I guess, but mine date back to usually the… The mid-80s or late 70s. I always put Terry Funk in there. I usually put Harley Race in there, Ric Flair and then that fourth one’s always a little tough for me. It goes to Tully Blanchard because that’s who I grew up with or Wahoo McDaniel.

Given the list differs based on era and style of wrestling, it is understandable why he picked from the mid-80s or late-70s generation. Mick Foley named Terry Funk as his first pick as well!

As of May 2025, Shawn Michaels remains a pivotal figure in WWE, and is the Senior VP of Talent Development. He works closely with the creative direction and development of WWE NXT Superstars, and shaping the company’s future.