Matt Bentley
Acting

Matt Bentley

Born 1979-12-10 · Clinton, Iowa, USA

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.

Cast

Known for

Greed★ 5.6Viewing moment
Greed
2020
TNA Hard Justice 2005Viewing moment
TNA Hard Justice 2005
2005
TNA Genesis 2005Viewing moment
TNA Genesis 2005
2005
TNA Destination X 2006★ 7Viewing moment
TNA Destination X 2006
2006
TNA UnbreakableViewing moment
TNA Unbreakable
2005
TNA Against All Odds 2006★ 7Viewing moment
TNA Against All Odds 2006
2006
ROH: UnscriptedViewing moment
ROH: Unscripted
2002
ROH: Glory By Honor★ 1Viewing moment
ROH: Glory By Honor
2002
ROH: Wrath of The RacketViewing moment
ROH: Wrath of The Racket
2003
TNA Against All Odds 2005★ 4Viewing moment
TNA Against All Odds 2005
2005
Phenomenal: The Best of AJ Styles★ 10Viewing moment
Phenomenal: The Best of AJ Styles
2023
ROH: Retribution - Round Robin Challenge IIViewing moment
ROH: Retribution - Round Robin Challenge II
2003
TNA Final Resolution 2005Viewing moment
TNA Final Resolution 2005
2005
Ring of Honor: Year One★ 10Viewing moment
Ring of Honor: Year One
2022
The Best of Samoa Joe: Unstoppable★ 10Viewing moment
The Best of Samoa Joe: Unstoppable
2006
TNA Lockdown 2005Viewing moment
TNA Lockdown 2005
2005
ROH: Night of AppreciationViewing moment
ROH: Night of Appreciation
2002
ROH: Honor Invades BostonViewing moment
ROH: Honor Invades Boston
2002
TNA Turning Point 2004★ 8Viewing moment
TNA Turning Point 2004
2004
TNA: Best of the Asylum Years, Vol 2★ 10Viewing moment
TNA: Best of the Asylum Years, Vol 2
2016
ROH: Revenge On The ProphecyViewing moment
ROH: Revenge On The Prophecy
2003
ROH Crowning a ChampionViewing moment
ROH Crowning a Champion
2002
ROH: Night of The ButcherViewing moment
ROH: Night of The Butcher
2002
TNA Against All Odds 2007★ 8.8Viewing moment
TNA Against All Odds 2007
2007
The Best of Christopher Daniels: Heaven Sent, Hell BoundViewing moment
The Best of Christopher Daniels: Heaven Sent, Hell Bound
2022
ROH One Year Anniversary ShowViewing moment
ROH One Year Anniversary Show
2003
TNA Hard Justice 2007★ 5Viewing moment
TNA Hard Justice 2007
2007
TNA No Surrender 2006★ 6Viewing moment
TNA No Surrender 2006
2006
TNA Genesis 2006★ 8Viewing moment
TNA Genesis 2006
2006
MLW RevolutionsViewing moment
MLW Revolutions
2003
ROH: All Star ExtravaganzaViewing moment
ROH: All Star Extravaganza
2002
MLW Rise of The RenegadesViewing moment
MLW Rise of The Renegades
2003
TNA Final Resolution 2006Viewing moment
TNA Final Resolution 2006
2006
ROH: Night of The GrudgesViewing moment
ROH: Night of The Grudges
2003
TNA Slammiversary 2005Viewing moment
TNA Slammiversary 2005
2005
TNA No Surrender 2005Viewing moment
TNA No Surrender 2005
2005
TNA Bound for Glory 2005Viewing moment
TNA Bound for Glory 2005
2005
The Best of the X Division, Vol 1★ 10Viewing moment
The Best of the X Division, Vol 1
2022
TNA Turning Point 2005Viewing moment
TNA Turning Point 2005
2005
TNA Bound for Glory 2006★ 7Viewing moment
TNA Bound for Glory 2006
2006

Frequent collaborators

Allen JonesAllen JonesChristopher Daniel CovellChristopher Daniel CovellChris ParksChris ParksChris HarrisChris HarrisJames CoxJames CoxJosh HarterJosh HarterBrian JamesBrian JamesRobert Roode Jr.Robert Roode Jr.