There is mounting evidence that the 52-year-old “Boy Toy” and “Heartbreak Kid” might be growing up. In a move which has shocked his legions of fans, Michael “Shawn Michaels” Hickenbottom has cut off his ponytail.
RIP @ShawnMichaels PONYTAIL pic.twitter.com/fIPDroStxL
— SiriusXM Busted Open (@BustedOpenRadio) April 4, 2018
Unfortunately, the below photo of Shawn after losing his ponytail seems to also indicate he might be having trouble finding his smile again. He only seems to get half of one out in the below photo:
Me, very excited about #NXTTakeOver & #WrestleMania weekend!!! I’m all packed & ready to go!!! pic.twitter.com/s3nNi0EAG5
— Shawn Michaels (@ShawnMichaels) April 4, 2018
Shawn Michaels Current Role in WWE
Since late 2016, Michaels has been working as an instructor at the WWE Performance Center. According to a report from the Pro Wrestling Torch last year, he teaches the final of 4 stages of classes the students go through.