Matt Bentley
Acting·December 10, 1979 — 46 years old·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.
Known For
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
1999·7.5
Chain of Command
2015·5.1
TNA iMPACT!
2004·7.1
TNA Against All Odds 2007
2007·8.8
TNA No Surrender 2006
2006·6.3
TNA Genesis 2005
2005·8.3
ROH: All Star Extravaganza
2002·3.3
TNA Genesis 2006
2006·8.0
TNA Bound for Glory 2006
2006·7.5
TNA Bound for Glory 2005
2005·8.0
TNA Against All Odds 2005
2005·6.5
TNA Turning Point 2004
2004·7.5
Filmography · 50
2016TNA: Best of the Asylum Years, Vol 2Michael Shane2015Chain of CommandAgent Conners2013TNA One Night Only X-Travaganza 2013Matt Bentley2013ROH: Top 100 Matches, Vol 1Michael Shane2012ROH: Year OneMichael Shane2007TNA Hard Justice 2007Martyr (Ringside)2007TNA Against All Odds 2007Maverick Matt (Ringside)2006TNA Genesis 2006Maverick Matt2006TNA Bound for Glory 2006Maverick Matt2006TNA No Surrender 2006Maverick Matt2006The Best of Samoa Joe: UnstoppableHimself2006TNA Destination X 2006Matt Bentley2006TNA Against All Odds 2006Matt Bentley2006TNA Final Resolution 2006Matt Bentley2006The Best of Christopher Daniels: Heaven Sent, Hell BoundMichael Shane2005TNA Turning Point 2005Matt Bentley2005TNA Genesis 2005Matt Bentley2005TNA Bound for Glory 2005Matt Bentley2005The Best of the X Division Vol. 1Himself2005TNA Unbreakable 2005Matt Bentley (Appearance)2005TNA No Surrender 2005Matt Bentley2005TNA Slammiversary 2005Michael Shane2005TNA Hard Justice 2005Matt Bentley2005TNA Lockdown 2005Matt Bentley2005TNA Against All Odds 2005Michael Shane2005TNA Final Resolution 2005Matt Bentley2004TNA Turning Point 2004Michael Shane2004TNA iMPACT!TVMatt Bentley · Michael Shane · Shane2004Phenomenal: The Best of AJ StylesMichael Shane2003ROH: Wrath of The RacketMichael Shane2003MLW Rise of The RenegadesMichael Shane2003MLW Hybrid HellMichael Shane2003ROH: Night of The GrudgesMichael Shane2003MLW RevolutionsMichael Shane2003ROH: Retribution - Round Robin Challenge IIMichael Shane2003ROH: One Year Anniversary ShowMichael Shane2003ROH: Revenge on the ProphecyMichael Shane2002ROH: Night of The ButcherMichael Shane2002ROH: All Star ExtravaganzaMichael Shane2002ROH: Glory By HonorMichael Shane2002ROH: UnscriptedMichael Shane2002ROH: Honor Invades BostonMichael Shane2002ROH Crowning a ChampionMichael Shane2002ROH Night of AppreciationMichael Shane2002ROH: The Era of Honor BeginsMichael Shane2001ECW Fan Cam: January 13, 2001Michael Shane2001ECW Fan Cam: January 12, 2001Michael Shane2000ECW Fan Cam: December 15, 2000Michael Shane2000ECW Fan Cam: November 11, 2000Michael Shane1999WWE Friday Night SmackDownTVMatt Bentley