Matt Bentley

46, from Clinton, Iowa, USA

Artwork for Chain of CommandImage of 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.

Timeline

2016Aged 37

  • Poster for TNA: Best of the Asylum Years, Vol 2

    Michael Shane

2015Aged 36

  • Poster for Chain of Command

    Agent Conners

2013Aged 34

2012Aged 33

  • Poster for ROH: Year One

    Michael Shane

2007Aged 28

  • Poster for TNA Against All Odds 2007

    Maverick Matt (Ringside)

  • Poster for TNA Hard Justice 2007

    Martyr (Ringside)

2006Aged 27

  • Poster for The Best of Christopher Daniels: Heaven Sent, Hell Bound

    Michael Shane

  • Poster for TNA Final Resolution 2006

    Matt Bentley

  • Poster for TNA Against All Odds 2006

    Matt Bentley

  • Poster for TNA Destination X 2006

    Matt Bentley

  • Poster for The Best of Samoa Joe: Unstoppable

    Himself

  • Poster for TNA No Surrender 2006

    Maverick Matt

  • Poster for TNA Bound for Glory 2006

    Maverick Matt

  • Poster for TNA Genesis 2006

    Maverick Matt

2005Aged 26

  • Poster for TNA Final Resolution 2005

    Matt Bentley

  • Poster for TNA Against All Odds 2005

    Michael Shane

  • Poster for TNA Lockdown 2005

    Matt Bentley

  • Poster for TNA Hard Justice 2005

    Matt Bentley

  • Poster for TNA Slammiversary 2005

    Michael Shane

  • Poster for TNA No Surrender 2005

    Matt Bentley

  • Poster for TNA Unbreakable 2005

    Matt Bentley (Appearance)

  • Poster for The Best of the X Division Vol. 1

    Himself

  • Poster for TNA Bound for Glory 2005

    Matt Bentley

  • Poster for TNA Genesis 2005

    Matt Bentley

  • Poster for TNA Turning Point 2005

    Matt Bentley

2004Aged 25

  • Poster for Phenomenal: The Best of AJ Styles

    Michael Shane

  • Poster for TNA Turning Point 2004

    Michael Shane

2003Aged 24

  • Poster for ROH: Revenge on the Prophecy

    Michael Shane

  • Poster for ROH: One Year Anniversary Show

    Michael Shane

  • Poster for ROH: Retribution - Round Robin Challenge II

    Michael Shane

  • Poster for MLW Revolutions

    Michael Shane

  • Poster for ROH: Night of The Grudges

    Michael Shane

  • Poster for MLW Hybrid Hell

    Michael Shane

  • Poster for MLW Rise of The Renegades

    Michael Shane

  • Poster for ROH: Wrath of The Racket

    Michael Shane

2002Aged 23

  • Poster for ROH: The Era of Honor Begins

    Michael Shane

  • Poster for ROH Night of Appreciation

    Michael Shane

  • Poster for ROH Crowning a Champion

    Michael Shane

  • Poster for ROH: Honor Invades Boston

    Michael Shane

  • Poster for ROH: Unscripted

    Michael Shane

  • Poster for ROH: Glory By Honor

    Michael Shane

  • Poster for ROH: All Star Extravaganza

    Michael Shane

  • Poster for ROH: Night of The Butcher

    Michael Shane

2001Aged 22

2000Aged 21

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