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Matt Bentley

Matt Bentley

Actor · Born December 10, 1979 · Clinton, Iowa, USA

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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.

Acted in 43

2010s

  1. 2016

    TNA: Best of the Asylum Years, Vol 2

    Michael Shane

  2. 2015

    Chain of Command

    Agent Conners

    39
  3. 2013

    TNA One Night Only X-Travaganza 2013

    Matt Bentley

  4. 2012

    ROH: Year One

    Michael Shane

2000s

  1. 2007

    TNA Hard Justice 2007

    Martyr (Ringside)

  2. TNA Against All Odds 2007

    Maverick Matt (Ringside)

  3. 2006

    TNA Genesis 2006

    Maverick Matt

  4. TNA Bound for Glory 2006

    Maverick Matt

  5. TNA No Surrender 2006

    Maverick Matt

  6. TNA Destination X 2006

    Matt Bentley

  7. TNA Against All Odds 2006

    Matt Bentley

  8. TNA Final Resolution 2006

    Matt Bentley

  9. The Best of Christopher Daniels: Heaven Sent, Hell Bound

    Michael Shane

  10. 2005

    TNA Turning Point 2005

    Matt Bentley

  11. TNA Genesis 2005

    Matt Bentley

  12. TNA Bound for Glory 2005

    Matt Bentley

  13. TNA Unbreakable 2005

    Matt Bentley (Appearance)

  14. TNA No Surrender 2005

    Matt Bentley

  15. TNA Slammiversary 2005

    Michael Shane

  16. TNA Hard Justice 2005

    Matt Bentley

  17. TNA Lockdown 2005

    Matt Bentley

  18. TNA Against All Odds 2005

    Michael Shane

  19. TNA Final Resolution 2005

    Matt Bentley

  20. 2004

    TNA Turning Point 2004

    Michael Shane

  21. TNA iMPACT!

    Matt Bentley, Michael Shane, Shane · 2 episodes

    66

  22. Phenomenal: The Best of AJ Styles

    Michael Shane

  23. 2003

    ROH: Wrath of The Racket

    Michael Shane

  24. MLW Rise of The Renegades

    Michael Shane

  25. MLW Hybrid Hell

    Michael Shane

  26. ROH: Night of The Grudges

    Michael Shane

  27. MLW Revolutions

    Michael Shane

  28. ROH: Retribution - Round Robin Challenge II

    Michael Shane

  29. ROH: One Year Anniversary Show

    Michael Shane

  30. ROH: Revenge on the Prophecy

    Michael Shane

  31. 2002

    ROH: Night of The Butcher

    Michael Shane

  32. ROH: All Star Extravaganza

    Michael Shane

  33. ROH: Glory By Honor

    Michael Shane

  34. ROH: Unscripted

    Michael Shane

  35. ROH: Honor Invades Boston

    Michael Shane

  36. ROH Crowning a Champion

    Michael Shane

  37. ROH Night of Appreciation

    Michael Shane

  38. ROH: The Era of Honor Begins

    Michael Shane

Appearances2

2000s

  1. 2006

    The Best of Samoa Joe: Unstoppable

    Himself

  2. 2005

    The Best of the X Division Vol. 1

    Himself