Undoubtedly these are the best of their era, both are incredible wrestlers. They are both in the top 10 of the all time greats in wrestling history.
For me it's Bret, he made everything he did look real which was only backed by his training in the legendary dungeon, he worked safe but he knew exactly how far to go to make you buy in to his offence 100%, his psychology was impeccable, when Bret works a specfic body part in a match their was always a clear reason for it.
Also his final run in WWF had some if the best promo work of his careeer, even though he was in a weird position if being heel in the US but stilll a beloved babyface everywhere else.
Brets matches with Curt Hennig we're always a joy to watch, he also went the extra mile in carrying British Bulldog to the match of his life, and the legendary WM13 submission match and double turn made Austin in to a huge star.
I also have love for Shawn Michaels, he could gave a great match with anyome and amazing his 2002 to 2011 is actually better than his original mid-90's peak. But he was a massive primadonna, who politicked his way through the top ranks and was by most accounts a major asshole. He also collaborated with the infamous Montreal Screwjob, and refused to put Bret over.
Though thankfully he did chill out during his years away and came back a much better person for it.
In conclusion I love both, but it's always going to be Bret for me.
For me it's Bret, he made everything he did look real which was only backed by his training in the legendary dungeon, he worked safe but he knew exactly how far to go to make you buy in to his offence 100%, his psychology was impeccable, when Bret works a specfic body part in a match their was always a clear reason for it.
Also his final run in WWF had some if the best promo work of his careeer, even though he was in a weird position if being heel in the US but stilll a beloved babyface everywhere else.
Brets matches with Curt Hennig we're always a joy to watch, he also went the extra mile in carrying British Bulldog to the match of his life, and the legendary WM13 submission match and double turn made Austin in to a huge star.
I also have love for Shawn Michaels, he could gave a great match with anyome and amazing his 2002 to 2011 is actually better than his original mid-90's peak. But he was a massive primadonna, who politicked his way through the top ranks and was by most accounts a major asshole. He also collaborated with the infamous Montreal Screwjob, and refused to put Bret over.
Though thankfully he did chill out during his years away and came back a much better person for it.
In conclusion I love both, but it's always going to be Bret for me.
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