Matt Bentley
Born: 1979-12-10 in Clinton, Iowa, USA
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2016
- TNA: Best of the Asylum Years, Vol 2 as Michael Shane
2015
- Chain of Command as Agent Conners
2013
- TNA One Night Only X-Travaganza 2013 as Matt Bentley
- ROH: Top 100 Matches, Vol 1 as Michael Shane
2012
- ROH: Year One as Michael Shane
2007
- TNA Against All Odds 2007 as Maverick Matt (Ringside)
- TNA Hard Justice 2007 as Martyr (Ringside)
2006
- TNA Genesis 2006 as Maverick Matt
- TNA Final Resolution 2006 as Matt Bentley
- The Best of Christopher Daniels: Heaven Sent, Hell Bound as Michael Shane
- The Best of Samoa Joe: Unstoppable as Himself
- TNA No Surrender 2006 as Maverick Matt
- TNA Bound for Glory 2006 as Maverick Matt
- TNA Destination X 2006 as Matt Bentley
- TNA Against All Odds 2006 as Matt Bentley
2005
- TNA Final Resolution 2005 as Matt Bentley
- TNA Genesis 2005 as Matt Bentley
- TNA Slammiversary 2005 as Michael Shane
- TNA Lockdown 2005 as Matt Bentley
- The Best of the X Division Vol. 1 as Himself
- TNA No Surrender 2005 as Matt Bentley
- TNA Against All Odds 2005 as Michael Shane
- TNA Unbreakable 2005 as Matt Bentley (Appearance)
- TNA Bound for Glory 2005 as Matt Bentley
- TNA Turning Point 2005 as Matt Bentley
- TNA Hard Justice 2005 as Matt Bentley
2004
- TNA iMPACT!
- TNA Turning Point 2004 as Michael Shane
- Phenomenal: The Best of AJ Styles as Michael Shane
2003
- ROH: Night of The Grudges as Michael Shane
- ROH: One Year Anniversary Show as Michael Shane
- MLW Revolutions as Michael Shane
- MLW Rise of The Renegades as Michael Shane
- ROH: Retribution - Round Robin Challenge II as Michael Shane
- MLW Hybrid Hell as Michael Shane
- ROH: Revenge on the Prophecy as Michael Shane
- ROH: Wrath of The Racket as Michael Shane
2002
- ROH: Unscripted as Michael Shane
- ROH: Night of The Butcher as Michael Shane
- ROH: Honor Invades Boston as Michael Shane
- ROH: All Star Extravaganza as Michael Shane
- ROH: Glory By Honor as Michael Shane
- ROH: The Era of Honor Begins as Michael Shane
- ROH Night of Appreciation as Michael Shane
- ROH Crowning a Champion as Michael Shane
2001
- ECW Fan Cam: January 12, 2001 as Michael Shane
- ECW Fan Cam: January 13, 2001 as Michael Shane
2000
- ECW Fan Cam: December 15, 2000 as Michael Shane
- ECW Fan Cam: November 11, 2000 as Michael Shane
1999
- WWE Friday Night SmackDown as Matt Bentley