Matt Bentley
Acting1979Clinton, Iowa, USA
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.
Known For
Acting History
2019
Greed
as Adrian McCreadie
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
2012
ROH: Year One
as Michael Shane
2007
TNA Hard Justice 2007
as Martyr (Ringside)
TNA Against All Odds 2007
as Maverick Matt (Ringside)
2006
TNA Final Resolution 2006
as Matt Bentley
TNA No Surrender 2006
as Maverick Matt
TNA Genesis 2006
as Maverick Matt
TNA Destination X 2006
as Matt Bentley
TNA Bound for Glory 2006
as Maverick Matt
TNA Against All Odds 2006
as Matt Bentley
2005
TNA Turning Point 2005
as Matt Bentley
TNA Lockdown 2005
as Matt Bentley
TNA No Surrender 2005
as Matt Bentley
TNA Unbreakable 2005
as Matt Bentley (Appearance)
TNA Slammiversary 2005
as Michael Shane
TNA Genesis 2005
as Matt Bentley
TNA Final Resolution 2005
as Matt Bentley
TNA Against All Odds 2005
as Michael Shane
TNA Hard Justice 2005
as Matt Bentley
TNA Bound for Glory 2005
as Matt Bentley
2004
TNA Turning Point 2004
as Michael Shane
TNA iMPACT!
TVas Michael Shane / Matt Bentley
2003
ROH: Wrath of The Racket
as Michael Shane
ROH: Night of The Grudges
as Michael Shane
MLW Revolutions
as Michael Shane
2002
ROH: Unscripted
as Michael Shane
ROH: All Star Extravaganza
as Michael Shane
ROH Night of Appreciation
as Michael Shane
ROH: The Era of Honor Begins
as Michael Shane
1999
WWE Friday Night SmackDown
TVas Matt Bentley