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
| Birth Location | Clinton, Iowa, USA |
|---|---|
| Born | 1979-12-10 |
Movies
Greed
as Adrian McCreadie
2019
TNA: Best of the Asylum Years, Vol 2
as Michael Shane
2016
TNA One Night Only X-Travaganza 2013
as Matt Bentley
2013
ROH: Top 100 Matches, Vol 1
as Michael Shane
2013
TNA Hard Justice 2007
as Martyr (Ringside)
2007
TNA Against All Odds 2007
as Maverick Matt (Ringside)
2007
TNA Genesis 2006
as Maverick Matt
2006
TNA Bound for Glory 2006
as Maverick Matt
2006
TNA No Surrender 2006
as Maverick Matt
2006
The Best of Samoa Joe: Unstoppable
as Himself
2006
TNA Destination X 2006
as Matt Bentley
2006
TNA Against All Odds 2006
as Matt Bentley
2006
TNA Final Resolution 2006
as Matt Bentley
2006
The Best of Christopher Daniels: Heaven Sent, Hell Bound
as Michael Shane
2006
TNA Turning Point 2005
as Matt Bentley
2005
TNA Genesis 2005
as Matt Bentley
2005
TNA Bound for Glory 2005
as Matt Bentley
2005
TNA Unbreakable
as Matt Bentley (Appearance)
2005
TNA No Surrender 2005
as Matt Bentley
2005
TNA Slammiversary 2005
as Michael Shane
2005
TNA Hard Justice 2005
as Matt Bentley
2005
TNA Lockdown 2005
as Matt Bentley
2005
TNA Against All Odds 2005
as Michael Shane
2005
TNA Final Resolution 2005
as Matt Bentley
2005
TNA Turning Point 2004
as Michael Shane
2004
ROH: Wrath of The Racket
as Michael Shane
2003
MLW Rise of The Renegades
as Michael Shane
2003
ROH: Night of The Grudges
as Michael Shane
2003
MLW Revolutions
as Michael Shane
2003
ROH: Retribution - Round Robin Challenge II
as Michael Shane
2003
ROH: One Year Anniversary Show
as Michael Shane
2003
ROH: Revenge On The Prophecy
as Michael Shane
2003
ROH: Night of The Butcher
as Michael Shane
2002
ROH: All Star Extravaganza
as Michael Shane
2002
ROH: Glory By Honor
as Michael Shane
2002
ROH: Unscripted
as Michael Shane
2002
ROH: Honor Invades Boston
as Michael Shane
2002
ROH: Crowning A Champion
as Michael Shane
2002
ROH: Night of Appreciation
as Michael Shane
2002
ROH: The Era of Honor Begins
as Michael Shane
2002
ECW Fan Cam: January 13, 2001
as Michael Shane
2001
ECW Fan Cam: January 12, 2001
as Michael Shane
2001
ECW Fan Cam: December 15, 2000
as Michael Shane
2000
ECW Fan Cam: November 11, 2000
as Michael Shane
2000
Phenomenal: The Best of AJ Styles
as Michael Shane
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The Best of the X Division, Vol 1
as Himself
-
ROH: Year One
as Michael Shane
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Matt Bentley hasn't worked on any movies or TV shows