Matt Bentley

Personal Info

Birthday

December 10, 1979

(45 years old)

Place of Birth

Clinton, Iowa, USA

Also Known As

Michael Shane

Maverick Matt

Martyr

Omega Griffon

Omega Verifan

Matt Bentley

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

TNA iMPACT!

WWE SmackDown

Greed

TNA Genesis 2006

Chain of Command

TNA Final Resolution 2006

TNA Against All Odds 2005

TNA Unbreakable 2005

Filmography

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
ROH: Top 100 Matches, Vol 1
as Michael Shane
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 Genesis 2006
as Maverick Matt
TNA Bound for Glory 2006
as Maverick Matt
TNA No Surrender 2006
as Maverick Matt
The Best of Samoa Joe: Unstoppable
as Himself
TNA Destination X 2006
as Matt Bentley
TNA Against All Odds 2006
as Matt Bentley
TNA Final Resolution 2006
as Matt Bentley
The Best of Christopher Daniels: Heaven Sent, Hell Bound
as Michael Shane
2005
TNA Turning Point 2005
as Matt Bentley
TNA Genesis 2005
as Matt Bentley
TNA Bound for Glory 2005
as Matt Bentley
The Best of the X Division Vol. 1
as Himself
TNA Unbreakable 2005
as Matt Bentley (Appearance)
TNA No Surrender 2005
as Matt Bentley
TNA Slammiversary 2005
as Michael Shane
TNA Hard Justice 2005
as Matt Bentley
TNA Lockdown 2005
as Matt Bentley
TNA Against All Odds 2005
as Michael Shane
TNA Final Resolution 2005
as Matt Bentley
2004
TNA Turning Point 2004
as Michael Shane
Phenomenal: The Best of AJ Styles
as Michael Shane
2003
ROH: Wrath of The Racket
as Michael Shane
MLW Rise of The Renegades
as Michael Shane
MLW Hybrid Hell
as Michael Shane
ROH: Night of The Grudges
as Michael Shane
MLW Revolutions
as Michael Shane
ROH: Retribution - Round Robin Challenge II
as Michael Shane
ROH: One Year Anniversary Show
as Michael Shane
ROH: Revenge on the Prophecy
as Michael Shane
2002
ROH: Night of The Butcher
as Michael Shane
ROH: All Star Extravaganza
as Michael Shane
ROH: Glory By Honor
as Michael Shane
ROH: Unscripted
as Michael Shane
ROH: Honor Invades Boston
as Michael Shane
ROH Crowning a Champion
as Michael Shane
ROH Night of Appreciation
as Michael Shane
ROH: The Era of Honor Begins
as Michael Shane
2001
ECW Fan Cam: January 13, 2001
as Michael Shane
ECW Fan Cam: January 12, 2001
as Michael Shane
2000
ECW Fan Cam: December 15, 2000
as Michael Shane
ECW Fan Cam: November 11, 2000
as Michael Shane