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

WWE SmackDown

Matt Bentley

TNA iMPACT!

Matt Bentley

TNA iMPACT!

Michael Shane

TNA iMPACT!

MIchael Shane

Greed

Adrian McCreadie

Chain of Command

Agent Conners

TNA Genesis 2005

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Filmography

Year	Movie	Role
2019	Greed	Adrian McCreadie
2016	TNA: Best of the Asylum Years, Vol 2	Michael Shane
2015	Chain of Command	Agent Conners
2013	ROH: Top 100 Matches, Vol 1	Michael Shane
2013	TNA One Night Only X-Travaganza 2013	Matt Bentley
2012	ROH: Year One	Michael Shane
2007	TNA Against All Odds 2007	Maverick Matt (Ringside)
2007	TNA Hard Justice 2007	Martyr (Ringside)
2006	TNA Final Resolution 2006	Matt Bentley
2006	TNA Against All Odds 2006	Matt Bentley
2006	TNA Bound for Glory 2006	Maverick Matt
2006	The Best of Samoa Joe: Unstoppable	Himself
2006	The Best of Christopher Daniels: Heaven Sent, Hell Bound	Michael Shane
2006	TNA Destination X 2006	Matt Bentley
2006	TNA No Surrender 2006	Maverick Matt
2006	TNA Genesis 2006	Maverick Matt
2005	TNA Lockdown 2005	Matt Bentley
2005	TNA No Surrender 2005	Matt Bentley
2005	TNA Against All Odds 2005	Michael Shane
2005	TNA Final Resolution 2005	Matt Bentley
2005	TNA Unbreakable 2005	Matt Bentley (Appearance)
2005	TNA Genesis 2005	Matt Bentley
2005	TNA Bound for Glory 2005	Matt Bentley
2005	The Best of the X Division Vol. 1	Himself
2005	TNA Slammiversary 2005	Michael Shane
2005	TNA Turning Point 2005	Matt Bentley
2005	TNA Hard Justice 2005	Matt Bentley
2004	TNA Turning Point 2004	Michael Shane
2004	Phenomenal: The Best of AJ Styles	Michael Shane
2003	ROH: Wrath of The Racket	Michael Shane
2003	MLW Revolutions	Michael Shane
2003	MLW Rise of The Renegades	Michael Shane
2003	ROH: Night of The Grudges	Michael Shane
2003	ROH: Revenge on the Prophecy	Michael Shane
2003	ROH: Retribution - Round Robin Challenge II	Michael Shane
2003	ROH: One Year Anniversary Show	Michael Shane
2003	MLW Hybrid Hell	Michael Shane
2002	ROH: The Era of Honor Begins	Michael Shane
2002	ROH: Unscripted	Michael Shane
2002	ROH: Honor Invades Boston	Michael Shane
2002	ROH Crowning a Champion	Michael Shane
2002	ROH Night of Appreciation	Michael Shane
2002	ROH: Glory By Honor	Michael Shane
2002	ROH: Night of The Butcher	Michael Shane
2002	ROH: All Star Extravaganza	Michael Shane
2001	ECW Fan Cam: January 13, 2001	Michael Shane
2001	ECW Fan Cam: January 12, 2001	Michael Shane
2000	ECW Fan Cam: November 11, 2000	Michael Shane
2000	ECW Fan Cam: December 15, 2000	Michael Shane

Year	TV Show	Role
2004	TNA iMPACT!
2004	TNA iMPACT!	Matt Bentley
2004	TNA iMPACT!	Michael Shane
2004	TNA iMPACT!	MIchael Shane
1999	WWE SmackDown	Matt Bentley