7.4
TV
Acting
Matt Bentley
- Born
- (age 46)
- Birthplace
- Clinton, Iowa, USA
- Credits
- 50 titles
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.
Signature work
Known For
7.4
TV
5.0
Movie
Chain of Command
7.0
TV
TNA iMPACT!
8.8
Movie
TNA Against All Odds 2007
8.3
Movie
TNA Genesis 2005
6.3
Movie
TNA No Surrender 2006
3.3
Movie
ROH: All Star Extravaganza
6.5
Movie
TNA Against All Odds 2005
7.5
Movie
TNA Turning Point 2004
8.5
Movie
TNA Final Resolution 2005
8.0
Movie
ROH: The Era of Honor Begins
8.0
Movie
TNA Bound for Glory 2005
7.5
Movie
TNA Bound for Glory 2006
5.5
Movie
TNA Destination X 2006
8.0
Movie
TNA Genesis 2006
1.0
Movie
ROH: Glory By Honor
8.0
Movie
TNA Lockdown 2005
8.0
Movie
TNA No Surrender 2005
Acting credits 50
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | TNA: Best of the Asylum Years, Vol 2 Film | Michael Shane |
| 2015 | Chain of Command Film | Agent Conners |
| 2013 | TNA One Night Only X-Travaganza 2013 Film | Matt Bentley |
| 2013 | ROH: Top 100 Matches, Vol 1 Film | Michael Shane |
| 2012 | ROH: Year One Film | Michael Shane |
| 2007 | TNA Hard Justice 2007 Film | Martyr (Ringside) |
| 2007 | TNA Against All Odds 2007 Film | Maverick Matt (Ringside) |
| 2006 | TNA Genesis 2006 Film | Maverick Matt |
| 2006 | TNA Bound for Glory 2006 Film | Maverick Matt |
| 2006 | TNA No Surrender 2006 Film | Maverick Matt |
| 2006 | The Best of Samoa Joe: Unstoppable Film | Himself |
| 2006 | TNA Destination X 2006 Film | Matt Bentley |
| 2006 | TNA Against All Odds 2006 Film | Matt Bentley |
| 2006 | TNA Final Resolution 2006 Film | Matt Bentley |
| 2006 | The Best of Christopher Daniels: Heaven Sent, Hell Bound Film | Michael Shane |
| 2005 | TNA Turning Point 2005 Film | Matt Bentley |
| 2005 | TNA Genesis 2005 Film | Matt Bentley |
| 2005 | TNA Bound for Glory 2005 Film | Matt Bentley |
| 2005 | The Best of the X Division Vol. 1 Film | Himself |
| 2005 | TNA Unbreakable 2005 Film | Matt Bentley (Appearance) |
| 2005 | TNA No Surrender 2005 Film | Matt Bentley |
| 2005 | TNA Slammiversary 2005 Film | Michael Shane |
| 2005 | TNA Hard Justice 2005 Film | Matt Bentley |
| 2005 | TNA Lockdown 2005 Film | Matt Bentley |
| 2005 | TNA Against All Odds 2005 Film | Michael Shane |
| 2005 | TNA Final Resolution 2005 Film | Matt Bentley |
| 2004 | TNA Turning Point 2004 Film | Michael Shane |
| 2004 | TNA iMPACT! TV | Matt Bentley, Michael Shane (2 ep) |
| 2004 | Phenomenal: The Best of AJ Styles Film | Michael Shane |
| 2003 | ROH: Wrath of The Racket Film | Michael Shane |
| 2003 | MLW Rise of The Renegades Film | Michael Shane |
| 2003 | MLW Hybrid Hell Film | Michael Shane |
| 2003 | ROH: Night of The Grudges Film | Michael Shane |
| 2003 | MLW Revolutions Film | Michael Shane |
| 2003 | ROH: Retribution - Round Robin Challenge II Film | Michael Shane |
| 2003 | ROH: One Year Anniversary Show Film | Michael Shane |
| 2003 | ROH: Revenge on the Prophecy Film | Michael Shane |
| 2002 | ROH: Night of The Butcher Film | Michael Shane |
| 2002 | ROH: All Star Extravaganza Film | Michael Shane |
| 2002 | ROH: Glory By Honor Film | Michael Shane |
| 2002 | ROH: Unscripted Film | Michael Shane |
| 2002 | ROH: Honor Invades Boston Film | Michael Shane |
| 2002 | ROH Crowning a Champion Film | Michael Shane |
| 2002 | ROH Night of Appreciation Film | Michael Shane |
| 2002 | ROH: The Era of Honor Begins Film | Michael Shane |
| 2001 | ECW Fan Cam: January 13, 2001 Film | Michael Shane |
| 2001 | ECW Fan Cam: January 12, 2001 Film | Michael Shane |
| 2000 | ECW Fan Cam: December 15, 2000 Film | Michael Shane |
| 2000 | ECW Fan Cam: November 11, 2000 Film | Michael Shane |
| 1999 | WWE Friday Night SmackDown TV | Matt Bentley (1 ep) |