Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 36 seconds ago

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Right before becoming a fixture in TNA’s early X-Division, Michael Shane plied his craft on WWE C-shows. These matches are the overlooked start of his national journey.

0:00 - Michael Shane vs. Jerry Lynn (6/9/2001, WWF Metal)
4:08 - Michael Shane vs. Funaki (1/19/2002, WWF Metal)
10:11 - Michael Shane vs. Boss Man (2/23/2002, WWF Metal)
14:45 - Michael Shane vs. Bill DeMott (12/21/2002, WWE Velocity)
17:41 - Michael Shane & Scoot Andrews vs. Spike Dudley & Tommy Dreamer (12/22/2002, WWE Sunday Night Heat)
25:14 - Michael Shane vs. The Hurricane (6/22/2003, WWE Sunday Night Heat)

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