Matt Bentley
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.
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- Born:
- Dec 10, 1979 In Clinton, Iowa, USA
- Movie/TV Credits:
- 49
- First Appeared:
- In the series WWE SmackDown 1999-04-29
- Latest Project:
- Movie The Best of the X Division, Vol 1 2025
Known For
Filmography
| Movie | The Best of the X Division, Vol 1 | Himself | 2025 |
| Movie | Greed | Adrian McCreadie | 2019-09-07 |
| Movie | TNA: Best of the Asylum Years, Vol 2 | Michael Shane | 2016-05-01 |
| Movie | ROH: Top 100 Matches, Vol 1 | Michael Shane | 2013-01-01 |
| Movie | TNA One Night Only X-Travaganza 2013 | Matt Bentley | 2013-04-05 |
| Movie | ROH: Year One | Michael Shane | 2012-05-16 |
| Movie | TNA Hard Justice 2007 | Martyr (Ringside) | 2007-08-12 |
| Movie | TNA Against All Odds 2007 | Maverick Matt (Ringside) | 2007-02-11 |
| Movie | TNA Against All Odds 2006 | Matt Bentley | 2006-02-12 |
| Movie | TNA Final Resolution 2006 | Matt Bentley | 2006-01-15 |
| Movie | TNA Destination X 2006 | Matt Bentley | 2006-03-12 |
| Movie | The Best of Christopher Daniels: Heaven Sent, Hell Bound | Michael Shane | 2006-01-10 |
| Movie | TNA Bound for Glory 2006 | Maverick Matt | 2006-10-22 |
| Movie | TNA Genesis 2006 | Maverick Matt | 2006-11-19 |
| Movie | TNA No Surrender 2006 | Maverick Matt | 2006-09-24 |
| Movie | The Best of Samoa Joe: Unstoppable | Himself | 2006-06-06 |
| Movie | TNA Hard Justice 2005 | Matt Bentley | 2005-05-15 |
| Movie | TNA Lockdown 2005 | Matt Bentley | 2005-04-24 |
| Movie | TNA Final Resolution 2005 | Matt Bentley | 2005-01-16 |
| Movie | TNA Slammiversary 2005 | Michael Shane | 2005-06-19 |
| Movie | TNA Against All Odds 2005 | Michael Shane | 2005-02-13 |
| Movie | TNA Turning Point 2005 | Matt Bentley | 2005-12-11 |
| Movie | TNA No Surrender 2005 | Matt Bentley | 2005-07-17 |
| Movie | TNA Genesis 2005 | Matt Bentley | 2005-11-13 |
| Movie | TNA Bound for Glory 2005 | Matt Bentley | 2005-10-23 |
| Movie | TNA Unbreakable 2005 | Matt Bentley (Appearance) | 2005-09-11 |
| Movie | Phenomenal: The Best of AJ Styles | Michael Shane | 2004-01-01 |
| Movie | TNA Turning Point 2004 | Michael Shane | 2004-12-05 |
| Series | TNA iMPACT! | Michael Shane | 2004-06-04 |
| Movie | ROH: Retribution - Round Robin Challenge II | Michael Shane | 2003-04-26 |
| Movie | ROH: Revenge On The Prophecy | Michael Shane | 2003-01-11 |
| Movie | MLW Revolutions | Michael Shane | 2003-05-09 |
| Movie | ROH: One Year Anniversary Show | Michael Shane | 2003-02-08 |
| Movie | ROH: Night of The Grudges | Michael Shane | 2003-06-14 |
| Movie | ROH: Wrath of The Racket | Michael Shane | 2003-08-09 |
| Movie | MLW Rise of The Renegades | Michael Shane | 2003-07-26 |
| Movie | ROH Crowning a Champion | Michael Shane | 2002-07-27 |
| Movie | ROH: The Era of Honor Begins | Michael Shane | 2002-02-23 |
| Movie | ROH Night of Appreciation | Michael Shane | 2002-04-27 |
| Movie | ROH: Honor Invades Boston | Michael Shane | 2002-08-24 |
| Movie | ROH: Unscripted | Michael Shane | 2002-09-21 |
| Movie | ROH: Night of The Butcher | Michael Shane | 2002-12-07 |
| Movie | ROH: All Star Extravaganza | Michael Shane | 2002-11-09 |
| Movie | ROH: Glory By Honor | Michael Shane | 2002-10-05 |
| Movie | ECW Fan Cam: January 12, 2001 | Michael Shane | 2001-01-12 |
| Movie | ECW Fan Cam: January 13, 2001 | Michael Shane | 2001-01-13 |
| Movie | ECW Fan Cam: December 15, 2000 | Michael Shane | 2000-12-15 |
| Movie | ECW Fan Cam: November 11, 2000 | Michael Shane | 2000-11-11 |
| Series | WWE SmackDown | Matt Bentley | 1999-04-29 |