[soxfan93]

Yes. I had this same conversation with my dad. The show didn't feel like WrestleMania without HBK.

 

[pl0p]

It lacked Epic moments, HBK is usually someone who delivers those moments.

 

[Rated_RKO_2009]

Agreed. I was hoping for a HBK interference in the HHH/Taker match. Its just not the same without Shawn Michaels performing at Mania. Unfortunately it will be like this forever now

 

[KiNgoFKiNgS23]

not at all

 

[Tronnik]

He left at a perfect time. I respect him more for not being in there when he's not in his prime.

I always miss guys when they retire though.

 

[Olympus]

Of course I did. He's Mr. Wrestlemania for a reason. He's had epic matches in every Wrestlemania since his return.

WM19 - Jericho
WMXX - Benoit/Trips
WM21 - Angle
WM22 - Vince
WM23 - Cena
WM24 - Flair
WM25/26 - Taker

Even before the injury with Austin and Bret. I honestly don't think he's had a bad WM match. If so, please correct me.

HBK truly is a legend. Top 5 performer of all time.

 

[green_machine]

Had Shawn been in a match this year, the event would have been quite better. Imagine if he was feuding with, let's say CM Punk, this could easily be the match of the night. But we have to accept that nothing stays forever and we must all face the fact that good things will always come to an end.

 

[Dr. Ian Malcolm]

A wrestler of that quality will always be missed. In 20 years, I'm thinking there will still be fans who miss the good old HBK match.

 

[I drink and I know things]

Of course I did. He's Mr. Wrestlemania for a reason. He's had epic matches in every Wrestlemania since his return.

WM19 - Jericho
WMXX - Benoit/Trips
WM21 - Angle
WM22 - Vince
WM23 - Cena
WM24 - Flair
WM25/26 - Taker

Even before the injury with Austin and Bret. I honestly don't think he's had a bad WM match. If so, please correct me.

HBK truly is a legend. Top 5 performer of all time.

His first solo match at a WrestleMania was VIII against El Matador and it sucked. Everything since has been good or better, including several classics.

 

[just1988]

I didn't miss him in all honesty but if he was on the card it would have been an extra quality match and may have raised the overall rating of the show a little.