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SHAWN MICHAELS' WWE STUDIOS FILM RELEASED TODAY, MICHAELS GIVES INTERESTING NAME AS HYPOTHETICAL RETURN OPPONENT

The latest WWE Studios release "The Resurrection of Gavin Stone" was officially released theatrically today featuring WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels.  Variety praised Michaels' performance, noting he made "a winning impression as a born-again biker-turned-mechanic" and "is fairly solid across the board."

Michaels was interviewed by ESPN about the film and noted that while he has no interest in returning to the ring, Samoa Joe would be an interesting choice for a potential return match.    On Joe, Michaels commented, "I look at Samoa Joe and I've told him a number of times that I see his stuff at NXT and think to myself, 'Man, I could have a great deal of fun with you.  He's a guy I have sort of enjoyed, and one of those sleeper guys that no one talks about.  We have contrasting styles. I get that everybody wants to see me and AJ or Seth or Dolph Ziggler.  From my standpoint, I think really telling a great story out there [is most important]. I could do it with a guy like Samoa Joe. His stuff looks really good, and sometimes he just looks like he's beating the tar out of somebody."

In response, Samoa Joe took to Twitter and responded:

 

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