Degeneration X (2006)

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Career History

World Wrestling Entertainment – The Buildup:

  • May 8, 2006 – RAW: The Spirit Squad (Kenny & Mikey & Nicky & Johnny & Mitch) defeated Shawn Michaels & John Cena..
  • ~~~After the match, Triple H came down and gave John Cena the Pedigree and stood over him doing the old DX crotch chop!
  • May 15, 2006 – RAW: Shawn Michaels vs Kenny Doane with Shane McMahon as the referee ended in a No Contest..
  • ~~~Triple H was supposed to bash Shawn Michaels with the sledgehammer but instead “accidentally” bashed Shane McMahon!
  • May 22, 2006 – RAW: The Spirit Squad defeated Shawn Michaels in a 5-on-1 Handicap match and also destroyed HBK’s knee!
  • ~~~Vince McMahon ordered Triple H to take out Shawn Michaels with a sledgehammer, but HHH instead attacked the Spirit Squad!

World Wrestling Entertainment – The Return of DX (Suck It, Vince!):

  • June 12, 2006 – RAW: Vince McMahon gave a “State of the WWE Address” adding that HHH would join HBK on the Highway to Hell..
  • ~~~Triple H took on The Spirit Squad in a Gauntlet match and was getting destroyed when Shawn Michaels returned to make the save!
  • ~~~Triple H & Shawn Michaels got rid of the Spirit Squad and then gave McMahon the “DX Crotch Chop” signalling the return of D-X!
  • June 19, 2006 – RAW: Vince McMahon had his revenge planned for DX but was left the building when he heard Stephanie was in labour!
  • ~~~The Spirit Squad showed up during the show and called out Degeneration-X but they ended up getting covered in green slime!..
  • ~~~Later On: DX (HHH & HBK) had their official in-ring reunion, and admitted that they made up the story about Stephanie — Oops!
  • June 26, 2006 – RAW: Triple H (as Vince) and Shawn Michaels (as Shane) performed a hilarious parody of the two McMahon men..
  • ~~~The McMahons & The Spirit Squad came out to fight HHH & HBK but ended up getting showed with “crap” falling from the ceiling..
  • July 3, 2006 – RAW: Degeneration-X was banned from RAW so they threw a BBQ in the parking lot and made a lot of dumb jokes..
  • ~~~DX hijacked the production truck and messed around with the controls all night, especially during a live Vince McMahon speech..
  • July 10, 2006 – RAW: Eugene defeated Vince & Shane McMahon w/The Spirit Squad after distraction from Degeneration X..
  • July 15, 2006 – SNME: DX (Triple H & Shawn Michaels) defeated The Spirit Squad (all five members) in an Elimination match..
  • July 17, 2005 – RAW: Shawn Michaels w/Triple H defeated Shane McMahon w/Vince McMahon by DQ when the Spirit Squad interfered..
  • July 24, 2005 – RAW: Shawn Michaels announced on the air that Stephanie McMahon was giving birth and that HHH was at the hospital..
  • July 31, 2005 – RAW: The McMahons planted illegal cuban cigars in Triple H’s bags and he was hauled off to police headquarters..
  • ~~~Umaga w/Armando Alejandro Estrada defeated Shawn Michaels (Vince & Shane McMahon further destroyed Michaels afterwards)..
  • August 20, 2006 – Summerslam: Degeneration-X (Triple H & Shawn Michaels) defeated Vince McMahon & Shane McMahon..
  • August 21, 2006 – RAW: DX vandalized Vince McMahon’s corporate jet, the side of WWE Headquarters and Vince’s private limo!
  • August 28, 2006 – RAW: DX (Triple H & Shawn Michaels) defeated William Regal & Fit Finlay & Mr. Ken Kennedy (from Smackdown!)..
  • ~~~After the match: The Big Show came out and destroyed DX. Vince & Shane McMahon joined in on the destruction of HHH & HBK..
  • August 29, 2006–ECW on Sci Fi: The Big Show challenged DX to show up on ECW next week and face him in a Handicap match..
  • September 4, 2006 – RAW: DX (Shawn Michaels & Triple H) got into an altercation with Vince & Shane McMahon & The Big Show..
  • September 5, 2006–ECW on Sci Fi: DX (Triple H & Shawn Michaels) defeated The Big Show by DQ when Hardcore Holly interfered..
  • September 11, 2006 – RAW: Vince McMahon defeated Triple H in a No Holds Barred match at the historic Madison Square Garden..
  • ~~~Before the match, The Big Show & Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch attacked DX, resulting in Triple H bleeding from the ear..
  • September 17, 2006 – Unforgiven: DX (Triple H & Shawn Michaels) defeated The McMahons & The Big Show in a Hell in a Cell match..
  • September 18, 2006 – RAW: Edge & Trevor Murdoch & Lance Cade defeated John Cena & Triple H & Shawn Michaels by DQ…
  • September 25, 2006 – RAW: Degeneration-X (Shawn Michaels & Triple H) was forced into a Gauntlet match against three teams..
  • ~~~DX beat The Highlanders in 10 seconds ||| DX beat Charlie Haas & Viscera ||| DX vs Cade & Murdoch ended in a No Contest!
  • October 2, 2006 – RAW: DX defeated Trevor Murdoch & Lance Cade & Charlie Haas & Viscera & The Highlanders in a Handicap match..
  • October 9, 2006 – RAW: DX (Triple H & Shawn Michaels) defeated Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch in a Street Fight…

World Wrestling Entertainment – DX vs Edge & Randy Orton:

  • October 16, 2006 – RAW: Edge (as Triple H) & Randy Orton (as Shawn Michaels) did a hilarious parody of Degeneration-X!
  • ~~~Randy Orton challenged Triple H to a match later that night: Triple H w/Shawn Michaels defeated Randy Orton w/Edge & Lita.
  • October 23, 2006 – RAW: Randy Orton (w/Edge & Lita) defeated Triple H (w/Shawn Michaels) with help from Eric Bischoff!!
  • October 30, 2006 – RAW: Triple H (by himself) defeated Randy Orton by Disqualification when Edge interfered..
  • November 5, 2006 – Cyber Sunday: Rated RKO (Edge & Randy Orton) defeated DX (Triple H & Shawn Michaels)..
  • ~~~Fans Chose The Referee for the Match: 1) Vince McMahon — 2) Eric Bischoff (60%) — or 3) Jonathan Coachman..
  • November 6, 2006 – RAW: Ric Flair & Roddy Piper defeated Randy Orton & Edge w/Lita with help from Degeneration-X..
  • November 13, 2006 – RAW: Triple H & Shawn Michaels squashed Lance Cade & Trevor Murdoch & Viscera & Charlie Haas..
  • ~~~Jonathan Coachman placed a bounty on Degeneration-X (HHH & HBK) which created a series of backstage comedy skits..
  • November 20, 2006 – RAW: John Cena & Ric Flair & HHH & HBK defeated Edge & Randy Orton & Kenny Doane & The Big Show..
  • November 26, 2006 – Survivor Series: Team DX defeated Team RKO in a Survivor Series Elimination match with a clean sweep!!!!!..
  • ~~~Shawn Michaels & Triple H & C.M. Punk & The Hardy Boyz beat Edge & Randy Orton & Gregory Helms & Nitro & Mike Knox..
  • November 27, 2006 – RAW: Triple H & Shawn Michaels & Ric Flair defeated The Spirit Squad (all five members)..
  • December 4, 2006 – RAW: Edge & Randy Orton & MNM w/Melina defeated Triple H & Shawn Michaels & The Hardy Boyz..
  • December 11, 2006 – RAW: Triple H defeated Edge by DQ after Randy Orton, Shawn Michaels, Kenny & Ric Flair interfered…
  • ~~~DX (Triple H & Shawn Michaels) & Ric Flair defeated Rated RKO (Edge & Randy Orton) & Kenny Doane in a Six-Man-Tag..
  • December 18, 2006 – RAW: Degeneration-X participated in a 30-MAN #1 Contenders Battle Royal which was won by Edge..
  • ~~~John Cena defeated Edge to retain the WWE Championship after Degeneration-X countered interference by Randy Orton…
  • ~~~~~~John Cena & DX (Triple H & Shawn Michaels) vs. Rated RKO (Edge & Randy Orton) & Umaga ended in a No Contest..
  • ~~~~~~Edge & Randy Orton destroyed Triple H & Shawn Michaels with multiple conchairtos and left them a bloody mess..
  • Degeneration-X (Triple H & Shawn Michaels) won Best RAW Tag Team in the 2006 OnlineWorldofWrestling.com Awards
  • January 1, 2007 – RAW: HHH & HBK cut intense promos to hype the match with Rated RKO at New Year’s Revolution…
  • ~~~DX then left the building, but Edge & Randy Orton showed up later in the show and viciously attacked Ric Flair!
  • January 7, 2007–New Year’s Revolution: Degeneration-X (HHH & HBK) vs Rated RKO (Edge & Orton) ended in a No Contest..
  • ~~~The match was a train-wreck and ended early after some botched stuff including Triple H suffering a serious knee injury..
  • January 15, 2007 – RAW: Shawn Michaels defeated Rated RKO (Edge & Randy Orton) by DQ in a Handicap match..
  • ~~~Shawn Michaels fought intensely and smashed Randy Orton with a conchairto while Edge failed to help Orton!
  • January 22, 2007 – RAW: Edge defeated Shawn Michaels in a Street Fight with help from a bruised Randy Orton…
  • June 11, 2007–RAW: The Mr. McMahon “character” was tragically killed when his private limousine exploded into a ball of flames..
  • November 5, 2007–RAW: Degeneration-X reunited for one night only started the show doing all of their old DX gimmicks..
  • ~~~Triple H & Shawn Michaels were interrupted by Hornswoggle, The Boogeyman, then The Great Khali – who wanted to join..
  • ~~~~~~~~~MAIN EVENT: Degeneration-X (Triple H & Shawn Michaels) defeated WWE Champion Randy Orton & Umaga..
  • December 24, 2007–RAW in IRAQ: Degeneration-X (Triple H & Shawn Michaels) defeated Mr. Kennedy & Umaga..
  • January 28, 2008–RAW: Degeneration-X (Triple H & Shawn Michaels) defeated Umaga & Gene Snitsky..
  • September 29, 2008–RAW: DX (Shawn Michaels & Triple H) defeated World Heavyweight champion Chris Jericho & Lance Cade…

World Wrestling Entertainment – Triple H & Shawn Michaels vs. John Morrison & Mike Mizanin:

  • October 27, 2008–RAW: John Morrison & The Miz challenged Degeneration-X to a match at next week’s 3-hour episode of RAW..
  • October 28, 2008–ECW on Sci-Fi: John Morrison & The Miz presented a “Dirt Sheet” segment making fun of Degeneration-X..
  • ~~~The Miz & John Morrison brought out two skinny DX imposters and beat the crap out of them (something DX used to do)..
  • November 3, 2008–RAW: Degeneration-X (Triple H & Shawn Michaels) defeated John Morrison & Mike “The Miz” Mizanin..

World Wrestling Entertainment – DX vs. Legacy (SummerSlam):

  • August 3, 2009–RAW: Legacy (Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase Jr.) defeated Triple H in a Handicap match..
  • ~~~After the match; Triple H said Legacy was too much for him and suggested he might make just one phone call
  • August 10, 2009–RAW: Triple H traveled to Texas and found Shawn Michaels working as a line cook (aka chef) at a restaurant..
  • ~~~~~~~Triple H spent the night trying to convince Shawn Michaels to come back and help him, even helping him flip burgers..
  • August 17, 2009–RAW: DX were to make thier triumphant return but they were attacked by Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase Jr. ..
  • August 23, 2009–WWE SummerSlam: DX (Triple H & Shawn Michaels) defeated Legacy (Ted DiBiase Jr. & Cody Rhodes)..

World Wrestling Entertainment – DX vs. Legacy (Breaking Point):

  • August 24, 2009–RAW: DX threw a birthday party for Vince McMahon, but it was interrupted by Legacy & Randy Orton..
  • ~~~Vince McMahon & DX (Triple H & Shawn Michaels) defeated Randy Orton & Legacy (Ted DiBiase Jr. & Cody Rhodes)..
  • August 31, 2009–RAW: DX hung out with guest host Dusty Rhodes all night watching the Rise & Fall of WCW DVD..
  • ~~~MAIN EVENT: WWE champion Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes was a No Contest with special guest referee John Cena..
  • ~~~It turned out to be a trick, as Dusty Rhodes apologized to John Cena saying “there’s nothing a father wouldn’t do for his son”
  • ~~~Suddenly, Randy Orton & Cody Rhodes attacked John Cena and they were joined by Ted DiBiase for a triple team assault!
  • ~~~Eventually DX hit the ring, but Dusty took off his boot and whacked HHH in the head while Legacy destroyed Michaels..
  • September 7, 2009–RAW: DX (Triple H & Shawn Michaels) defeated Randy Orton & Chris Masters by double submission..
  • ~~~Legacy then showed up and had a brawl with DX all the way to the backstage area – where Legacy escaped in a rental car..
  • September 13, 2009–WWE Breaking Point: Legacy defeated Degeneration-X in a Submissions Count Anywhere match!

World Wrestling Entertainment – DX vs. Legacy (Hell in a Cell):

World Wrestling Entertainment – DX (Shawn Michaels & Triple H):

  • October 5, 2009–RAW: Guest host Ben Roethlisberger brought his Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line to line up with the Big Show!
  • ~~~DX (Triple H & Shawn Michaels) defeated Unified Tag Team champions Chris Jericho & The Big Show in a Non-title match..
  • ~~~Ben Roethlisberger and his Offensive Line came out in DX gear for a big celebration that made it on many Sports media shows..

World Wrestling Entertainment – Bragging Rights:

  • October 12, 2009–RAW: Triple H & Shawn Michaels (not present) were named co-captains of of Team RAW..
  • October 19, 2009–RAW: DX ordered Team RAW to wrestle a 10-Man tag where if one got pinned they’d be replaced by that person..
  • ~~~The Big Show & M.Henry & K.Kingston & J.Swagger & C.Rhodes beat MVP & E.Bourne & C.Guerrero & C.Masters & Primo..
  • ~~~Triple H defeated John Cena – Shawn Michaels vs. Chris Jericho did not get started cause RAW vs. SD! broke out in a brawl!
  • October 25, 2009–WWE Bragging Rights: Team SmackDown! defeated Team RAW when the Big Show turned on Team RAW..
  • ~~~Team SD! = Chris Jericho & Kane & Matt Hardy & Fit Finlay & R-Truth & David Hart Smith & Tyson Kidd w/Natalya Neidhart
  • ~~~Team RAW = Triple H & Shawn Michaels & The Big Show & Jack Swagger & Cody Rhodes & Kofi Kingston & Mark Henry..

World Wrestling Entertainment – John Cena vs. Triple H vs. Shawn Michaels (Survivor Series):

  • November 2, 2009–RAW: John Cena did a backstage skit with DX and suggested they won’t get along at Survivor Series..
  • November 9, 2009–RAW: DX (Triple H & Shawn Michaels) defeated Jerishow (Chris Jericho & The Big Show)..
  • November 16, 2009–RAW: Hornswoggle contunued to infringe on DX trademarks despite being served with a cease & desist order..
  • ~~~Triple H & Shawn Michaels confronted Hornswoggle and invited him to join DX but then turned and Triple H Pedigreed him!
  • ~~~John Cena & The Undertaker defeated DX (Triple H & Shawn Michaels) and Jerishow (Chris Jericho & Big Show) in a 3-WAY..
  • November 22, 2009–WWE Survivor Series: John Cena defeated Triple H and Shawn Michaels to retain the WWE Championship…

World Wrestling Entertainment – DX vs. Chris Jericho & The Big Show (TLC PPV):

  • November 23, 2009–RAW: DX was served with documents from Hornswoggle to appear in “Little People’s Court” next week..
  • ~~~~~~~~DX (Triple H & Shawn Michaels) defeated The Hart Dynasty (David Hart Smith & Tyson Kidd w/Natalya Neidhart)..
  • November 30, 2009–RAW: Triple H w/Shawn Michaels defeated Chris Jericho w/The Big Show – (Jericho must face DX next week!)
  • December 7, 2009–RAW: Chris Jericho vs. DX (Triple H & Shawn Michaels) ended in a No Contest when The Big Show interfered..
  • December 13, 2009–WWE TLC PPV: Triple H & Shawn Michaels beat Chris Jericho & The Big Show to win the Tag Team titles!
  • December 14, 2009–Slammy Awards: Chris Jericho & The Big Show won the Slammy Award for 2009 “Tag Team of the Year”..
  • ~~~Nominees: 1) DX (HHH & HBK) — 2) Legacy (DiBiase & Rhodes) — 3) The Hart Dynasty — 4) Chris Jericho & The Big Show.
  • ~~~Jerishow (Chris Jericho & The Big Show) defeated Unified Tag Team champions DX (Triple H & Shawn Michaels) by DQ..
  • ~~~DX got intentionally disqualified three seconds into the match, so Chris Jericho loses his rematch and has to leave RAW!

World Wrestling Entertainment – DX & Hornswoggle:

  • December 21, 2009–RAW: DX took part in a series of comedy sketches with Hornswoggle and a special “Little People’s Court”..
  • ~~~The Big Show asked Santa Clause to allow his best friend Jericho back on RAW, and Santa curiously agreed for some reason..
  • ~~~Hornswoggle showed up and pulled Santa’s beard revealing Chris Jericho! Some Little People came out to defend Hornswoggle.
  • ~~Big Show & Chris Jericho bullied Hornswoggle and beat up some Little People until Triple H & Shawn Michaels made the save!
  • ~~~~Triple H & Shawn Michaels said if Hornswoggle dropped the court stuff they would make him the official DX mascot..
  • December 25, 2009–SmackDown!: DX defeated The Hart Dynasty w/Natalya Neidhart to retain the WWE Unified Tag Team titles..
  • ~~~~After the match, DX mascot Hornswoggle came out and joined DX in the ring to wish the fans a MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
  • December 28, 2009–RAW: Triple H had fun playing with DX mascot Hornswoggle backstage (duct taped him to a skateboard!)..
  • ~~~~LATER: WWE Unified Tag Team champions DX (Triple H & Shawn Michaels) defeated The Big Show & Chavo Guerrero..
  • ~~~~Chris Jericho, who was given a front row seat by the Big Show, jumped the rail and was super-kicked by Shawn Michaels!
  • January 4, 2010–RAW: DX w/Hornswoggle defeated Chris Jericho & The Big Show to retain the Unified Tag Team titles..

World Wrestling Entertainment – DX & Hornswoggle:

  • January 11, 2010–RAW: Shawn Michaels tried to make peace with Mike Tyson (because Tyson knocked Shawn out at WM14)..
  • ~~~~Mike Tyson turned heel, and aligned himself with Chris Jericho – giving Jericho a chance to earn his spot back on RAW..
  • ~~~DX (Triple H & Shawn Michaels) defeated Mike Tyson & Chris Jericho after Tyson turned on Jericho and knocked him out!
  • January 18, 2010–RAW: Triple H & Shawn Michaels & Hornswoggle defeated The Big Show & The Miz & The Flame (Jon Heder)..
  • ~~~After the match; Shawn Michaels, Triple H, John Cena, and the Big Show all fought over who would win the Royal Rumble!
  • ~~~Shawn Michaels wants to win the Royal Rumble so he can face World champion the Undertaker in a WrestleMania rematch..
  • January 25, 2010–RAW: DX defeated Legacy (Ted DiBiase Jr. & Cody Rhodes) despite there being obvious tension between them..
  • January 29, 2010–SmackDown!: Triple H defeated C.M. Punk w/Luke Gallows & Serena by DQ (Michaels made the save!)..
  • February 8, 2010–RAW: The Miz & Big Show beat DX (c) and Punk & Gallows in a 3-WAY to win the Unified Tag Team titles!
  • March 1, 2010–RAW: Triple H tried to show his faith in Shawn Michaels by getting DX a shot at the Unified Tag Team titles.
  • ~~~ShowMiz (The Big Show & Mike Mizanin) defeated DX (Shawn Michaels & Triple H) to retain the Unified Tag Team titles..
  • ~~~~Shawn Michaels was distracted by The Undertaker’s face on the big screen…. Sheamus attacked Triple H after the match!!
Updated: January 31, 2024 @ 10:17 am

Active Promotion Inactive

Trained By

Debut

2006

Birthday

Hometown

Gender

Male

Height

Weight

Finishing Move(s)

The Pedigree (Triple H),
Sweet Chin Music (Michaels)

Favorite Move(s)

The DX Crotch Chop

Notable Feuds

Vince McMahon,
Shane McMahon,
The Spirit Squad,
Umaga,
Randy Orton,
Edge w/Lita,
Miz & Morrison,
Rhodes & DiBiase,
John Cena (2009),
The Big Show,
Chris Jericho

Status

Living