New Shawn Michaels Documentary Debuts April 13 on Peacock, Trailer Released

As previously reported, a new WWE documentary was in the works for wrestling legend and WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels that was nearing its premiere date. The new documentary feature, The Heartbreak Kid: Becoming Shawn Michaels, has now been revealed for an April 13 debut on Peacock, just in time for WrestleMania Week.

Peacock also released a new trailer for the feature, which you can view below. Here’s the official synopsis:

“The Heartbreak Kid: Becoming Shawn Michaels,” Peacock’s latest original documentary in partnership with WWE features exclusive behind-the-scenes access with one of the greatest performers of all time and chronicles the career of the WWE Hall of Famer. This intimate look at Michaels spotlights his incredible ability and the personal struggles that led to one of the most improbable redemption stories in WWE history. Viewers will be taken on a journey through his life while also getting an inside look at Michaels’ role as the head of WWE’s developmental brand NXT.”

Per a press release from NBCUniversal’s Peacock, the documentary is the latest original documentary feature in partnership with WWE, with exclusive behind-the-scenes access, chronicling Michaels’ career. It also features commentary from several WWE Hall of Famers, including WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque, The Undertaker, Kevin Nash, and Bret Hart, along with current WWE Superstars Trick Williams and Je’Von Evans. Additional interviews include NXT Superstars Joe Hendry, Ethan Page, Jacy Jayne, Sol Ruca, and Shawn Spears.

The Heartbreak Kid: Becoming Shawn Michaels is executive produced by Paul Levesque, Lee Fitting, and Ben Houser, produced by WWE, and directed by Matt Braine.