No Complaints Here! Shawn Michaels Unfazed by SuperKicks Everywhere: ‘Mine Works’
Shawn Michaels superkick comments have gone viral after the WWE Hall of Famer calmly addressed the widespread use of the move he made famous, delivering a classic line that left fans smiling: “Mine works.”
In a recent appearance on the 7PM in Brooklyn podcast with NBA legend Carmelo Anthony and former WWE writer Kazeem Famuyide, Shawn Michaels — now a key figure behind the scenes in WWE NXT — reflected on how his iconic Sweet Chin Music has evolved into one of the most common maneuvers in modern professional wrestling.
The “Heartbreak Kid” revealed that a few years after his retirement, he received a phone call from a wrestler asking permission to use the superkick. Michaels believes it was Dolph Ziggler (now Nic Nemeth) who reached out first. His response was simple and generous: “Yeah, it doesn’t matter to me. I’m not there anymore.”
That single “yes” opened the floodgates. Today, superkicks are fired off in nearly every match across WWE, AEW, and independent promotions — sometimes multiple times in the same bout. Fans have even coined terms like “Superkick Party” to describe the trend.
But Michaels isn’t losing sleep over it. “If my biggest problem in life is that too many people are using the damn Sweet Chin Music, there is hardly anything to complain about,” he said with his trademark humor. He added that he never wanted to be the “old-timer” who stood in the way of the business evolving, having faced similar resistance himself early in his career.
Michaels made one key distinction that drew laughs and cheers from listeners. “There’s a difference between a superkick and… they don’t tune up the band. Mine works,” he quipped, referencing his famous pre-move ritual of stomping the mat and shouting “Tune up the band!” before delivering the devastating kick that often ended matches.
The WWE legend emphasized that while many performers now include the superkick in their arsenal, his version still feels special to him — and to fans who grew up watching him in the 1990s and 2000s. He remains appreciative that the move stays synonymous with his name decades later.
For WWE fans across the United States — whether they’re watching Monday Night Raw in New York, SmackDown in Los Angeles, or NXT from living rooms in Texas, Florida, and the Midwest — Michaels’ relaxed attitude provides a refreshing perspective. In an era where wrestling moves are shared and adapted constantly, his willingness to let the superkick live on reflects a forward-thinking approach to the industry he helped shape.
Michaels currently serves as a senior producer and coach for NXT, where he helps develop the next generation of stars. His comments come as the wrestling landscape continues to evolve rapidly, with high-flying, hard-hitting action becoming the norm on weekly television and streaming platforms.
Many longtime supporters have praised Michaels for his classy response, noting that true legends don’t gatekeep — they inspire. Younger wrestlers using the move as a tribute or setup only adds to the legacy of Sweet Chin Music rather than diminishing it, according to fans reacting online.
While some purists still argue the move has lost some of its rarity and impact, Michaels’ podcast appearance reminds everyone that the business must keep progressing. He’s happy to see the evolution, as long as fans remember who perfected it first.
Whether it’s a quick superkick in a tag team spot or a dramatic setup in a main event, one thing remains clear: when Shawn Michaels tuned up the band, the arena knew it was over. And in his own words — his still works best.
By Sam Michael
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