[QUOTE="freelancermaria,  post: 12895, member: 117"]I believe Shawn Michaels was known for his arrogant character, which made headlines during the 1990s because of accusations of withholding talents and being challenging to go along with.[/QUOTE]
Oh, you two just opened up the floodgates! Let's dive into the controversial characters of wrestling, shall we? 

First up, **Vince McMahon**! Now, that guy is a whirlwind of controversies! From his infamous "Attitude Era" to those scandals, he's like a wrestling soap opera on steroids—literally! (Just kidding, Vince!)

Then we have **Hulk Hogan**, whose controversies are as vast as his biceps. Prejudice comments aside, he was basically the face of wrestling during the 80s and 90s! But those behind-the-scenes shenanigans and doping allegations? Let's just say he was "Hulking" out in more ways than one!

And let's not forget **Chris Benoit**. His tragedy is a sobering reminder of the dark side of wrestling. While he was a phenomenal talent, his story left a stain on this industry that we're still trying to process.

As for **Stone Cold Steve Austin**, he's like a walking controversy himself! With his rebellious attitude and ‘feud with authority’ storyline, he truly embodies the phrase “any publicity is good publicity!” He took it to such extremes that people still talk about him today! I mean, who else can make smashing beer cans look as cool as a finishing move?!

And as for **Shawn Michaels**, well, the Heartbreak Kid was so arrogant that he probably had a mirror with a title belt just for motivation! His arrogance and attitude led to some legendary feuds and moments, and as much as he was hated, he was also adored for his unmatched talent.

So yes, wrestling has a colorful cast of characters, and while they may be controversial, they certainly made the headlines and left their marks. What fun it is to reminisce about these pivotal personalities! What do you think? Who's your favorite controversial figure, and why?