Why can't the WWE give Shawn Michaels the championship belt?

Question

At his prime during the mid-90's (95, 96, 97, 98) Shawn Michaels had 2 match of the year awards, the first one in 1995 (Wrestlemania 10 against Scott Hall) and the second in 1996 (Wrestlemania 12 against Brett Hart).

Then later we all know the rivalry between Shawn Michaels with Vince against Brett Hart which pretty much took 1997 down the road to HBK/Vince against Brett Hart. In 1998 HBK suffered a back injury in the 1998 Royal Rumble match against The Undertaker which took him out of action for almost 4 years from 1998-2002 where he came back and faced HHH at SummerSlam in 2002.

When HBK came back he was still very popular with WWE fans and had some amazing matches such as match of the year performances; Wrestlemania 20 (against Chris Beniot, HHH), Wrestlemania 21 (against Kurt Angle) and in Wrestlemania 22 (against Vince). And in a Raw special he had another match of the year against John Cena.

But he had only one chance to have the World Heavy Weight championship which was in the 2003 elimination chamber then later lost it to HHH in 3 stages of h**l. At that time HBK might have done and achieved everything in the business and he might want to spend more time with his family which is why he lost a couple of championship matches.

Well anyway my point was in the mid-90's HBK was the most popular WWF/WWE superstar and then suffered a back injury which cost him 4 years. Fans still cheer and want HBK to win, but doesn't the WWE let Shawn Michaels be the man again? They let The Undertaker and HHH.

Answer 1

Shawn had his time honestly... It's over and theres new superstars that deserve what he had.

Answer 2

When he returned (that time when he was feuding with Orton) he told Vince he wanted to take it easy. I'm sure if that's what he wanted, he would've had another title run. But he wants to take it easy. Attend church, look after his great family, etc.

Answer 3

I think one reason is because Shawn doesn't need the title. I believe he has transcended the title, and has achieved icon status. I think it is better served around the waist of others. I think Undertaker also fits into this category. As much as I would like to see the Undertaker with a nice long run he doesn't need it either. I like the fact that the Raw one is around Punks waist. While not a huge fan its nice to see it go to up and comers in the WWE. I think Smackdown should do the same.

Answer 4

I don't agree with that also I mean most people will disagree because Taker has so many fans and they will whine and complain saying he is a Ledgend and all the bull c**p but HBK n HHH are also ledgends and beisdes in my point of veiw i would much rather have HBK as Champ than HHH or CM Punk (d**n paper champ)

Answer 5

i know. i heard they give the title to the hottest superstars so yea.