Just because WWE stated he almost or did break his back is not relevant. How many times have them come up with story lines to give wrestlers time off. You can never ever tell where story lines begin and the truth is. I can say if Shawn Michael actually broke his back he would not be able to do what he is doing now. I myself received a back injury in 2000 and mine was minor, but Icouldn't do a 1/4 of what he does. How many times have we seen WWE wrestlers out with broken arms, hands, and horrible burned (caught on fire) (JR). Their story lines to cover for wrestlers making movies, break downs, and family issues, and as Shawn Michaels has stated in the past( fighting his own demons) if that was even true.