The moniker "" is a significant cultural touchstone, most famously serving as the definitive nickname for a wrestling legend and the title of a classic dark comedy that explores the discomfort of impulsive romance. 1. WWE Legend Shawn Michaels (HBK)

The title originally comes from a 1966 short story by Bruce Jay Friedman titled "A Change of Plan". It has since been adapted into two major films:

: The name was suggested by fellow wrestler Curt Hennig (Mr. Perfect) in the early 1990s after Michaels split from his tag team, The Rockers.

In professional wrestling, "The Heartbreak Kid" (often shortened to ) is the persona of Shawn Michaels .

: It was inspired by the 1991 country song " Shot Full of Love " by Chris LeDoux, which contains the lyric: "I used to be a moonlight bandit / I used to be a heartbreak kid" .

: Michaels initially portrayed a vain, cocky "heel" (villain) with a mirror-carrying gimmick, eventually becoming one of the most decorated performers in WWE history . 2. Film History and Remakes