Reported Update About Shawn Michaels Backstage Status In WWE

The WWE Hall of Famer Shawn Michaels retired from full-time in-ring competition in 2010. From past few years, he has been mentoring the wrestling stars of the future in NXT. And from past few months he has practically been running the revamped NXT in Triple H's absence, who has been recovering from a cardiac event since September.

On a recent episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer revealed that Shawn. Michaels has been impressing WWE higher-ups with his behind the scenes work during the transitional period for WWE's developmental brand. Though the company has released several members of Triple H's team, Meltzer believes that Michaels' job is safe.

"(...)They got rid of a lot of people who were [Triple H's] guys – and I knew Shawn would always… Shawn’s in a different… they’re not gonna fire Shawn Michaels, at all," said Meltzer. "That would beyond stun me. Especially right now, because they’re very high on him right now." (H/T: WrestleTalk)