“Just going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than standing in your garage makes you a car.” - G.K. Chesterton

“Are you backsliding brother?” Sounds like hogan is head of the church. 😆😆😆😅😅😂😂

I think people in this comment section misunderstood what he said. He didn't say he felt judged. He just said that people couldn't realize that, when he's on TV he's playing a character. People were having trouble seeing through the kayfabe and separating that from who he really is. So it's easier for him not to go to a church and not have to have these conversations over and over.

So sad that Shawn has been pushed away by the church, when the church should be the ones embracing him, and helping him grow stronger in his faith 💔

That's the same reason why I stopped going to church because it's a social gathering and believe it or not, the worst type of gossips goes on in the church. If you are going through real life issues and you need some type of escape most churches fail to grant a person that escape. I realized too soon, that I was experiencing the same gossips, people making fun of you and so on. I decided to stop going to church and have a personal relationship with God which i think is best for anyone going through real life struggle and issues. it's the best for one's mental health.

I hope he has many healthy years left and gets to enjoy the life he has worked so tirelessly for.

George gotta give the guests more time to speak.

The problem with a lot of church folks is that they want to put condemnation on the people instead of throwing them lifelines. If you're a born again Christian you are the church because you're a part of the body

Honestly I feel what Shawn is saying... having faith in Christianity is cool, it's just "The Church" that pisses me off because the church is always so judgemental about every little aspect of your personal life (as if they're God himself) ... meanwhile as they judge you they have a whole bunch of skeletons hidden in their own closet

I'm 39 and was a HUGE fan of the "WWF". He was truly a generational talent who have his body up for our entertainment. If I could meet a famous person, he'd be at the top of that list.

I identified with Shawn 100%, the church pushed me aside instead of embracing me.

Stop talking over him jesus

I mean, the “are you backsliding brother” is a very good point of argument. He doesn’t act like a born again Christian.

George chill bro

Im not religious at all, but im super happy shawn is, cause it made him one of the best people and he is really happy at the moment. Whatever works for a person, ya know?

I'm a son of a preacher and have seen alot of people that goto church thinking that u can only a relationship with god is at church. I haven't been to a church in 30 years and still have a relationship with the man upstairs

I think people are misunderstanding his point. He isn't saying he feels the church is very judgmental (I personally think that there is reasons to think it is but different conversation). He is saying that they have a hard time separating his tv persona from his actual life.

My worst experiences came from churches. I've never been treated or judged worse. From 16-18 I used to go w/ my friend & his family who were good to me so I tried to be open to the experience but other people dogged me out. All the love patience & understanding I have for others comes from not wanting to be anything like them

The HBK childhood legend!

2:15 the only reason one should worry for Shawn to backslide is because Shawn can, not saying he ever would ,little by little leave the faith if he doesn’t congregate,(which here he said he doesn’t go anymore)and have temptations to do more of what he did before. Maybe Shawn shouldn’t laugh at ones who worry for him because as a Christian, Shawn is still a work in progress and needs prayer like everyone, everyday. 1cor. 10:12

why are the hosts always way too annoying in all of these shows

You may not have to go to a church but it is highly encouraged to get together with other believers and study the word. Remember church isn't a building its the people. You may just need to find or start a small group. You can only do so much growing on your own and the more you grow the better relationship you will have with Jesus

Let the man talk come on lol

I can totally relate to what Sean saying. I'm 32 and my whole generation is similar to this. We grew up in the church but we feel so judged that what's the point of going to the building anymore. It's about your own relationship with it. And I'm personally not down to go to a building and listen to a person say people with certain lifestyles are going to hell for whatever reason. That's not what I believe. So I'll probably won't step foot in church again

Last I knew Shawn was so involved in his local church in the mid-2000s that he would never work Smackdown/ be drafted to Smackdown due to his volunteer commitments. I guess that changed once he started using the DX gimmick again in 2006 and 2009 from what he’s saying here.

This would be great if y’all would actually let him talk without cracking jokes every other sentence

Although what he is saying is completely fair, a lot of that rests on the people of his church. Glad he has a relationship with the Lord!

HBK was that DUDE back in the 90s

I think what they look at, is that Shawn as a "Christian", is supposed to set a good example. A saved man doesn't do anything that he used to do as his former self. People will get the negative perception that he's still out there doing things, that he's not supposed to be doing. Even though it's just for TV, he's still portraying a man of sinful nature. I'm not a Christian, but I do Honor the Father, the Son, and the Holy spirit. I just choose not to follow religion.

I can relate to Shawn a lot as far as church goes. I live in Washington state and everyone that goes to church seems like they go just to be able to say they go. They don't act like they care about their relationship with God at all. I found one church that I liked until it got too overbearing but you could see these people care. It is a predominantly black church with a 9/1 ratio and man it feels like there's soul in the small church. Maybe it's just because it's more like a southern gospel church but that's the best I've seen here. I had to create distance though cause they'd call you everyday asking about going to church, some people just can't go every day.

Shawn talked about this in his first book, and I’m honestly surprised they still give him these problems…. It really sucks people can’t get a grip

Here's what I do NOT understand Shawn has been a born-again Christian since June 24th 2002 Him and Rebecca have been going to Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas since 2002 The pastor John Haggee has known Shawn since he stepped foot in that church 20 years ago. HE KNOWS ALL THE STUFF SHAWN DID IN THE WWE!! John JUST NOW decides to bring up all the stuff on tv that Shawn did and tell him he doesnt like that You've known Shawn for 20 years, you should know better than to say that

Love you guys but let them talk please

I perferred going to the smaller churches because the people there really know each other and are very welcoming individuals 😊

I was trying to play guitar when Logan said " you activated him" bust out laughing

So thankful for my church. Some just have to find a good one.

I am sorry to hear it. The devil likes to separate believers. Try to make you think you can hold on to your faith without help. In these times where temptation is everywhere, help is always needed.

i know how Shawn feels. i dont go anymore either because the modern day church today cares more about entertainment and making people feel good, and enabling people in their sins. no one is preaching repentance, or obedient faith to the Lord, or abstinence of sin, as Paul commands us in 1 Corinthians 15:34 it is the definition of lukewarm

George is a brave man for expressing his faith. Especially around people like these. I pray that George fully commits to the Lord.

That is the greatest metaphor, do you talk to the guy who plays Judas every year in the church play lol

There good churches and bad churches everywhere glad he rooted in the word and building himself instead of being discouraged and walk away from the faith as so many others do.

I can kinda relate to Shawn in a way, it's just like ¿Why go there, if they're just going to judge you for your current way of living life? It's kinda sad that Christianity itself, a religion that supposedly "accepts" people for who they are, judges people for anything and everything in their lives.

Hebrews 10 23 Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; 24 and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, 25 not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.

It took me until the end of the video to release this was in a ring at the set of NXT 💀

This dude and DX was my child hood growing up brings back memories

Nothing wrong with people keeping him accountable. I read an autobiography of his where he said he was actually thankful for his church leadership keeping him on the straight and narrow and now he's saying he doesn't like it. He seemed uncomfortable talking about his faith too. Not passing judgment just making an observation.

I’ve watched this clip a few times. Love ya Shawn and will always respect u I’m trying and praying for God to lead me to the right church. Working a night job makes it hard to I’m so scared of being the guy who falls asleep in church. I do reading,worshipping and praying at home during the day and in my work truck at night

Not going to the church because of the people who are judgmental is not a good idea I feel. I don't go to church because people in there praise me or talk good or bad about me sharing their opinions. I go to church because I love the Lord, it's a corporate fellowship which is one of the reason I spiritually grow and still surviving. A spiritual person is not an emotional person. You need not be bothered if the world misunderstands you, until the Lord says "Well done thy faithful servant".

He was talking about one specific church yet people in the comments are taking it as an opportunity to make irresponsible and judgmental blanket statements about the concept of church as a whole. Surely he could find a church that accepts him if he really wanted to, im sure there are dozens within his city of residence, sounds like an excuse to me

When God says he's going to take his church, he doesn't mean a physical building, God says he isn't going to take a church made by man's hands by church he means us, we are the church/temple. Repent

This is why I have a hard time going to church as well. At some point they have to realize what they are doing is actually counterproductive when they do this passive aggressive judgment.

The church isnt a country club, it is a hospital for the sick. We are all broken and sinful people, thankfully through God's grace we are saved.

I'd love for Shawn to say i got 2 words for ya in church 😆 🤣

As an atheist, to a degree I agree with the church on questioning him in his hypocrisy. They’re not being judgmental about it. This where Gregory helms called him out on his hypocrisy. You can’t serve two masters.

Hebrews 10:25 says fail not to assemble yourselves together. I hear what he's saying but ultimately your relationship is with Jesus and you can't let anyone push you away from the Church.

THAT SITTING NEXT TO LOGAN LOOKS JUST LIKE X-PAC!😆

Ey man, they ask because they care or at least we hope that they do. Anywhere with so many different personalities will always have something going on. As a reborn Christian, it is hard because you're suppose to be dead to your old ways and if you go back and celebrate your old self it's a cause for concern. Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” Luke 9:62 I'm going to give Shawn the benefit of doubt but it is sad that he stopped going to church. A church is suppose to be a family that holds you accountable to your faith. It's okay to look around. Just make sure that your church isn't one that preaches only salvation and not punishment for sin as well.

They way I see it church is in the heart, that’s where I choose to keep god, I don’t doubt the benefits of gathering with like minded individuals, but it’s important to be alone with your god

The church he was involved in was very strict like baptist but celebs are tempted with all sorts of things so I could see why they would ask are things ok

As if those questioning him don't have demons and faults that they struggle with 😮‍💨

Some people think they were raised wrong. They were actually raised perfectly for the people they need to reach.

I have something in common with Shawn, I refuse to go to church.

As a Christian, I get it. My relationship is with Christ, not his people.

I’m thankful to be a part of a church that nurtures me and walks with me. No they aren’t perfect. But imperfect people need to be in church, or else how do they get better? The problem is when we first see the church through the lens of a fresh breakthrough, everything looks perfect. Then you realize as time goes on your brothers and sisters battle the same thing you battle. Gossip is wrong. Shaming is wrong. But we shouldn’t allow the misrepresentation from others to cause us to abstain from the body. “Forsake not the assembling of ourselves together.”

That’s exactly why I stopped going to church👍👍

I was in and out of church for two years and when I finally found a church home I was worried how I would be accepted

Hebrews 10:25- Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. God wants His people to be actively involved in the church. Followers of Christ can and should study the Word on their own; however, attending a church with sound preaching and doctrine is important for anyone's spiritual growth. Hope you find a true church that preaches the word Shawn

What he says is true but at the same time a lot of that is people not the church .not saying it's easy to find church but communion with brothers and sisters is commanded it's good

I hope Shawn knows I never EVER had anything against him or judged him in any matter. Grant it he did make me late for church the Sunday of the Royal Rumble a few years ago because he drove slow lol but that's because he had his family and he was caring for them.

Church and God are always in ourselves. It’s not anywhere but in you. I learned that the hard way.

I feel like shawn shud be guest host on ur show from time to time.

church is just a building as long as you carry the biblical values and seek christ you will live a healthy spiritual life

*JESUS CHRIST LOVES YOU AND CARES FOR YOU HAVE A GOOD DAY EVERYONE*

We go to church to build the church ! If nobody went to church there would be no hope for this world ! Church is the most important institution in the world! Luv ya Shawn

Twenty-five years ago, I used to have an atheist coworker in FL who was quitting. I asked why. He said he was going to start his own ministry. "I thought you were an atheist." "I am, but I can make more money working as a church leader." A year or so later, I crossed paths with that guy again. He said he was working ten hours a week, and making $40k per year. "I just tell people what they want to hear, and they give me money for it."

"And If You're not DOWN WIT THAT!?!?!"

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Iron sharpens Iron. We are to gather in fellowship with fellow believers to maintain accountability amongst each other

It’s always about what the humans at the church did but not what God did. Man will always fail you but God will never forsake you.

“I do t have time for contributing to community of any kind or living by Christ’s teachings. I just want the cover provided from being a Christian.” Haha Shawn is the same as he ever was.

Shawn Michaels legitimately went from Axl Rose in 1997, to Donny Osmond in 2002…He really never did go back to his toxic rock-star ways, despite whatever character he’s scripted to play on television.

I can understand the push back. Its not everybody but there defo always sombody in every church.

When he brought up judas I thought he was talking about Jericho

Their are still some good churches out there just few and far between now.

Sounds like the guy that blames rehab for why he's not clean yet.

I'm betting George walked off after this.

I can understand that. You can find the most judgmental hateful people in a church. In a way its just like the outside world. The only difference is that the people going their hide behind their faith to justify their actions. You have to be just as cautious building relationships and fellowship in the church as you are anywhere else. Also to add, a lot of people who go to church and judge are doing things that even the secular world would not even approve of. Just saying.

"I can actually relate to this" says the 27 year old youtube millionaire lol

George should listen more and we would enjoy it more when you pause conversation you cut the flow

I think it’s more idealism being cast upon whoever goes. The Bible even if it’s speaking to us is not the same crowd we were a few thousand years ago. When people read something they are meant to take their own interpretation of it and build a relationship with God. You yourself are a church; however if religion starts to form to ideology and social acceptance it also loses its meaning in text. Even if it’s not the relationship of God. Shawn knows God is with him and that’s the most beautiful thing of all. I hope he finds a crowd that will continue that relationship. Most people think fighting is bad but it comes with sportsmanship, breaks language barriers, and holds a respect that captures the attention of the world. Could be used as a great platform. Most people don’t want to mix religion and their beliefs to things they don’t understand. Shawn knows who he is and that’s what’s important.

Every Christian I’ve sat with to discuss the Bible, ignores the parts like “no one can save you from sin but you” and countless more contradictions. Church isn’t a requirement for a relationship with The Most High.

You guys need to check out Cleveland Street Preachers he is a true christian.

Shawn shouldn't worry about a "DX" skit, but rather about his being a divorced man and living in adultery calling it marriage.

Problem is we put the people in church on a pedestal and forget that humans are the ones planning and running the church events and services. We don’t go for the people we go to worship God…. The Bible clearly states that you shouldn’t ignore fellowship or going to church. Casual Christian’s will become casualties

There is no hate like Christian love.

That’s crazy i remember when he turned his life around and he really didn’t do stuff he did like in the 80s to the early 2000s it’s crazy people still judge you

Do not forsake the gathering of the brothers.

The building is not the church … the people make it a church .. you can be anywhere I believe and talk about GOD and that turns Into the church

Y’all are smoking if you don’t think he’s still on stuff…

We're not to be "Lone Ranger" Christians.