Richard Hickenbottom was the father of American WWE wrestler Michael Shawn Hickenbottom. He was an American Air Force Officer, born on January 12, 1931, and passed away on May 12, 2014, at the age of 83. Richard was also known as Dick Hickenbottom.

Richard Hickenbottom
Richard Hickenbottom


Richard and his wife, Carol Hickenbottom, had four children - three sons named Scott Hickenbottom, Randy Hickenbottom, and Michael, who later became known as Shawn Michaels, and one daughter named Shari Hickenbottom. While Richard wasn't from a wrestling family, he was interested in sports and decided to make one of his children a wrestler.

Richard Hickenbottom Biography:

Name: Richard Hickenbottom

Nick Name: Richard/Dick

Date of Birth: 12 Jan 1995

Age: 83 Years Old

Gender: Male

Sexual Orientation: Straight

Height: 6 feet 0 inches

National Cemetery: San Antonio, Texas, USA

Religion: Christianity

Nationality: American

Ethnicity: White

Marital Status: Married

Spouse: Carol Hickenbottom

Kids: Four

Last Update: May 2024


Richard came from a great Hickenbottom family. His father was a college school teacher, and his mother was a school teacher. From a very early age, Richard wanted to become a sportsman, and his family supported him in that. However, when he faced the military exam, he was selected by the American Air Force, where he did exceptionally well. As a result, he decided to focus on a military career.

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