Backstage Update - WrestleMania Creative Plans - HBK Return?

As most of you know by now, Shawn "HBK" Michaels returned to the road last week to promote ticket sales for WrestleMania XXVII in Atlanta, Georgia. Both he and Triple H made numerous public appearances throughout the city last week, with HBK addressing his current WWE status in interviews. Michaels said he was happy with his career and that he went out on top. He was asked to help promote the event since most of the top WWE stars were overseas touring. He obviously agreed to do so.

Company officials want to continue utilizing Michaels as they are hopeful he returns at the event to appear as a special guest referee for a match involving The Undertaker. Creative has a storyline in mind where Michaels would have the opportunity to gain revenge on The Deadman by ending his undefeated streak at WrestleMania. However, said plans are extremely tentative due to the SmackDown! star recently undergoing shoulder surgery. It's said to be touch-and-go on whether he'll be healthy enough to compete in a singles match at the event.

Creative has a worst-case scenario in place which would involve him teaming with Kane in a multi-man tag team match against The Nexus where he could be protected.

We'll keep you posted but keep in mind plans will change numerous times between now and WrestleMania 27. Nothing is set in stone as of this writing.