WWE bosses and fans were delighted today at the news that Shawn Michaels will not require surgery to repair his injured left triceps.

And it means his eagerly anticipated match with Chris Jericho at this Sunday’s Unforgiven PPV can go ahead.

Shawn told the WWE’s website: “Before the MRI my doctor was 99.9 percent sure that I had a full tear of my triceps and that I would experience bruising, swelling and a loss of my range of motion.

“Through the power of prayer, none of those things happened and I am ready for Unforgiven."

Michaels also revealed he was going to perform at the pay per view no matter what the result of the examination.

He confessed: “Regardless of what the MRI revealed, I made it clear that I was going forward with this match."

Michaels, regarded as the best in-ring performer of his generation, was feared to be out of action for four to six months should he have required surgery.