It wasnt used against him. Bret was CHIEFLY at fault for what happened in Montreal. One could say Vince ultimately didn't handle it the best way. But he was put into that position by Bret
@@dominiquejones3805a a guy thats only about "respect and pride", doesnt show up to work 40 minutes late all of the time. Something he did in both WWF and WCW. Bret had a very entitled, egomaniacal side to him
Great job! Maybe the best Bret Hart documentary ever. You really did him justice. He really is the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be. I was there when Bret won the world title for the first time in Saskatoon and I couldn't have had a better seat. It was on the upper deck and Bret was directly in front of me at 12 o'clock as he rolled off Ric. It was surreal.
This dude legitimately carried the company during the most difficult time for that company and the industry. The fact that he still accomplished a memorable and legendary career during those uncertain times is a testament to his skill. He didn't 'draw' as much as Hogan, simply because he was handed the reigns when the industry was going cold and losing money.
Nobody could draw during that time. The high from the 80s had worn off. The steroid and sex scandals were going full tilt at the time as well, so yeah. Bret didn't set the wrestling world on fire, but neither did Flair, Shawn, Taker, diesel etc etc. What's telling though is the title was given to those other guys only to come back full circle to Bret. When I think new generation it's Bret for sure.
He left the company during their worst financial years. Just look at the ppv buys. He was a mark for himself. Still is. Also, probably the best performer of all time. The two aren't exclusive.
Bret Hart is truly a man of honour and integrity, he's a man I've a great amount of respect for, Bret is the greatest wrestler to ever set foot in the ring in my book.
I also have great respect for Bret and he’s is absolutely one of the best to ever grace the ring but I feel as though he took things alittle too seriously at time when it came to putting someone over. Still my favourite of all time
I was at the match in Saskatoon in 1992 when Hitman won the title. I was 18 years old. It was a HUGE shock. We had no idea that would happen. The place erupted !
I remember seeing this later on a coliseum video compilation VHS tape. Did they tell the crowd anything about why it was being filmed? Because I remember when flair and Brett came out, there was a video screen, and it said Colosseum video right next to the entrance. I always wondered if they told the crowd they were making a Ric Flair or Bret Hart documentary. Because otherwise if you know it was being filmed, you’d think something was going to happen. I always wanted to ask someone who was there if they told you anything at the time? Hopefully you see this and I just had my chance. 😄
@@DW3010 we knew there was going to be cameras there ahead of time and would be taping for a show they had before RAW called Prime Time Wrestling. The screen did change a few time to also say Colosseum Home video. Regina got the Superstars show taping the next night.
@@JUVI9596Had RAW started then? I’m sure If my then 11 year old mind serves me correctly, they mentioned what happened on Superstars. I’m from the UK so we hardly had other shows like Prime Time (only occasionally) mostly Challenge and Superstars.
Thank you for this video...Bret "The Hitman" Hart, in my opinion, was truly one of a kind in the world of professional wrestling. When he stepped up to the mic for a promo, it was evident that he spoke from the heart, connecting with the audience on a genuine level. While other wrestlers may have been excellent at playing their characters, Bret remained true to himself, and that's what I admired most about him. His authenticity and passion shone through every time he addressed the fans, making us feel like we were getting a glimpse into the real person behind the persona. It was refreshing to witness a wrestler who didn't solely rely on gimmicks, but instead, let his true self shine through. Although it's true that Bret may not have been the biggest draw in terms of box office success, I firmly believe that he played a vital role in carrying the company. His matches were technically superb, and he had the ability to tell compelling stories in the ring, captivating audiences around the world. For me, Bret "The Hitman" Hart will always be remembered as an exceptional talent who wrestled with heart and honesty, and that's something that will forever set him apart in the history of professional wrestling.
I really enjoyed this documentary. As a young kid, and privileged enough to come of age during the best time (Attitude era), it took me years to appreciate Brett. Looking back on 97, we got to see easily his best Mic work and real life annimosty unfold between two legendary wrestlers at the peak of their careers. Thanks to the Hitman, we got to see the greatest WWE villain Mr. McMahon come to life.
People who say he’s a bitter old man whining about the past wouldn’t be saying it if they gone through even a fraction of his life. With what he went through, he could have ended up like Steve Diko who pulled himself away from the mainstream after leaving Marvel Comics or Alan Moore of today when it comes to the comic industry in general with him so estranged from it after encountering a number of snakes in suits (sound familiar?) willing to undercut him because he’s seen as a worker. Bret could have had a far more cynical and jaded about pro wrestling like Garth Ennis, Warren Ellis or Mark Miller are about the superhero genre in comics unless it’s Superman of course.
I think the main reason he gets all of those 'oh he's so bitter' comments is because in so many interviews he's done he's asked about those painful moment, like Owen's death, his stroke, or the Screwjob, and he simply answers in that dry. honest way he has. And then those clips get chopped up and spread around the internet. Yet when you watch full interviews in context, he doesn't usually spend that much time on those topics overall, especially more recently. It has to be frustrating for him to have to tell the same stories over and over again about the worst moments of his life. He really is far more chill and forgiving than people make him out to be, especially after he came back in 2010.
I can't imagine the emotional toll the deaths of members of his family, of his close friends like Hennig, along with his own health issues all in somewhat close time frame.
@@KairiPrime No, he gets the "bitter" label because of his constant attacks on various people, often for total BS reasons. Not because of what hes asked about. Its just in his nature to attack and be hyper-critical
From a BH fan - I think they see him as "bitter" because he's led a principled life, and that righteousness can foster resentment in self and in others which has bled over into his post-retirement engagements. I.E Bret comes off as thinking his "sh*t don't stink", and while he might be right most of the time, just the attitude is enough to make people cringe. Although, I think that perception is relaxing these days as Bret's tenure is becoming increasingly more recognized as of late, as it should.
Back in the late 90s i delivered pizzas one time to stu and family, they wouldnt give me a tour of the dungeon but the anvil gave me a $50 tip. As a Bret Hart lifetime fan and a canadian, i really appreciate fans in the UK for keeping brets legacy alive in these videos and their undying loyalty. Thank you sir!
Hawk said it but I was gonna say the same! It’s easy to back Bret because he genuinely tried to be the best match on the card every night. Gotta love a guy who respected the time and money of fans and was legit the best in-ring storyteller to ever live.
Around that time when he was in WCW he was in Toronto Canada somewhere at a pizza store signing Autographs I got s chances to meet him he was nice snd tired as well
The ironic thing that nobody mentions is that if Stu Hart's champion was leaving Stampede but refused to give up the belt, he would have ripped the dude's arm off to get it. That's why nobody did that to Stu Hart.
This guy really does take the ring seriously, you can tell it's more than a profession, l bet he'd have done it in small arenas and clubs for next to nothing even if he'd not made the big time, you can see how much a good match means to him even if he's not involved, it'd make a a good video: Brett's favourites + highlights.
I don’t care what anyone says. Bret Hart’s matches hold up better than anyone else’s. The only guy who even comes close to consistently putting on matches as good as Bret Hart was Shawn Michaels.
They should have done the first Hitman v Michaels at Survivor Series a ladder match. Bret did achieve a hell of a lot, won every title multiple times, had the first ever ladder match, first televised king of the ring, first iron man match, I quit match… He’s no.1 on my Mount Rushmore 2. Angle 3. Benoit 4. Taker 5. Stone Cold & Hogan (just because of getting me into wrestling as a kid)
I'm pretty sure I've said this before but I've watched a lot more stuff about wrestling than actual wrestling itself. Even though I've already seen programs covering subjects you cover. I like the way you present things and always enjoy your content.
Honestly, I'm not keen about describing Bret Hart as the most betrayed man in wrestling history, yet I know that he was treated unfairly when he sacrificed so much. The words innovator, influencer, and most definitely legend describe him. When I watched him wrestle on TV or better, at live events, Bret kept me engaged. I've had the pleasure of meeting him many times between 1994-2022. Bret proved to me that he's a warm, genuine man who sincerely appreciates his fans. Thanks for this upload.
I and many others associated the sharpshooter aka the scorpion death lock with Sting well before Bret Hart was a solo wrestler and started using the sharpshooter
Bret's run in the WWF between Survivor Series 96 and 97 is god tier, both because of, and in spite of, the backstage problems with Shawn Michaels. Also had that great feud that helped elevate Stone Cold Steve Austin's place on the card, setting him on the path to the main event. I feel like his unhinged promo after losing the belt to Sycho Sid on Raw is sort of the unofficial start of the shift to the attitude era.
Bret busted his ass to be the best and he was. The dude had truckloads of natural charisma and was unmatched in the ring - nobody comes close to his storytelling and psychology. He understood that wrestling was an art and he turned every match he partook in into art.
It kinda pisses me off when people talk about Bret like he’s just a bitter old guy who does nothing but moan. He was one of the best technical wrestlers ever, was a dedicated performer and was a role model to so many. Despite all this he has been through hell because if the business he loved. The betrayal by Vince, the shambolic tenure with WCW (that he really didn’t want in the first place), and of course what happened to Owen. Nobody can blame him if he has developed a somewhat bitter attitude towards the business now. He was undoubtedly one of the greatest of all time and deserved more form the business he gave so much to
Bret isn’t the most betrayed wrestler. He came out of the storm with his head held high and his respect intact. Bret Hart is the greatest pound-for-pound professional wrestler of all-time. Nobody did it better.
@@pleaseshutup7053 As a lifelong Bret Hart fan, I see your perspective and respect it because in many ways it’s true. However, I feel like Bret ended up with that happy ending to his story. The A&E documentary really puts that into perspective.
@@tylerdame1360 it can be argued Bret is the most important wwe superstar ever. Coming out of the steroid scandal trial Bret held wwe together with duct tape. Without hulk hogan putting him over. Imagine Bret beat hulk hogan at summerslam 93 then faced macho man at wrestlemania 10. There is no attitude era without Bret told Vince to hire Steve Austin and helped bring Austin to the next level. Unwillingly gave an assist to dx getting over as heels and of course no screw job no Mr. McMahon character. Bret gave Vince 14 years of loyalty took less money to resign. Then Vince takes back the deal embarrasses him on tv the reason the screw job means so much because the world title actually meant so much to Bret. Oh yeah and let’s not forget Vince after letting go of Bret contacts the warrior for another run willing to pay him big money
This was a great video but there was one important thing you got wrong. Bret’s contract was not going to expire after the survivor series. Bret still had another month left. There was no way Bret was going to go to wcw with the championship.
Bret hart wasn't a draw. He was leaving and had to job Shawn. He had reasonable creative control and not full creative control. Bret hart was always a crybaby. He was good as a low card talent and crap as a main eventer. The fact that Vince pushed him screwing other wrestlers is stupid. Bret should have been thankful to Vince to push him despite being a flop WWF champion. Had he been in any other promotion he would have been a low card wrestler or max mid card talent.
@@coolguy298 stop with this BS “Bret wasn’t a draw” false narrative. He was the wwe’s biggest seller of merchandise in his prime years and the most popular wwe wrestler at this time. He was their biggest draw, especially overseas. He was the leader of the new generation when the company was at their lowest due to the sex and steroid scandals. You know who wasn’t a draw? Michael Hickenbottom. What happened after he won the title at survivor series and was supposed to be the next leader and superstar for the company? Nothing. Steve Austin came in and took the lead and no one gave a damn about Michaels. Then he left the wwe for 4 years due to a “back injury” hoping they would fail without him and that’s when the wwe exploded and never looked back. Michaels was no where to be found in those years. Bret kept the wwe alive during their worst times. If Bret wasn’t a draw why did Vince keep going back to him to be champion after diesel, Michaels, yoko all failed as champions? Hate bret all you want but you bret haters need to stop spreading false information. Bret was also the headliner 2 times of the top wwe ppv’s of the 90’s. Look it up.
Go watch his matches at the first king of the ring . The different styles used in each match. Hitman made me sway from the old n dusted hogan matches to more intricate wow matches
Love how Bret could actually legitimately fight. JR once commented that if Bret ever decided to seriously fight Shawn, he would have wiped the floor with him quickly. Which was why Shawn never wanted to directly legitimately fight Bret one on one. Wonder what would have happened if Bret decided to punch Shawn, instead of grabbing his hair in that notorious hair pulling incident.
Shawn, Michaels and Bret Hart ladder match, I believe I actually have on an old VHS tape. It might be called “smack ‘em, wack ‘em” or something like that. It’s on one of those compilation VHS tapes by Colosseum home video
The thing that gets me is he always gave Vince a chance to counter offer WCWs offers and would take anything over WCW. His last contract with the WWF was less money more working days it had some nice perks but it was still less. But vince said he couldnt afford the contract anymore, Bret contacted the WCW to see what they had to offer then went to Vince for a counter offer. Vince made no real offer and told Bret to "think with your brain not your heart". Bret just wanted recognition he wanted to feel valued in thr company he would have taken any reasonable contract over the WCW even if it was less money.
I was at Nitro on Nov 10, 1997 in Memphis, Tn. The night after "Montreal".I didn't see the Survivor Series. A few fan's said Bret lost to Shawn and obviously Eric was in the ring saying Bret Hart's coming to WCW/NWO. I was 12 and I had zero clue what was going on. After the show ended WCW referee Scott Dickenson talked to some fans and said he heard Bret puched Pat Patterson and Shane (lol). I was so confused. All i remember thinking was why Scott told us he still worked at the post office and who was this Shane person lol. One of the wildest 48 hrs. in pro wrestling.
Listen, I’m a fan of Bret and I do agree that he does come across as bitter. However, when you’re being asked the same questions over and over you can’t really blame him. The interviewer asks the questions and the interviewee answers them. Also, the screw job was a big moment in wrestling history so of course people continue to ask him about it. I could see if he were bringing it up every chance he got but I highly doubt he’s just talking about it out of thin air; and instead answering questions that are asked to him. Maybe his tone of voice could be changed when he answers as to not sound so bitter about it still, idk. 🤷🏾♀️
ec3 is the most betrayed man in history , he is a generational talent and all wwe did was bury him like he was hornswoggle , ec3 has all of it to be at the top
I remember my dad's friend order the bret and Owen pay per view I forgot the year but it was a big deal we all went to my dad's friend house to watch the wrestling match we use to go all the time to watch every main event from the the 90s until we move in 1999 to another house than later in 2000 I ordered SummerSlam that was the last time I seen a pay per view from wwf/wwe
I've found that most fans who were younger at the time pick sides, mostly Bret's side. And most fans like myself who were already adults in 1997 and came up watching wrestling in the 70s and 80s territory days don't pick sides. At the end of the day they were both right and they were both wrong. Bret has even said that.
Are you sure the crowd was split at Survivor Series 92? I'll have to rewatch sometime but that's not how I remember it. HBK was heel at the time and this was during an era when (for the most part) very few fans cheered the heels. Undertaker beating Hogan the year before was one exception so they turned him face not too long after.
Bret Hart is the man! He made you forget wrestling was a work... I think back to a schoolyard wrestling club my friends and I had, circa 93. Bret Harts moves worked. Hogans and Warriors didn't. #respect
It just goes to show that working hard for a company all your life , at the end , they company couldn’t care less , you’re just another mouth to feed ..
Common misconception about Montreal 97.. Bret had 3 weeks left on his contract, hence why he couldnt arestle at WCW straight away, why he done tbe ref angle with Bischoff, because WCW, wanted him on WCW TV but under WWF contract he couldnt wrestle.
They were great one of the best fights ever they were both warriors . I loved it. But I still think the Hitman should of been the champ for longer than he Was
The most betrayed man NOT Bret Hart. It's The Macho Man. Hogan dropped the leg on him and formed the N.W.O. That was the darkest day in wrestling history.
Shawn Michaels lost to Brett Hart 54 times before Survival Series 97. Brett lost to Shawn twice...so yeah there definitely was a problem with SOMEONE not putting someone over. Brett screwed Brett.
I just counted 5 times Shawn pinned Bret in January 1997 all if them WWF title matches. Not that it really matters of all those matches they had only what 4-5 were televised or ppv and in that format Shawn beats bret in televised/ppv matches. Not gonna go back over every house show from every year, but had house shows been booked the same way in 96-97 as they were in 1992 (and had Shawn not lost his smile and forfeited title in feb 97) he would have probably had a lot more. The wwf started mixing up the matches more in the mid to late 90s where as in 1992 they wrestled the same match same finish every night for months straight ( they would only change the match if they went back to a certain arena for a second match but loops were typically 3 months). The only televised matches from the 1992 matches was a Shawn Michaels victory in their first meetjng as singles wrestlers by countout on wrestling challenge/superstar taping not sure which one aired, but the back to back tapings both had the match with that finish( a very clean win too, of course they played the whole Shawn was too dumb to realize a count-out wouldn’t win him the belt gig), and Of course Survivor Series 92, which Bret won. The ladder match made coliseum home video like a year after it happened ( a throw away match on a tv taping where both guys had already wrestled multiple time, just to get the point of a ladder match across to Vince). Of course of all the matchups in the tag days the only one with a decisive winner was the SNME match, and Bret did the job (had the ropes not broken Rockers would have been champs). No politicking was done, but the fact the Anvil decided to stay in WWF helped solidify Vinces decision not to air match or switch titles. Thats why the title switch happened contract disputes with Anvil, and Bret was glad to be going to singles. Of all the matches they had or planned to have, it was Shawn who lost his smile and refused to get a match in the ring, and he wasn’t hurt anyways (running up steps, and doing backflips off top turnbuckle). Even Bruce pritchard who always backs him up said the injury was bogus, which is why Michaels went off script and said he lost his smile.
@@danielmelvin4525 I am definitely not reading all that, fuck did I hit a nerve or what lol. Point is Shawn lost to Brett more time then Brett lost to Shawn. Go head on with your blah blah house show blah blah booking ppv blah blah bullshit. Brett screwed Brett
You know what’s depressing? Before this video, I got an add, where Brett the hitman hard is trying to sell me a used car. Not sure if he needed the money, or maybe knows the owner of the dealership, either way he looks in rough shape
If he actually believes that he's the only person in that business who started off at the very bottom, and through years and years and years of paying dues, made it to the top spot, then he's just an egomaniac. Plenty of guys have done the exact same thing, only without having the backing of prestigious wrestling family behind them. My issue with Bret is that he was working for a company that gave him everything he could ever want, but it wasn't enough for Bret. The WWF literally handed him the keys to the company...but it wasn't good enough for him. He was a great wrestler, but a shitty employee, and a shitty person.
wrong. literally wrong. at least with the bottom bit. Vince was literally making his character a crybaby, and would rather push the actual crybaby who was attacking Bret's family and Bret himself (Shawn Michaels), Vince gave him a contract Bret wanted because he literally wanted to stay in WWF, Vince actively pushed him to WCW because he'd rather keep Shawn than Bret, Vince broke his contract willingly with a screwjob, all because he didn't want to drop the belt to someone who just didnt deserve it being HIM the one to win it from. Bret never had the keys to the WWF, Bret was the one pleading with Vince to keep him in the company, despite Shawn Michaels making his life hell. Please get your facts straight and figure out who the real villains of the screwjob was. cause it sure wasnt Bret
They were both great both teams..Shean was no joke he kick some butt... But Too beat the Man... stealing a little bit of the mthey an Ric Flair who's one of the greatest. They were two of the best..... I love the Hitman.. almost as love the Heàry break kid.... Two of the best ever...
He was also the most over wrestler of the 1980,s alot of talent put Brett over , but you don't hear Brett mention that, all you hear is Vince McMahon blah blah blah or Bill Goldberg blah blah blah, you don't hear bill bitching about the night Brett knocked him out with that hidden metal sheild
I always thought it was brilliant that Bret would take a chest bump instead of turning like every1 else when they were Irish Whipped n2 the turnbuckle like a real fight
Bret Hart knew before hand or had a sense of how the wrestling business works and what other wrestlers were like or were capable of. In his case even if his dad hid certain aspects of the business from him, if he was really a student of the game he would have eventually figured it out on his own. Metaphorically speaking he knew the difference between good and evil and made his choice. How is this man a victim? Bret Hart, Buff Bagwell and others: From Professional Wrestlers to Professional Victims.
Don’t forget chris Benoit Eddie Geuraro Tinanka Bam Bam Bigelow and Sunny aka Tammy Lynch scott Hall and Marty Jannity Lex Lugar and Ms Elizabeth as that bucket list
The thing about the WWE is that it’s entertainment! Like a stage show! people play the good and bad guys! Bret of all people should have known it was a circus! remember when the Warrior had his moments and it went to his head! I think Bret for some reason found it hard to just go with the flow! Be more humble etc. I do think Vince should have been more open with him! just be straight with plans
I still remember Bad News Allen talking about what happened with Bret... "Don't get me wrong, I love Bret like a brother. But Bret's problem was that he started to believe his own b*llsh*t. He had replicas made of every belt he ever owned. Who does that? I told him countless times, you didn't actually WIN any of those belts. You're not a hero, you're not a villian. You just play one on television."
'who does that' literally most wrestlers have belt replicas. It's a status of what they achieved in the company. It's still something to be proud of, its your legacy. Bad News Allen is just some stupid old fart who doesn't know how to be happy
When the idiot attacked Bret, it was a good thing they didn’t let the crowd get him. All that would have been left would have been that stupid hat…..also found it so funny you said cheap shots are so horrible, and then let’s watch it one more time
What’s baffling 2 me is that we’re living in a world where ‘THE HITMAN’ Bret Hart & ‘THE INCREDIBLE’ Hulk Hogan never had a singles match 2gether in the WWF! When I was coming of age I thought 2 myself that those 2 probably had 100 matches 2gether cause of how over they were but nope low and behold that it never happened. O BTW the only thing that the screw job did was prevent HBK & THE HITMAN from having another 20 more matches 2gether. Remember HBK injured his back in that casket match @ that seasons Royal Rumble and the main event 4 Wrestlemania 14 was supposed 2 a triple threat match between THE HITMAN vs HBK vs STONE COLD Steve Austin with STONE COLD going over with Vince McMahon screwing both HBK & THE HITMAN in a much less confusing & embarrassing way thus giving birth 2 the Mr. McMahon character so he could feud with Austin and the wrestling focus would’ve been more on THE ROCK & STONE COLD! That just further proves that we’re living in an imperfect world lol!
He was always my favorite wrestler, but at the same time what made him great was his downfall. he took his character very seriously, which is what made him fun to watch, but it made him bitter when the business side of things showed up. Some people can handle that, but he didn't handle the business side well.
Natalia is so good looking, dont mean to be creepy but damn she always looks so good! Her smile is like a high wat lightbuld! It just shines! Shes beautiful and if shes as good of a person as what i hear Tyson is a lucky man😊
@@bradlee3109 I agree! It's not just a looks thing, she has that in spades! She just comes off as being such a cool lady! Although she looks damn good too
Bret is the best there is the best there was and the best there ever will be, screw vince for what he did, bret deserved so much better than what he got, wcw screwed him as bad as vince did
Bret Hart is a wrestler I will always have a love/hate relationship with. I love his wrestling style and I was always a big fan of it. On the other hand, sometimes he’s just too full of himself. And I wish he would let go of some of this bitterness. That said, I’m not gonna say it’s totally unjustified. But at least Shawn, Michaels and Earl Hebner have admit it there wrongdoing and I’ve actually apologized so those two I could actually give a break. Vince McMahon I will always look a little Sadai at. The thing on Goldberg, everyone wants to blame him for the end of Bretz career, but the truth is Brett wrestled for several weeks after that kick which could not have helped his condition. While Goldberg was a factor, you can blame Brett for not taking time off as well. As for that Hall of Fame induction for him and his old partner, Jim Neidhart into the Hall of Fame? Fuck that dude for what he did! They should’ve beat his ass within an inch of his life! as far as I’m concerned, once you cross that barrier and put hands on Brett, he was fair game! I know people talk about legality’s and all that and usually I’m with that. In this instance, especially Amanda has survived cancer twice and is a stroke survivor, that Nimrod should’ve got a very good whooping, and should be thankful that the police did take him in the custody! They may have saved his life!
He has let go of a lot of it, thing is people still bring it up in interviews and it forces him to talk about it again and again. I'm sure you'd sound a bit bitter too if you had to constantly talk about the worst moments of your life. If you watch full interviews in context and not just soundbites, he tries not to spend much time on those subjects anymore. He's also openly admitted that he is partly to blame for how shit went down and has forgiven Shawn and Earl for what happened. He even admits that him and Shawn are friendly now to the point of being able to talk and text openly with him. As for him being a bit full of himself, name me one top guy in the business who isn't? You also have to remember that at the time of the Goldberg kick, there was no concussion protocol first of all and also old school guys like Bret tended to work hurt a lot of the time, because if you didn't it could effect your pay. Which it did when Bret did eventually take time off to rehab. His pay was cut in half and then in half again and again until he was eventually released. And that was before Bret found out his career was over. It wasn't at all like today where companies at least try to take care of their talent. So yes Bret probably didn't help himself by continuing to work, but I can understand why he did.
Bret Hart to me is a cautionary tale, loyalty is wonderful, but can be used against you and one can be taken advantage of.
It wasnt used against him. Bret was CHIEFLY at fault for what happened in Montreal. One could say Vince ultimately didn't handle it the best way. But he was put into that position by Bret
Yep then they paint him as bitter or taking wrestling 2 serious. Bret is all about respect & pride. He felt he owed it 2 himself & the fans
@@dominiquejones3805 He was/is a massive egomaniac
@@dominiquejones3805a a guy thats only about "respect and pride", doesnt show up to work 40 minutes late all of the time. Something he did in both WWF and WCW. Bret had a very entitled, egomaniacal side to him
@Billy Bob now u putting me on something. I never knee he showed up late. WCW was a free 4 all so Iwouldn't give a shit there
Great job! Maybe the best Bret Hart documentary ever. You really did him justice. He really is the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be. I was there when Bret won the world title for the first time in Saskatoon and I couldn't have had a better seat. It was on the upper deck and Bret was directly in front of me at 12 o'clock as he rolled off Ric. It was surreal.
This dude legitimately carried the company during the most difficult time for that company and the industry. The fact that he still accomplished a memorable and legendary career during those uncertain times is a testament to his skill. He didn't 'draw' as much as Hogan, simply because he was handed the reigns when the industry was going cold and losing money.
Great explanation, thanks for the thoughts!
He didn't carry when shawn amd the undertaker were still there
Bret is so innocent isn’t he? He never did anything wrong. What a joke.
Nobody could draw during that time. The high from the 80s had worn off. The steroid and sex scandals were going full tilt at the time as well, so yeah. Bret didn't set the wrestling world on fire, but neither did Flair, Shawn, Taker, diesel etc etc. What's telling though is the title was given to those other guys only to come back full circle to Bret. When I think new generation it's Bret for sure.
He left the company during their worst financial years. Just look at the ppv buys. He was a mark for himself. Still is. Also, probably the best performer of all time. The two aren't exclusive.
I don't care what anyone says or how much the wrestling business moves on bret to me will always be the greatest to ever touch the squared circle
To you and me both, brother.
Bret Hart is truly a man of honour and integrity, he's a man I've a great amount of respect for, Bret is the greatest wrestler to ever set foot in the ring in my book.
What a legend
I agree with you 💯
I also have great respect for Bret and he’s is absolutely one of the best to ever grace the ring but I feel as though he took things alittle too seriously at time when it came to putting someone over. Still my favourite of all time
That’s all true but he’s also a very bitter old man that need to let that shit go
It takes integrity to cheat on your wife and sniff coke.
I named my first born child after Bret. That's how much The Hitman meant to me. Still does.
Awesome😎
Hitman Hainline. Cool name 👍
Very cool
Very cool bro.
I named my son's middle name "Goldberg" after Bill Goldberg lol. I hope we can still be friends? Bret is cool too
I was at the match in Saskatoon in 1992 when Hitman won the title. I was 18 years old. It was a HUGE shock. We had no idea that would happen. The place erupted !
Lucky. I was only 5 at the time. Bret became my favorite.
I remember seeing this later on a coliseum video compilation VHS tape. Did they tell the crowd anything about why it was being filmed?
Because I remember when flair and Brett came out, there was a video screen, and it said Colosseum video right next to the entrance.
I always wondered if they told the crowd they were making a Ric Flair or Bret Hart documentary. Because otherwise if you know it was being filmed, you’d think something was going to happen.
I always wanted to ask someone who was there if they told you anything at the time? Hopefully you see this and I just had my chance. 😄
@@DW3010 we knew there was going to be cameras there ahead of time and would be taping for a show they had before RAW called Prime Time Wrestling. The screen did change a few time to also say Colosseum Home video. Regina got the Superstars show taping the next night.
@@JUVI9596 thank you so much! You answered the question that I’ve wondered since the early 90s! 👍🏻
@@JUVI9596Had RAW started then? I’m sure If my then 11 year old mind serves me correctly, they mentioned what happened on Superstars. I’m from the UK so we hardly had other shows like Prime Time (only occasionally) mostly Challenge and Superstars.
Technically speaking he is the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be.
Thank you for this video...Bret "The Hitman" Hart, in my opinion, was truly one of a kind in the world of professional wrestling. When he stepped up to the mic for a promo, it was evident that he spoke from the heart, connecting with the audience on a genuine level. While other wrestlers may have been excellent at playing their characters, Bret remained true to himself, and that's what I admired most about him.
His authenticity and passion shone through every time he addressed the fans, making us feel like we were getting a glimpse into the real person behind the persona. It was refreshing to witness a wrestler who didn't solely rely on gimmicks, but instead, let his true self shine through.
Although it's true that Bret may not have been the biggest draw in terms of box office success, I firmly believe that he played a vital role in carrying the company. His matches were technically superb, and he had the ability to tell compelling stories in the ring, captivating audiences around the world.
For me, Bret "The Hitman" Hart will always be remembered as an exceptional talent who wrestled with heart and honesty, and that's something that will forever set him apart in the history of professional wrestling.
I really enjoyed this documentary. As a young kid, and privileged enough to come of age during the best time (Attitude era), it took me years to appreciate Brett. Looking back on 97, we got to see easily his best Mic work and real life annimosty unfold between two legendary wrestlers at the peak of their careers. Thanks to the Hitman, we got to see the greatest WWE villain Mr. McMahon come to life.
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People who say he’s a bitter old man whining about the past wouldn’t be saying it if they gone through even a fraction of his life. With what he went through, he could have ended up like Steve Diko who pulled himself away from the mainstream after leaving Marvel Comics or Alan Moore of today when it comes to the comic industry in general with him so estranged from it after encountering a number of snakes in suits (sound familiar?) willing to undercut him because he’s seen as a worker.
Bret could have had a far more cynical and jaded about pro wrestling like Garth Ennis, Warren Ellis or Mark Miller are about the superhero genre in comics unless it’s Superman of course.
I think the main reason he gets all of those 'oh he's so bitter' comments is because in so many interviews he's done he's asked about those painful moment, like Owen's death, his stroke, or the Screwjob, and he simply answers in that dry. honest way he has. And then those clips get chopped up and spread around the internet. Yet when you watch full interviews in context, he doesn't usually spend that much time on those topics overall, especially more recently.
It has to be frustrating for him to have to tell the same stories over and over again about the worst moments of his life. He really is far more chill and forgiving than people make him out to be, especially after he came back in 2010.
@@KairiPrime exactly. I say it all the time. Hes not bitter. He just answering questions about very negative topics over and over again.
I can't imagine the emotional toll the deaths of members of his family, of his close friends like Hennig, along with his own health issues all in somewhat close time frame.
@@KairiPrime No, he gets the "bitter" label because of his constant attacks on various people, often for total BS reasons. Not because of what hes asked about. Its just in his nature to attack and be hyper-critical
From a BH fan - I think they see him as "bitter" because he's led a principled life, and that righteousness can foster resentment in self and in others which has bled over into his post-retirement engagements. I.E Bret comes off as thinking his "sh*t don't stink", and while he might be right most of the time, just the attitude is enough to make people cringe. Although, I think that perception is relaxing these days as Bret's tenure is becoming increasingly more recognized as of late, as it should.
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So happy you found my channel and enjoy it!
Thank You i can never get enough of stories and tales of Bret Hart, he and Mick, Terry Funk got me into wanting to be a wrestler.
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Back in the late 90s i delivered pizzas one time to stu and family, they wouldnt give me a tour of the dungeon but the anvil gave me a $50 tip. As a Bret Hart lifetime fan and a canadian, i really appreciate fans in the UK for keeping brets legacy alive in these videos and their undying loyalty. Thank you sir!
50 dollars back in the 90s was one hell of a tip for delivering 🍕
Hawk said it but I was gonna say the same! It’s easy to back Bret because he genuinely tried to be the best match on the card every night. Gotta love a guy who respected the time and money of fans and was legit the best in-ring storyteller to ever live.
Around that time when he was in WCW he was in Toronto Canada somewhere at a pizza store signing
Autographs I got s chances to meet him he was nice snd tired as well
A great docco! You did a great job Bruv. The Hitman will always be at the top of the short list of the greats
Much appreciated
Dope!! always look forward to your work!
Thank you mate
Many props to Bret...and he also began the birth of Mr mcmahon..one of the best heels ever
The ironic thing that nobody mentions is that if Stu Hart's champion was leaving Stampede but refused to give up the belt, he would have ripped the dude's arm off to get it. That's why nobody did that to Stu Hart.
This guy really does take the ring seriously, you can tell it's more than a profession, l bet he'd have done it in small arenas and clubs for next to nothing even if he'd not made the big time, you can see how much a good match means to him even if he's not involved, it'd make a a good video: Brett's favourites + highlights.
Calgarian here- we definitely feel the Hart presence in this town.
I bet
This was awesome! Very well done…narration was smooth, editing top notch & was thoroughly entertained throughout the entire video. Great job
Thank you! I hope you’ll enjoy my other content just as much
I don’t care what anyone says. Bret Hart’s matches hold up better than anyone else’s. The only guy who even comes close to consistently putting on matches as good as Bret Hart was Shawn Michaels.
He was able 2 make himself look blown up like no other & the way he executed him moves making them seem real
It’s crazy that perhaps the two greatest wrestlers ever turned up at the same time. I’ll always be a Bret Hart guy personally.
They should have done the first Hitman v Michaels at Survivor Series a ladder match.
Bret did achieve a hell of a lot, won every title multiple times, had the first ever ladder match, first televised king of the ring, first iron man match, I quit match… He’s no.1 on my Mount Rushmore 2. Angle 3. Benoit 4. Taker 5. Stone Cold & Hogan (just because of getting me into wrestling as a kid)
excellent documentary , i got a pair of his glasses sitting ringside in london ontario as a kid at the ice house.
this is the best profile bio about a pro wrestler
I'm pretty sure I've said this before but I've watched a lot more stuff about wrestling than actual wrestling itself. Even though I've already seen programs covering subjects you cover. I like the way you present things and always enjoy your content.
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@@WrestlePod I subscribed as soon as I found your channel and try to comment and like when a video is fresh. Consistently good work.
Bret hart was bloody awesome!! A warrior in the ring and a decent fella outside it!!
Couldn’t agree more!
He was great wrestler until he started wining about screwing all the time
Honestly, I'm not keen about describing Bret Hart as the most betrayed man in wrestling history, yet I know that he was treated unfairly when he sacrificed so much. The words innovator, influencer, and most definitely legend describe him. When I watched him wrestle on TV or better, at live events, Bret kept me engaged. I've had the pleasure of meeting him many times between 1994-2022. Bret proved to me that he's a warm, genuine man who sincerely appreciates his fans. Thanks for this upload.
And thanks for your great insight
I and many others associated the sharpshooter aka the scorpion death lock with Sting well before Bret Hart was a solo wrestler and started using the sharpshooter
Betrayed by his boss, betrayed by his peers and betrayed by A LOT of his fans. He was the best.
Couldn't have said it better myself.
Betrayed by HIMSELF. Bret Screwed Bret
Think that's why Bret carries a certain anger 4 the business. It's like being loyal 2 a girlfriend that wasn't loyal 2 u
@@billybob5337 lol it doesnt even make sense.
He betrayed his boss and Vince Mcmahon did what he had to do
My two favorite brothers in pro wrestling are Bret and Owen followed by the Steiner brothers then the Funks Dory Jr. and Terry
Bret Hart is the original people's champion. He won the crowd years ago. Bret Hart will always be the greatest.
One of my favourites
Bret's run in the WWF between Survivor Series 96 and 97 is god tier, both because of, and in spite of, the backstage problems with Shawn Michaels. Also had that great feud that helped elevate Stone Cold Steve Austin's place on the card, setting him on the path to the main event. I feel like his unhinged promo after losing the belt to Sycho Sid on Raw is sort of the unofficial start of the shift to the attitude era.
Nice
Bret busted his ass to be the best and he was. The dude had truckloads of natural charisma and was unmatched in the ring - nobody comes close to his storytelling and psychology. He understood that wrestling was an art and he turned every match he partook in into art.
Bret Hart was my 90’s TV dad.
lol
It kinda pisses me off when people talk about Bret like he’s just a bitter old guy who does nothing but moan. He was one of the best technical wrestlers ever, was a dedicated performer and was a role model to so many. Despite all this he has been through hell because if the business he loved. The betrayal by Vince, the shambolic tenure with WCW (that he really didn’t want in the first place), and of course what happened to Owen. Nobody can blame him if he has developed a somewhat bitter attitude towards the business now. He was undoubtedly one of the greatest of all time and deserved more form the business he gave so much to
Bret isn’t the most betrayed wrestler. He came out of the storm with his head held high and his respect intact. Bret Hart is the greatest pound-for-pound professional wrestler of all-time. Nobody did it better.
He’s definitely the most betrayed. Vince betrayed him pulled the contract and killed his brother
@@pleaseshutup7053 As a lifelong Bret Hart fan, I see your perspective and respect it because in many ways it’s true. However, I feel like Bret ended up with that happy ending to his story. The A&E documentary really puts that into perspective.
@@tylerdame1360 it can be argued Bret is the most important wwe superstar ever. Coming out of the steroid scandal trial Bret held wwe together with duct tape. Without hulk hogan putting him over. Imagine Bret beat hulk hogan at summerslam 93 then faced macho man at wrestlemania 10. There is no attitude era without Bret told Vince to hire Steve Austin and helped bring Austin to the next level. Unwillingly gave an assist to dx getting over as heels and of course no screw job no Mr. McMahon character.
Bret gave Vince 14 years of loyalty took less money to resign. Then Vince takes back the deal embarrasses him on tv the reason the screw job means so much because the world title actually meant so much to Bret. Oh yeah and let’s not forget Vince after letting go of Bret contacts the warrior for another run willing to pay him big money
This was a great video but there was one important thing you got wrong. Bret’s contract was not going to expire after the survivor series. Bret still had another month left. There was no way Bret was going to go to wcw with the championship.
Bret hart wasn't a draw. He was leaving and had to job Shawn. He had reasonable creative control and not full creative control.
Bret hart was always a crybaby. He was good as a low card talent and crap as a main eventer.
The fact that Vince pushed him screwing other wrestlers is stupid. Bret should have been thankful to Vince to push him despite being a flop WWF champion.
Had he been in any other promotion he would have been a low card wrestler or max mid card talent.
@@coolguy298 stop with this BS “Bret wasn’t a draw” false narrative. He was the wwe’s biggest seller of merchandise in his prime years and the most popular wwe wrestler at this time. He was their biggest draw, especially overseas. He was the leader of the new generation when the company was at their lowest due to the sex and steroid scandals. You know who wasn’t a draw? Michael Hickenbottom. What happened after he won the title at survivor series and was supposed to be the next leader and superstar for the company? Nothing. Steve Austin came in and took the lead and no one gave a damn about Michaels. Then he left the wwe for 4 years due to a “back injury” hoping they would fail without him and that’s when the wwe exploded and never looked back. Michaels was no where to be found in those years. Bret kept the wwe alive during their worst times. If Bret wasn’t a draw why did Vince keep going back to him to be champion after diesel, Michaels, yoko all failed as champions? Hate bret all you want but you bret haters need to stop spreading false information. Bret was also the headliner 2 times of the top wwe ppv’s of the 90’s. Look it up.
Go watch his matches at the first king of the ring . The different styles used in each match. Hitman made me sway from the old n dusted hogan matches to more intricate wow matches
It was a changing of the guard
My childhood hero the hitman ❤
Such a good hero when you are a kid (or adult)
Mine too! I’ll never give up my fandom. Bret’s the greatest to ever do it.
Love how Bret could actually legitimately fight. JR once commented that if Bret ever decided to seriously fight Shawn, he would have wiped the floor with him quickly. Which was why Shawn never wanted to directly legitimately fight Bret one on one.
Wonder what would have happened if Bret decided to punch Shawn, instead of grabbing his hair in that notorious hair pulling incident.
Shawn, Michaels and Bret Hart ladder match, I believe I actually have on an old VHS tape. It might be called “smack ‘em, wack ‘em” or something like that.
It’s on one of those compilation VHS tapes by Colosseum home video
Fav wrestler since 94
What a legend
The excellence of execution is a motto i adopted because of him.
Bret Hart is 1 of my favorite wrestlers...his theme song is what get me going
Such a banger
The Owen vs Bret fued started when Owen kicked Brets leg off of his leg. Devastating maneuver that should be banned.🤣
The thing that gets me is he always gave Vince a chance to counter offer WCWs offers and would take anything over WCW. His last contract with the WWF was less money more working days it had some nice perks but it was still less. But vince said he couldnt afford the contract anymore, Bret contacted the WCW to see what they had to offer then went to Vince for a counter offer. Vince made no real offer and told Bret to "think with your brain not your heart". Bret just wanted recognition he wanted to feel valued in thr company he would have taken any reasonable contract over the WCW even if it was less money.
Brett v Perfect is my favorite match. 🎉🔥
A classic bout
I was at Nitro on Nov 10, 1997 in Memphis, Tn. The night after "Montreal".I didn't see the Survivor Series. A few fan's said Bret lost to Shawn and obviously Eric was in the ring saying Bret Hart's coming to WCW/NWO. I was 12 and I had zero clue what was going on. After the show ended WCW referee Scott Dickenson talked to some fans and said he heard Bret puched Pat Patterson and Shane (lol). I was so confused. All i remember thinking was why Scott told us he still worked at the post office and who was this Shane person lol. One of the wildest 48 hrs. in pro wrestling.
Lol so Bret’s dad was going around seeing how many religious leaders he could stretch out
Lol what a dude
I guess WWE still underestimates the contribution of this man which made late 80s and early 90s kids tune in in India
He's right about Flair.
Bret was a Superhero to kids of my generation. The Excellence of Execution, The Best There is, The Best there was and the Best there ever will be
Listen, I’m a fan of Bret and I do agree that he does come across as bitter. However, when you’re being asked the same questions over and over you can’t really blame him. The interviewer asks the questions and the interviewee answers them. Also, the screw job was a big moment in wrestling history so of course people continue to ask him about it. I could see if he were bringing it up every chance he got but I highly doubt he’s just talking about it out of thin air; and instead answering questions that are asked to him. Maybe his tone of voice could be changed when he answers as to not sound so bitter about it still, idk. 🤷🏾♀️
ec3 is the most betrayed man in history , he is a generational talent and all wwe did was bury him like he was hornswoggle , ec3 has all of it to be at the top
I don't agree. Sometimes violence is the answer. Great video. Thanks
Glad you liked the video
I remember my dad's friend order the bret and Owen pay per view I forgot the year but it was a big deal we all went to my dad's friend house to watch the wrestling match we use to go all the time to watch every main event from the the 90s until we move in 1999 to another house than later in 2000 I ordered SummerSlam that was the last time I seen a pay per view from wwf/wwe
Man i love bret hart. He really is the definition of a living legend. May god bless him
A true icon of wrestling
I've found that most fans who were younger at the time pick sides, mostly Bret's side. And most fans like myself who were already adults in 1997 and came up watching wrestling in the 70s and 80s territory days don't pick sides. At the end of the day they were both right and they were both wrong. Bret has even said that.
N the words of Jim Cornette it was a clusterF
Are you sure the crowd was split at Survivor Series 92? I'll have to rewatch sometime but that's not how I remember it. HBK was heel at the time and this was during an era when (for the most part) very few fans cheered the heels. Undertaker beating Hogan the year before was one exception so they turned him face not too long after.
Bret Hart is the man! He made you forget wrestling was a work...
I think back to a schoolyard wrestling club my friends and I had, circa 93. Bret Harts moves worked. Hogans and Warriors didn't. #respect
I totally agree
The line pencil neck geek is from classy Freddy Blassie
It just goes to show that working hard for a company all your life , at the end , they company couldn’t care less , you’re just another mouth to feed ..
That’s why you’ve gotta make your own thing ☺️
That's Steve "murfuggin" Blackman mate....dont forget next time 😡
Bret was absolutely the best wrestler ever! He will always be my favorite, he will always be the pinnacle of wrestling!
Common misconception about Montreal 97.. Bret had 3 weeks left on his contract, hence why he couldnt arestle at WCW straight away, why he done tbe ref angle with Bischoff, because WCW, wanted him on WCW TV but under WWF contract he couldnt wrestle.
When I was a boy Bret Hart was my favorite period maybe I'm biased as my real name is Brett.
They were great one of the best fights ever they were both warriors . I loved it. But I still think the Hitman should of been the champ for longer than he Was
The most betrayed man NOT Bret Hart. It's The Macho Man. Hogan dropped the leg on him and formed the N.W.O. That was the darkest day in wrestling history.
Shawn Michaels lost to Brett Hart 54 times before Survival Series 97. Brett lost to Shawn twice...so yeah there definitely was a problem with SOMEONE not putting someone over. Brett screwed Brett.
I just counted 5 times Shawn pinned Bret in January 1997 all if them WWF title matches. Not that it really matters of all those matches they had only what 4-5 were televised or ppv and in that format Shawn beats bret in televised/ppv matches.
Not gonna go back over every house show from every year, but had house shows been booked the same way in 96-97 as they were in 1992 (and had Shawn not lost his smile and forfeited title in feb 97) he would have probably had a lot more.
The wwf started mixing up the matches more in the mid to late 90s where as in 1992 they wrestled the same match same finish every night for months straight ( they would only change the match if they went back to a certain arena for a second match but loops were typically 3 months).
The only televised matches from the 1992 matches was a Shawn Michaels victory in their first meetjng as singles wrestlers by countout on wrestling challenge/superstar taping not sure which one aired, but the back to back tapings both had the match with that finish( a very clean win too, of course they played the whole Shawn was too dumb to realize a count-out wouldn’t win him the belt gig), and Of course Survivor Series 92, which Bret won. The ladder match made coliseum home video like a year after it happened ( a throw away match on a tv taping where both guys had already wrestled multiple time, just to get the point of a ladder match across to Vince).
Of course of all the matchups in the tag days the only one with a decisive winner was the SNME match, and Bret did the job (had the ropes not broken Rockers would have been champs). No politicking was done, but the fact the Anvil decided to stay in WWF helped solidify Vinces decision not to air match or switch titles. Thats why the title switch happened contract disputes with Anvil, and Bret was glad to be going to singles.
Of all the matches they had or planned to have, it was Shawn who lost his smile and refused to get a match in the ring, and he wasn’t hurt anyways (running up steps, and doing backflips off top turnbuckle). Even Bruce pritchard who always backs him up said the injury was bogus, which is why Michaels went off script and said he lost his smile.
@@danielmelvin4525 I am definitely not reading all that, fuck did I hit a nerve or what lol. Point is Shawn lost to Brett more time then Brett lost to Shawn. Go head on with your blah blah house show blah blah booking ppv blah blah bullshit. Brett screwed Brett
Bret put Shawn over on the biggest stage of them all wrestlemania
Wrestling’s biggie an pac story
I love Bret Hart , he's one.of the best , easily in top 5 of all time
I agree
You know what’s depressing? Before this video, I got an add, where Brett the hitman hard is trying to sell me a used car. Not sure if he needed the money, or maybe knows the owner of the dealership, either way he looks in rough shape
If he actually believes that he's the only person in that business who started off at the very bottom, and through years and years and years of paying dues, made it to the top spot, then he's just an egomaniac.
Plenty of guys have done the exact same thing, only without having the backing of prestigious wrestling family behind them.
My issue with Bret is that he was working for a company that gave him everything he could ever want, but it wasn't enough for Bret. The WWF literally handed him the keys to the company...but it wasn't good enough for him. He was a great wrestler, but a shitty employee, and a shitty person.
wrong. literally wrong. at least with the bottom bit. Vince was literally making his character a crybaby, and would rather push the actual crybaby who was attacking Bret's family and Bret himself (Shawn Michaels), Vince gave him a contract Bret wanted because he literally wanted to stay in WWF, Vince actively pushed him to WCW because he'd rather keep Shawn than Bret, Vince broke his contract willingly with a screwjob, all because he didn't want to drop the belt to someone who just didnt deserve it being HIM the one to win it from.
Bret never had the keys to the WWF, Bret was the one pleading with Vince to keep him in the company, despite Shawn Michaels making his life hell.
Please get your facts straight and figure out who the real villains of the screwjob was.
cause it sure wasnt Bret
They were both great both teams..Shean was no joke he kick some butt... But Too beat the Man... stealing a little bit of the mthey an Ric Flair who's one of the greatest. They were two of the best..... I love the Hitman.. almost as love the Heàry break kid.... Two of the best ever...
Miss two shows in 15years. Makes sense Roman makes 2 shows a year lol.
best of all time.
A true legend for sure
He was also the most over wrestler of the 1980,s alot of talent put Brett over , but you don't hear Brett mention that, all you hear is Vince McMahon blah blah blah or Bill Goldberg blah blah blah, you don't hear bill bitching about the night Brett knocked him out with that hidden metal sheild
I always thought it was brilliant that Bret would take a chest bump instead of turning like every1 else when they were Irish Whipped n2 the turnbuckle like a real fight
Bret Hart knew before hand or had a sense of how the wrestling business works
and what other wrestlers were like or were capable of. In his case even if his dad
hid certain aspects of the business from him, if he was really a student of the game
he would have eventually figured it out on his own. Metaphorically speaking he knew
the difference between good and evil and made his choice. How is this man a victim?
Bret Hart, Buff Bagwell and others: From Professional Wrestlers to Professional Victims.
Don’t forget chris Benoit Eddie Geuraro Tinanka Bam Bam Bigelow and Sunny aka Tammy Lynch scott Hall and Marty Jannity Lex Lugar and Ms Elizabeth as that bucket list
What about Owen hart died the ring that ceiling stunt that sting used to Do wcw and what Shawn Michaels did at wrestlemania 12
How was Buff bag-well a professional victim
The only reason I watched wrestling after the age of 10 was Bret
A true legend
Bret wasnt wrestling straight after Owen died. He was off for a while i think he might even have been injured
The thing about the WWE is that it’s entertainment! Like a stage show! people play the good and bad guys! Bret of all people should have known it was a circus! remember when the Warrior had his moments and it went to his head! I think Bret for some reason found it hard to just go with the flow! Be more humble etc. I do think Vince should have been more open with him! just be straight with plans
Bret hart a true wrestling legend. He would never wrestle for AEW especially being almost 70😅
I still remember Bad News Allen talking about what happened with Bret...
"Don't get me wrong, I love Bret like a brother. But Bret's problem was that he started to believe his own b*llsh*t. He had replicas made of every belt he ever owned. Who does that?
I told him countless times, you didn't actually WIN any of those belts. You're not a hero, you're not a villian. You just play one on television."
'who does that'
literally most wrestlers have belt replicas. It's a status of what they achieved in the company. It's still something to be proud of, its your legacy. Bad News Allen is just some stupid old fart who doesn't know how to be happy
The only thing Bret ever did wrong was not dropping willingly on the way out.
When the idiot attacked Bret, it was a good thing they didn’t let the crowd get him. All that would have been left would have been that stupid hat…..also found it so funny you said cheap shots are so horrible, and then let’s watch it one more time
I don't think Piper trained in the dungeon,but I could be wrong
What’s baffling 2 me is that we’re living in a world where ‘THE HITMAN’ Bret Hart & ‘THE INCREDIBLE’ Hulk Hogan never had a singles match 2gether in the WWF! When I was coming of age I thought 2 myself that those 2 probably had 100 matches 2gether cause of how over they were but nope low and behold that it never happened. O BTW the only thing that the screw job did was prevent HBK & THE HITMAN from having another 20 more matches 2gether. Remember HBK injured his back in that casket match @ that seasons Royal Rumble and the main event 4 Wrestlemania 14 was supposed 2 a triple threat match between THE HITMAN vs HBK vs STONE COLD Steve Austin with STONE COLD going over with Vince McMahon screwing both HBK & THE HITMAN in a much less confusing & embarrassing way thus giving birth 2 the Mr. McMahon character so he could feud with Austin and the wrestling focus would’ve been more on THE ROCK & STONE COLD! That just further proves that we’re living in an imperfect world lol!
Growing up, Bret Hart was my hero.
THE BEST THERE WAS, THE BEST THERE IS, AND THE BEST THERE WILL EVER BE.. THE EXCELLENCE OF EXECUTION.
Very cool fact he has first televised match the day and year that I was born
Nice
The best there is the best there was the best there ever will be bret the hitman hart
Legend💯
There's alot of negative things someone can say about bret but in the ring, between the ropes he was better than 99% of wrestlers
He was always my favorite wrestler, but at the same time what made him great was his downfall. he took his character very seriously, which is what made him fun to watch, but it made him bitter when the business side of things showed up. Some people can handle that, but he didn't handle the business side well.
the biggest whiner in wrestling is more accurate
Natalia is so good looking, dont mean to be creepy but damn she always looks so good! Her smile is like a high wat lightbuld! It just shines! Shes beautiful and if shes as good of a person as what i hear Tyson is a lucky man😊
Back in 2013-2014, I was a huge simp for her lol. She just was all woman IMO.
@@bradlee3109 I agree! It's not just a looks thing, she has that in spades! She just comes off as being such a cool lady! Although she looks damn good too
No lies told
Bret is the best there is the best there was and the best there ever will be, screw vince for what he did, bret deserved so much better than what he got, wcw screwed him as bad as vince did
Bret Hart is a wrestler I will always have a love/hate relationship with. I love his wrestling style and I was always a big fan of it. On the other hand, sometimes he’s just too full of himself. And I wish he would let go of some of this bitterness. That said, I’m not gonna say it’s totally unjustified. But at least Shawn, Michaels and Earl Hebner have admit it there wrongdoing and I’ve actually apologized so those two I could actually give a break. Vince McMahon I will always look a little Sadai at.
The thing on Goldberg, everyone wants to blame him for the end of Bretz career, but the truth is Brett wrestled for several weeks after that kick which could not have helped his condition. While Goldberg was a factor, you can blame Brett for not taking time off as well.
As for that Hall of Fame induction for him and his old partner, Jim Neidhart into the Hall of Fame? Fuck that dude for what he did! They should’ve beat his ass within an inch of his life! as far as I’m concerned, once you cross that barrier and put hands on Brett, he was fair game! I know people talk about legality’s and all that and usually I’m with that. In this instance, especially Amanda has survived cancer twice and is a stroke survivor, that Nimrod should’ve got a very good whooping, and should be thankful that the police did take him in the custody! They may have saved his life!
He has let go of a lot of it, thing is people still bring it up in interviews and it forces him to talk about it again and again. I'm sure you'd sound a bit bitter too if you had to constantly talk about the worst moments of your life. If you watch full interviews in context and not just soundbites, he tries not to spend much time on those subjects anymore. He's also openly admitted that he is partly to blame for how shit went down and has forgiven Shawn and Earl for what happened. He even admits that him and Shawn are friendly now to the point of being able to talk and text openly with him. As for him being a bit full of himself, name me one top guy in the business who isn't?
You also have to remember that at the time of the Goldberg kick, there was no concussion protocol first of all and also old school guys like Bret tended to work hurt a lot of the time, because if you didn't it could effect your pay. Which it did when Bret did eventually take time off to rehab. His pay was cut in half and then in half again and again until he was eventually released. And that was before Bret found out his career was over. It wasn't at all like today where companies at least try to take care of their talent. So yes Bret probably didn't help himself by continuing to work, but I can understand why he did.