A Brief History Of Bret Hart

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00:00A Brief History of Bret Hart

00:06Bret Sargent Hart was born on July 2, 1957, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, into the famous

00:13Hart wrestling family.

00:15His father, Stu Hart, was a renowned wrestler and promoter, and he trained Bret and his

00:20siblings in the family's basement, known as the Hart Dungeon.

00:24Bret began his wrestling career in 1976 in his father's promotion, Stampede Wrestling.

00:31He quickly gained a reputation for his technical skills and dedication to the craft.

00:35His early years in Stampede Wrestling laid the foundation for his future success.

00:40In 1984, Bret Hart joined the World Wrestling Federation WWF, now WWE.

00:47Initially, he formed a tag team with his brother-in-law Jim The Anvil Neidhartp, known as the Hart

00:53Foundation, managed by Jimmy Hart, the team became one of the top tag teams of the 1980s,

00:59winning the WWF Tag Team Championship twice.

01:04Transitioning to a singles career in the early 1990s, Bret Hart earned the moniker The Hitman

01:09and became known as the Excellence of Execution.

01:12One of the most controversial moments in wrestling history, the Montreal Screwjob, occurred at

01:17the 1997 Survivor Series.

01:20Bret, who was leaving WWF for rival WCW, lost the WWF Championship to Shawn Michaels in

01:28a match where the ending was manipulated by WWF owner Vince McMahon without Bret's consent.

01:34This incident had a lasting impact on the wrestling industry and Bret's career.

01:39Bret joined World Championship Wrestling WCW in 1997 but struggled to find the same level

01:45of success due to poor booking decisions.

01:48His career was cut short in 2000 after suffering a concussion, leading to his retirement.

01:54Despite his turbulent career, Bret Hart's legacy in professional wrestling is profound.

02:00He was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2006 and is celebrated for his in-ring

02:05work, storytelling ability, and influence on future generations of wrestlers.

02:11Bret also overcame significant personal challenges, including a stroke in 2002, and remains an

02:17influential figure in the wrestling world.

02:20Bret Hart's career is marked by his dedication to wrestling excellence, his technical skill,

02:25and his role in some of the most memorable moments in wrestling history.