Resilience and perseverance in the journey of Bret Hart. A timeline of obstacles and growth.
Bret Hart, a Canadian-American retired professional wrestler from the Hart wrestling family, is celebrated as one of the greatest of all time. Known as "The Hitman," he popularized technical wrestling in North America during the early 1990s. His background includes amateur wrestling, and he became a major international draw, significantly impacting the perception of mainstream professional wrestling. Hart's legacy emphasizes his exceptional skill and contributions to the sport.
At SummerSlam in August 1989, The Hart Foundation faced The Brain Busters in a non-title match and were defeated.
On November 6, 1989, Bret Hart lost to Mr. Perfect on Prime Time Wrestling. Perfect pulled Hart's tights during a roll-up to secure the victory.
On January 17, 1992, Bret Hart lost the Intercontinental Championship to The Mountie.
In August 1992, Bret Hart lost the Intercontinental Championship to Davey Boy Smith at SummerSlam in a match later voted "Match of the Year" by Pro Wrestling Illustrated readers.
In 1994, Bret Hart lost his WWF Championship to Bob Backlund at Survivor Series in a submission match.
In 1994, Bret Hart's disagreements with his brother Owen escalated into a family feud.
In late 1997, due to the WWF's rough financial position, Vince McMahon encouraged Bret Hart to approach WCW about a contract, despite Hart's willingness to renegotiate with the WWF.
On February 8, 1999, on Nitro, Bret Hart lost the United States Heavyweight Championship to Roddy Piper.
In December 1999, Bret Hart suffered a concussion, leading to inactivity in in-ring competition.
Due to a concussion he got in December of 1999, Bret Hart had been inactive from in-ring competition since January 2000.
On October 20, 2000, WCW terminated Bret Hart's contract via FedEx letter due to his ongoing incapacity.
In 2002, Bret Hart suffered a stroke, which delayed the completion of his autobiography.
In 2010, Bret Hart engaged in a feud with Vince McMahon that mirrored the Montreal Screwjob, culminating in a No Holds Barred match at WrestleMania XXVI where Hart defeated McMahon, following a double-cross by the Hart family.
On February 1, 2016, Bret Hart announced he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
In July 2023, it was revealed that Bret Hart offered his services to AEW as an agent, but was turned down.
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