SLAM! Wrestling Canadian Hall of Fame: Bret Hart Memories
I think the best Bret Hart memory is everything really..because
everytime he wrestles you know you will never see such a dedicated, and
special wrestler as Bret Hart is ... when he wrestles you never keep your eye
off the match because he is the best!!!!
Lindsey Sidwell
The best memories of Bret is when he had the new Hart Foundation with Owen,
Pillman, Niehart and Smith. They always
bad mouth the USA and the wrestlers that American fans liked, for a example
Shawn Micheals, Stone Cold and the Undertaker
and they would attack them from behind but Bret Hart told
the truth the American fans turned on him first so he turned his
back on us and behalf of the american fans I'm sorry.
LAGAEL5@aol.com
Bret "The Hitman" Hart has been my favorite wrestler since I was about seven
years old. I am fifteen years old now. I always admired his dedication, his
ability, his heart, his fighting spirit, and everything else about him since
then. He truly is the greatest wrestler in the history of pro wrestling and
the greatest athlete in any type of sport. No other athlete in any sport has
ever put as much of themselves into what they do as Bret Hart does. Whether
you love him or you hate him, you have to admit that he put gave full
dedication to wrestling and to all the fans. When Bret waged war against the
U.S. fans, it was their own faults. He gave us, the United States fans, and
all of his fans worldwide, his full heart and dedication. The "Hitman" never
failed to give his all. He always had his Canadian fighting spirit. No
matter what the situation was, Bret Hart always rose to the occasion. The
United States fans turned their backs on Bret. Bret never turned his back on
them. He was angry and frustrated with his treatment from the fans, and he
had every right to be. He gave us years and years of dedication, and the U.S.
fans abandoned him to cheer on scum like "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and that
worthless degenerate "The Heartbreak Kid" Shawn Michaels. They never were as
loyal to the fans as Bret was and still is today, yet the fans cheered them
anyways. Bret turned down a huge amount of money from the WCW before he came
back to the WWF at Survivor Series 1996 to defeat "Stone Cold", bacause of his
loyalty to the WWF and to his fans. And what did he get for it? He got
screwed over by McMahon at Survivor Series 1997 in his match against Shawn
Michaels and gets abandoned by most of his fans in the United States. If I
was Bret, I'd be pretty mad too. I will never watch thee WWF again or order a
WWF PPV event. Bret, just so you know, I never have and never will abandon
you. You are the greatest - EVER!! My fondest memories of Bret are when he
defeated Yokozuna at Wrestlemania X for his second championship title reign,
and when he defeated "Big Daddy Cool" Diesel (a.k.a. Kevin Nash) at Survivor
Series 1995 for his third chamionship title reign. I also got to see him in
person. I saw him in the Boston Garden a few years ago. I also saw him on
February 13th, 1997 on Tursday Raw Thursday at Worcester, the Thursday before
In Your House: The Final Four where he won the title four his fourth time,
only to get screwed out of it the next night by Austin hitting him over the
head with a chair. I got to tag Bret's hand that night, and I'll never
forget. When I was little, I used to look up to Bret. He was my hero and my
role model - he still is. I want to thank Bret for all the years of hard work
and dedication he has given us over his legendary career. Wrestlers have come
and gone, stars have been born and died out, but Bret was always there. Even
today, he still is "The excellence of execution. The best there is, the best
there was, and the best there ever will be!!" He proved that time and time
again I know that Bret can defeat anyone in the WCW or NWO. He will be the
WCW World Heavyweight Champion. The WCW has a much better talent roster than
the WWF, but that doesn't matter. Bret could beat any of them. I just hope
that the WCW doesn't fail to promote him. I hope they give him full support.
If they don't - they're stupid. He's the greatest wrestler ever. He would
give them great ratings. I hope he keeps his head up high as he always has
and doesn't let people get to him. I hope he doesn't change his personality.
I hope he stays the same person that us "Hitman" fans have grown to love. I
love seeing Bret in WCW. Thank you Bret for giving us full dedication and
putting your all in wrestling. Thank you for sticking up for yourself and
being a role model for all people to look up to. Now all you need to do is
prove to the WCW fans that you are the best there is, the best there was, and
the best there ever will be. Then again, it's us who need to prove that we
are grateful for all the years you've given us. Thank you Bret. You will
always be my favorite no matter what happens. No wrestler will ever be as
good as you!!!!
The biggest "Hitman" fan ever,
Brian "The Hitman" Edmunds
Well my memory of Bret is he never gives up no matter who he fights he
put's up a good fight. I remember when he fought Bad News Allen in a a
match for the title in Stampede Wrestling. Bad News had used something on
Bret and Bret was bleeding all over but Bret would not give up he still
fought till he won. He couldn't come back out to do the interview his
brothers Keith and Bruce did it for him but Bret had a standing ovation
that night everyone was standing up when he won. He was great back then
and he still is great now. Those who say there his fans then when he goes
bad they aren't they are not his true fans. I have stuck being his fan
though thick and thin and I will be a fan of his till the day I die and
thats the truth.
Rhonda Kominek (Hart Babe)
Bret "Hit Man" Hart is the greatest wrestler of all time. He has wrestled so
many wrestlers from 200lbs. to 600lbs. and he has beaten them all! He knows so
many manuevers and executes them perfectly. That is why he is the Excellence
of Execution. He is also the master of submissions. he can issue any of the
following to his oppoents at any time: Sharpshooter, figure-four leglock,
figure-four leglock around the ringpost, boston crab, cross-faced chicken
wing, armbar and others I have failed to mention. He is a champion to end all
champions! he is a two-time WWF tag team champion w/ Jim "The Anvil" Niehardt,
a two-time WWF Intercontinental Champion, and a FIVE-TIME World Wrestling
Federation Heavyweight Champion. If he hadn't been screwed so many times by
the WWF owner, Vincent K. McMahon, He would have been WWF champion for many
more times to come. Bret Hart has estbalished his claim as the "best there is,
the best there was, and the best there ever will be!"
-Casey McFall-
My memories of Bret Hart are:
When he defended the WWF title against the undertaker on SummerSlam of 97.
Since I was 5 years old, I always have being The Hitman's fan. I never miss
Bret Hart's matches.
He is always going to be my favorite wrestler.
Thank you, for being who you are. "The Hitman"
Alvaro Yepez
I think the best Bret Hart memory was when he battled with Shawn at
WRESTLEMANIA X.I think that was the best memory because the both members gave
all they got.They battled , batteled ,and battled ,But never gave up.They
tried and tried but one man came out to be the World Wrestling Federation
Champ.
MoRtALGT1@aol.com
Bret "Hit Man" Hart was my favorite wrestler when I started liking
wrestling. He still is my favorite. I want to grow up to be just like him.
My favorite memory of him is when he defeated WWF Champion Yokozuna. I think
Bret Hart is the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever
will be!
Joey K.
My favorite memory of Bret Hart is everything that he has done. I have
grown up watching this great wrestler. He is my idol in every way, and
to that I owe him my life. I understand everything he has done, and if
there is something I don't get he explains it to me. Bret is just a
real man, someone you could look up to. Today we live in a world of
chaos and no heroes. But Bret Hart is a hero, he may not think he is
now but he has proven through his actions he is. I have never went to a
wrestling show, but I do my best to get a hold of every Bret Hart
material there. He is simply a perfect wrestler, and he won't dare not
give his 100 percent. Many people dislike Bret because of the U.S.A.
incident, but he is true. I am even a citizen of the U.S.A. and I know
he speaks the truth. My dream is to one day to meet this legend who has
so greatly influenced my life. I could go on and on about Bret Hart but
you would have to write an ongoing collection that would never end about
everything Bret has done and meant to me. I still believe you Bret!
Adam Brewer
I have two memories I'd like to mention.
One was Bret taking the World Wrestling Federation title from Ric
Flair. I'll never forget that victory. Bret then finally got what he
deserves.
My second Bret Hart memory is the speach he made on Raw, in which he
turned his back to the American people and announced he will be
faithfull to non American fans, Canadian especially. I think you should
always stay loyal to your roots. I was glad to see Bret not letting the
American people get to him. I'll never forget the standing ovation he
got at the Canadian Stampede. WOW!
Elez J. Shenhar
My favorite memory of Bret Hart is when at Canadian Stampede the Hart
family beat Austin and team USA at the In Your House and then whole Hart
family just came in the ring
Kenneth T Biggins
I was a fan of the Hart Foundation since I was eight. The initial
reason was that I thought Anvil's goattie was cool. I attended a WWF
event long ago in Montreal and the first match was between the Rockers
and the Hart Foundation. Although it was the first match of the card it
was also in my opinion the best, the match resulted in a time limit
draw. Little did I know how big two wrestlers in that match will became
in the future.
Usually I'm a person that cheers for the underdog against a crowd
favorite like Hogan, Michaels, or the Undertaker. But when Bret was on
top of the WWF I was still one of his biggest fan. I particularly
remember his matches against the Bulldog, Papa Shango, Owen Hart,
Diesel, Bob Backlund, Jerry Lawler, first ever King of the Ring and the
60 minute Iron Man match where the Hitman was robbed.
When I heard that the Hitman was coming back I could hardly wait.
It is very good to see a western canadian dominating a U.S coperation.
Shortly after he formed the gang that is the best there is, was and ever
will, the HART FOUNDATION. I never forget Owen's tears when after a
long feud he made up with his brother. Bulldog, one of my other
personal favorites was also there. Shortly after came Pillman who was
the Esa Tikaneen of the gang, a good guy who could always be counted
on. Then the Anvil came just in time to push Austin off the entrance
stage and break Stone Cold's skinny little body. Then all the U.S jokes
started, one of my all time favorite was: The U.S is nothing but a
toliet where the Patriot comes to take a pi$$. But more importantly he
always carried the Canadian flag with pride. He gave us more pride in
our country than any other Canadian athlete or politician.
I get a big laugh of the WWF today. Their big American hero Stone
Cold was killed twice by the best there is. One time Stone Cold passed
out in the sharpshooter. Bret was so brave that he was so sure that he
will win the title that he put his own career on the line against the
Undertaker. Even though Michaels was the ref, Bret found a way to win.
The Patriot giving up when the fans were chanting U.S.A was also great.
Canada went 4-0 in the flag matches against the U.S.. My favorite pay
per view was the Calgary Stampede when the Hart Foundation beat five U.S
wrestlers to win the match. I remember all the Harts running in the
ring and celebrating, it was great. I will also remember: 3:16 OWEN
JUST BROKE YOUR NECK, OH CANADA BEFORE MATCHES and Pillman's triple X
files. Pillman dying was the start of the end of an era. (Good luck
Loose Cannon at the big ring in the sky). I was so mad when Hitman was
$crewed in Montreal, I haven't watched WWF since. It is like the NHL
without the Montreal Canadians.
I watch WCW every week now. It is fairly good, but I was kind of hoping
that Bret will reform the Foundation, maybe with Chris Jericho and Chris
Benoit as a new member; at least he join alliances with traitors like
Sting, Luger and Nash of the Wolfpack. Anyways what ever he does he
will always be my all time favorite.
5 time Heavyweight Champ, 2 time Intercontinal, 2 time tag team champ,
first ever King of the Ring Winner, 2 time Royal Rumble Champ. Surely
the best there is!
Attila the sixth member of the Hart Foundation
Bret Hart has always been my favorite wrestler. Ever since his days with
the first Hart Foundation.(the best tag team ever) I always admired his
athletism and the fact he could wrestle big or small guys and excellently
execute them. Your matches are always the most entertaining of the card.
Your the only Professional wrestler that can bring a lot of ametuer move to
the match and still make it entertaining. Your best matches were with
Shawn Micheals(even though I hate the little puke) My favorite match ever
is Survivors Serries 1992 when you faced Shawn Micheal and you cought that
little boy in the sharpshoter and made him cry for his mom. I even liked
you when you bashed America even though I am an American because I knew a
promoter was putting you up to it. I had never watched WCW until you went
their now that is all I watch. I wish you the best of luck in WCW.
Carrie A Lancaster
My favorite memory of Bret Hart is well, tonights nitro. He really showed that
he cared about someone in the Federation and showed that he does care and feel
for people who he feels for and admires. I personally think that he is one of
the bravest wrestlers. He warned everyone in WCW and NWO that they were no
longer safe and that shows that he has ballz. I would just like to tell him
that I will always be on his side.
PHATMAN654Aaol.com
I think I am the best hitman fan ever. I recorded most of his matches, I've
collected most of his figures, I got his shades, his poster and his shirt
and I am not even Canadian. He is THE BEST THERE IS,THE BEST THERE WAS, AND
THE BEST THERE EVER WILL BE. I think the best memory I saw was when he made
Jerry "The King" Lawler kiss his feet at the King of the Ring.
from the #1 bret hart fan,
mark aglanao
Bret really is the best there is the best here was and the best there ever
will be. What no one will probably understand is why Bret why only Bret
knows why anyways my favoirite memory is when Bret beat the living !!##$%
of Stone Cold Steve Austin. I have so much respect for the Hitman, he is a
great role model for the people and what I think is he should of stayed in
the WWF. Same with the British Bulldog and the Anvil. Because all of them had
a good future in the WWF. For example the Bulldog was almost known every
where in the WWF now he is barely on Nitro. Same with the Anvil. He would of
been known good in the WWF if he stayed he was a former tag team champ now
you barely see him in tag team action with the Bulldog and Bret had such a
big spectrum in the WWF even though fans boooed him in America but deep
inside they still have the respect. He is one of those guys that made what
the WWF is today by being the champion 5 times. It was good that Owen Hart
stayed in the WWF becuse he still has a big future ahead of him in the WWF
he might even be a wrestling champion well even though Bret is gone in the
WWF I still have the biggest respect for him in WCW and wish him all my
luck to be a WCW champion. thank you very much.
harry
I have several memories of Bret Hart but I only have one memory I woukd
like to mention. That memory is when he was defeated by the British
Bulldog for the Intercontinental Title. It was the best match that I
have ever seen. Even though Bret lost the match he showed the true
sportsmanship of a real Champion. He handed the title over with his own
two hands. This is what makes Bret Hart the greatest champion of all
time. I cannot wait for Bret Hart to step into the ring against Hulk
Hogan because it will pit the two greatest wrestlers of all time in the
ring together against one and other. Beyond a shadow of a dought Bret
Hart will remain supreme in his quest for the WCW championship belt.
It's not the belt that Bret wants,its the tile as WCW Heavyweight
Champion of the World.
Shawn Carmichael
The first time I saw the 'Hitman' was at Wrestlemania X, when he beat Yoko for
the title. Since then, I've followed his career and cheered no matter who he
faced. Americans turned his back on him, as did McMahon and the WWF, and yet
he has
perservered. I have never seen anyone more dedicated to being the best. Jerks
like
Austin, or brainless degenerates like Michaels have nothing on this guy. Bret
has
never backed away from a fight, and has never quit. In WCW, I could care less
whether he's n.W.o. or WCW, because either way I know he'll still be the best
there
is, the best there was, and the best there ever will BE!!!! Black-and-White,
Red-and-Black, neither matters, 'cause it's Pink-and-Black, 4ever.
Chris Taylor (Hitman 4 Life)
Bret Hart Kicks ASS! He was his all-time best when he bad-mouthed those
Americans! The Hart Foundation was at it's strongest and at SummerSlam '97
Bret won the WWF Title for the fifth time! He totally kicks ass but I wish
he would have stayed in the WWF!
NAD, ACE, SLICK
My favorite matches that Bret Hart were a part of were all in the WWF.
Probably my favorite Bret Hart match was at Wrestlemania 8 that was Bret
Hart vs. Rowdy Roddy Piper for the Intercontinental Title. That match showed
true talent and championship material from both wrestlers. It shows the true
competitive spirit of wrestlers.
Another great Bret Hart memory was at SummerSlam '93 after Bret Hart beat
Doink, he went and then fought Jerry Lawler, but lost because he didn't
release the Sharpshooter at the end.
But, probably my favorite memory of Bret Hart, that wasn't really a match
was at Starrcade '97 after he hit Eric Bischoff, he literally handed Nitro
to WCW, and then in the World title match between Stine and Hogan, he beat
up the ref after a fast-count and after Sting puts Hogan in the Scorpion
Death Lock, Hogan submits and Hart gives the match to Sting.
I've been a big fan of Bret Hart for 9 years and I'm not gonna go against
him until his career is over.
Michael Taylor, Voorhees, New Jersey
My favorite Bret Hart memories are when he beat Yokozuna at Wrestlemania 10. I
have been a fan of his since I was in 6th grade. Another was when he beat the
Undertaker last year and when he beat Jerry the King Lawler In a kiss my foot
match. I hope he stays US champ for a long time to come.
Dave Feinsmith
Bret is my favourite idol and my role model. He has a great influence. It
is him that my determination has improved. No one can deny my passion for
him. All my friends know that I am a die hard Hitman fan. I would be
extremely upset if someone says that I am not a Hitman fan. I support Bret
because of his great determination. The time I have since started Bret
dated back to the Survivor Series where he was up against Bob Backlund.
Bret then was caught in the cross face chicken wing and yet he didnt give
up. This inspired me. Bret Hart is the best there is, the best there was
and the best there ever will be wrestler in the World.
Bret Lim, Singapore
My name is Vladimir, I am 17 years old & I am from Bulgaria.
I`ve never been to a WWF or WCW wrestling match in my life...but I`ve
been following Bret steps since I was 10 years old. I used to watch RaW
is WaR...but not anymore since Bret left the WWF...but now I am watching
every Bret`s appearance at the WCW Nitro...for me he`s a man who I can
look up to...he`s the perfect role model...he dedicates himself and all
he does to the great fans of wrestling. He lives & wrestles for the
fans...for to bring smiles on children`s faces.
For me there`s no doubt that Bret Hart is the "Excellence of
Execution"...
Now there`s something I would like to share with all you guys who write
memories in this column....................when I first went to see the
memory lane and read all you have written coast to coast...I started
crying.....I cried and cried...but I smiled at the same time...these
were tears of happiness that I know that there are people who really
appreciate all that Bret Hart did for wrestling...and still does.
Thank you all!!!
...my list of memories is long...but by being 2 times WWF Tag tean
champion,2 times WWF Intercontinental champion,first ever King of the
ring winner,2 times Royal Rumble winner,5 times WWF WORLD CHAMPION,WCW
US Heavyweight Champion...it is obvious to me that Bret "Hitman" Hart is
indeed "the best there is,the best there was and the best there ever
will be" and should be documented in history as the GREATEST WRESTLER IN
THE HISTORY OF WRESTLING!
Vladimir Petkov(One of the greatest Hitman fans)
I think Bret is the best there is, the best there was and the best there
ever will be. My interest in the match began when I saw this man making
the return to rumble after his leg injury. Austin couldn't take it
while he was waiting for the next opponent. But when Bret came, Man,
Austin got scared. I apprecaite his Bret's understanding. What I like
about Bret is that when he takes match to a point where both wrestlers
are tired, and still he shows his best, when he breaks the best moves of
anyone, play like a wrestler not just stunning everyone, consentrating
only on his opponent. Good Luck Bret if you think being with Hollywood
is the best way, than go for it.
Sarfraz Durrani
I wanted to say that I think Bret Hart is the best wrestler of all time. All
his fans including me have stayed with him and we all believe he's the best
there ever was, the best there is, and the best there ever will be!!! My
favorite memory was when he absolutely smashed Stone Cold at Wrestlemania for
trash talking him! Bret is truly the best!
Liz Wilson
I see that the WCW is treating Bret almost as bad as Vince McMahon. I really
hate the phoney wrestling antics of the WCW but watch it for one reason. The
reason is my superhero, Bret HITMAN Hart. Watching Bret job to the likes of
the non talented Lex Luger was to much to bear. I am a very loyal fan of Bret
and I have kept my word and have not watched the WWF since November 9, 1997.
Pro wrestling has given me such great joy but I had to draw the line when
Vince humiliated Bret. I have been watching Bret and the WWF for the past
eight years. I have 60 ppv tapes to prove it, as well as attending all the
Halls of Fame events, numerous live events, and going on last years cruise.
Why, because of Bret Hart. I feel he is the greatest technical wrestler of all
time, as well as one of the nicest persons I have ever met. If I could have
but one wish it would be that he could be the fans hero that he once was many
years ago before Vince hurt his image. The anti American figure that he was
protraying was certainly not Bret. I'm lucky in my life that I have spent
time talking to my hero. Most people only dream that they could meet their
superstar.
Nancy Minton, ABretFan@aol.com, Laurel, Maryland
My greatest Bret Hart memory was on WCW Nitro when he badmouthed
DDP. Then later, in the main event,he beat DDP fair and square in the middle of the ring, with the most devastating submission move in profesasional wrestling -- the
sharpshooter -- to capture his first title in WCW, the United States title. I hope
Bret Hart captures the WCW world heavyweight title from Goldberg somewhere
around Christmas. Bret Hart is my hero and he truly is,
the best there is,the best there was,and the best there ever
will be!
Big Bret Hart, Mark Fonseca
My favorite Bret Hart memory was on RAW when Bret insulted
the American fans. Shawn Michaels then came out to defend the Americans and
told Bret, like it or leave it. This is where my memory came up. Bret punched
Shawn right on the mouth. Then he put the figurefour around the post on Michaels'
injured knee. Shawn screamed like a girl for a long time. When Bret finally let
go, Shawn chould barely walk (haaaaaaaa haaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!) I hope Bret does that
again in WCW and doesn't let go.
MFon97@aol.com
Bret Hart is The best there is the best there was and the best there ever=
will be. thats all i have to say
Kyle Petronski
What else can I say, it seems everyone has said it already. Since I was
4, I have watched wrestling & since I was 4. I have loved every second of
it. I have been a Bret Hart fan since I was 4, that is 16 years!!! I have
had many favorite wrestlers but Bret was always the one that stuck out in
my mind, my most favorite. I have met many of them but I haven't met
Bret, yet!!
Bret Hart is the ICON & I can't wait till he beats Hogan. Bret is
the hero, that all kids once looked up too, now unfortunately they look
up to scsa & wrestling in general is a lot different than it used to be.
Bret a family man, a good father, you forgot one bret is a good
uncle. Remember what he promised his dying nephew. Bret loves the fans so
much, he always has & he always will. I know people don't care to much
right now, but they should.
ava vaughn
Since the age of 4, I have loved wrestleing. When I started School All
the kids were talkin' about what Bugs Bunny did that saterday morning &
I told them that I didn't watch it because wrestleing was on & they
looked at me as if I were from outer space or something, I didn't
understand!! My Brother told me it was because they thought zgirls
shouldn't watch wrestleing & I asked him Why & he said that I don't
know!
Bret Hart is more than just a wrestler or a Good Guy or Bad Guy. To me
it doesn't mean that if your a good Athlete your 1 of my Favorites.
Bret has HEART & that's very important to me. Bret Loves People & I
think he loves animals. Bret is 1 of the Greatest Men This world has
Ever Known & I'm honored that he Cares enough to zbring some of himself
into our Everyday Lives. Bret is a Good Father! His kids are so Lucky to
have him as there Father!! A Name is Just a Name but that depends on how
you carry the name!! Bret Hart is a name that will live in the Lives of
Everyone in The World, Forever!! Bret Hart is The Kind of Man That Every
Family Would be Proud to Have!! I know he is 1 of the most Gentle Men in
The World & Helen Should be Proud of haveing a Son Like Bret!! I know I
would!!!!
LARRYg Vaughn
The best moment of Bret Hart was when he beat the hell out of Stone Cold Steve
Austin
Htmnnwo316@aol.com
My favorite memory of Bret the Hit Man Hart is when Bret fought Bulldog in the cage
and it was thrown out cause Owen came out
your greatest fan Daniel Rootsaert
My favorite Bret Hart moment was when he beat Yokouzuna at Wrestlemania X. No
one was able to beat him and the the excellent of excution did. The crowd went
insane and I loved it. Even though it wasn't with the sharpshooter he got the
win. That must of been Bret's greatest moment.
ZombieKilr@aol.com
To see a True Champion,look no further than the guy who has the United
States Championship belt around his waist....
Bret Hart,is the greatest Wrestler of all time!Everyone talks about
Hogan;but if you look at Bret's record he has beaten everyone good,bad or
in between....Except Hulk Hogan,and Hogan has never beaten Bret...
Here's my prediction when the Match Happens,and for Wcw it is a
match needing to be made...
None of Hogan's intimidation will work on the Hitman,and
Hogan is way too slow to counter the Excellence of Excecution! A
sharpshooter is in the Future for Hogan....
Bret is being bood by the Fans of Wcw,and I ask this
question..Why Fans Why!.You Pay to see the best and when Bret Hart walks
out,there are no gimmicks,no screaming,yelling or swearing..Just what is on
the entrance it is called Wrestling.....In this humble reporters view..Bret
the "Hitman"Hart,the greatest to ever step into a ring..And call himself a
Champion...........
This Article has been a tribute to the Hitman!From Wrestlings
Greatest Family,it is time for everyone to stop booing and offer the
"Hitman",the Ovations he so richly deserves............
Mike Hoffman
I think that Bret should bring back the hart foundation, because when he
was with the Hart Foundation, he had a lot of gold!
Justin Todd, Detroit,MI
My best Bret Hart memorie was at survivor series of 1991 when the other three
of his men on his team where out and the other three men on the undertakers
team where out on the undertakers first WWF fight as the Millon dollar mans
mistory fourth man on his team and Hart and the Undertaker fought for an easy
20 minets back and forth l forget who won but Bret Hart really showed me some
guts and l respect him for that and for every thing else he has done in WWF
and WCW/nWo. Thanks Bret your the best... it's good you have such a tight
friendship with Hulk Hogan.
Uncanny924
Bret is probably the greatest Canadian wrestler of all time. He is 5 time
heavyweight champion, 2 time intercontinental champion, 2 time tag team
champion, and a 2 time United States heavyweight champion. Bret could beat
anybody even Goldberg, Ultimate Warrior, and Hollywood Hulk Hogan.
Hogan686@aol.com
I Personally think bret hart is not only the best human that ever walked in
the WWF but the best wrestler.....he is relentless and is very VERY technical
.....i would give a million bux to meet the guy and shake his hand......the
thing im saying is he REALLY needs to return to the WWF.....his best matches
were there and his best competition is there......i enjoy watching the
WWF....and i enjoy iy even more when Bret is there.......please tell Bret
about this because im not the only one.......It Is all up to him.....But no
matter what....in my eyes he will always be the best there is.....the best
there was......and the best that there EVER will be.....
Kamran -15, Los Angeles, CA
I Love Bret Hart! He has beaten pretty much every good wrestler
ever. He can beat anybody, anytime. I remember watching him as a
little kid. he always gave a fan his glasses, and I hoped that one day
I will get to be that kid. I remember his match against Mr. Perfect for
the IC belt! I remember when he beat Roddy Piper at WM 8. I remeber
his WWF heavyweight wins for the belt against Flair, Yokozuna, Diesel,
The Final Four against, Vader, Undertaker, and Stone Cold, and the
Undertaker at Summerslam 97! I remember him and the Anvil winning the
Tag belts twice angainst The British Buldogs and then Demolition! I
remember when he rebuilt the Hart Foundation when Owen and The Buldog
were fighting. I remember when he gave Shawn Michaels the figure four
on the ringpost! I remember every moment of his career! Too bad, he is
in WCW. But he still kicks everybody's ass in WCW. He is the best
there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be, he is the
excellence of execution!
Anthony Taouil, Leamington, Ontario
I've followed wrestling for many many years now. Ever since I was a
little kid, I remember bits and pieces of Stampede Wrestling. I still
remember seeing bits and pieces of Bret in his early years. I also
remember the great match between Davey Boy Smith and Bret Hart in
Wimbeley Stadium with Diana in the middle of it all. I also have a
friend who's dad was a professional wrestler "Cry Baby Caron" and he
showed some pictures of him and his involvement with Stampede Wrestling.
Stu Hart is truly "The Godfather and Founder" of Professional
Wrestling. I've heard of Stu and his stories and I wish that one day I
can meet the Hart Family and visit the Hart's Mansion and see and hear
about the past and history of professional Wrestling
Tommy Nguyen, 19, Winnipeg, Manitoba
What can I say about "The Hitman"? I won't go on and on like some people gushing through this e-mail, but I will say that I have always loved, respected, and admired "The Hitman" for his pride, integrity, and never say die attitude. I just hope that I will be able to do like
Bret Hart when I'm in big time wrestling. My favorite memeory of Bret Hart would have to be King of the Ring `93 where he went through Razor Ramon (Scott Hall), Mr.
Perfect (Curt Hennig), and Scott "Bam Bam" Bigelow to crowned the king of the ring. But, Bret, thanks for the memories, and... you'll be hearing from me pretty soon.
Terran McCall
I remember the first time I saw the Hitman wrestle live! I snuck out of my
house and met my friend Donald. Both telling our parents we were spending the
night at the other ones house. We then paid Donalds brother $40 to drive us 40
minutes north to Albuquerque to go see WWF wrestling at the Tingley coliseum.
Truth be told, I went there to see the Macho Man and Elizabeth! What more
could a 14 year old ask for them to have ringside for that match! The
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pponenet for Macho man that evening? Bret Hart!
I was so impressed with the athleticism Hart showed during the match and
the out of the ring fighting that took place right in front of me! Bret was a
bad guys , bad guy and I loved it!
From that moment I started following the goings on wil the Hart Foundation
and was thrilled to see them destroy the British Bulldogs any chance I could!
I also to this day, say that Bret and Anvil should have beat Andre at the
battle royal at WM2!
Rob in Arizona!
I have special memories of the show on which Bret Hart came back to the
ring after being gone for 8 months or so. The night he said what had
been missing from the World Wrestling Federation was him. That night
was really special. And I think when he came back he has been even more
important to the wrestling world than he was before.
gjhm@webtv.net
Well my best memory is probably coming soon. Thats when Bret beats the
hell out Hollywood Hogan.. and destroys the black and white N.W.O.
After he does this Sting will recruit Bret.....otherwise he should just
go back to the WWF where he is not on the back shelf... the WWF is Hart's
home and is where he became 5 time WWF champion...
dk...
My favorite memory of Bret?... There have been so many memories that I
can't even pick a favorite. Bret has brought so much more than great
wrestling matches to the wrestling industry. He has given the world a
hero, and what makes it even more special is that he's proud of the fact
that he's looked up to by millions for what he does. Bret We Love U.
My best memories of the Hitman were any matches he wrestled. The good
and the bad. Especially the "Give up Match", where Stone "HAS" Steve
Austin was bleeding all over the place while passing out from the sharp
shooter. Also seeing him in person at a local bar in my home town, where
I scored his autograph and seeing him wrestle with Owen against Stone
"HAS" Austin and Puke Love Mick Foley. No wonder Bret left.
I look forward to his career in WCW and even though the talent roster is
stacked I know Bret will eventually come out on top. I hope to see him
in Canada soon. It would be great to see a WCW live event. Bret should
enjoy his career change and should never go back to the WWF until they
grow up and stop acting so desperate and only the WWF MORONS can think
otherwise.
Darryl
I remember Bret during the good and bad days in the WWF.
Especially the greatest days in the WWF. Key word there
WWF, I'll never get over Bret not being in the WWF. Tears came
to my eyes when I heard he was off to WCW and he'll never be
back to the WWF. I'll always remember his outstanding matches
with Roddey Piper, Davey Boy Smith and the first man to beat
Yokozuna with a fair pin. Whatever he does or wherever goes
I'll always know that Bret "Hitman" Hart is best hardest working
wrestler there ever will be.
Bret Harts Biggest fan
Bret Hart,The Best there is,the best there was,and the best there ever
will be.I remembered him when he was just a member of the "Hart
Foundation".I knew there was a bright future for him.But(sincerely) I
never expected him to be on par with Hulk Hogan(Five-times WWF
Champion).He has proven again and again that he is one of the best.
Winning numerous titles.I admire the "Excellence of Execution" even
though I never got to meet him personally.Wrestling is rare here in
Malaysia.But yet afar,I still look up to him as a role model.Keep up the
good work Bret,And remember the people of Malaysia are always behind
you........
Lee Chun Kit(ckontra@yahoo.com),Malaysia
I remember when just a few days ago Bret Hart left Hogan as the happiest day
JShu101248@aol.com
My favorite two memories of Bret Hart was when he beat Big Cool Daddy
"Diesel". And when he beat the Undertaker, then put Jerry 'the King' Lawler
in the sharpshooter. But what Vince McMahon did to Bret Hart at the
Suvivors Series '97. I watched that and everyone knew that he didn't give
up, and even if you are a Shawn Michaels fan you still know that Bret Hart
should of won. But Bret should of stayed in the WWF, and kept hte Hart
Foundation together. They were the best tag team around. With Bret, Owen,
the Bulldog, and the Anvil. But it was sad what happened to Brian Pillman.
Bret's not noticed in WCW as he was in WWF. But neither is theAnvil or the
Bulldog. Bret is the exellence of execution. Bret "Hitman" Hart is the best
there is, the best there was, and the best there will ever be.
Shaun Leath
I think that Bret Hart was and still is the best wrestler that I have ever
watched. He has speed and power and when he puts the sharpshooter on you,
you're history. I've watched Bret scince I can remember and he has always
been in it for the fans. When the fans turned their backs on him, it must
have hurt him deeply. He is my idol in everything that I do and I hope I get
to see him live one day.
Keep your head high Hitman and don't let anyone bring you down.
ALISON. (AUSTRALIA).
I have several memories of Bret Hart which I would like to share. First
off, I have been watching Bret wrestle since I was four, I am thirteen now, he
has been my favorite wrestler ever since. One of my favorite memories was when
he won his first major singles title against Curt Hennig at Summerslam '91, in
which he won the Inter-Continental title. Another was when he regained the
World title from Yokuzuna at WrestleMania X. I also enjoyed watching him
winning his match at Souled Out '98 when he proved to the world he was better
than Ric Flair by forcing him to submit to the Sharpshooter. The other night
when he finally got away from Hogan was another great Hart memory. I was the
only one of my friends who kept my faith in Hart. I knew he wasn't nWo 4 Life,
he is Hart Foundation 4 Ever. The true colors of wrestling are no way red 'n
black or black 'n white, they are pink 'n black.
A Hart fan 4 Ever,
Josh Hayes (Hart414@aol.com)
My memories of Bret Hart are the night he reunited the Hart
Foundation. Survivor Series 1997. His first appearance on Nito, and
Wrestlemania 8, when he defeated Piper. He is my favorite wrestler
along with Sting, The Rock, Steve Austin, Shawn Michaels, and the
British Bulldog. I hope that sooner than later he would become the next
WCW world heavyweight Champion
Bijan Ghaemmaghami, Los Angeles, CA
My best Bret Hart memory was at Wrestlmania 10 when he kicked Yoko
and beat him. The Hitman will always be the Excellence of Execution.
USHER12333@aol.com
I remember when Bret Hart fought in that battle royal at Wrestlemania 2.
He was the last man in with Andre the Giant. What a task. Even though he lost he was the best in the ring.
purcell
My favorite memory (or favorite memories, in this case) would be each time
I've met the Hitman!! I've met him over 10 times, and have been a fan of his
for about 10 years now. I am truly THE biggest Hitman fan, EVER!! Each time
I've found my own sneaky way to meet him, he's never blown me off & is always
willing to take yet another picture with me. The way he's conducted himself &
continues to conduct himself is what traditional wrestling stands for (which
is pretty non-existant these days). He stands for good old fashioned wrestling
as opposed to this soap opera, sexploitation, anything that stirs up
controversy, what-have-you garbage. Thank god someone like the Hitman is
still in wrestling or it'd be doomed! Anyhow, I have fond memories of meeting
the Hitman because he is my hero. He was always a friend to me throughout the
years when I was having a lot of problems (with family, friends...). He was
the one person who never criticized me or never blew me off. We're also the
same astrological sign (cancer), which is cool. I can just identify with him!
I just want to say thank you to Bret for being....well, Bret, of
course....because a world without Bret would really suck. Thanx for reading.
And I LOVE YOU BRET!!
--Johanna, Chicago, IL
I loved it when Bret beat the hell out of Shawn Michaels (A person he never
lost to fair and square)on RAW when he said " At least I'm not dancin around
here like a jackass, for a couple of ungrateful americans and posing in girly
magazines!"
Then When HBK said " Well how would you know unless you took a little peek"
Shawn learned never to mess with the HITMAN and got his ass whooped
Blakdgnr8@aol.com
I am a big fan of Bret Hart and I remember
one of his matches in the WWF when he locked the sharpshooter on
Yokozuna and Yokozuna was crying in pain until Mr. Fuji came into the
ring and put salt into his eyes. I believe that this match was definitley
won by Hart if Mr. Fuji hadn't interfered
Suyash Barve
My favorite memory of The Hitman is when he defeated Lex Luger to become
two time US champ by DDTing him on the steel chair.
-Joe
My favorite Bret Hart memory is the night he showed up on WCW Moday
Nitro. Like Bret, I became disgusted with the WWF's highly negative,
profanity-laden, perverse television shows. I respected WCW for giving
the fans what we want: QUALITY ATHLETES AND WRESTLING. WCW champions
don't have to cuss out their challengers and give them the middle finger
in order to get fans to notice. Fans notice WCW wrestlers because of
their stature, reputations, and tremendouse wrestling skill. Anyone who
believes otherwise is just lying to themselves. I had been wishing that
Bret would come to WCW for years. Finally, on that special night in
December 1997, it happened! Bret came to compete with the Big
Boys...WCW, a positive company based on genuine competition between the
greatest athletes ever in wrestling. A place where men become
champions, not a place where men descend to the lowest levels of human
society. Bret and WCW are synonyms of sorts: Both stand up for what is
right and both refuse to cheapen their images in order to attract
degenerate, immature cult-like followers. BRET AND WCW: THE ULTIMATE
COMBINATION, the world's most competitive, gifted wrestler in the
world's most competitive, giving company. THANK YOU BRET, THANKS FOR
THE MEMORIES, *THANKS FOR GIVING McMAHON WHAT HE TRULY DESERVED*,
**THANKS FOR COMING TO WCW**, AND THANKS, IN ADVANCE, FOR THE EXCITING
YEARS TO COME AND THE NEW LEGACY WHICH YOU WILL FORGE IN WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING!!!
Kent C.
One of the greatest memories of Bret that I have transpired 8 years ago
at Summer Slam 1990 when The Hart Foundation were fighting Demolition
for the tag titles. For weeks I had to put up with a silly odds
games where I was the only one who believed the Harts were going home
with the titles. As you all know The Harts Won Demolition lost
My three friends were in shock my brother actually cried and me? I
was a very Happy FAN. it was then I knew what those guys were capable
of. I was really proud.
tina bucci
I've been watching wrestling for almost 20 years now and in all that
time I've never seen anyone who is better in the ring or gives more than
Bret "Hitman" Hart. No matter whether he is fan favorite or not, he
will always be "the best there is, the best there was, and the best
there ever will be." I hope that I will one day have the chance to meet
Bret Hart and if that day comes, I will be satisfied in having met my
rolemodel.
Blake Selinsky
My favorite memory of Bret Hart is how he hasn't stopped whining for
years now, and lets not forget my 2nd favorite memory how Bret USED to
be a main eventer but is now stuck in the land of the Mid-carders. But
THE very best memory of The Hitman was watching him submit to his own
finisher in Canada to HBK.....{sigh} the memories. Hey Bret two Words
for ya......S#CK IT!!!!!
Javier Antunez, TheJazz@webtv.net
I'm waching Wrestling since 7 years and if you can reconstituate The
Hart Foundation, it's gone be better than nWo, The Nation and D-X.
Denis Trahan (I'm a fan of THE QUEBECERS too because I'm coming from
the province of Quebec)
My favorite Hitman memory is when Bret faced Curt Hennig for the WWF
Intercontinenal Championship. That was one of the best matches for both
compettitors. When Bret blocked the leg drop and turned it in to the
sharpshooter. That was really amazing and his late father Stu was able to be
there to see him capture the title that night.
Mike Cramer
My memories of Bret The Hitman Hart are of when he would walk down the
platform to enter the wrestling ring to fight his apponents and on the
way to the ring would greet his fans with hand shakes hi fives and
giving his fans a pair of his sun-glasses. lucky ones they were--
all I have to say is that I love Bret Hart and I am a big fan of his and
someday I hope to have the opportunity to meet him some day in
person and get close enuff to him to tell him I think highly of him.
AmethRose, Connie Williams
I've written in here before and I'd like to put some more in, I'd like to
start by saying Bret Hart IS the best there is, the best there was, and the
best there ever will be! Another match I'd like to add on was that backstage
brawl with Sting he had a couple weeks ago, that ruled, and in case you
didn't notice, Bret was getting up a lot more than Sting was. One of the
earliest matches I can remember that had Bret Hart in it was at Wrestlemania
6, in which the Hart Foundation beat up 2 Russian Guys in about 16 seconds,
I thought it was awesome, I realized then that these pink and black guys
were really something! Back then, that was one of the shortest matches I've
ever seen! The Hart Foundation went on to be the next Tag Champs by beating
Demolition. After a few more Tag Championships, Bret went into singles
competition to win the Intercontinental Title from Mr. Perfect, and then he
lost it to the Mountie with a 102 degree temperature. Piper beat Mountie,
and the rest is history, Bret beat Piper at WM8, and at that moment, seeing
that bloodied Bret Hart with the belt around his waist, that I realized that
this guy, Bret Hart, kicked @$$!!! And ever since then I've been the biggest
Bret Hart fan in South Jersey! Buying any Bret merchandise I saw, always
picking Bret Hart in WWF Video Games Royal Rumble - Warzone, and when the
next WCW game comes out, I'm sure he'll be my best too. Than after seeing
Bret go through 5 Championship reigns, he left the WWF. I didn't know what
to expect, was he going to go WCW or nWo or what? I still think he should
have stayed in WWF, but, well, what can you do? Anyway, Starrcade rolled
around and Bret Hart was the Guest Ref in the Zbysko/Bischoff match, which
the Hitman handed over to Zbysko, and showed he was WCW 4-life, until the
night after Spring Stampede, Randy Savage won the title from Sting the night
before, and Hogan wanted a shot, Hogan won after Bret took out Savage, I was
shocked by this, but not surprised, now I'm the biggest nWo fan I know
because of Bret, between Spring Stampede and Road Wild I was an nWo fan,
between Road Wild and a few weeks after War Games I was a Wolfpac/WCW fan,
and now I'm an nWo fan again, it just goes to show, I don't follow any
groups, I follow "The Hitman"!!!!!
Michael Taylor
I've only been watching wrestling since November of 1997. I first saw Bret on Nitro and have been an
avid fan of his ever since. In the interim I have been searching out all of the old matches I could get my hands
and have a nice little collection now. My favorite match to date( and I haven't seen them all yet ) was the
submission match with Stone Cold.
In the short time I've watched wrestling I can honestly say that Bret is the best. I like his wrestling
technique and I admire his ability to take punishment. It saddens me that I came into his career too late.I fear
that he will retire when his contract is up with WCW and I really can't blame him. I know it must be a very hard
life to be away from the people you love to satisfy fans that are less than appreciative.
I hope that I will see him wrestle one of these days . I can only hope that the fans start treating him with
the respect that he deserves before they lose him forever.I really love this guy and I hate to see him being
treated this way. Mark my words, he'll rise to his former greatness in the WCW and when he retires I'll be there
watching.
New,but true fan, Melanie
The first time I saw Bret hart was his first appearnce on Nitro. I had no clue
who he was, I had never seen him before. But since that night less than a year
ago, I have grown to respect and love him. His talent, whether he is a face or
a heel, is most definitely an asset to WCW, and I expect to see him wearing
the World Championship belt soon, hopefully within a year. Keep on going,
Bret, your true fans will always respect and love you.
Lissa
My favorite wrestler has always been Bret Hart. When I first saw him
in 1992 and he was the WWF Intercontinental Champion, I was cheering for him
and happy for him. My fondest memories was when he beat Yokozuna for his 2nd
WWF World title but lost to his brother Owen Hart. Both brothers have been
exceptional wrestlers mainly because they are mat technicians not power
wrestlers like Hulk Hogan. When I saw Bret got "screwed" in his rematch with
Shawn Michaels in the 1997 Survivor Series, it was like a dagger in my heart.
I didn't want Bret to lose. I didn't want Bret to go to WCW, an organization I
have grown to hate since they signed Scott Hall and Kevin Nash in 1996. At
least Owen is still in the WWF. Lastly, I will just say that my loyalty to the
WWF has not changed after the incident and I would support Owen and what he
does. But when Bret comes on, I will flip the channel and watch him wrestle.
He is the only WCW wrestler worth watching these days.
Dxrulz19@aol.com
As I watched Nitro last night, watched Hart LOSE (middle of ring 3 count).
As I watched Hart attack DDP with the chair and apply the sharpshooter. I
remembered reading an article written by Hart. He was bragging about how he
hasn't "injured or crippled" anyone because "he is the best there is, was or
ever will be". When Bret was using the chair, the excellence of execution
looked like a struggling mid-carder going for a heal push. I then remembered
when the Hart Foundation was a mid-carder going for a heal push. This might
be the beginning of Bret Hart climbing down the ladder of success.
Craig D. Dallin
E-MAIL: dallinc@huachuca-emh1.army.mil
My memories of Bret hart was just every time i saw him on raw as he has always
been my favourite wrestler and he is a lot better than stone cold as he cant
do any technical moves like bret, so please bret come back as it is not the
same without you.
Jagdeep sangha
The best memory about Bret is when he beat Stone cold after being out of
the game for 7 months.But to be honest everything about Bret is a memory
because hes the best.If only he'd come back to wwf and slap the dirt out
of Shawn Michaels and start the Hart Foundation off again he'd be an
even bigger memory in my eyes.
The biggest no.1 fan he has, Martyn Stockton
Dear Hitman, I am one of your best fans.
Best of luck. I have always wanted to meet you
but I know it will never happen, you are the best there is,the best there
was, and the best there ever will be. Maybe i'll see you in heaven!
LOVE, Milan Smiljanic
Bret the Hitman Hart is the best he should beat Goldberg and have the world
title. He's much better
BHa8179260@aol.com
Bret Hitman Hart. No single word can some up how great
this man is and what a legend he is. Vince Mcmahon, alot of words some
him up also but he is the biggest lowest S.O.B that ever walked the face
of this earth. Survivor Series 1997 was the greatest shame in
professional wrestling. Bret kept the WWF alive when he came back. How
loyal was this man to the WWF ? And how does he get repaid? By being
screwed like a worthless piece of trash. If i had a chance i would deck
Vince mcmahon for what he did. Bret you may never read this but i will
always stand in your corner no matter what. And you truly are the best
there is the best there was and the best there ever will be.
Sundip Sagoo
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