Bret Hart

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Bret Hart in 1994

Bret "The Hitman" Hart is a Canadian Professional wrestler. He is a member of the well-known Hart wrestling family of Calgary, Alberta. He is considered to be one of the most technically sound wrestlers ever[1][2]. His athletic ability and in-ring knowledge have also been highly praised[3].

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[change] Legendary Career

Bret Hart had an amazing career in the WWF, having some of the greatest matches of all time[4]. Some of his best matches were against Mr. Perfect, British Bulldog, his brother Owen Hart, Stone Cold Steve Austin and Shawn Michaels[5].

[change] Injury

Hart retired after being kicked in the head by his opponent, Goldberg, in a match. Soon after he suffered a stroke. He has since partially recovered and has done some stage acting. He wrote a column for The Calgary Sun until 2004.

[change] WWE Return

Hart returned to WWE and beat Vince McMahon at WrestleMania XXVI.

[change] In wrestling

  • Nicknames
    • "The Cowboy" Bret Hart
    • Buddy "The Hearthrob" Hart
    • Bret "The Hitman" Hart
    • "The Excellence of Execution"
    • "The Best There Is, The Best There Was and The Best There Ever Will Be"
    • "The Pink and Black Attack" (while teaming with Jim Neidhart)

[change] Championships and accomplishments

the 500 best singles wrestlers of the year in the [[Pro Wrestling Illustrated#PWI 500|PWI 500]] in 1993 and 1994

    • PWI ranked him #4 of the top 500

singles wrestlers of the "PWI Years" in 2003

    • PWI ranked him #37 of the top 500 tag teams of the "PWI Years" with Jim Neidhart in 2003

There Was, The Best There Ever Will Be]]

1Hart co-won the Royal Rumble with Lex Luger after both simultaneously eliminated each other.

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