Author: Mike Bryan
Upon Bret Hart’s return to the WWF after losing to Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania XII, it meant the two adversaries would go their separate ways for the time being. Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels – Hitman Returns to WWF 1996 Unfortunately for Bret Hart, it was the end. Cameras tried to get an exclusive interview with the Hitman, but he yelled at them to get out. The last image of Bret Hart was him speeding away in his car. He was mentally and physically drained. At the time, fans did not know whether Hart would retire or return as a…
” I just wanted him to think I was good.” Those are the recent words from Shawn Michaels regarding his rivalry with Bret “Hitman” Hart. Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels will forever be considered two of the best of all time. It was clear from their days in their respective tag teams that these two future Hall of Famers were on a collision course. Bret Hart even stated in an interview before their incredible Iron Man match at Wrestlemania XII, “I could see Shawn coming for my spot, but I’m not ready to leave yet.” What was once a competitive…
On January 24, 2016, the Vince McMahon Game Plan ends Romans reign. World Wrestling Entertainment presented The Royal Rumble 2016 live from Orlando, FL. This rumble was unique because it was the first time a WWE Champion had to defend their championship in a Royal Rumble match. Appropriately titled All vs. One, WWE Champion Roman Reigns had to go through 30 superstars to retain the title. On December 13th, 20015, at the Tables Ladders and Chairs pay-per-view, Roman lost control after failing to defeat Sheamus for the championship. He attacked all members of the League of Nations as well as…
‘On This Day’ is a commemorative article series. It is dedicated to specific events, matches, and occurrences in wrestling history. We revisit those key moments and look back at how they went down and what they meant to the wrestling industry. Game Changer | The night Triple H returned to the WWE in 2002. _________________ Since his debut in the World Wrestling Federation, Triple H has created a legacy unlike any other. From his beginnings as the Greenwich aristocrat Hunter Hearst Helmsley to the Leader of Degeneration X, Triple H has left a trail of beaten and broken opponents. Many…
The Honky Tonk Man, he was cool, cocky and bad. That is at least according to Jimmy Hart and the self proclaimed greatest Intercontinental champion of all time The Honky Tonk Man. On the surface an Elvis impersonator gimmick seemed like an absolute failure. However Honky Tonk took what could have been a really bad gimmick to another level. He was a natural at getting heat from the fans. His rivalries with Macho Man Randy Savage , Ricky The Dragon Steamboat, and The Ultimate Warrior are stuff of legends. Honky Tonk Man was infamous for his “greatest hits” which was…
On this day in wrestling history, everything came to life once again for the Rated R Superstar, as Edge wins the World Heavyweight Championship. At WWE Armageddon 2007 on December 16th, 2007, he defeated The Undertaker and Batista in a triple threat match to win the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. Travesty of Justice Edge was forced to relinquish the World Heavyweight Championship a few months before Armageddon. According to the Rated R Superstar, this was “a travesty of justice.” He said he even contemplated retiring. However, Smackdown General Manager Vickie Guerrero brought Edge back to Smackdown. After Edge’s return, the…
Macho Man Randy Savage had a legendary career, including multiple WWF and WCW Championships, induction into the Hall of Fame, and a status as an icon who transcended the business. Not much is said about the time Savage was actually royalty. In 1990, Macho Man Randy Savage was known as the Macho King. Just like everything Savage did in his career, he took the throne in the WWF to another level. During this time, Savage had turned on Hulk Hogan and the lovely Elizabeth. Instead, he walked to the ring with Sensational Queen Sherri. Not only was Sherri his queen,…
After the rise of the Hart Foundation as a team and faction, they would move on to singles success, introduce family members, and the group would move on into different directions. However, as mentioned in the previous part of this Hart Foundation forever series, the faction would come to an end after one faithful evening. Hart Foundation Forever – Montreal Screwjob Being the WWF Champion, the Hitman had a target on his back. Around November 1997, it was becoming clear that Bret did not like the direction the WWF was taking. It was announced that at the Survivor Series that…
Throughout the history of the Hart Foundation forever has there been success has long been tied to it. Whether it was as a team or as individuals, success has often followed them regardless of the place or time. As explained in the initial part of this series, fans can see the established success of Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart, as well as the growing success of Owen Hart. But what loomed on the horizon for this family? Hart Foundation Forever – SummerSlam 94 Owen Hart, now calling himself the King of Harts, acted like a whiny, jealous baby. Bret Hart, on…
The Hart Foundation was more than a faction. They were a family. When one thinks of great families in professional wrestling, there is one name that stands above the rest. The Hart Family is about respect. Starting with patriarch Stu Hart and Calgary Stampede Wrestling, and continuing with The Hart Dynasty, the Hart family is one of the most influential families in the business. Stu Hart has trained some of the most iconic names in the infamous dungeon. Notable graduates of the dungeon include Jim The Anvil Neidhart, British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith, Brian Pillman, Edge (Adam Copeland), Christian Cage,…