The Captivating Career Of Bret Hart

It was the sagely Gorilla Monsoon that coined the nickname, "The Excellence of Execution" for Bret Hart, and while "The Hitman" is a wonderfully-concise descriptor for Hart, Monsoon's declaration is perhaps more fitting. Nearly 20 years have passed since Bret Hart took to the ring as a full-time wrestler, and while we've seen wrestlers since perform rather marvelously between the ropes, few have ever matched Hart's combined offering of timing, psychology, realism, precision, and grittiness. Bret Hart was a champion for many reasons, valued for his earnestness and work ethic, beloved for his understated heroics, and legendary for his innate ability to always rise to the occasion.
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[@dwlsdot]

Bret Hart is really something else. He's one of the few wrestlers that I love and adore. Frickin' Legend.

[@asicsjohnson]

If you don't believe it, just ask Bret.

[@shoto7948]

@The Unknown absolutely

[@LeoWhalen1933]

I love him. My dad and I always knew he was the best.

[@TheWazperviz]

@travelling man Bret Hart is a living legend that always gave all he had each and every night.

[@tylerdame1360]

@Mike Keller Bret is legendary here in America too. Despite his heel run, Bret is viewed as a hero here and the American fans will always love the Hitman.

[@redrebel4540]

Greatest worker of all time.Everything he did looked so believable.His match with Austin at Wrestlemanua 13 is still for me the Best match ive ever seen.

[@erickennedy4480]

Indeed

[@LeoWhalen1933]

Exactly. Nothing looked stupid. Its all about the suspension of belief and Bret didnt need to do crazy shit to get the fans going.

[@paulvercetti4489]

Wow what a co-incidental and interesting two facts that both Bret Hart and Curt Hennig say the match they had that night was their best and if it's true that not Sting but yet another Wolfpac member taught Bret Hart the Sharpshooter. I always thought Owen Hart taught him the Sharpshooter cause Jerry Lawler says it during one of the Bret Hart vs Owen Hart matches from the mid 90's and I thought it was just one of them bias pieces of heel commentary that wasn't a lie and was actually factual.

[@paulvercetti4489]

The way he says it too made it believable cause I think he said... Bret taught Owen everything he knows but Owen taught Bret the Sharpshooter!

[@travisbaxter6597]

REALLY? @@paulvercetti4489

[@grahf4215]

Thank you for being the only KZbinr I've ever seen who accurately stated that Bret was more than willing to drop the title before leaving for WCW but didn't want to to Shawn in Canada. He had at least a month left before leaving. That's at least four Raws and a Payperview to drop the title. It DID NOT have to go down like it did.

[@hammadgill1333]

Seriously, so annoyed that EVERYONE gets it wrong

[@krishaangkohli2163]

The whole Montreal Screwjob was a work anyway

[@dustinbenoit9797]

I think he said that he woulda been happy to drop it to Austin or Taker, but Shawn and Hunter were always influencing McMahon.

[@Slit518]

After watching a documentary where both Bret & Michaels are in it interviewed by JR, and they go over the screw job, Bret said he was willing to drop it the next night (which would of also been in Canada). He was even willing to drop it that night, BUT Shawn messed that up. According to Bret, Shawn was being a disrespectful, cocky, SOB, and acting like he was entitled to the title, and that Bret was washed up garbage. That is why Bret didn't want to drop it to him that night, to teach him a lesson about his lack of respect.

[@grahf4215]

@@Slit518 There's also the documentary called "Wrestling With Shadows" that was filmed during that time in Bret's career. It has Vince on audio promising Bret that he wasn't going to screw him over that night and even agreed to Bret dropping the belt the next night on Raw. There's also one major thing that people forget about that 20 year contract that Bret had at the time. He had creative control. He was well within his rights to not drop the belt to Shawn on the PPV. Hogan did that shit all the time.

[@yellinginmyear]

He was genuinely my hero growing up. I loved him as a child and as an adult I appreciate his work on a whole new level

[@brypete]

Best there is. The best there was. and the best there ever will be.. PERIOD!!!

[@KamKalambay]

Every aspect of him was excellent. His stature, outfit, gimmick, skill, theme song... Just great all round

[@patrickgoodman4576]

His only real weakness was mic skills

[@twanggyall1499]

He was he is he will always be my favorite wrestler

[@chrisfrazier1167]

Me too. I like him when he was a heel with the anvil and jimmy hart wayyyyy back in the day

[@sasha8664]

I always feel Bret is underappreciated compared to Rock ,Hbk,Hogan Austin etc. Good to have vids like this

[@Fernando-fr5cu]

Bret Heart is the GOAT. I fell in love with wrestling thanks to this man.

[@lordgemini2376]

In my opinion. The GOAT. The best there is, the best there was, the best there ever will be

[@lordgemini2376]

SINISTER OBLITERATION fact and fact

[@Slit518]

Because when Bret wrestled, it looked real. It felt like you were watching two guys really beat the living hell out of each other.

[@gchijioke12]

Stone Cold will always be the GOAT but Bret is in my top 5

[@davidnec571]

Thank you for saying his match with Jean Pierre Lafitte in September 1995 was underrated, because it really was. One of my favorite matches ever because of how hard-hitting it was.

[@charlesvictoria6800]

Bret Hart's charisma and presence in the ring was unimaginable. I was honored to shake his hand in person at a local wrestling meet and greet. Humble person. Incredible Legend.

[@ericbentz4597]

Really enjoying these career retrospects.

[@tthompson4768]

Bret vs Austin @ Mania 13 is the greatest match ever! In my humble opinion...

[@iamdalibor]

You should check out the RVD Jerry Lynn matches as well from ECW. Some of the best ever. Those two guys had a great vibe wrestling together and had amazing matches.

[@Look_Dad_Old_Tunes]

Bell to bell, there's never been anyone to touch Bret Hart.

[@FranzFerdinand76]

Bret was the best at making wrestling look real.

[@seankelly4594]

What i take from this is. Bret hart can put on a great match with anybody

[@lordvader2169]

It is a fucking crime he retired. Imagine the matches he could have had with say Kurt Angle, Eddie Guerro, John Cena, Cm punk, Daniel Bryan. He imo is the greatest technical wrestler of all time without a shadow of a doubt

[@TheseBitchesWantNikes]

Damn straight

[@vijaykumars3218]

Imagine Taker vs Hart, WrestleMania Main Event. It'll steal the show.

[@Lee1978R]

I loved Bret Hart growing up, he was my favourite wrestler in the 80s in the hart foundation and 90s with his singles run. Only to be replaced as my favourite by arguably his best advisory stone cold :)

[@respect_the_curv]

Bret Hart is the best fucking wrestler of all time. Ever. Hands down. The best. Thank you for this video

[@LeoWhalen1933]

The best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be!

[@dannytarver4533]

The best video on a wrestler “my favorite “ever!!! Thank you so much for being the one who did Bret Hart justice. This is the first video of yours I’ve seen but I’m subscribing to you right now. No one has ever given him his due like you have.

[@keithroberts4754]

Great job guys. Bret Hart deserves all the accolades that come his way.

[@t3knyn]

I grew up watching Bret Hart as a kid and was always in total awe every time. A true G.O.A.T 💯

[@solwolfmcquade9875]

Absolutely Loves this Video. Thanks for Sharing. Living In Central Alberta i grew up cheering for Brett, Oyen and Bruce in Stampede Wrestling as a kid. Best Saturdays Ever. "In the Mean Time and In Between Time thats another edition of Stampede Wrestling" !

[@solwolfmcquade9875]

@Mike Keller Absolutely !

[@michaelb.9975]

I have been a Bret Hart fan my entire life and love ALL the graduates of the Hart Family Dungeon!!

[@Freesoul84]

The best there is, the best there was, the best there ever will be.

[@dhawanjayswal3870]

The best there was is and ever will be.. it taught so many not to quit in life ..

[@Trialwolf]

This was great, hope you cover the rest of the members of the Hart Foundation like this.

[@DanTrustsTheFathersPlan]

This was remarkably well made and produced!!

[@thedoomdruid296]

The hitman has become such a favourite of mine. I feel bad for not watching his matches for years.

[@johneggers6250]

I was always a huge Bret Hart fan. One of the all time greats. I remember being very conflicted during his fueds with Shawn and stone cold. Even when he was the anti American Bret I still liked him.

[@ADM101010]

These career retrospectives are fantastic. The opening music sequences in particular are incredible!

[@jasonb7330]

Hey thanks for this video. Growing up Bret was always our favorite and I'm glad to see my 7 year old self chose wisely. That opinion has never ever changed. Excellent video for an excellent wrestler.

[@angelopalermo9070]

Cultaholic: the only channel which videos I like before even watching them. Cheers from Italy, keep going lads

[@mgilleran5993]

My all time favorite wrestler! True hero in my opinion.

[@kennedycalderone9608]

You guys are KILLING IT. I don't even watch wrestling anymore but I watch almost every video this channel uploads just cause you guys are awesome. Keep it up!!!

[@jennifergreen8649]

Absolutely The BTI, The BTW, & The BTEWB! No one in wrestling can hold a candle to the Hitman. My favorite wrestler of all time.

[@brianmcghee3597]

Bret has always been the man. Sucks WCW misused him. Had the most heat ever going there.

[@Herb615]

WCW missed used a lot of talent. Including Rey Mysterio and Christ Jericho. It was part of one of the reasons why they folded.

[@afc89]

Yes he got lost in the shuffle and fell into the midcard, he did eventually get a deserved world title run and had some good matches in WCW but his best work was always in the WWF

[@craigdaurizio686]

Brett is easily my favorite ever. A Canadian hero.

[@joeshippers7296]

Brilliantly done, I've never really understood what the fuss is all about when it comes to Bret so videos like this are helpful when understanding why he was so popular, thanks for the great content guys

[@mryellow864]

The WM14 main event should have been Bret Hart VS Steve Austin.

[@dbw2587]

Don't you mean WM13

[@LeoWhalen1933]

@@dbw2587 no. He means the WM 14 main event should have been Bret Austin for the title instead of HBK Austin. I agree with him.

[@garycabezas]

Nicely done guys! I can tell this was done with the lens of true hitman fans. I’d love for you guys to continue this segment with other superstars, Kurt Henning, Steve Austin etc. Keep it up!

[@Nooch420]

Canadian Fan here love your videos

[@marcedwards5583]

The best there was, there best there is and the best there ever will be! I echo what everyone here has said- Bret was my hero as a kid and I still, in my 40s, love the guy. I play as him on WWE 2K22 and rewatch his matches regularly. He's also the reason why I've never taken to Shawn Michaels, even now. There's never been anyone I feel who comes close to how amazing Bret Hart was. It's a shame his career was ended prematurely. Jericho is the last of that generation of wrestlers carrying on the Stu Hart wrestling style.

[@shadowwarrior7218]

Best there IS, WAS and EVER WILL BE

[@jalektor9670]

Met the man last year at a comic con in Edinburgh. the best there was, the best there is and the best that will ever be

[@kissmyasthma3155]

The most technically gifted wrestler I've ever seen..

[@LeoWhalen1933]

The enormity and depth of Brets career is overwhelming. I love when people say his match with Bulldog at 92 Summerslam is the GOAT, because it's not even my favorite BH match. Go watch Bret vs The Pirate in September 95. That match had no business being good and it was as watchable as any match in 95. That is what makes Bret great to me. Watch the Mr. Perfect matches in 89,91, and 93. How about vs Stone Cold- in South Africa in 1996???!!! When it is all said and done, however, I have to say the Ironman match vs HBK was the best match ever. What sucked about the match is that it was in southern California. Weak crowd. If that match was in Boston, Philly, NYC, or Chicago, it would be the GOAT...

[@k.b.7718]

Thx for the tips! My personal favourite is Bret vs Mr Perfect at KOTR 93

[@JoseFlores-xc7wu]

Thank you for the video and excellent work Brett Heart is my favorite wrestlers of all times

[@APL0T23]

These videos are great. Brief, but absolutely encapsulating.

[@youngboss87]

1997 heel bret Hart was underrated

[@Oofboy-04]

You are awesome and keep up with the good work on videos dude

[@randallwall1331]

The Best there is The Best the was The Best there Ever will Be!

[@Luminator_maior]

This video shows perfectly who it was that really got me into wrestling as a child - and how he did it!

[@dylanogg347]

Bret pulled double duty at the first In Your House Pay-Per-View; defeating Hakushi in a great match earlier in the night.

[@dreday5880]

"Bret, I'm FOOKED!" And he still made it an all time great match. There will NEVER be another Bret Hart

[@peytoncooper]

I remember having a VHS tape of Bret Hart and his career with wwf and the Montreal screwjob was a fan ever since then. He truly is the Excellence of Execution.

[@SMC01ful]

Wonderful summary. His book is a must read. Undoubtedly, he'd be my fave of all time. Funny, as a kid I didn't quite realise how good the dude was, but now he blows me away.

[@staceytoda2756]

My all time favorite wrestler

[@jasoncutshaw8401]

Nobody equals Bret Hart he was truly special and Heroic

[@filipinhosurf]

Loved the intro to the video with the black and white still images, Bret looks like a million bucks in them, he always knew how to make a fight looks real. Can’t wait for the Ric Flair hour long retrospective video

[@MS-it9vv]

One of the things that made Bret’s style so believable was that he didn’t always just win by finisher (unlike the norm). He won through mat wrestling and strategy, and, despite his look, wasn’t the cartoonish cliche that most of his peers had become.

[@jayxtacee5695]

Bret Hart is the reason I became a wrestling fan

[@respect_the_curv]

Bret Hart could put over a coat rack in an iron man match

[@stevechambers34]

The Pink and Black attack!!! My favourite tag team was the Hart Foundation and Bret was my favourite wrestler.

[@FHutch]

Great video!

[@richardrude9087]

I’ve never seen any of your videos but you do a great job of covering a whole career in a few minutes. I gotta check out your other videos. I haven’t even watched wrestling regularly since like 2001. I’m surprised this video was on my suggested list but glad it was👍🏼

[@sksnawaz1064]

The greatest performer in the history of wrestling business.

[@billycoles5908]

Suggestions The captivating career of Chris Jericho Rey Mysterio Mick foley AJ Styles

[@TheNextBigJobber]

The Funks'

[@marmarclassic3636]

Randy Orton

[@christian.9075]

Mick foley, Cactus Jack Mankind And dude love

[@rnhtube]

Down for those top two. I don't think I've ever seen their careers laid out like this. Jericho is especially a significant figure who was a involved in several key moments. They are the two last guys out there who I can connect to "the good old days"

[@nikkigeer4614]

Noooo

[@MrFoxbane]

Can we get an episode on Chyna please.

[@DMBArunimIshan]

That intro is so dope

[@jacobvandyke3219]

Yay my favorite wrestler!

[@freemantheartist]

Great one guys. The image of Bret with the afro was worth the whole watch.

[@bensonabuan5865]

my idol, Bret "Hit Man" Hart: The Best There Is, the Best There Was, the Best There Ever Will Be

[@hunchohachi6886]

These are dope af do more plz

[@hagarthehorrible1391]

My favourite. I always played Bret during our school lunch-break WWF enacting.

[@lenn7272]

Mr. Perfect was so underrated too, he was second to Bret in ring performance. Bret was the greatest to step in the ring, watch any match, he never put on a bad performance.

[@vgcancino]

These retrospectives are amazeballs! Can't wait to see who will be next.

[@matthewbesson5367]

Those old tag belts are so slick. Belts from that era exuded class.

[@sugarsingh4951]

Awesome series jack, I love what your doing! Bret was truly the best ever

[@d_dizzie_druck5753]

Getting to meet him @ a fan fair a couple years ago was awesome😆. My 2nd favorite wrestler of all time.

[@only1icon1801]

There will never be another Bret Hart, he truly is in a class of his own and will always be the Greatest of All Time in my eyes

[@H1tman13]

God bless you for making this video!

[@davidchambers1935]

I love these videos.. My man you make this so captivating that i can't watch at work or I'll lock the door and ignore business just to watch

[@daevanpatel4757]

Exelence of Execution Pink and black attack thank you Bret Hart. Icon.

[@joelbyers7937]

Absolutely fabulous video. To capture it all in that many minutes is just well... unbelievable, but you did and you did a great job.

[@Sofwan786]

The first video of yours that I watched and the only video of yours that I fully watched until the end.

[@jennifergreen8649]

Thanks guys for doing this new series. Bret Hart specifically, but I've enjoyed it so far. Please keep up the great work. ❤

[@tonymeehan7859]

some great trips down memory lane there - awesome career Bret

[@andyspencer5404]

McMahon never appreciated Bret and took him for granted too many times.

[@rogueprince1341]

The way he would let Bret be the champ till he found someone else was fucked up. He never had faith in Bret as a champ.

[@TheOnemanmoshpit]

Great video! Just one thing. You missed the fact that Bret and The (extended) Hart Foundation were only heels in the USA. The rest of the world cheered them and boo'd Stone Cold Steve Austin who had turned baby face in the U.S.

[@archipielagohistorico]

My favorite Wrestler. Technical, entertaining, humble, and cool as hell.

[@Jcobra007]

I have a bit more respect for the Hitman after this. Great job.

[@BrandanTheBroker]

People forget how great Bret Hart was outside of WWE, even though yes his WWE work was enough to call him one of the best, his work BEFORE going there is equally compelling...

[@blackdahlia7934]

Bret Hart probably is the only man that can wear or dress in the color Pink and it actually looks nice on him, and Owen can wear pink also and look nice

[@d.donner111]

A well done video which brought back so many childhood memories. Thanks a lot

[@bozazz]

These career retrospectives are great

[@Vercingetorix.Rising]

Bret and Owen were my two favorites growing. I cried as a 9 year old at his lost to Yoko at wm9. These have been great and who woulda thought a few years ago that jack would be as over as he is now. Also, which sister married dynamite?I never knew he was a brother in law

[@zmo1ndone502]

I'm beginning to think Bret Hart is the GREATEST in ring Worker of all time. Top ten greatest wrestler ever easily

[@jonathanellis6097]

Could have done with slowing that down a little, but top job. Bret really was a brilliant wrestler, everything he did was so crisp, and looked hard hitting, it's a shame wcw booked him poorly most of the time.

[@norbertoszi6812]

Wcw was a piece of shit.Still don't get it how They fucked up with so much talent in the locker room.