Is Bret Hart's Family Cursed?

In this gripping documentary, we explore the tragic and controversial history surrounding one of pro wrestling's most iconic families-The Hart Family.
From the legendary Stu Hart's tough Calgary Dungeon training ground to the meteoric rise of Bret "The Hitman" Hart in WWE, the Harts have made an their mark on the world of wrestling. But along with fame came a devastating string of misfortunes. The untimely deaths of Owen Hart, who tragically fell to his death during a WWE stunt in 1999, and the health struggles of Bret Hart, including his stroke and battle with cancer, have raised questions about whether the family is truly cursed. Sadness and controversy surrounds the family, with The British Bulldog, Dynamite Kid, Tyson Kidd, Teddy Hart and Jim Neidhart all suffering their own downfall.
This video delves deep into the heartbreak that has haunted the Hart dynasty. We examine key events, including the Montreal Screwjob in 1997, where Bret Hart’s controversial exit from WWE shocked fans worldwide, and the tragic death of their patriarch, Stu Hart, in 2003. Through interviews and expert analysis, we uncover the layers of sadness, betrayal, and resilience that define the Hart family’s legacy. Tune in as we ask the difficult question: is the Hart family cursed, or are these tragedies just a series of unfortunate events?
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[@TrailerParkCinderella]

Bret's family life was very complicated and I think he views Vince as a secondary father figure. I have so much love for Bret and glad he is still with us after all he's been through

[@WrestlePod]

Well said

[@pook304]

So am I he's forever my hero he is forever The Excellence Of Execution The Best There Is The Best There Was & The Best Ever Will Be! Bret "Hitman" Hart

[@IeshaWhite-g2n]

​@@pook304he hates vince he lost respect for him

[@NookTommy]

Bret suffered and survived unimaginable tragedies so he’s justified for being bitter. Fans shit on him for this but praised CM Punk whereas Punk was mad because he couldn’t main event wrestlemania

[@CCDaDon15]

Fans rarely shit on him for how he felt about the WWE/F though. It’s always about his inability to forgive Goldberg after multiple legitimate apologies. CM Punk is also not as praised as you insist. This feels like you’re creating a narrative rather than portraying one.

[@Colt2OO2]

What does this have to do with Punk again? Someone hasn't been paying attention to how polarizing Punk actually is or the amount of times he's praised Bret as a hero of his, I love Bret too but he still can't get over over one accident that the other person has constantly apologized for and doesn't want to be reminded of over and over again because he just wants to move on and wishes Bret would do the same, stop trying to push a narrative.

[@thegoughandbordenfamily8234]

​@CCDaDon15 Goldbergs apology isn't genuine. That's the problem.

[@Colt2OO2]

@@thegoughandbordenfamily8234 Nobody would apologize so many times if they weren't genuine about it, have you seen the amount of times he's done so and said he feels bad for what happened? No one else really ever says anything bad about Bill anymore, even Kevin Nash says good things about him now when he used to shit on him for a long time really until after Goldberg initially retired in 2004 plus Goldberg himself even admitted he doesn't think he deserves to be in the Hall of Fame, so I'm more inclined to believe that he's sincere with his apologies.

[@CCDaDon15]

@@thegoughandbordenfamily8234 who are you to tell? Goldberg apologized multiple times privately and expressed regret publicly multiple times. Even when he criticizes Bret now, he expresses regret

[@Thtamandap]

Ugh perfect. Was needing a Sunday afternoon deep dive for the background 🙏🏻

[@WrestlePod]

Glad you found me!

[@Thefufflylord]

To this day, I'm still bitter about what happened n 97. It wasn't just Montreal, but also the events of "One Night Only." It really sickens me that Vince, Paul (Triple-H), and Shawn basically got away we being absolutely terrible humans, whereas Bret, Davey Boy, and Owen would go on to suffer. Sometimes, there really is no justice in this world.

[@WrestlePod]

Life isn’t fair an sometimes that means we see our idols and heroes fall

[@Thefufflylord]

@@WrestlePod Alas, all too true... but doesn't mean I have to like it or not complain about it ;)

[@christopherbaker9676]

@@Thefufflylord you do know everybody agreed about what happened at one night only. It is scripted yall are acting like it's real

[@irishscott1]

Good people are always the ones who suffer. Scumbags always seem to prosper.

[@Thefufflylord]

@@christopherbaker9676 Michaels had it changed an hour or so before the show began. At that time Davey Boy had been talking to the press and even dedicated the match to his sister - who was dying of cancer. The match is also terribly booked and is nothing more than DX flaunting their power.

[@M4G4M4N]

Harts are the Canadian version of cursed family as is Kennedys are Americas version

[@Juicedude502]

Kennedy’s and the Von Erics

[@karlschlenzig6884]

That Stampede footage is phenomenal

[@dragonchaserkev]

Sadly not much of it available.

[@WrestlePod]

My bad

[@OldCouchGamer1]

Great video, but i cant watch it anymore. Seeing all that about Owen makes me choke again as i did 99. There was only 1 wrestler i wanted to meet in my life and that day it went away. Keep on doing the great content you do.

[@WrestlePod]

Such a sad situation 😥 what topic should I make next?

[@tomingram4108]

bret was still under contract to wwf when the montreal screw job took place so he wasnt going to leave with the title the next day

[@Midge-xn9tp]

He wouldn't have done that, all this was, was Vince getting him back for negotiating against him the year before

[@Thefufflylord]

Bret didn't even have to work the SS as he'd fulfilled all his contractual obligations. Vince was in breach of contract. If Bret Hart had had the vindictive mind Vince does, he could have sued McMahon and WWF and dealt them a severe blow.

[@Midge-xn9tp]

@@Thefufflylord I don't think Vince ever wanted Bret in the main event spot, more he had to do it, 93, Hulk had no business being champion, 95 Vince wanted Diesel, 97 Taker got it because he was the only one that could be trusted

[@Midge-xn9tp]

Bret only ever held the title while Vince waited for something that he really wanted

[@Thefufflylord]

@@Midge-xn9tp Very true. Vince never saw Bret Hart as his guy. Ironically, it would be Bret Hart who would lay the foundations for the AE and create its two biggest stars. I've said this before, but its worth repeating. Vince McMahon succeeded because everyone else failed.

[@SNOwyte]

Rip Owen, u were such an inspiration growing up

[@WrestlePod]

A legend gone too soon!!

[@daveschannel747]

4:46 Kevin Nash only got into the wrestling business cause his basketball career went south and he had minimal skills.. he figured, why not? And joined... remember Oz?😅😅😅😅😅 Kevin pole smoked his way to his status with NWO and Hogan... Don't get me started on Terry Bollea... If you survived the Stu Hart dungeon and stuck with wrestling, you learned from the best hands down! He made folks cry, scream, quit... took a lot of testicular fortitude to not only train in that dungeon but survived and have successful careers.. Kevin Nash doesn't like bret anyway.. if you've watched kevin talk about Bret you know...

[@Colt2OO2]

Oh really? Name one thing Kevin has said about Bret that indicates he doesn't like him, maybe years ago they had some heat but that was a long time ago and all I've ever heard him say is that his best matches were with Bret, he always loved working with him and he thinks he has a great sense of humor. He's even told some funny stories he's had with him, so if you're gonna spin a false narrative, at least back yourself up.

[@arthurmorgan7086]

Nash has always said good things about Bret?

[@sithari518]

Amazing doc, great work brother

[@WrestlePod]

Thank you kindly

[@TNYC_728]

Me n my fiance r dying at the farts hidden Easter egg in the thumbnail 😂😂😂

[@WrestlePod]

Glad I brought you a brief moment of laughter 🥰

[@jaylenbarnes2.079]

Amazing Video

[@WrestlePod]

Thank you! What topic next?

[@Insert.anger50]

I saw a promo from warrior on owen heart he said owen you will fall,, and warrior stared into the camera with a long hard look, and warrior died too

[@WrestlePod]

Spooky 👻

[@KareemRichardson-uw1dq]

Man, i miss Owen Hart. RIP ladd

[@WrestlePod]

Such a sad end for such a happy person

[@arthurmorgan7086]

What does "ladd" stand for?

[@OhioRiverFisherman]

The Hart family is professional wrestling!! Such a big beautiful family!!! Bret's Mom was so pretty, and on the other side of the coin, Stu was a great looking man!!!

[@WrestlePod]

Fair

[@Scorch1028]

If Owen was intimidated by his father Stu, then his fear had ended by the time he was an adult. Owen pulled ribs on his dad, and on one occasion Owen called Stu on the phone, pretending to be legendary bodybuilder Reg Park. Owen got Stu heated on the phone, claiming that he (Reg Park) could have defeated Stu in a fight when both men were in their physical primes. After hanging up the phone, Stu said to Bret: “I think that Owen got me”. 😆

[@WrestlePod]

Good point!

[@zay7808]

It’s a shame OJ Simpson accomplishments are overshadowed in most people eyes by the fact that he never won a ring..

[@WrestlePod]

I’m missing the point here?

[@zay7808]

@ Sadly most ppl do

[@manuelflores5031]

Be... Sure... To Drink... Your...OJ@@zay7808

[@oddie4391]

Farts? Thumbnail?

[@Guitargreat]

I’m here for the same lol

[@WrestlePod]

😂

[@CreepingDe4th81]

Me too.

[@YearsOVDecay1]

​@@WrestlePodcan you help us out and explain?

[@JoeR203]

@@YearsOVDecay1 It was some stupid angle WWE gave Natalya.

[@NationalCitizenOfFloptropica]

Natalya girl be careful😭

[@WrestlePod]

😂😂😂

[@ffreplica515]

2:12 Bret looks psychotic with that cat lol

[@watersandblue6001]

😂😂

[@WrestlePod]

🤣🤣🤣

[@grumpyauthor7870]

Break that generational curse, Bret! You got time still.

[@elvis13577]

With all Respect, Bret’s Family is no more “Cursed” then The Von Erich’s….

[@WrestlePod]

Good point. Check out my ‘are the Von Erich’s cursed?’ video next 🤣

[@martyboy-d2u]

grate video love it

[@WrestlePod]

Thank you! What subject should I make a video on next?

[@WrestlePod]

Thank you! What subject should I make a video on next?

[@martezdetroit3164]

I would say as far as the siblings, one of the least cursed in wrestling. 12 kids and only 3 deceased. 9 offspring of Stu made it to over 60 years old. Smith was oldest and he wasn't immortal. So life happens. Two brothers died early ( the accident and born-sickly) R I P____the in-laws are another story

[@WrestlePod]

Got examples of families with worse luck? Besides the Von Erichs.

[@RunnawayRebels]

Damm I didn’t know his family was that connected in this thing

[@WrestlePod]

It’s an interesting and tragic story

[@dragonchaserkev]

Been watching wrestling for a couple weeks now then?

[@VynylFantasy]

@@dragonchaserkevseriously dude, this guy probably doesn’t even know who Mean Gene is Jack! Probably never eaten at Pastamania either brother.

[@RunnawayRebels]

@@VynylFantasy Damm bro relax

[@nightmarezer0507]

Bret Hart is the Charlie Brown of wrestling.

[@JUVI9596]

And why is that

[@nightmarezer0507]

@JUVI9596 Got screwed out of the title. His brother and the things that happened to him. Goldberg kicking him in the head. He has had horrible luck.

[@JUVI9596]

@ kzbin.info/www/bejne/r6bOkmlqfpWHrposi=B61aTDKerKgsII4x

[@WrestlePod]

Classic

[@nightmarezer0507]

@WrestlePod Thank you. I came up with that myself actually.

[@JasonMcNeil-um3vl]

Bret thank you for showing me your excellent execution pro wrestling stly of wrestling Word up

[@WrestlePod]

Legend

[@SNOwyte]

If i was bret i woulda jumped ship w the belt like Madusa

[@WrestlePod]

WWF lawyers knocking on the door!

[@adamsifford6228]

Teddy Hart cursed a shame to the family

[@christopherbaker9676]

Which one is is dad

[@MrZappaman420]

Teddy Hart is not a Hart, he's an Annis!

[@christopherbaker9676]

@MrZappaman420 so hes a kayfabe hart. I don't know alot about Canadian wrestlers besides the harts ,the mountie and his brother Raymond

[@NookTommy]

@@MrZappaman420he’s Bret’s nephew

[@Colt2OO2]

I mean you have put two people who aren't even related to the Hart family in any way in the thumbnail, so that's a burning question I already have.

[@WrestlePod]

Watch the video and you’ll see the answer

[@Colt2OO2]

@@WrestlePod Well I'm pretty sure it has at least a bit to do with how Benoit was trained by Stu Hart and Pillman was part of the New Hart Foundation in '97, so I guess

[@TheBloodOfChristRedeems]

Much better sound!

[@WrestlePod]

Thank you! I have an audio pro working on making them better now

[@indianastones6032]

Nope, everybody dies at somepoint.....plus half the images used jin thumbnail isnt a part of the family.

[@WrestlePod]

Fair enough

[@ScarFace5566]

0:55 Zangief’s theme 😮

[@dumisatonyjohnson8145]

The Von Erich’s are the 🇺🇸 version of the Hart Family 🇨🇦 Both families controlled their respective territories Both families fell victim to tragedy

[@WrestlePod]

A sad coincidence

[@dumisatonyjohnson8145]

@@WrestlePod It appears so One of them went to the WWE and was IC champion under the banner “Texas Tornado” even with one leg.

[@VynylFantasy]

Pillman, Smith, Benoit…They aren’t Harts. If you’re counting anyone who trained in the dungeon as a ‘Hart’, then obviously you’re ’tragic death’ count will go up. Most wrestlers die tragically . If that’s your base hypothesis and your control is the ‘Hart Family’ (by your definition) then obviously the results are going to show a high number of harts dying tragically

[@arthurmorgan7086]

No.

[@WrestlePod]

They are all extended family members by the Harts own admission

[@BrandanTheBroker]

Often wonder what made the family sell the Hart house

[@WrestlePod]

💵💵💵

[@Charles-e8e9m]

No,a higher profile in a large family in a niche profession makes tragedies loom larger.in the time i started this comment, thousands of people from all over the world, babies, toddlers, middle school,college age, middle aged , geezers male and female checked out You cant have life without death . Does the performer have victim mentality,is he wishy washy about forgiveness to some, does he think reasonably, does he think he's better than people with his why me bulls***? it's done got old,bro.

[@Charles-e8e9m]

The comeback,I can kinda see it, Missoula, Montana's favorite son,the last American real hero, bitter Buddy Hart vs masked Britain bulldog at the civic center in Billings!

[@MMorgan_92]

How could you forget to do an update on Harry Smith/Davey Boy Smith Jr?!?! 😡 He literally just won the AJPW triple crown and you omitted him from a documentary on his family…. SHAME!!!! 👊

[@WrestlePod]

I’m working on an AJPW video right now!

[@MMorgan_92]

@@WrestlePodyay! You are forgiven 😊❤

[@carlospalencia3032]

No, theyre just Canadian eh

[@WrestlePod]

I don’t get it?

[@ScarFace5566]

Plenty of “Cursed” wrestling families like the Von Erichs, Grahams and Smiths(Jake the Snake). So it’s more a bi-product of the wrestling industry!

[@WrestlePod]

True, thanks for the added info

[@Mike-rm3gm]

Benoit is related to Bret?

[@WrestlePod]

Not all family is bound by blood

[@JasonPeck-pf6rn]

Bret Hart is the greatest of all time

[@WrestlePod]

A true legend of the game

[@MIKEJ788]

​@WrestlePod I respect Bret Hart soo.much I wish I could meet him for sure. My cousin met him outside of Edmonton spoke to Bret and said, I RESPECT HIM!

[@Bsfnelz20]

No wonder all his daughters married wrestlers 😂😂

[@WrestlePod]

Keep it in the wrestling family

[@Jay-gs7sp]

"Farts" is evil work 💀💀

[@WrestlePod]

😅

[@WALK0510]

Did u mention his cousin roddy piper? An it was said by either jimmy neidhart or british bulldogs ex wife wrote a book said both had diddyed their wifes at the time an would put stuff in their drinks an they would wake up on the bed not knowing what had happened. Pretty sad

[@WrestlePod]

Sorry I couldn’t put everything in, thanks for the added details

[@dilnaylomogorhaiyee1450]

I hope all his moping and sad faces are an act… because if it’s not… that sullen moping, always looking at the past is only going to hurt his vibes… hope he is actually a more carefree person now…

[@WrestlePod]

Such a sad story though

[@dragonchaserkev]

Natalya has been punished since day one. She is the most elite talent enhancement in history. In my opinion WWE has kept her just so she can't go become a star and now she is too old. I guess she has been employed so has so should have a good nest egg. *. Did you read Bret's book? He is very open with some stories, good read.

[@dragonchaserkev]

Nothing about Dynamite breaking a kid's legs for insurance money? Not even sure if that is the worst story. Decent video but just skimming the surface of pretty well known stuff.

[@WrestlePod]

Dynamite is getting his own video, that’s an interesting story for sure

[@i-Love-CarlyShay]

You think the von erich family cursed

[@WrestlePod]

100% if curses were real

[@VynylFantasy]

Get on the ROCKET TO REGINA!!

[@NintendanGX]

Homage is correctly pronounced "O-marge", not "Hommidge"

[@WrestlePod]

Thanks for correcting, but I think both are fine

[@imilf2003]

Stu was doing dirty things in that basement..

[@TrentAdam]

Lol

[@TrentAdam]

4:12 seems that way 😂

[@Campbish10]

“Brett was an honorable man” then shows picture next to Trump 😂. Either poorly timed or good use of irony

[@WrestlePod]

😏

[@Oldschool1943]

chris benoit is not in bret hart's family

[@WrestlePod]

Family doesn’t always just mean by blood

[@RG-lr4pk]

It's called karma.

[@WrestlePod]

What did the Hart’s do to deserve this karma?

[@eamonndoconnor]

E Honda music😊

[@WrestlePod]

A classic

[@g-cole]

Why can’t we say it was a sacrifice with Owen being the sacrifice for the hart family to continue their legacy it’s sad but it’s truth to this and I think Vince sold his soul that day that happen on the Wwe watch which they may say it was the harnest rope that was accidental but like come on y’all didn’t rehearse days before the event very suspicious 🤔

[@ChichiNaka]

They didn’t continue their legacy? After Owen died all the pity jobs in the world couldn’t maintain their fame They’re just a weird grumpy inbred family from Canada Their kids do nothing, Nattie is absolutely trrrible, Brett had the charisma of a dead dog

[@WrestlePod]

It’s so sad mate

[@Pastyovercoat]

Damn that’s some conspiracy. Not very sensical but you go pudding pop. No matter how wrong you are atleast you say it with your whole chest.

[@g-cole]

@@WrestlePod yea very sad my friend 🫡💯

[@g-cole]

@@Pastyovercoat uhhhh what was I wrong about Vince said it on the Netflix documentary how it was all an accident but that’s a careless businessman who would have made sure to not do that stunt but all of sudden on this night everything goes completely wrong smh so you tell me what I’m wrong about buddy

[@ChichiNaka]

They’re like MMA and The Gracie’s, they were okay for a time but the business moved past them, completely useless today. The only way Brett stays in the news is crying about Goldberg and judging others abilities to pretend fight in a childrens show. Imagine the Red Ranger from Ppwer Rangers in the 90s just sat around complaining about modern power rangers for decades

[@WrestlePod]

Fair enough, I don’t see it that way

[@Guitargreat]

You’re right

[@Guitargreat]

@@WrestlePodthat’s all I ever see Brett doing anymore! He was my childhood hero so I’m not just saying that because I don’t like him! But he’s cried for years about everything not being fair it got old to me! Great documentary though

[@mattjoseph896]

I don't know if you been through what bret went through but I have personally. I don't know if you realize the hardships you have to go through re learn things that you can still do. You here Bret talking where he is talking and struggling, his brain is misfiring I have the same issue. I would never wish this on anyone having a mild stroke and skull fracture.

[@Charles-e8e9m]

I would say to compare the hart's to Kennedy's is one of the most unbelievable..,.i know dude's clowning,gotta be

[@WrestlePod]

Fair enough

[@4ArchieLee]

yo..... wtf!!!?

[@WrestlePod]

Whaaaaa? 🤨

[@benharddin6630]

Bret screwed... Bret....

[@WrestlePod]

Did he?

[@itsmywayorthegeminimethod1095]

First.

[@WrestlePod]

Nice 👍

[@7654x]

This is exceptional

[@WrestlePod]

I’m glad you liked it! What other topics would you like to see me cover?

[@7654x]

@WrestlePod where do I begin?!? I'm a lil older than u, I'm from the Golden Era so anything to do with 80s into the 90s & the wrestlers back then, I'm easily pleased. WcW & ECW generally, Attitude Era, Monday Night Wars (timeline would be something), wrestling promoters & promotions... 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@ColorsBright]

FARTS

[@WrestlePod]

😅

[@daveschannel747]

@Wrestle Pod I'm a long-time follower of yours... This was HIGLY educational sir: 🫡 Well done

[@WrestlePod]

Hey Dave! Thanks for all the support over the years. What topic should I cover next?