The 2010 Return of Bret "Hitman" Hart

Wrestling Bios Presents - The 2010 Return of Bret Hart
Bret "The Hitman" Hart will always be remembered as one of the most popular superstars in the WWE during the 90s. During his best years, Bret Hart managed to capture the WWE Championship 5 times during his storied career. As things would turn out though, things didn't turn out quite so well for The Best there is, The Best there was and The best there ever will be.
After Survivor Series 1997, it was hard to imagine Bret ever coming back to the WWE. Bret expressed numerous times that he had no desire to work for Vince McMahon again, and we thought the wrestling chapter in his life had closed. No one could have imagined Bret Hart making a WWE comeback in the year 2010, but this is exactly what happened. Not only did Bret Hart return to Raw, but Bret even participated in a WrestleMania match against Vince McMahon.
In this mini documentary from Wrestling Bios, we take a look at Bret Hart's WWE Return in 2010. Topics covered include:
01:13 - Bret works on his "Best There Is" DVD documentary with the WWE in 2005
03:32 - Bret makes an apperance on Raw in 2007
04:45 - Vince McMahon announces Bret Hart will return to the WWE as a special guest host
06:12 - Bret Hart makes his WWE Return in January 2010
09:14 - The Seeds are planted for a Vince McMahon vs Bret Hart feud
13:01 - Bret makes another return to Raw to answer Vince McMahon
14:36 - Bret Hart vs Vince McMahon is booked for WrestleMania 26
17:10 - The WrestleMania 26 match featuring Bret Hart vs Vince McMahon
- Much More!
Bret Hart Theme Remix by Jayde Garrow
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[@aaronneville1164]

Bret calling for Shawn to come see him in the ring face to face was one of those moments where you genuinely got anxious because you had no clue what Bret was about to say with a live mic lol. Knowing the history between them.

[@jayhari1713]

Straight up! I remember just being like "uh oh"

[@magsxx9735]

Aaron Neville Shawn looked hella nervous too

[@sequoyahchapman676]

Right!

[@demonsuckafucka6828]

"I forgive you Shawn, but f Goldberg"

[@PitoSanchez-hx9py]

They should of stretched it Dove head in 1st

[@johngaleazza3652]

I can't imagine the incredibly dark place bret must have been in through the 2000's. The screw job, his dad's death, Owens death, the concussion, and then stroke. It must have felt like death blow after death blow. I'm glad he is on a happier space now.

[@lexkanyima2195]

A domino effect

[@ChuckDanger]

There's two Vinces responsible for everything except the stroke.

[@krowenfernandes246]

This man is a legend to fight and win through it all. The best there is, the best there was, and the best there every will be!!

[@liquidgeorge]

This channel is the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be.

[@frank-bmtz]

Wrestlelamia is great too. The Behind the Titantron series is great.

[@acidkyledaLSDj]

Both GREAT channels

[@liquidgeorge]

Franco Barrera I have to say, I’m not a fan of Wrestlelamia’s work. Just my personal opinion, but I think this channel is leagues above that one.

[@acidkyledaLSDj]

Dam liquid George what turns you off with wrestllamia , those behind the titantron videos be really good

[@liquidgeorge]

Kengo 90 Northern Ireland is part of the United Kingdom,

[@wraps777]

Whenever Bret and Owen Hart faced each other, it was a wrestling clinic. 😎

[@liquidgeorge]

Steven DeLano And that storyline throughout 93-94 😍

[@aaronneville1164]

To this day, imo still the greatest opening match to start a Wrestlemania in history

[@jamesblack6226]

One of the most under rated fueds ever

[@stevelowe2647]

Did they fight more than once? Honestly never knew that, thought it was just the one Mania match. Mania X right?

[@EliasRoy]

@@stevelowe2647 In SummerSlam (1994). Also in that match Dave Meltzer rated 5 ☆

[@nanobluelectrobuzz9227]

Bret is a true champion, he looked the other way to make Vince, Shawn and the fans happy. I met him too, he’s really nice.

[@edromeandbrossportsandcoll5706]

I’m here just to say that Bret The Hitman Hart is my all time favorite wrestler

[@only1icon1801]

Same here

[@santinotupou9127]

Bret Hart is my favorite wrestler all time as well

[@mrkipling2201]

Ed Rome and bros sports and collectibles channel totally agree with you there.

[@xorixzz8282]

same

[@ChuckDanger]

Same! The Excellence Of Execution has been my favorite wrestler since childhood. The safest worker, the most technical, and all around "The best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be!".

[@timbartschwolfman]

I watched this on TV January 4 2010 It was on the same night that Hogan made his TNA Debut My Dad told me to choose either Bret Hart's WWE return or Hogan's TNA Debut I picked Bret Hart's WWE return

[@dee_lulu]

Did you think you made the right choice?

[@timbartschwolfman]

@@dee_lulu Yes

[@dee_lulu]

@@timbartschwolfman same.

[@Cameron_611]

I STILL have that DVD of Bret "The Hitman" Hart: The Best There Is, The Best There Was, and The Best That There Ever Will Be. His return in 2010 (along with The Nexus) was the best thing about 2010.

[@flintose927]

I just met Bret earlier in April and he asked me my favorite match - I told him that him vs. Vince @ Mania stands out as it's the end of the Mr.McMahon character to his reply "Yea don't hold your breath" 😲😂

[@Podcastforthewin]

Daniel San I just met him this past July. I shook his hand and said thank you for the years of memories. It was at a fundraiser.

[@flintose927]

@@Podcastforthewin very nice!

[@nileharding3137]

Brett vs austin at mania X is my favorite they both left it all in the ring

[@Showtime6192009]

@@nileharding3137 don't you mean maina 13 lol

[@MrBoogiemoney]

@@Showtime6192009 Bret vs Austin was my favorite I wanted that match every day lol

[@coachcarter8238]

I'm still glad that Bret and Shawn were able to make peace with one another in the middle of the ring, and with that being a shoot segment at that.

[@clwintemberg9214]

Brett and Vince really knew how to put a story together probably better then anyone. I would have loved an alternate timeline if Brett never went to WCW and stayed in the WWE. Not only did WCW not have a clue how to use him but that idiot Goldberg would have never kicked him in the head. The match ups and stories we could've had post November of 1997..

[@PhillipCummingsUSA]

He would have kicked him in the head in the 2000s

[@strokeraceventura2550]

I agree. It should have been Bret losing to Stone Cold at WM XIV. They had the history and would have lasted well past a one and done like with Shawn.

[@clwintemberg9214]

@@PhillipCummingsUSA yeah your probably right but at least we would've gotten a few more years outta Brett..🤷‍♂️

[@clwintemberg9214]

@@strokeraceventura2550 definitely.. Brett was at his peak in 97.. He had a few more of those years left easy. What could've been ya know.

[@beefgravystudios]

Bret's return was epitome of "never say never"

[@XiuFeanaro6]

Or more like forced to, they practically blackmail him.

[@g-dub5272]

Out of all the “shocking” and incredible moments in WWE history, this one tops my list. I never thought I’d ever see Bret in a WWE ring again, let alone shaking Shawn Michaels hand

[@conedx]

i can't decide if bret coming back is more shocking or if jeff jarrett coming back is more shocking. both are things i was 100% sure would never ever happen.

[@jimodirakallumkal5351]

Money talks BS walks. Once u can get it in your mind ( took me into my late 20s to 100% make that connection ) that this is just a soap opera w great athletes and w that in mind, anything and everything can and will happen as long as there is money to be made.

[@dr.loomis4221]

You STILL believe the the Montreal Screwjob was real?

[@garycarter7618]

A forgotten mention when Brett was a secret backup to help Jerry the King Lawler in a match against the Miz. Brett and Lawler had a "staged" hatred in the past and had never been friends. This team up was also closure on a past rivalry. Lawler referred to Brett as his Ace of Hearts.

[@ClassicKrusty]

I loved the sit down interview hosted by Jim Ross Bret did with Shawn. Very insightful stuff and Bret & Shawn had great chemistry playing off one another discussing their legendary rivalry

[@liquidgeorge]

KlassicKrusty That was AMAZING. I implore anyone who hasn’t watched it to check it out.

[@KidGravityBeyond]

I may load up my DVD.

[@kennycai8695]

Unfortunately, real life events got in the way, and their feud cost us a match with them still in their prime. I know they have reconciled in real life, but you have to wonder if the Montreal Screwjob never happened, and Michaels was not a drugged up prima donna (and almost became Hulk Hogan #2 cause of his backstage politicking), how would these two have elevated each other in further bouts.

[@Kickabollockoff]

The first wrestling match to hook me in to the world of WWF as a kid was Bret Hart vs British Bulldog, at Summer Slam 92. Even though i am British, and the Bulldog won the match, it was the Hitman that became my all time favourite wrestler from that very moment. The guy is a Legend.

[@sullyskillz09]

I was there that day cheering for Bret.

[@gabrielledormuth4634]

I would've loved to have seen Brett vs Kurt Angle when Brett was in his prime that match would've been a classic

[@bathombre9739]

Imagine the ankle lock or sharp shooter reversals, that would have been great

[@cs77smith67]

Who you think would win if both in there prime?

[@marcdavis9263]

God that would have been Epic!!!!!

[@RaderizDorret]

@@cs77smith67 I'd give a slight edge to Angle due to his Olympic-level skills but Bret was catch wrestler along with the amateur wrestling base he built on when he entered the Hart Dungeon to train with his father. Too close to really call.

[@chumpyman]

I can remeber TNA having Hogan/Bischoff Debut in the company had this was weeks and months in advance. I could only imagine the money and effort was put into that. Then, just one person in Bret Hart put that to rest with his long awaited return to WWE killed that. Loved Harts return. Hart is my most favourite wrestlers of all time.

[@NaZtRdAmUs]

Brett will always be one of the greatest legitimate wrestlers to grace any ring.

[@angeltzepesh1]

If Bret would have been as bitter and salty as many say he is, he would have never got back to WWE, no matter what, even releasing that DVD. His gesture just shows how big of a man he is.

[@rysonthomas8551]

Who could ever criticize the book.. Its the best wrestling books I've ever read... Trust me... Bret is a very genuine guy he deserves respect... Respect bret hart...

[@michaelburke7978]

It really is such a shame Bret suffered a concussion and a stroke on top of that. Would've loved to see him as the seasoned vet like HBK was the 2000s, working with the likes of Kurt Angle, Eddie Guerrero, 2000s Undertaker, and maybe even HBK himself. The Wrestlemania 26 match should've been a 3 minute squash match where Bret just beats the living piss out of Vince. Getting the whole Hart family involved was not needed and was just a straight up clusterfuck.

[@shittalkerskywalkertm9430]

Anything Bret Hart related is usually awesome from ur channel. 🤘❤🔥

[@ThePro-WrestlingTrueCrime]

I was in Dayton, Ohio's Nuttercenter Jan 4th, 2010. My son was almost 3 n it was his first show live EVER! Id never seen my WWF fav HBK (but had my WCW fav in Dec 1996) so besides Bret coming back to WWE, it would be the last time to see HBK in that part Ohio as a wrestler b4 he retired! Very special night!

[@CLewey44]

That Brett and Shawn deal was clearly a work. Shawn doesn't have those kind of balls in a shoot situation.

[@coryernewein]

The Excellence of Execution is how he will be known in my household. As a young canadian boy in the 90's I had so many pairs of his sunglasses that all got lost along the way😪

[@hitmangfx7162]

This literally shows why I hated John Cena in this era...He had NO reason to be in this storyline and yet, there he is.

[@lukebaer6258]

Where? I can't see him

[@sleazyfellow]

He was just an added little part to it. Not like HHH inserting himself into the summer of punk just to beat him and go away again.

[@marcusmajors6196]

😂😂😂

[@TheSBleeder]

Cena was the face of the company. If someone's going to tell Vince about honoring legends of the past, Cena is an obvious choice. He has always shown great respect to the guys that came before him.

[@Phoenix7786]

I feel like it was a "Plan B" for Cena vs Batista in case the Lloyd's lawyers won out.

[@subultimate]

Man from the Montreal job and the death of his brother Iam really amazed he came back respect to that family they been through alot

[@jayhari1713]

I know right! Its as if that company built his life, but killed it too with the numerous things attached to that story. It takes a big man to drop that. Good for him though

[@RosePigCooking]

Bret said the anger he was holding onto was literally killing him so he had to make things right and let it go

[@breezy9297]

I don't even look at what the names and subjects of these videos are anymore. As soon as I get a notification of a new video I just automatically give it a thumbs up.

[@eazypeazy33]

They really put Bret through a lot & he let it effect him & beat him down in the inside. He truly loved the business, deeply loved it. I send nothing but love & respect to my distant cousins in the Hart family. 🤘🏾⚜️

[@crisdmt5479]

The best narator ever ✌🏻✌🏻,cheers for your devotion and hard work .

[@taydafranklin7800]

Met Bret at a 49ers playoff game years ago!! Awesome guy! He signed my Navarro Bowman Jersey!

[@alisonmarie2907]

I met him at a meet & greet and he signed my wrist. I met his son too. Best day of my life. I had his autograph tattooed 🥰

[@calamaty9963]

The stories of TNA and Ring of Honor would be great. These two companies would have tremendous matches/talent that wouldn’t be seen on Raw until just a few years past.

[@marcdavis9263]

Bret Hart is why I watch wrestling. He made it love ok so good and gritty. It doesn't get much better than Bret

[@Kingslayer_au]

Best there is, best there was, best that ever will be. Thankyou Brett.

[@Sayed36870]

I had no idea that wwe was going to release the “screwed” documentary. It’s pure black mail what they did.

[@whatsinanameuask4507]

I never understood why people ever said Bret didn't have "character or charisma". Even as a child Bret was my favorite, along with Hulk Hogan, why would a young child like a wrestler with no charisma? Sometimes I don't get Vince.

[@hooksncrosses3419]

Bret was in the first WWF match I ever saw. Him vs Mr Perfect at Summerslam 91! I feel old now. Since that day (over 28 years ago) Bret has been my favourite. 👍

[@brianlarsen9952]

That was a great match

[@sidewaysdanny]

Fantastic match. Masterclass

[@camcamz2128]

I just watched the 1/4/2010 episode of Raw on the network the other day I can't believe it will be 10 years

[@acewillingham]

I know right is crazy when I saw Brett come back in 2010 it was a complete shocker and a surprise because I didn't think he was ever going to come back after everything that happened the match they had it WrestleMania even though I wish they could have had this match back in the day if Bret didn't leave to go to WCW we most likely would have seen this match during the Attitude Era imagine how much of a big role he would have played during the Austin vs McMahon Feud

[@crossadam]

I wish your videos were an hour long! I get nostalgia from your videos! Impeccable videos brethren!

[@flintose927]

Was just watching the Ricky Steamboat videos, THIS CHANNEL IS A1+ I TELL YA! 👏👏💪

[@SteRDLK]

Tyson being the GM after Hart was a bit on the nose, when you know that Bret was told to leave WWF by Vince in 1997 because of "money problems" and then spent $5 million to bring Tyson in two months later!

[@blittzy5698]

Bruce Hart stamping on Vince McMahon is the defining moment of the decade. Not the pipe-bomb, not the Brand Split V2, nothing.

[@_Monsivais86_]

I hadn't watched wrestling for a decade but I remember finding out the Bret was coming back to Monday night raw and I could remember tuning in and I was immediately transported back to my childhood.

[@MickeySlayah]

Thanx for the great, classic content... Love this channel...

[@Difrentstyles]

That Dvd is great I've watched it 100s of times.

[@chamberofprogress5025]

I remember watching this entire storyline, live on RAW. I had never felt such a sense of nostalgia and anticipation since I had stopped keeping up with WWE following the Montreal incident. The only thing that disappointed me was the quality of the match at WM 26. But I guess it's understandable, considering the stroke Bret had back in 2002.

[@joenelsaracho4836]

Coz as bret said lord of london will sue him if he participated in a contact sport as stipulated in his insurance watch inside the ropes interview

[@jmendoza2003]

I love this documentary. I hope you can do one on The Rock WWE return in 2011

[@TheWazperviz]

I am glad Bret Hart did return. One of the very best of all time without question

[@flintose927]

Wow i never knew that they basically made him get on board to make that doc.dvd! I have that dvd signed by Bret :)

[@JTDutch]

Seeing Bret come back was bittersweet ... it was truly heartwarming to see the response from the fans and the wrestlers, but it was anticlimactic knowing that Bret had the stroke and literally couldn't take a bump of any kind. He shouldn't have been working in the ring at all, at any point. It's sad for me to say that because Bret is my favorite wrestler of All-Time, but it's the truth.

[@brianmcdonald7017]

It hurts to see bret not capable of wrestling.

[@gezeo750]

Bro! As someone who watched in 97, when I saw Bret on the Titantron for the Vince McMahon appreciation day I lost my damn mind!

[@hzafary]

This was such a special moment in wrestling, thanks for the stellar coverage!

[@Sayed36870]

Bret’s book is the best wrestling book ever

[@Longlostpuss]

I got that same DVD Boxset on import when it came out and it's still my go to box set when I get a bit nostalgic about the old WWF days. Bret hands down had the some of the most memorable matches in the history of the company and you can never get bored watching them over. His work still stands up all these years later, arguably even more so now. Really glad he was able to bury the hatchet and get inducted twice into the HOF and get a big appreciation night before leaving, he really deserved it.

[@non-stickderich7112]

That intro theme is amazing!

[@1330timbuktu]

I was super excited to see Bret come back in 2010. Your channel has become my favorite KZbin channel period because of videos like this. Keep up the great work!

[@vipset87]

this video was done really well. i actually remember tuning in for this even tho i didnt really watch wrestling like that anymore. it was nice seeing hbk and bret in the same ring. also nerve wrecking

[@choolakejinendra9652]

Bret is one of those people who genuinely looks like a nice guy. I don't know how he is irl. But he looks like a nice guy.

[@caincotterill5493]

Yet another quality piece of work

[@mansisity]

Legitimately have watched every KZbin wrestling channel and this channel is top notch. You never disappoint. I have watched every video you have ever made. I respect you and the amount of research you do for each one of these. Thanks brother

[@T3l3MuNd0]

I love both Your channel & also Wrestlelamia's "behind the titantron" episodes. They're awesome 😁

[@Showtime6192009]

when mentioning dvds you should of mentioned the Hart vs Michaels dvd that they did, plus HBK and Hart Had seen each other b4 the met in the ring as they met in the food area b4 the show started.

[@errdaykam4662]

The sit down interview with JR from that dvd is impossible to find online now. Shame because I feel it’s one of if not the best sit down interviews of all time.

[@phenomenalone7134]

Keep it up man watching from Romania love ur stuff

[@JazG.-po5mv]

Bret Hart is the goat of Professional Wrestling

[@leon2901]

Wrestling bios putting in work 💯

[@downwithputinsaveukraine1313]

I was glad to see Bret come back because I know Vince had to cut a big, fat check to ensure Brett's return. Anytime I know McMahon pays any money to the Hart family, the world seems a little less terrible.

[@tashrif46]

I can imagine why Bret was so angry with the WWE. Because after that fateful night in Survivor Series 97, his life was never the same. His career in WCW, Owen's death, his concussion which led to his career ending, Davey Boy Smith dying, his dad dying and then him almost dying because of a stroke. I can understand the resentment

[@royjonzejr]

My brother and I were huge wrestling fans during the '90s and we both lost interest and stopped watching sometime in the mid 2000s. One day I ran down into the basement where he was on the computer and I told him that Bret Hart came back to WWE. He didn't believe me until I told him to open KZbin and hear Bret say, "Well I guess hell froze over"

[@IAmEntertained]

Well done. Thanks bro

[@bryantinsley9294]

Bout to watch it now...i just seen that jim Ross shared your '96 return of the warrior video!!

[@antoineingram4155]

Just discovered your channel a little while ago, it's interesting, informative and entertaining!! Keep on doing what you're doing!!😁👍

[@jonathankarnes168]

Absolutely love the channel man. I’ve watched an rewatched all your stuff. Great idea on your Thunder Blunders looking forward to the next episode

[@SGTSAM101ST]

Even if Bret didn't return on the first raw of 2010 & it was just a basic episode... WWE still would have killed TNA in the ratings

[@B_Lion.]

Such a wicked channel. Brilliant videos

[@toneymitchell1032]

That was great 👍🏽 thank you for your hard work.

[@Stampistuta]

I know it was asking a lot but the one thing I wanted to see at the WM match was Bret in the Pink and Black gear.

[@DukesMusic84]

Watching this actually gave me a lot of hope. A grudge doesn't have to be forever. People can change, public opinions can change, and in time all can be forgiven.

[@geddonjr]

You are the excellence of execution for uploading these documentary videos.

[@Eric-wu7bp]

Do the career of jushin thunder liger

[@pickettpride6980]

Yes plz

[@jamesblack6226]

Liger and the great muta would be awesome

[@acidkyledaLSDj]

Man I love the format of your videos very chill and relaxing takes on the career of wrestlers that defined generations. I can’t wait for when you start doing something Japanese wrestler careers ether in japan or as a whole in ether WWE WCW . THE GREAT MUTA / kenji Mutoh is one I’m holding for when it does or if it does come . Keep doing what your doing brother the community loves your content! Thanks and 🥂 cheers from TEXAS

[@jimbowers1693]

Best wrestler ever, Flair close second......Big John Studd next pls💪

[@ronjones9440]

Great video

[@Ripfox]

Bret is my all time fav.

[@JOHNN01.82]

That Bret Hart DVD was and still is a great watch at the time it was pretty dear

[@NecesaryEvil]

This is your most interesting episode in a while imo. 🍻

[@justinkofndream]

New fan to the channel. I was actually there the night in Dayton when Bret returned. Amazing moment

[@michaelscriver5395]

you got a shout out from jim ross so lucky well you work hard and it shows

[@WrestlingBios]

Really?

[@michaelscriver5395]

@@WrestlingBios yeah bro it was a look at a wrestle forget what one and it was today but anyway take a look at wrestling BIOS and of course I said I watch every one cuz I do and I would be worth the watch

[@brianmcdonald7017]

@@WrestlingBios Jr has said good things about your show a couple of times

[@TheHorrorMiserMontyG]

Another awesome video my friend.

[@CLewey44]

Oh my God they should have done that one DVD titled screwed. That would have been awesome.

[@brianmcdonald7017]

I'd like to see it

[@michaelmireles2510]

Bret Hart 2010 Return Was My Ever Raw and My First Taste Of WWE And Wrestling

[@only1icon1801]

Once again, this channel showing great research and brilliant production. Quite easily one of the best wrestling channels going. I loved his return and the fact he could bury the hatchet with Vince and Shawn, proving he was still a class act. I did feel the revenge match was booked wrongly and should have been like McMahon/Trump with a representative wrestling on their behalf. But it is what it is His biography was a fantastic read for me with a lot of honesty to a fault. Keep up the fantastic work that you do though mate

[@adamofgrayskull7735]

Merry Christmas wrestling bios 🤘🤪🤘☘

[@Captain_Rhodes]

i stopped watching wrestling in the 90's but this channel is great for catching up. I used to love Bret and Rick flair

[@jeffboyd8139]

There are so many times when you say Brett that I hear Brad lol. I absolutely love this channel. Keep up the amazing work

[@ProWrestlingReality]

Thank you wrestling bios...The build up that brought me back as a fan in my adult years at 18 after dropping out around the end of WM 20....It was great as an adult seeing this return getting to watch TNA with Hogan and various other legends... My favorite small moment of Bret's return run was when Bret and Shawn made up in the ring and at the end they played Shawn's music and Bret just had a slight look on his face like "MotherF***** still scoopin my heat" LOL

[@stubear8667]

You are a great story teller, great videos.

[@tylers7048]

JR loves wrestling Bios 💪😘👍 Regal pt 4

[@Cicero....]

I stopped watched wrestling after him retirement, rewatch when he come back and re-stopped after^^

[@trustobey1016]

Thank you.