The Story of Bret Hart vs Roddy Piper

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WrestleMania VIII hosted one of the WWF / WWE ‘s greatest ever Intercontinental Championship matches in history. Champion Roddy Piper defended the gold against Bret Hart in a match packed with storytelling and drama, and the match has stood the test of time nearly 30 years later.
Bret Hart won the IC title at SummerSlam 1991 in a critically acclaimed match with Mr. Perfect. In January of 1992, Hart dropped the title to The Mountie. While fans were a little baffled by this outcome, plans were already being put in place for Bret to regain the championship at WrestleMania. Roddy Piper won the Intercontinental title just 2 days after The Mountie defeated Hart… if Bret wanted his IC title back, he would have to challenge Piper.
The WWF used Piper and Hart’s alleged family relations in order to tell the story, Piper initially didn’t want to wrestle Bret as he had too much respect for the Hart family. Bret persisted though, and Piper agreed to a match at WrestleMania 8 against the Hitman. Piper vs Hart would turn into a masterclass in in-ring storytelling and psychology, resulting in one of WrestleMania’s greatest ever matches and one of the very best Intercontinental Championship matches in wrestling history.
Topics covered include:
00:00 - Roddy Piper helps Bret during the early days
03:25 - Piper gives Bret invaluable advice
05:17 - Bret vs Piper gets set up for WrestleMania 8
11:30 - The Hart & Piper pre-match promo
12:51 - Hart vs Piper at WrestleMania
18:41 - Analysing the match
#WWE #Wrestling #Documentary

[@t.v.rockwell4504]

Roddy Piper vs Bret Hart sounds like one of those dream matches that you never thought would happened but in fact did and it was just as good as you thought it would be.

[@rickycain4787]

Yea it was

[@misterimperfect2896]

@@rickycain4787 in wcw?

[@dildonius]

@@misterimperfect2896 ??? No? In WWF. Did you not watch this video??

[@standardofexcellence]

You can watch it for yourself on peacock

[@JonathanHassingerChannel]

Nailed it. My loyalty flip flopped throughout the whole match. Both were close to perfect.

[@emypetcu]

one of the best passing the torch wrestlemania matches ever

[@countdooku2781]

Won't work for me brother 😂

[@nicholassiple7838]

Im not sure that Piper ever had the Torch and while I did enjoy this feud and match it just sucks that Hogan didnt put Bret Hart over on his way out of WWE in 1993.

[@gundusha3417]

Pooper was one of the toughest guys onscreen. Kevin Nash said in an interview that once they got in an argument and Nash slapped him on his face hard. The so-called tough guy then returned to his room without a word.

[@mrc3rtifi3d13]

@@nicholassiple7838 this is the match that solidified Bret Hart

[@rickycain4787]

Right ✅

[@GM_Lemmy]

This is one of my all-time favorites matches in wrestling! The spot where piper lifts the bell, then stops and hears the audience's boos... That moment when he realizes he's becoming a villain and then proceeds to redeem himself... It's simply beautiful!

[@Garrett316]

Bret’s ring psychology is underrated. I miss Piper dearly.

[@MeloeastsideG]

Bret the hit man

[@frankiepaul9869]

His psychology consisted of being about as charismatic as a plimsole and looking like he could fall asleep at any moment.

[@Makainternational]

Bret was an artist and the ring his canvas! He painted many pictures and stories in the ring. He invented the figure four around the ring post, he was first in the wwf to go through a table and give it meaning, not like Sabu who breaks them for the sake of breaking a table. He brought the ladder match to the WWF. His finish to the Austin match at Mania 13 was brilliant. His entire night at King of the ring 1993 told stories over three matches! I honestly think he was the best at telling stories in the ring! Anyone who can't see it, knows nothing about story telling and in ring psychology! Oh and no one hits the turnbuckle like Bret!

[@frankiepaul9869]

@@Makainternational in the ring I cant deny he is as smooth as silk but for promos he is terrible, he looks like a stroke victim with face paralysis struggling to stay awake.

[@jizzhunt]

@@frankiepaul9869 He is a stroke victim. He nearly died in the early 2000s because of a stroke.

[@JohnDoe-ym5ly]

Roddy and Bret WERE family -- in every way that matters

[@williambryson2190]

A wise man (Mr. Feeny) once said “You don’t have to be blood, to be family”

[@jackson5781]

@@williambryson2190 they are actually cousins in real life. Look at my most recent comment and read the article

[@jackson5781]

@@joshuaa1605 look it up they are like 3rd cousin's

[@someguy9471]

No

[@theonewhowokeup9987]

That match up with Mr. Perfect at SummerSlam and King of the Ring are all time classics for me.

[@detective___mcnulty]

Bret Hart: "The only person who visited me in the hospital was Roddy Piper." After he had his stroke.

[@jackson5781]

Also its that they are cousins in real life

[@rickycain4787]

Yep lol

[@ComicBookGuy420]

@@killwalker but piper was trained by Stu Hart

[@ComicBookGuy420]

@@killwalker But you said he never set foot in the dungeon

[@ComicBookGuy420]

@@killwalker I am aware yes Are you sure you are?

[@bradcarter3201]

That last quote from roddy gave me chills down my spine. Him saying he was proud of Bret brought a lot of emotions to the surface. For ever and always the rowdy one

[@Kanefan701]

same here. It got me in happy tears.

[@Bull_Moose_Lodge]

Matches like this is why Piper is one of the greats. He was as important to Wrestlemania and the birth of Hulkamania as Hulkster was

[@smarkdownsblog]

One of the greatest matches ever. Absolutely brilliant storytelling and emotion.

[@rickycain4787]

It was

[@KelticTim]

Imo, it loses a lot of points for the recycled finish. I forget who, but Piper did the same finish with someone else a few years earlier. Same exact thing. A candidate for “Greatest Match Ever”, or even just one of, should have an original finish.

[@ant0nyodabess703]

This is one of the most underrated matches in my opinion

[@Longlostpuss]

@@KelticTim You're going to have to name the match now if you're going to try to take the gloss off of this one. Nobody had ever pinned Piper before Bret, so how could it have been the exact same finish? Evidence, or go home.

[@KelticTim]

@@Longlostpuss the finish dummy, the finish. Same exact finish. Grow up man, picking fights in a comment section? Are you 12?

[@TMartins379]

You’ve got to be at least 40 to remember this match. What a time it was.

[@Ataraxia462]

Love this match. It had my favorite call ever from Bobby Heenan. “What the hell use the bell!”

[@sextonhardcastle8696]

“What the hell use the bell!” Greatest line

[@MarkyMark154]

As great as Piper and Hart were in this match, Heenan and Monsoon's commentary made it even better.

[@brianchapman8531]

"If you're gonna put it on him, put it on him!" Heenan was the best.

[@abeezysportsxentertainment]

And Vince made the IC title not worth a damn no more.

[@hippiepeter]

none of the belts are worth a damn anymore...

[@abeezysportsxentertainment]

@@hippiepeter MLW AND AEW Make their belts feel like something.

[@fattiger6957]

Every championship in WWE has been so devalued, they are more accessories than prestigious titles. Funny that the IC belt in the 80s/90s was worth 100x more than any world title WWE has now.

[@juansuarez2252]

Piper at his best. Hitman at his best. Made me shed a tear. The way you told the story and how it affected us the wrestling fans. It was just beautiful!!

[@SnakeHiggins]

I've always considered this the moment Bret was turned into a made man in the wrestling industry. And I'm glad to see my favorite wrestling channel finally cover it!

[@only1icon1801]

Like the match itself, this upload is an absolute masterclass I have always loved this match myself but your analysis of it and showing the subtle yet effective psychology is just brilliant Loved how Piper wanted to help out up and coming talent considering how high up he was. You never got that from Hogan or Warrior which tells you alot about who had real class in a cut throat industry Never understood the flack that Bret gets for his promos, yes he wasn't Roddy or Savage or SCSA but he had his own no nonsense style and for me it worked. Guess it's like marmite 92 was definitely Brets year as this would have been the match of the year if it wasn't for Bulldog at Wembley Piper will always be a legend in a league of his own for his promos alone. Always loved how he carried himself in what seems a ferocious business and to do what he did here, pure class Arguably your best work yet WB, absolutely fantastic

[@Thor-Orion]

Anyone who thinks Bret can’t promo needs to watch his promo right after winning the world title “the biggest dreams can still come true,” is a great promo. Also Macho man was great with younger talent as well, i loved Roddy and Macho.

[@only1icon1801]

@@Thor-Orion agreed my man. Personally loved the promo after WM13 on Raw, was absolute quality

[@zemox2534]

The fact that promo skills are more important than actual wrestling ability still pissess me off. That said,I will admit,Bret was very good at promos, especially once he turned heel

[@only1icon1801]

@@zemox2534 totally agree with you on that as its selling the sizzle without the steak in a lot of cases. Some love the promos more than the wrestling, others love the art of the wrestling itself. It is great when both come together but would take the latter any day of the week

[@PongoXBongo]

@@only1icon1801 I agree, it's best when both come together. But, sometimes you get the NBA when what you really want are the Harlem Globetrotters (or the ABA, way back when).

[@FoxyStoats]

Still my single favourite match of all time, a masterclass in storytelling in the ring, the sort of thing that should be mandatory viewing for any prospective wrestler. Youth vs experience, technical skills vs trickery, and that ending with Piper holding the ring bell over a defenceless Bret, Roddy's body language and facial expressions speak a thousand words.

[@JaeBurney15]

The reason this great match gets forgotten so much is bc it’s jammed packed exactly in the middle of the early 90s classic great ic title matches that happened at summerslam 91 & summerslam 92

[@Drummer8282]

The best match Piper ever had. One of my favourite matches of all time.

[@remo_1564]

“Remember that old saying, What the bell use the bell” The brain and Monsoons commentary deserves a mention too absolutely fantastic. My personal favourite IC title match ever 🔥

[@RetroTiburon]

This was the first ever PPV I watched live. This match definitely holds a special place in my heart. And it's definitely underrated.

[@dieselbank82]

Haha me too! People say this was one of the worst mania's.... I couldn't disagree more

[@thekingofkingsrp]

This was my second, the rumble that year was my first.

[@rafaelb1095]

those quotes from roddy at the end sent chills... :) He looked like he had alot of fun, also I like how seniority played out.

[@TheAutistWhisperer]

One of my favourite WM matches and I still miss The Hot Rod.

[@TheSBleeder]

Great subject! I was in the Hoosierdome for Piper vs. Bret. Both guys were great workers. Piper was one of the greatest heels ever, but for this match both guys were babyfaces. When the ref took a ref bump, Piper grabbed the ring bell and stood over a fallen Hitman. He could have made a huge heel move by blasting Hart with the bell. He ended up not doing it, keeping his babyface status but ultimately losing the match.

[@randallstephens5833]

You're a master at telling it how it was.

[@thehighground_]

Such a great match, really enjoy these videos. I got to meet Piper in 2015 shortly before he died. I was working for an airline and Piper had just come into Boston, I saw him walking down the hall and was really just looking for a quick hello but he stopped and was so happy to be talking to fans. Took a few pictures and he put his arm around me and said I wrestled Andre the Giant 1,000 times. He was so great to talk to. When he was leaving he thanked my friend and I for the service from the airline and I was definitely marking out and I told him thank you for the great childhood memories and he had the biggest smile. I was so sad when I heard he died.

[@kissfanjosh1]

What the hell use the bell. One of my favorite wrestling quotes in a wrestling match.

[@jase237]

Anything with Bret in gets an immediate like

[@rickycain4787]

Piper too

[@burnthetrolls5971]

Damn Roddy Piper was an amazing wrestler and from the stories he helped alot of people backstage I wish they put the world title on him

[@Thor-Orion]

He and Macho man were big on helping other guys look good in the ring, provided they deserved it. Hogan was the polar opposite. Piper and Macho both lobbied for Bret.

[@burnthetrolls5971]

@@Thor-Orion true legends

[@deut3168]

Piper was the kind who was beyond the belt. He didn't need it. Neither did Andre. Legends.

[@Kas58223]

He get characters like Piper that never needed the belt but one could only image if he had a run with the heavyweight championship

[@RemoWilliams1227]

@@deut3168 exactly

[@AmateurBarbarian]

On Sunday, I have this really boring and tedious thing I have to do at work. I’m alone in the building and I don’t have anything to do... ...except watching these videos. They literally save my sanity. Thank you sir, you’re doing God’s work.

[@thurmondmetters6465]

Face vs Face. Classic stuff

[@Thor-Orion]

Alex Kanyima except these two could, you know, wrestle.

[@thurmondmetters6465]

@Alex Kanyima that was a great one as far as showmanship, but as far as wrestling goes. This is it for me.

[@errdaykam4662]

I love the fact you’re doing this match. Never mind wrestlmania, this whole relationship/rivalry/booking was one of the best passing the torch stories ever. Period. Thanks for the maxing works as always mate, and hope lockdown 2 ain’t got you going insane.

[@Longlostpuss]

You hear what Piper said about passing the mantle down to Bret? This is why I don't understand why people bash Bret, the guy could have gone into the WWF with a typical second generation attitude, but he didn't, the guy clearly earned his stripes and this match was easily hands down the best on the card and one of the best US wrestling matches ever in my opinion. Great work producing this short documentary 👍

[@dispater101]

Basically, Roddy Piper is THAT dude

[@tylerdame326]

Same with Bret Hart. They were both THEM dudes! 💯🤘

[@brandonleague3641]

The storytelling is masterful. It's like Piper is fighting his natural urge to be a heel and fight dirty.

[@mmabuff101]

One of the most underrated wrestlemania matches ever thank you for covering it. It doesnt get enough recognition in the history books

[@louisvelez40]

A very underrated match and one of my favorites. The storytelling was brilliant by two all time greats R.I.P HotRod

[@pablodelgado7919]

I remember watching this match on VHS as a kid and man both Bret and Roddy Piper put on a absolute classic for the Intercontinental Title.

[@azapro911]

Piper is obviously best remembered for his charisma and promo chops, this match proved how good a performer he could be in the ring.

[@ThunderFist1978]

Such an incredible match. As a plus for me, I’ve met Bret and Roddy both, and they’re both awesome people. Roddy in particular was one of the genuinely nicest celebrities I have ever met.

[@TheAaronetic]

RIP Hot Rod. Still hurting from his passing.

[@zacharythomason7359]

U & me both I'm still hurt from Randy Savage & Ultimate Warrior's passing along with Road Warrior Animal's

[@kingkosher6231]

So my Uncle is elderly and loved the, what he calls, "Golden Age Of Professional Wrestling" and these videos are making him happy. Esp the stuff about the 70s and 80s stuff. He really loves this channel and I always liked it but you've made an old man happy. Good on you. Edit. He always asks me if you or a new "Dark Side Of The Ring" or "Behind The Titantron" videos are out. And that's what you're compared to and held up to in standards. You are making the best wrestling history content on youtube. Never stop.

[@bobshrubb3067]

A masterpiece brought to us by two artists of the highest calibre, I watched this match live with my late Mum, great times, love both men so much, thank you to both of you.

[@gregmatic2861]

The match with Stone Cold and Hart at 1996 Survivor series ended the same way.

[@jdshofner834]

Ive watched this twice. This is my favorite match of all time that I didn’t see with my own eyes. I’ve watched this match dozens of times. Dare I say it’s even better with no audio. Everything in the story is there in the action, acting, and the crowd’s reaction. Love love love this match!

[@kelvin19888]

Roddy Piper vs Bret Hart an Underrated Match imo

[@bigyellowplumes]

Quality video after quality video. Not sure how you do it, but I appreciate it.

[@83diehard83]

This match has one of the best fan reactions ever. There is a guy in a red & white jacket opposite the hard cam. His reaction to Piper being pinned is priceless. Great match too.

[@ant0586]

Just those little details in his matches is what made Bret so special but obviously Piper played a huge part in why this match is as legendary as it is. Masterful

[@TheLFB]

I bought a pair of Hitman shades at that Wrestlemania!

[@feebypeels2883]

I got a Macho Man bandana lol.

[@jamesbounds]

Piper was one of those that was great as both a heel and face.

[@Conigs05]

I could watch this match over and over and it never gets old. Simply a classic

[@jackcarraway4707]

Rody was so beloved by fans at this point that turning him heel again was imposssible.

[@SSNebula]

Two legends that legitimately cared about their opponents! Both of them have prestigious praise for being able to put on matches without hurting their opponents whilst remaining balance of authenticity and realism. You can see why Bret got on well with Piper! Both ahead of their time on the mic! Great upload as usual @Wrestling Bios 👍💯

[@SSJVegeta2012]

Amazing match, such a missed opportunity that it wasn't featured in the history of WM in WWE 2K14

[@ryankeefe6222]

IKR because Piper isn’t really in the game and that would’ve been the perfect spot for it and that match just seems like it would fit the cutscenes perfectly

[@clwintemberg9214]

What an awesome match, from the story telling to the match itself. I'm so happy I was able to enjoy this as a kid.. it really sucks that Roddy is no longer with us.. truly one of the best ever.

[@timewithoutconsequence4611]

You yourself are a great storyteller. What a masterful recount of this rivalry and match.

[@arpegio88]

6:26, That particular house show where Bret dropped the title to Rougeau was actually on January 17th in Springfield Massachusetts, The '92 Rumble was two days later on the 19th.

[@X5FK]

To see a veteran like Roddy a legend being selfless in a selfish business is really what made this match. That and the fact that it was a hell of a match. Rip Hot Rod and Bret will always be the best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be and you know it!!

[@rauladdams5709]

I'm about halfway through this one and i2 needed to stop and point out just how damn fascinating this is! Who could be guessed they had such a partnership? What EXCELLENT piece of wrestling history. Love it! Thank you!

[@jaxonedwardson458]

wrestling bios i love your videos you have a great youtube channel one day can you talk about the rock vs hhh at backlash 2000

[@gaipontiff2]

Great video. Contrary to popular belief Roddy Piper was in fact pinned in a match before Wrestlemania 8. I remember renting an old Coliseum video tape that had a Fijian Strap match between Piper and Snuka, that had pitfalls in it. Snuka beat Piper via pinfall in that match.

[@bickford93]

One of the greatest IC title matches and one of the most underrated Wrestlemania matches. This is a classic that will only stand the test of time and never age. Peak storytelling, work rate, emotion, action, and blood during the Hogan era!!!! This is a master class of a match by two of the best of all time.

[@TheKingmagger]

My first Wrestlemania. I remember this match like it was yesterday. Thanks man.

[@steelcurtain187]

Such a memorable and emotional match. They definitely don’t make em like this anymore. One of your best videos. Amazing work as usual!

[@glenellis3223]

One of the best Wrestling Bios videos yet. I got a bit choked up at the end, hearing how proud Roddy was of Bret.

[@mwg500]

At that point in time, the IC title matches were usually the spotlight of the show. Think of some of the names around it: Warrior, Rude, Perfect, Texas Tornado, Hart, Mountie, Piper, Bulldog, and eventually leading to the HBK/Hall/Rock/Angle era. Lots of epic stories built around these matches.

[@paulstockton7121]

I've often found, especially the further back you go, the IC matches are better than the WWF/E matches.

[@logicallydashing]

I’d say this is one of your all time best videos. Would love to see more match analysis videos like this in the future. Well done. 👌

[@XpappaedgeX]

I just love when you get my all emotional, from you videos. 18 years old, and seeing this match happen, was damn spine tingling. I miss Hot Rod so much. Feels like a piece of my childhood died with him.

[@zacharythomason7359]

Same here

[@gochasingwaterfalls9970]

I loved that Piper promo when I was a kid, it always made me hungry for baloney sandwiches though.

[@nicolevarnam2290]

Awesome Match and Video! Thanks So Much! One of my all time favorites

[@christopherbako]

It was strange, how good Piper wrestled.

[@shikacaca]

Another Sunday when I just kept looking at KZbin to see when the video would upload. LOVE IT!

[@ChrisManley1994]

I love this feud and this match. Thanks for covering it!

[@Pillmanstitlerun]

beautiful thank you i had tears at the end of thie video.

[@paulklein2940]

Another home run analysis on an underrated great match. I was big on Bret then and always but I liked Piper at the time too. After the match, I loved them both and now I understand why Great job!

[@ferox965]

I just love these videos. Your attention to detail is amazing. Cheers from Canada.

[@dimitrinicomanis]

Well that was a bloody great video! Thoroughly enjoyed that from start to end!

[@rayzaramon6598]

Another great video! I really didn't know/remember anything about this feud.

[@dustintbrproblems]

Such an amazing match, and that final quote from Piper got me a little choked up. RIP Hot Rod.

[@wolfelovesjol4evayea]

Best WreslingBios video ever. My favourite match in history. You nailed it.

[@ChristmasCrybaby]

prob my fav vid of yours so far, mate! your story telling in itself is a masterclass!! cheers!

[@MickyThunderV]

Your videos got so good over time! I legitimately use these as my nostalgia tv^^

[@559BearDown]

One of my all time favorite matches! Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

[@jaymays8800]

The Excellence of Execution vs The Hot Rod. I remember and love this match. Nice upload as usual. Thanks for all you do and for so many memories. ... J

[@depthsofmymind4492]

Great video! I like all the live video from the match etc....

[@BeeBumper]

Love this match. I go back every once in a while to watch it. Piper looked great too. Piper himself said they have a cousin in common which isn't much thicker than water but a wee bit. I guess you could be right

[@reginalddunlop5749]

THE BEST commentary of this match I've ever read or heard. Well done!

[@hippiepeter]

Bret vs Perfect, vs Bulldog and vs Piper are some of the best matches of all time!

[@randymanmaximus8419]

I just can't get enough of these videos! As of note this was one of the only few planned matches from WMXIII

[@charlesrose1382]

Brilliant. One of my favourite matches too. Thanks for focusing on it 👍

[@EdgeOfEntropy17]

I have been enjoying this channel, and NOW I get my two favorite wrestlers from the classic WWF era ON MY BIRTHDAY! Happy birthday to me! Thanks!

[@paulstockton7121]

I'm slowly getting through these matches you talk about and enjoying your commentary afterwards. Keep up the good work.

[@PhillyWatts]

Amazing experience living through that and revisiting it thanks to you!

[@benkernow280]

A very good episode as usual. Actually this out does some of the other, it was brilliant. Thankyou.

[@joshinaround9551]

THE best channel on KZbin. This was another outstanding look at an all time classic match. Well done mate.

[@mikerampagebyrne]

What a match. And what a fitting, beautifully respectful video to pay tribute to two absolute icons who gave their bodies for our entertainment. Well done Wrestling Bios, another fantastic video. 👌

[@itsyaboycruz]

You sir, provide the best wrestling content on the tube.

[@mr83]

My fingers are on fire from clicking too fast from your notification!! You rock Wrestling Bios!!