The Story of Bret Hart's First WWF Title Victory

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This time we look at Bret Hart winning the WWF Championship from Ric Flair in 1992. The Hart vs Flair match took place at an untelevised show in Saskatoon but the match was taped for home video, it's also a match that's not as deeply discussed as other WWF / WWE Championship matches for a few reasons.
Ric Flair revealed years later that he was having balance issues during this time period and he blames this on (what he believes to be) his poor match quality during these later days of his first WWF run. Bret Hart, meanwhile, wrote in his book that he thought Ric Flair was sabotaging him by putting on deliberate bad matches.
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[@yujirohanma5199]

That promo at the end by Bret was inspirational. What a Class Act and a true Jam-Up guy.

[@SometimesCreator]

he has the, the jam

[@jackcarraway4707]

*SHUT UP*

[@callum..graham5329]

SHUT UP 😂😂😂😂 LEGEND

[@adamwintz1072]

Agreed. Truly inspiring and pure. The last of the "childhood innocence" era before Raw and the wannabe-edgy new Gen period. You really see and feel why bret connected with fans in this period, especially international fans.

[@lexkanyima2195]

​@@adamwintz1072it was very significant how Bret became a main eventer

[@michaelreich4827]

A Wrestling Bios upload before Thursday is like finding $20 on the ground.

[@kammyharris3026]

That too and/or finding the last jar of Bret’s Jam

[@TheGGShow77]

Or a Bill on the ground! $100 bones! ❤

[@Gary-su8sb]

I've found $20 on the ground several times lol. But this is great.

[@jamesbrazas3703]

Correct on this. Seen the notification on here and was super happy

[@boombringer4078]

Ain't it just bro! It always has the jam too!

[@XKTwentyFive]

I remember hearing Bret had won the WWF Championship and I was surprised and excited. I liked Bret's first title run back then. It felt new and different.

[@lexkanyima2195]

But unexpected how he won it

[@backnine39]

i can still hear Mr Perfect on commentary going "Saskatooooooooon"

[@bobmarshall8527]

Yeah I remember turning on Superstars and it was the interview with Bret as the world champion I was so happy.

[@Black-Circle]

You can tell his Title win speech comes from his heart (no pun) it meant a lot to him to hold that belt

[@lexkanyima2195]

But it was forgettable, Bret should have won on Superstars

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Serie A Leader Inter Miami

[@cipherpac]

Bret was just the coolest wrestler to me as a kid. The pink/black color scheme, the shades, and his in-ring skill and smarts made him a great underdog babyface who you knew had a shot at beating any opponent. So fun to watch. I wish his career hadn't been cut just short enough that we never got feuds between Hitman and Kurt Angle or Brock Lesnar.

[@iamthewalruscuckookachoo1372]

Bret Hart was the reason i became a huge fan of pro wrestling.

[@joeynova9896]

Hitman fans are all jam up guys!

[@ro_of_israel9514]

Right

[@craigkemery]

Flair telling Vince to get to Calgary instead of Saskatoon may not be misremembered. The night before the Saskatoon show, Bret wrestled flair in Red Deer, Alberta to a DQ. This was three days after the initial injury in the match against Warrior. Flair mentioned that he realized the severity of the injury after taking a backdrop from Bret at the Red Deer show. If flair became aware of the injury in Red Deer, it would make sense to summon Vince to the nearest international airport, in Calgary.

[@hydroguy6927]

I will never forget that particular saturday morning watching superstars with Bret holding the title just blew my mind. TOTAL shock and joy lol. I was about 12 years old... The look on Genes face, he was so proud and holding back his smile as Bret spoke. My personal favourite moment in wrestling for me since I was a huge Bret Hart fan.

[@fpsknifer9906]

I was at the show in Saskatoon when Bret won the title. He was my favorite wrestler and it absolutely blew my mind to see him win the belt, especially from a legend like Flair. It's a day I'll never forget.

[@paulrussell9632]

Sure he takes himself too seriously but Brett genuinely loved being the champion. It's refreshing that he cared that much about it, that he deemed it a great honour to be the champion, that it meant everything to carry that belt, and that it was a great responsibility to carry the WWF title. The belt means more when the performer believes in it like Brett did.

[@fka322]

I'd rather have someone who takes it too seriously than not seriously at all.

[@midniteryder_3-16]

@@fka322& then hogan…after getting the title back from yoko (who beat bret) @ wm 9, then went 2 japan 4 the IWGP title match said the wwf title is a “toy.” Wow, that was pathetic. Especially when both hart & EVEN flair (who deservingly won it in the royal rumble) valued the wwf title.

[@Michiganfan105]

The World Championship wasn't just a prop to Bret, like the way so many other wrestlers have treated it in the time since Bret's retirement, just because it was handed to him by a promoter. He always had a way about him; he acted like he earned that championship belt, and I would have to agree with him. He worked his ass off to put himself in position to be the top guy in the WWF in the eyes of the fans during the "New Generation Era."

[@liquidgeorge]

Far better than the alternative. As Cooper says to Sterling in Mad Men: “People never took you seriously because you never took yourself seriously.”

[@lexkanyima2195]

​@@liquidgeorgebut don't joke around

[@alanfinch3650]

My favourite wrestler growing up. What a legend!

[@gp.5989]

Same, he was one of my heroes. Even when he turned heel, i still cheered him on.

[@Kas58223]

@@gp.5989his heel turns were justified

[@bruceking7416]

He's definitely top 5 all time

[@pleaseshutup7053]

@@Kas58223 it wasn’t even a heel turn Bret was keeping it real

[@MrLeanandmean101]

Bret Hart brought credibility to wrestling, his matches always had a big match feel to them.

[@bruceking7416]

30 years later it's still a memorable moment in WWF history

[@backnine39]

shows how much Vince had confidence Bret, doing a title change on a House Show instead of a PPV. His best worker deserved better

[@bruceking7416]

@@backnine39 Sure did

[@gamerfourlife64]

I will never forget that iconic promo it didnt feel scripted in anyway it was the hitman speaking from his heart no pun intended

[@Brand-yf3ln]

I remember this, being in Saskplace when Bret and Flair had a pretty good title match. I didn't expect the title to change hands cause of the lack of cameras. It was a total shock when he won. Well deserved win. Bret was a great champion.

[@lexkanyima2195]

But a missed opportunity to hype the match

[@Drummer8282]

I wonder if Bret is confusing the rolled ankle thing with one of the subsequent matches he had with Flair at house shows. When you perform with someone night after night, I can see how the details of the matches can blend in together,

[@NRSOGK]

What an interview at the end. I miss when wrestling mattered like that. Incredible.

[@TheRealAhoy]

I was 8 in 92, so it was pretty exciting, guys like Bret and Perfect were guys i thought could have futures in the early 90s and it came true here. Say what you will about the era it led to and the diminishing standards, but it was extremely fresh and it had good babyface vibes.

[@camschuster5947]

Same age too! I love this community of late 30s early 40s dudes mixed in with a younger generation learning about the glory days of wrestling.

[@saint_silver]

I had recently that ear thing Flair describes, and it's brutal - pure vertigo, the floor can become the wall and the wall the floor. He is a trooper for having donne the match

[@drewcowan]

I don’t believe this story one bit.

[@saint_silver]

@@drewcowan why ? the thing is named BPPV

[@drewcowan]

@@saint_silver I believe you. I don’t believe Ric Flair. “Took 6 months off” which was a lie as well!

[@fugetaboutit2050]

Yeah, but how cool was it when Ric Flair showed up in the WWF in the early 90s? We never saw someone as big as him leave WCW at that point.

[@only1icon1801]

One of the most important moments in wrestling as it changed the game. Bret was and is just truly unique and certainly the greatest in my time of watching wrestling

[@matthewlydon6592]

Bret’s victory speech is the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be. Thanks for including that Wrestling Bios!

[@zacharyscott6779]

Let's be honest. Both Flair and Bret were FANTASTIC ring generals in their prime. But they also go about things very differently. It would make sense that the two wouldn't mesh well because they are so used to doing things their way. Doesn't mean either way is wrong, it's just different.

[@onjohns1]

Flair also said that Bret’s run wasn’t any good, and that fans had enjoyed watching Bret chase the title, but didn’t enjoy him as champion. Which is BS, because there hadn’t been any kind of chase. Oh, and you can’t forget Flair’s BS story about Charles Barkley being in the audience and Flair trying to impress him. SMH

[@bigolebot]

Flair wasn't wrong. Bret didn't draw

[@onjohns1]

You missed my point.

[@J0nny_Ch1mp0]

That post match interview gave me goosebumps. Best there is. Best there was. Best there ever will be.

[@peraltaman]

What a speech at the end . Bret is legends of legends

[@lexkanyima2195]

But too late

[@tripleh327]

Early 90 in my veins The hit man intro will forever be one of the best

[@theoneandonlymichaelmccormick]

I came THIS close to getting a Bret Hart autograph last weekend at a convention. But he had to leave for the airport, so security cut off the line, and told the rest of us we didn’t have a chance.

[@Ted_Sheckler]

I came THIS close to not being a smart ass towards your comment. But I realized I had no where else to be and told myself don't miss this chance. So cool story bro.

[@joeynova9896]

Sorry to hear that dude. Try again if he comes around. The guy luvs his fans. I met him one year and he was the nicest guy. I was also the last person in the line to meet him and to get an autograph. I didnt know we were only allowed 2 things to get signed by him and I had four. When he saw me having trouble figuring out which two to get signed he said don't worry I will signed them all. Bret really is a jam up guy! He's the only wrestler I ever cared about growing up. I'm also Canadian so that plays a big part on why I luv the Hitman. You should try to meet him if the opportunity comes around again, he's the nicest person.

[@garygrivois3518]

The thing that surprised me the most was not Bret won but how he won. I don't ever remember seeing Ric Flair submit before. He may have but I can't recall it

[@litodat233]

They didn’t tap out back then so that’s why u didn’t see em submit but he did he told the ref that’s how it was done before tap outs the ref would ask if u wanna continue or not when flair shook his head that mean it was over

[@garygrivois3518]

@@litodat233 Yes I remember that. What I was trying to say was I don't recall Flair ever losing when it wasn't a pinfall, countout , disqualification, referee stoppage for blood etc

[@kevingriener7441]

Last episode of Nitro Sting beat him with the same move

[@garygrivois3518]

@@kevingriener7441 You are 100 % correct but I was talking about before Bret beat him for the title

[@jbanks979]

I think Bret if anything was far ahead of the curve in terms of style of wrestler in the Wwe, where the wrestler wasn’t physically overpowering or crippled with a dopey gimmick. He got over largely just by “being a talented wrestler”. With the exception of Flair (who was on the way out the door), there really wasn’t anyone else in the company running the same “over just by being good at their job” category (outside of Sean Michael’s) It’s probably why Vince was so hesitant to stick with this plan initially.

[@deut3168]

I remember my friends coming to school after Bret won. We were all major Bret Hart fans. We were buzzing. One guy was a major Flair fan, too and he was super excited. We tracked Bret's run all thru WM9 and getting it back WM10. I think titles changing off PPV gives credit to house shows. Shows anything can happen at any show.

[@neilsmith9066]

That interview should prove how good Bret was on the mic. He made you believe in all aspects of wrasslin

[@bigolebot]

Lmao please stop

[@kevinwilliams6889]

Thank you. I'm having a crappy day at work and needed a new vid from you. This is just what the doctor ordered.

[@only1icon1801]

Hope tomorrow goes better for you kidda

[@kevinwilliams6889]

@@only1icon1801 Thank you very much. Appreciate you.

[@KeganStucki]

Bret may not have been the best promo in the business, but he gave me chills at the end!

[@rebeccaburr3387]

All these years and never occurred to me to question who he won the belt from since my childhood he was the first champion I remember and I always accepted it thank you for shining light on this❤

[@benespinosa6725]

Bret Hart's First WWF title win was awesome this Match was fantasic great Video as Always.

[@ExtremeEgg80]

God, I remember this. I live in Regina, Saskatchewan, and we were the house show Oct 13th. At the start of the show they announced his title win the night before in Saskatoon, and we loved it. That night we saw him defend against Umaga, and Rick Martel, and then take part in a 2 min tag match with the Ultimate Warrior. Back then house shows were a couple hours long with people working multiple matches.

[@robertchristiansen5238]

An extended Martel vs. Hart program would have been excellent! What could have been…lol

[@slade652]

I've been a bret the hitman hart fan since I was 5 or 6 years old and and I'm 37 years old now this might not have been the best match ever but that interview was awesome and I really appreciate this channel for posting thank you

[@1000bip]

I’ll never forget that Saturday afternoon when the Hitman came out as the champion. I couldn’t believe it. There are only a few times I can remember someone winning the championship who really deserved it and this was the first.

[@TheCrimsonCretin]

Mick Foley

[@lexkanyima2195]

But it was a huge moment

[@geese5061]

Not the slickest post match promo but a sincere and human one that puts over everyone involved. Full respect to Bret, he deserved it.

[@peraltaman]

The most honest n ones straight from the heart are the best n this right here is one of the best

[@Kas58223]

@@peraltamanthe night in 1997 where he snapped and called this is BS was gold so much anger personality came out and the pushing of McMahon was icing on the cake

[@jessicaforde8725]

​@@peraltamanFacts.

[@TrevStoker]

Oct 12, 1992… a young G turned two ✌🏽 years old. Of course I grew up loving The Hitman. He was so cool, he was on an episode of The Simpsons. An American pop culture star.. and he wasn’t even American. 😎

[@garrymclaughlan6433]

My idol and hero as a kid, met him recently at a convention, very nice and chatty, spent time talking to my daughter aswell who didn't know who he was, I know people say don't meet your hero's but I'm glad I did, couldn't have been nicer. Wonderful wrastler

[@pleaseshutup7053]

That’s crazy when you think about it. Bret’s first title victory is not widely seen I never seen the match and just know he beat flair. The biggest missed opportunities to me is not doing Bret vs macho man at wrestlemania 9 and Bret vs hogan at summerslam

[@lexkanyima2195]

​@@thetruth863Why would Savage even face Bret while Vince had Yoko in mind ?

[@pleaseshutup7053]

@@lexkanyima2195 Yoko could have faced Bret later like Bret said Vince had in mind Bret was gonna be champ for a year

[@lexkanyima2195]

@@pleaseshutup7053 a year ? From October 1992 to October 1993 ? Yoko would have left out

[@pleaseshutup7053]

@@lexkanyima2195 worth it

[@OldMovieRob]

Excellent overview. I love all the little details, such as Curt wincing as Brett snaps his own finger back in place.

[@fredos4323]

That victory speech was just like his name, excellent! My dad's favorite before he passed, and my all time favorite The Hitman!!

[@bryansansone3301]

Wrestling Bios: The best there was, the best there is, and the best wrestling content there ever will be.

[@johnepants]

Don’t discount the fact that since the Survivor Series Card had to change, a quick title change would also give Vince a title match that wasn’t originally in the cards. Long term plans I think were for Warrior to get the Belt from Flair by WM, but with Warrior gone, Flair not 100% and also looking back toward Atlanta, and Vince knowing he was going to be changing up his Advertised Survivor Series card, there was no time to waste. Get the belt on Bret, get the IC title on Shawn, and you have a pretty good tv and house show feud from the summer of 1992 to cap off the ppv as the two top guys

[@pleaseshutup7053]

When did macho man lose the belt to flair?

[@johnepants]

@@pleaseshutup7053 a couple days after Summerslam

[@LordHeath1972]

How ironic that Earl Hebner, the referee who celebrated Bret's first title win with him in '92 - was also the same man who robbed Bret of the title in Bret's final match in '97.

[@That_Guy-]

Long term booking

[@mspader921]

Hart was a great champ and an underrated anchor of the company (my opinion).

[@solaufein1374]

Brett Hart is absolutely best wrestler of all time.

[@Summertimeblues28]

The match was in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan where my Wife went to High School & also the birth place of one Rowdy Roddy Piper

[@locomadman]

Keifer/Donald Sutherland & Joni Mitchell’s family’s still live here too. No place I’d rather be! 😉✌🏽

[@Torpedo_Hans]

The remixes are getting better and better, great upload as always and thank you for your work!

[@lucehermezs]

Wanted to thank you for the great subtitles, always. Makes your videos such a delight to watch !! I really appreciate it

[@davidferon1478]

Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday always look forward to wrestling bios videos, hardest working man on KZbin consistent beautifully, edited great humour keep them coming

[@ADAM_COLLECTS]

What Flair had is known as BPPV. I have had it and i have treated patients with it. It does not have a specific prognosis. It’s timeline is completely individual. Medications do exists but they do not directly effect the cause, but rather increase blood flow to the brain stem which does not fi the problem.

[@philminkeesickquayash8988]

Bret's speeches are so humble, yet proud at the same time... He's been my hero since I was a kid... He truly means it when he says he loves his fans...

[@PMDRODNEY]

Would love to see a video on Bob Backlunds heel turn from his fued with Brett to losing the belt to Diesel. Have vague memories as a kid of what happened but would love a deep dive, Wrestling Bios style 😊

[@subelildirty491]

You read my mind. 👍

[@glamgal7106]

Thanks for uploading this. I remember when Superstars announced the Bret won the WWE Championship from Ric. At the time, I think people had the ability to predict were surprised. I know that I was pleasantly surprised by the news. Yes, it would have been nice if Superstars and Wrestling Challenge used the match as their main event. Bret was a true professional and in my opinion, his name is synonymous with the word legend.

[@bryanmack4054]

I always loved that gritty hart foundation theme he had til 94…I don’t know if I like it more than his second theme, but i wouldn’t mind if he kept it the whole time

[@AltimaMantoid]

I had the exact same thing happen to me a few years ago that happened to Flair with the chip in the ear canal. You have little Crystals in your ear that can break and when they do they turn your entire equilibrium into a nightmare. Constant dizziness to the point of nausea or vomiting, and it can last for a while. I was lucky in that mine only lasted about a week. It's scary stuff

[@jackpayne6490]

These videos are always amazing huge fan of them.

[@carloshill]

I remember this moment when Bret won his first wwf title was happy as he was one of the better workers in the wwf at the time and deserved it

[@djbackwards36]

Thank you @wrestling Bios for uploading this video. I have to watch it when I get off from work. Bret hart my favorite wrestler of all time

[@toonburg111]

Bret is a very humble guy and is one of my all time favourites

[@vincentalmojera5412]

This was great, absolutely loved it . Thanks bro

[@derrickmanning1226]

I love this show so much. I moved from the UK to Brazil, this show is a nice home comfort, quality every episode. I look forward to the next!

[@elonmartin5065]

I really don't think people remember it.. we just seen him with the belt and him being a great cham for people that was born in the 80's

[@lothar71]

I was at that event in saskatoon in 1992. It was incredible. It was such a shock at the time and it's so memorable.

[@lexkanyima2195]

Very significant

[@abidiqbal3585]

Oh his excellencies first title win to quote the man himself 'Shut up!' 😅 Jam up everyone! 😂

[@YaboiiB1gJ1uice]

Another great history lesson. Thanks for reigniting my love for wrestling. Been keeping up and looking forward to Reliving the War. Also how does it feel knowing every video you post is what I watching when enjoying my dinner

[@philthatcher6111]

Wrestling bios, the job you guys do is consistently high quality. You smash it everytime, keep up the great work!!

[@mattlewis8889]

Another great upload thanks again WB. I'm off to watch Bret Hart matches all day.

[@roninmarketing4048]

Bret made the transition from new generation to attitude well. Loved seeing the title on him

[@jaimeperez8486]

Great video, this channel never let's me down.

[@L.R.KNIGHT]

Definitely thrilled every time I see a new wrestling bios video

[@michaelaburns734]

Bret Hart and Ric Flair really earned this one of the best successful stories of mat technicals.

[@vibeofthee80s_]

This was really cool information thank you for the video, I've never seen this match and I always heard it was on VHS somewhere, thank you again 💪😎 10/19/23

[@johnjedennett2206]

Another great video my man. Love your content, it’s so good and on point ✌️

[@victoryusmc]

This is why I subscribed, came for Reliving the War, but these are the true gems.

[@JessCorey]

Was 9...and God I remember that crowd....such a great moment for Bret and his Family I don't think of the match as a fan I think of it as a moment that solidified my favorite...

[@leebaker5141]

Damn that promo at the end! Great vid mate! 👌

[@alexbuckett8245]

I love the music you choose for your video's like reliving the war and the other's

[@Sweetlou94]

Great video man . Thanks . Love bret hart , my fav wrestler of all time and it’s not close .

[@GD-1982]

People talk about Brets promos but his intercontinental title reign bret gave some great promos like the summerslam 92 promo for the bulldog like bret had a chip on his shoulder then after he won the world title they had bret smiling and the promos were watered down.....Keep the edge even after they win the gold.....Bret hart to me is the best there is was and ever will be and even if anyone dont think that bret is definitely 1 of the best and that can never be taking away from him

[@aveng7fld]

Always knew the story but this format finally completes it in my head from when it happened. As a kid this was a blown away moment!

[@sharmat1611]

I just got home and loaded a bowl. Ryan, you're a pure master of timing.

[@mattlewis8889]

Same here. Just picked up a new bag too.

[@pulloutkingquis]

LFG!!! WrestlingBios on a Tuesday. WrestlingBios has the jam

[@catchcan221]

Bret was my childhood hero, God bless him.

[@robertdean3739]

Love these videos need to do more like these

[@HKBrevan]

Awesome! I watch your videos every day

[@jonathancoleman6482]

You post this at the perfect time I was just watching Bret hart vs ric for wwf title in then you post this channel is awesome bro.

[@evolution031680]

I was there! I went with my two uncles and my cousin. I was 12. We were in the front row, and you can see us at 15:07. The big guy in the grey top on the far right is my uncle, and my cousin and I are to the left. We all heard Bret mutter, “I broke my fuckin’ finger.” 🤣 The girl holding the belt with the Bret glasses on at 20:12 is my cousin. She doesn’t look happy because my uncle accidentally elbowed her in the head in his excitement when Bret won. 🤣 We couldn’t believe he’d actually won the belt.

[@realDJAlistar]

As a dj and very part time former producer your music talent amazes me in your videos. The stem separation and remixing blows me away dude

[@rayvenkman2087]

Post-WM IX 1992-1994 WWF is Bret’s time.

[@DirtyDemon917]

Thank you for doing the research on this.

[@odoherty9434]

Best champion promo ever from bret at the end 👑

[@ThunderBunny10mm]

Just made my Tuesday! Had an excellent day at work and cannot thing of a better cherry to top this sundae of awesomeness. Have a Nice Day Jam-Master!

[@joaquindelossantos7140]

BRET HART IS STILL MY FAVORITE OVERALL PERFORMER. HE WAS A NO NONSENSE TECHNICAL ARTIST AND MADE ME BELIEVE THERE WAS NO ONE HE COULDN’T MATCH UP WITH ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@Swejin]

Bret Hart was my favorite wrestler growing up. Shawn Michaels was my older brother’s favorite. I remember listening to the 97 Survivor Series. Idk if this is true for everybody but we could turn the channel to 99 and listen to the action through quite a bit of static but still mostly audible and the picture was just snow. I was heartbroken and my brother was gleeful. I swore off WWF for a while till I realized they weren’t going to do anything with him in WCW. Then SCSA blew up and he became both of our favorite wrestler. Great time for wrestling but always thought it was a shame that Hitman had such a sour end to his career.

[@Transientimage]

I dont know if there is enough story to tell, but if possible, I'd love an in depth look at Bret and Shawns 1992 survivor series match. Truly underrated and a sign of where the company was going before it knew it. In a way in kind of reminds me of Sid's 1996-1997 title run. Not because they are anything a like but just because the company at the time was showcasing what it would become in the future without intentionally doing so.

[@smiththers2]

I really love seeing this stuff that reminds me of my childhood! I used to try to put my friends in the Sharp shooter and sometimes let my brother put it on me. Those were the days....