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Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bret Hart vs Shawn Michaels: 3 iconic WWE moments from their storied rivalry
Image via WWE Bret Hart vs Shawn Michaels is one of the most iconic WWE rivalries of all time. WWE has seen some of the biggest superstars engage in iconic feuds over the years. From a rising star going up against an established veteran to two top-tier stars vying to become the face of WWE, the promotion has seen it all. One of the biggest rivalries that was a rage in the mid-1990s was between Bret "The Hitman" Hart and Shawn Michaels. The two had completely opposite beliefs as part of the WWE personalities. The Hitman was the Excellence of Execution who preached his in-ring craft and came from a lineage of top wrestlers. On the other hand, The Heartbreak Kid was the notorious and rebellious degenerate coming up with Triple H as part of D-Generation X. With both stars having faced each other many times over the years, here are the three most iconic moments from their rivalry. 3. Iron Man match at WrestleMania Shawn Michaels and Bret Hart had been feuding for months and were set to collide in their biggest match. It was a 60-minute Ironman match with Hart defending his WWE title against Michaels in the main event of WrestleMania 12. From Shawn's epic entrance from the top of the rafters to one of the greatest in-ring matches produced in WWE, it had instant classic written all over it. The match went into sudden death after the score was tied at the end of the hour. Finally, it was Shawn Michaels' Sweet Chin Music on Bret Hart that gave him his first big win in the company. 2. Montreal Screwjob Following years of having blockbuster matches, Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels were ready to clash for the final time at the 1997 WWE Survivor Series for the WWE title. The match took place in his home country of Canada and was Hart's last match before he headed to WCW. In one of the biggest double-crosses of professional wrestling, Vince McMahon called for the bell when Michaels had Hart trapped in the Sharpshooter, and he had not even tapped out. This incident infamously came to be known as the 'Montreal Screwjob.' 1. Buried the hatchet Bret Hart returned to WWE, 12 years after the Montreal Screwjob, as the Guest Host of RAW. He called out his rival, Shawn Michaels with whom he had real-life tensions, both onscreen and offscreen. The duo gave their view on the events of Montreal, and things got a little heated. However, in the end, Hart proposed to bury the hatchet and put it behind them. Michaels agreed, and the duo shook hands and embraced each other in one of the most memorable WWE moments of all time. Also read: Two shocking title changes shake the WWE NXT landscape Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jey Uso retains the World Title on the anniversary of his WWE debut
With the world title on the line and the referee down, interference ran rampant as a Samoan warrior emerged victorious, still the champion. For a moment, it felt like a throwback to the days when Roman Reigns ruled the ring. Instead, it was Jey Uso who stood tall, successfully defending his title against Logan Paul at Saturday Night's Main Event. After the show, Uso reflected on his journey to becoming World Heavyweight Champion, which began exactly 15 years ago that Saturday. Advertisement 'I appreciate every single one of y'all, man, on my journey, and it's still going. From the bottom of my heart, man, I love y'all,' said Uso as he spoke to the fans in Tampa's Yuengling Center. That emotional moment was grounded in history. Uso referenced his time in Tampa, where he and his brother Jimmy once wrestled for Florida Championship Wrestling, WWE's developmental system before NXT. For over a decade, Jey and Jimmy dominated WWE's tag team scene, culminating in 2023, when the twin duo headlined WrestleMania 39 and Money in the Bank. In many ways, Uso's ascension mirrors that of WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart. For nearly seven years, Hart and his partner Jim Neidhart were arguably WWE's preeminent tag team. As the Hart Foundation, they captured two world tag team titles and had several memorable encounters with the British Bulldogs, Demolition, and The Rockers. After the team amicably parted ways, Hart began climbing the ranks of WWE's singles division. In 1991, he defeated Mr. Perfect at SummerSlam to win the Intercontinental Title. At WrestleMania VIII in 1992, he won the title a second time, defeating one of the faces of WWE's golden era, Rowdy Roddy Piper. Before the year was through, Hart defeated the legendary Ric Flair to win his first of five WWE Championships. Advertisement Similarly, Uso captured the Intercontinental Title last year before going on to dethrone Gunther at WrestleMania 41 to win the World Championship. But unlike 'The Hitman,' Uso has faced criticism from some fans online, who argue that his in-ring skills don't measure up to past champions like Hart. However, focusing solely on in-ring technique misses what pro wrestling is truly about: storytelling, mic work, and emotional connection. In that regard, Uso is as good as anyone who came before him. 'There's just this magical connection between him, and when he's in that ocean of people that are loving what he does that becomes undeniable,' said Paul Levesque, WWE's Chief Content Officer, after WrestleMania. Levesque praised Uso's work not just for being a guy with a trendy catchphrase but for how he has grown as a performer. 'I think everybody saw something different in Jey over the last couple of years in that Bloodline story and the way he handled himself,' said Levesque of Uso's time as Reigns' understudy. Advertisement Still, to cement Uso as a legitimate champion, WWE needs to present his title reign with more authority. Since capturing the title, Uso has had three matches with questionable finishes. He was disqualified against Seth Rollins in what was Uso's first title defense. Two weeks later, 'Main Event' Jey beat Bron Breakker by DQ in a non-title match. Both matches were on Raw, and each was plagued by outside interference. At Saturday Night's Main Event, Uso defeated Paul, but again, the involvement of John Cena and Cody Rhodes took the luster off Uso's first successful title defense. Next, Uso will team with Cody Rhodes to face John Cena and Logan Paul at Money in the Bank on June 7. Two nights later, he'll face Gunther in a rematch on the June 9 episode of Raw. Another strong win over 'The Ring General' could cement Uso's credibility heading into SummerSlam—WWE's second-biggest event—where he's expected to play a major role. More from
National Post
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- National Post
WWE/UFC legend Ken Shamrock talks Bret Hart, Steve Austin, John Cena, and more
WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of No Holds Barred, Postmedia wrestling writer Jan Murphy and Postmedia's Rob Wong speak with WWE legend and UFC Hall of Famer, Ken Shamrock (via Beste Online Casino Nederland). Ken talks about the projects he is currently working on, what it meant to be a part of the WrestleMania 13 match between Bret Hart and Steve Austin, if he would like to be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame, his thoughts on John Cena's career, if he misses pro wrestling, the time a fan asked Ken to put the ankle lock on him and more.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'I wish I could have wrestled': WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart expresses his wish to wrestle with Rey Mysterio
(Image Via WWE) WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart has recently shared his admiration for fellow WWE star Rey Mysterio , expressing a deep regret that the two never faced each other in the ring. Bret Hart had a number of phenomenal matches but not against the former WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio. He expressed that he wished to had a face off against someone like Mysterio. WWE star Rey Mysterio is a well-known figure in the wrestling industry and one of the foremost proponents of the Lucha Libre style of wrestling. Meanwhile, Bret Hart has discussed his appreciation for various wrestling styles and his desire to have challenged himself against a Lucha Libre-style wrestler like Mysterio. Let's take a look at what the wrestler has to say about Rey Mysterio in a candid conversation WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart expresses missed opportunity to wrestle with Rey Mysterio by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Incredible: The world's toughest smartwatch designed for the military Indestructible Smartwatch Undo WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart has recently expressed his desire to engage in an intense feud with the proponent of the Lucha Libre style proponent, Rey Mysterio. He expressed the same in an interview with 'The Ringer Wrestling Show.' During the candid conversation in the podcast, the WWE veteran emphasized his respect for Mysterio's in-ring abilities, calling him "one of the greatest wrestlers of all time" and highlighting his unique talent. "There's all kinds of different styles and different ....You know, I wish I could have wrestled someone like Rey Mysterio. I never really wrestled a Lucha Libre style guy. I would love to have done some stuff, especially if I was a bad guy. I would've loved to have worked with Rey, although I did wrestle Owen and did a lot of high-flying stuff," said Hart. He further added, "You know, I was always a guy that liked a good challenge.' Hart also discussed in the interview how he loved exploring different kinds of wrestling styles, and one of them could be the Lucha Libre style of wrestling. Lucha Libre is a style of professional wrestling that originated in Mexico, which means free fight. This style represents a unique, high-energy wrestling tradition with high-flying moves , fast-paced action, and colorful masks. Also Read : WWE RAW preview and streaming details (05/05/25): Full match card, show highlights, how to watch, and more | WWE News - The Times of India Though Bret Hart and Rey Mysteio were a part of WCW at the same time in the late '90s, they never got to face each other. However, they did collaborate together at a WWE house show during Hart's brief run back in the ring in 2010.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bret Hart And Triple H Had An Awkward Moment At WWE WrestleMania 41
Bret Hart and Triple H had an awkward exchange at WrestleMania 41. Hart and Hunter both were inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2025. The Excellence of Execution entered as a co-recipient alongside Steve Austin for their iconic WrestleMania 12 match. Triple H, on the other hand, headlined the 2025 Hall of Fame ceremony. Advertisement A footage showed WWE's Chief Content Officer shaking hands with Austin and Hart during their on-air acknowledgement at night one of WrestleMania 41. While Austin showed enthusiasm, Bret (apparently) did not share the same spirit during his handshake with Triple H. Did Bret Hart and Triple H ever make up after the Montreal Screwjob? Despite appearing on WWE programming under the Triple H regime, Bret and Hunter haven't always seen eye to eye. Levesque admitted to talking Vince McMahon into taking the belt off of Bret during the Mr. McMahon documentary on Netflix. The moment came to be known as the Montreal Screwjob. Advertisement That said, the pair seems to have moved past their conflicts with Bret Hart noting it was a pleasure to catch up with Triple H during his RAW appearance back in September 2024. Check out his full comment below. 'There's not that many from my generation that are around anymore, so running into Triple H is always a pleasure,' Hart told WWE Digital in September 2024. RELATED: WWE WrestleMania 41 Night One Results: Review, Grades, Card For April 19 The post Bret Hart And Triple H Had An Awkward Moment At WWE WrestleMania 41 appeared first on Wrestlezone.
