Bret Hart is the best there is, the best there was and the best there ever will be. There are no ifs, buts or maybes. Some may go with Flair, or Lou Thesz, or Shawn Micheals, but I am unapologetically as biased as they come, and go with Hart all the way.
Growing up in a wrestling family in Canada, the son of wrestling promoter Stu Hart, Hart saw wrestling as an art form, and along with contemporaries Curt Hennig and Shawn Micheals took it to a level rarely seen in North America.
THe documentary section is almost all Hart talking about his childhood and wrestling experiences. He pays tribute to his long time tag partner Jim Neidhart and Curt Hennig for the part they played in his career advancement.
He talks candidly about becoming WWE Champion and feeling that he was the only man who should have the title. He talks about his legendary feuds with his brother Owen and Steve Austin, but steers clear of talking about Shawn Micheals where possible. He does talk about Survivor Series 1997, but not in depth, simply saying he felt he was in the right and still does. It's a shame that incident will tarnish Hart and Micheals' legacy to such a degree, but that's what happens when you allow egos and professional jealousy to control your actions.
He talks about his failed run in WCW and the death of his brother and then finally a life outside of wrestling.
Hart comes across as being humble in some parts, arrogant and self absorbed in others. As such, this is the most interesting biography DVD the WWE have produced. But this is a great look at Hart the wrestler and Hart, the man.
Bret gives a tribute to his dead brother Dean and also some of the wrestling colleagues who have passed away.
There are two matches included on the first disc with the hart Foundation taking on the British Bulldogs in 1985 and then the Killer Bees in 1986.
There are two more Hart Foundation matches on disc two as they take Shawn Micheals and Marty Janetty as the Rockers in 1990 and then the Nasty Boys at Wrestlemania VII. The disc also includes Hart matches with Ricky Steamboat from 1986, a good match happily free of commentary with Ted DiBIase from 1989, and a fun match with Spanish Commentary against Bam Bam Bigelow from 1993.
It also includes four of the bets matches in WWE History. Bret Hart' superb Intercontinental Title victory over Mr Perfect at Summerslam 1991 and a later match with Perfect at the 1993 King of the Ring which is almost as good. The incredible Main Event from Slummerslam 1992 where Hart lost the IC Title to his brother in law the British Bulldog. And lastly his match with Owen Hart from Wrestlemania X which is widely considered the best technical wrestling match in WWE history and one of my favourite matches ever.
Disc Three picks up right where Disc Two left off with another good match between Bret and Owen, followed by a fun match with Hakushi from 1995.
Bret Hart's WWE title win over Deisel in 1995 is a great match , and the next match, where Hart defeats the British Bulldog to retain that title is even better.
Hart's match against the Undertaker from London in 1997 is a classic and his match with Chris Benoit from Nitro in 1999, Hart's tribute to his late brother Owen is another exceptional match.
But everything else on the disc is trumped by Hart's sensational victory over Austin in submission match at Wrestlemania 13. Hart turns heel in the actual match, turning his back on the fans in memorable fashion. This match is a staggering achievement in storytelling and in my opinion the best match ever to happen in the WWE.
So, Bret Hart is the best there is, the best there was, the best there ever will be, and he knows it. After watching this DVD and some of the great matches on it, you'll know it too. Brilliant.
Growing up in a wrestling family in Canada, the son of wrestling promoter Stu Hart, Hart saw wrestling as an art form, and along with contemporaries Curt Hennig and Shawn Micheals took it to a level rarely seen in North America.
THe documentary section is almost all Hart talking about his childhood and wrestling experiences. He pays tribute to his long time tag partner Jim Neidhart and Curt Hennig for the part they played in his career advancement.
He talks candidly about becoming WWE Champion and feeling that he was the only man who should have the title. He talks about his legendary feuds with his brother Owen and Steve Austin, but steers clear of talking about Shawn Micheals where possible. He does talk about Survivor Series 1997, but not in depth, simply saying he felt he was in the right and still does. It's a shame that incident will tarnish Hart and Micheals' legacy to such a degree, but that's what happens when you allow egos and professional jealousy to control your actions.
He talks about his failed run in WCW and the death of his brother and then finally a life outside of wrestling.
Hart comes across as being humble in some parts, arrogant and self absorbed in others. As such, this is the most interesting biography DVD the WWE have produced. But this is a great look at Hart the wrestler and Hart, the man.
Bret gives a tribute to his dead brother Dean and also some of the wrestling colleagues who have passed away.
There are two matches included on the first disc with the hart Foundation taking on the British Bulldogs in 1985 and then the Killer Bees in 1986.
There are two more Hart Foundation matches on disc two as they take Shawn Micheals and Marty Janetty as the Rockers in 1990 and then the Nasty Boys at Wrestlemania VII. The disc also includes Hart matches with Ricky Steamboat from 1986, a good match happily free of commentary with Ted DiBIase from 1989, and a fun match with Spanish Commentary against Bam Bam Bigelow from 1993.
It also includes four of the bets matches in WWE History. Bret Hart' superb Intercontinental Title victory over Mr Perfect at Summerslam 1991 and a later match with Perfect at the 1993 King of the Ring which is almost as good. The incredible Main Event from Slummerslam 1992 where Hart lost the IC Title to his brother in law the British Bulldog. And lastly his match with Owen Hart from Wrestlemania X which is widely considered the best technical wrestling match in WWE history and one of my favourite matches ever.
Disc Three picks up right where Disc Two left off with another good match between Bret and Owen, followed by a fun match with Hakushi from 1995.
Bret Hart's WWE title win over Deisel in 1995 is a great match , and the next match, where Hart defeats the British Bulldog to retain that title is even better.
Hart's match against the Undertaker from London in 1997 is a classic and his match with Chris Benoit from Nitro in 1999, Hart's tribute to his late brother Owen is another exceptional match.
But everything else on the disc is trumped by Hart's sensational victory over Austin in submission match at Wrestlemania 13. Hart turns heel in the actual match, turning his back on the fans in memorable fashion. This match is a staggering achievement in storytelling and in my opinion the best match ever to happen in the WWE.
So, Bret Hart is the best there is, the best there was, the best there ever will be, and he knows it. After watching this DVD and some of the great matches on it, you'll know it too. Brilliant.