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Title History

  • Stampede International Tag Team titles w/Keith Hart defeating Raul Castillo and Fidel Castillo (November 12, 1978);
  • (Calgary) Commonwealth Mid-Heavyweight title defeating Norman Frederich Charles III (November 1978);
  • Stampede International Tag Team titles w/Keith Hart defeating Dynamite Kid and Sekigawa (January 26, 1979);
  • (Calgary) Commonwealth Mid-Heavyweight title defeating Dynamite Kid (June 1, 1979);
  • Stampede North American Heavyweight title defeating Leo Burke (1980);
  • Stampede North American Heavyweight title defeating Leo Burke (May 1980);
  • Stampede North American Heavyweight title defeating Duke Myers (1980);
  • Stampede International Tag Team titles w/Keith Hart defeating Dynamite Kid and Loch Ness Monster (1980);
  • Stampede International Tag Team titles w/Keith Hart defeating Dynamite Kid and Kasavudu (June 3, 1980);
  • Stampede North American Heavyweight title defeating Leo Burke (June 26, 1982);
  • Stampede International Tag Team titles w/Leo Burke defeating Dynamite Kid and Duke Myres (June 29, 1982);
  • Stampede North American Heavyweight title defeating Bad News Allen (October 17, 1982);
  • Stampede North American Heavyweight title defeating Leo Burke (May 3, 1983);
  • WWF Tag Team titles w/Jim Neidhart defeating the British Bulldogs (January 26, 1987);
  • WWF Tag Team titles w/Jim Neidhart defeating Demolition -Smash and Crush- (August 27, 1990 – Summerslam);
  • WWF Intercontinental title defeating Mr. Perfect (August 26, 1991 – Summerslam);
  • WWF King of the Ring (September 7, 1991);
  • WWF Intercontinental title defeating Roddy Piper (April 5, 1992 = Wrestlemania 8);
  • WWF Heavyweight title defeating Ric Flair (October 12, 1992);
  • WWF King of the Ring (June 13, 1993);
  • WWF Royal Rumble Co-winner w/Lex Luger (January 22, 1994);
  • WWF Heavyweight title defeating Yokozuna (March 20, 1994 – Wrestlemania 10);
  • WWF Heavyweight title defeating Diesel (November 19, 1995 – Survivor Series);
  • WWF Heavyweight title defeating Steve Austin and Undertaker and Vader (February 16, 1997 – In Your House);
  • WWF Heavyweight title defeating The Undertaker (August 3, 1997 – Summerslam);
  • WCW United States Heavyweight title defeating Diamond Dallas Page to win vacant title (July 20, 1998);
  • WCW United States Heavyweight title defeating Lex Luger (September 13, 1998);
  • WCW United States Heavyweight title defeating Diamond Dallas Page (November 30, 1998);
  • WCW United States Heavyweight title defeating Bill Goldberg (October 25, 1999);
  • WCW World Tag Team titles w/Bill Goldberg defeating Ron and Don Harris (December 9, 1999);
  • WCW World Heavyweight title defeating Chris Benoit in a Tournament (November 21, 1999);
  • WCW World Heavyweight title defeating Bill Goldberg (December 20, 1999);
  • WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) Hall of Fame Inductee (2006);
  • OnlineWorldofWrestling.com Hall of Fame Inductee (2007);
  • WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) United States title defeating Mike Mizanin (May 17, 2010);

Bret Hart Career Highlights

Stampede Wrestling

World Wrestling Federation – The Hart Foundation (Bad Guys)

  • Bret Hart signed with the WWF as part of the deal with Vince McMahon buying Stampede Wrestling.
  • April 2, 1986 – Wrestlemania II: Bret Hart is the last person eliminated in a 20 Man Battle Royal, tossed over by Andre The Giant.
  • September 6, 1986 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Koko B. Ware and Paul Roma.
  • September 21, 1986 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) vs. The Islanders (King Tonga and Tonga Kid) ended in a double disqualification.
  • October 11, 1986 – Superstars: Pedro Morales & The Islanders (King Tonga & Tonga Kid) defeated Ken Glover & The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart).
  • October 12, 1986 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Mario Mancini and Nick Kiniski.
  • November 2, 1986 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) vs. Pedro Morales and Tito Santana ended in a double count-out
  • November 15, 1986 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Johnny Mann and Sivi Afi.
  • November 23, 1986 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated The Moondogs (Moondog Rex and Moondog Spike).
  • November 29, 1986 – SNME: The Killers Bees (Brian Blair and Jim Brunzell) defeated The Hart Foundation.
  • November 29, 1986 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart) defeated The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & The Dynamite Kid).
  • December 7, 1986 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Bob Boyer and Salvatore Bellomo.
  • December 28, 1986 – Wrestling Challenge: Adrian Adonis & The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart) defeated SD Jones & The American Express (Danny Spivey & Mike Rotundo).
  • January 24, 1987 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Scott McGhee and Tony Garea.
  • January 26, 1987 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation defeated The British Bulldogs for the Tag Team titles.
  • February 1, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Adrian Adonis & The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart) defeated Jim Parks, Paul Roma & Tony Garea.
  • March 1, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Tag team champions The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Lanny Poffo and SD Jones to retain.
  • March 7, 1987 – Superstars: Tag team champions The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Jerry Allen and Jim Powers to retain.
  • March 14, 1987 – SNME: The Hart Foundation defeated Tito Santana and Danny Spivey to retain the Tag Team titles.
  • March 22, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Jim Powers and Paul Roma.
  • March 27, 1987 – Wrestlemania III: The Hart Foundation and Danny Davis defeated The British Bulldogs and Tito Santana.
  • March 28, 1987 – Superstars: Tag team champions The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Joe Mirto and Rick Hunter to retain.
  • April 11, 1987 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Rick Hunter and SD Jones.
  • April 26, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Tag team champions The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Joe Mirto and Nick Kiniski to retain.
  • May 2, 1987 – SNME: The British Bulldogs defeated The Hart Foundation (Champions) in two straight falls.
  • ~~~The Bulldogs won in two straight falls, but since the first was a DQ, the titles didn’t change.
  • May 9, 1987 – Superstars: Davey Boy Smith defeated Bret Hart.
  • May 16, 1987 – Superstars: Billy Jack Haynes & Hulk Hogan defeated The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart, Danny Davis & Jim Neidhart) in a handicap dark match
  • May 17, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Jack Miller and Joe Mirto.
  • July 12, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Tag team champions The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart) defeated Corporal Kirchner & Omar Atlas to retain.
  • July 18, 1987 – Superstars: Tag team champions The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Jerry Allen and Mike Richards to retain.
  • August 2, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated SD Jones and Sivi Afi.
  • August 8, 1987 – Superstars: The Young Stallions (Jim Powers and Paul Roma) defeated The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) by disqualification.
  • September 5, 1987 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart, Danny Davis & Jim Neidhart) defeated Brady Boone & The Young Stallions (Jim Powers & Paul Roma).
  • September 13, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart, Danny Davis & Jim Neidhart) defeated Carl Schmidt, Scott Casey & Sivi Afi.
  • September 26, 1987 – Superstars: Tag team champions he Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated SD Jones and Sonny Rogers to retain.
  • October 3, 1987 – SNME: The Hart Foundation defeated The Young Stallions (Paul Roma and Jim Powers) to retain.
  • October 4, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: Jim Duggan & The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau & Raymond Rougeau) defeated The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart, Danny Davis & Jim Neidhart) by disqualification.
  • October 27, 1987 – Superstars: Strike Force (Rick Martel and Tito Santana) defeated the Hart Foundation for the Tag Team titles.
  • November 26, 1987 – Survivor Series: Strike Force (Rick Martel & Tito Santana), The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & The Dynamite Kid), The Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell), The Rougeau Brothers (Jacques Rougeau & Raymond Rougeau) & The Young Stallions (Jim Powers & Paul Roma) defeated Demolition (Ax & Smash), The Bolsheviks (Boris Zhukov & Nikolai Volkoff), The Dream Team (Dino Bravo & Greg Valentine), The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart) & The Islanders (Haku & Tama) in a 10 man tag team elimination match.
  • November 28, 1987 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Jerry Allen and Lanny Poffo.
  • November 28, 1987 – SNME: Randy “Macho Man” Savage defeated Bret “Hitman” Hart.
  • December 6, 1987 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Scott Casey and Sivi Afi.
  • December 19, 1987 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Omar Atlas and Outback Jack.
  • January 10, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart, Danny Davis and Jim Neidhart) defeated Doug Wellington, Sivi Afi and Steve Lombardi.
  • January 23, 1988 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart, Danny Davis and Jim Neidhart) defeated Rex King, Sam Houston and Van Van Horne.
  • January 24, 1988 – Royal Rumble: In the first ever Rumble match, Bret enters in the #1 spot, but is eliminated by Jim Duggan who wins the match.
  • January 31, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Omar Atlas and SD Jones.
  • February 5, 1988 – SNME: Strike Force (Santana and Martel) defeated The Hart Foundation to retain the Tag Team titles.
  • February 27, 1988 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart) & The Honky Tonk Man defeated Jerry Allen, Lanny Poffo & Omar Atlas.
  • March 6, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Jim Stewart and Sonny Rogers.
  • March 27, 1988 – WrestleMania IV: Bret Hart is the last wrestler to be eliminated by Bad News Brown in a Battle Royal.
  • ~~~Bret Hart and Bad News Brown initially agreed to split the prize, but Bad News turned on him, which started Hart’s face turn.

World Wrestling Federation – The Hart Foundation (Good Guys)

  • May 1, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart defeated Barry Horowitz.
  • May 7, 1988 – Superstars: Bret Hart defeated Van Van Horne.
  • May 21, 1988 – Superstars: Bret Hart defeated Steve Lombardi.
  • May 29, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart defeated Pete Sanchez.
  • June 18, 1988 – Superstars: Bret Hart defeated Jerry Allen.
  • July 2, 1988 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Brady Boone and SD Jones.
  • July 10, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Scott Colontonio and Tommy Ulysses.
  • July 31, 1988 – WrestleFest: Bad News Brown defeated Bret “Hitman” Hart.
  • July 31, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Harley Manson and Rick Gantner.
  • August 6, 1988 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Chris Curtis and Tom Stone.
  • August 21, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Al Kirkland and Bob Bryant.
  • August 27, 1988 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart) defeated Los Conquistadores (Conquistador Dos & Conquistador Uno).
  • August 28, 1988 – SummerSlam: Demolition (Ax and Smash) defeated The Hart Foundation to retain the Tag Team titles.
  • October 2, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Gene Ligon and Tony Suber.
  • October 15, 1988 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Rick Gantner and Tom Stone.
  • October 29, 1988 – SNME: Demolition (Ax and Smash) defeated The Hart Foundation to retain the Tag Team titles.
  • November 13, 1988 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart vs. Greg Valentine ended in a double count-out.
  • November 19, 1988 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated John Ziegler and Larry Stephens.
  • November 24, 1988 – Survivor Series: The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & The Dynamite Kid), The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart & Jim Neidhart), The Powers Of Pain (The Barbarian & The Warlord), The Rockers (Marty Jannetty & Shawn Michaels) & The Young Stallions (Jim Powers & Paul Roma) defeated Demolition (Ax & Smash), The Bolsheviks (Boris Zhukov & Nikolai Volkoff), The Brain Busters (Arn Anderson & Tully Blanchard), Los Conquistadores (Conquistador Dos & Conquistador Uno) & The Fabulous Rougeaus (Jacques Rougeau & Raymond Rougeau) in a 10 team tag team elimination match.
  • December 3, 1988 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Barry Horowitz and Iron Mike Sharpe.
  • January 7, 1989 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Rhythm And Blues (Greg Valentine and The Honky Tonk Man) by disqualification.
  • January 15, 1989 – Royal Rumble: Jim Duggan and The Hart Foundation beat Dino Bravo and The Rougeau Brothers.
  • January 29, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart defeated Barry Horowitz.
  • February 4, 1989 – Superstars: Bret Hart defeated Danny Davis.
  • March 4, 1989 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Gary Wolfe and Tony Durante.
  • March 26, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Dusty Wolfe and Iron Mike Sharpe.
  • April 2, 1989 – WrestleMania V: The Hart Foundation defeated the Honky Tonk Man and Greg Valentine.
  • Vince from the UK wrote: Hi i am a wrestling fan who was there for that event with my brother, just thought that i’d let you know that the Dino Bravo vs Bret Hart match did end with Bravo pinning Bret. During the break only in the arena the referee reversed the decision and awarded the match to Bret via DQ. I hope I have been of help. Cheers Vince.
  • April 22, 1989 – Superstars: Bret Hart defeated Chris Duffy.
  • April 30, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart defeated Mitch Casey.
  • May 14, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart defeated Dave Wagner.
  • May 27, 1989 – Superstars: Bret Hart defeated Randy Spears.
  • June 17, 1989 – Superstars: Bret Hart defeated Boris Zhukov.
  • July 1, 1989 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Brian Costello and Ray Oakley.
  • July 9, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Boris Zhukov and Jake Milliman.
  • July 29, 1989 – Superstars: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) defeated Barry Horowitz and Dave Coleman.
  • August 13, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Kim Arnold and Mike Scarberry.
  • August 19, 1989 – Superstars: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Bill Spector and Mitch Casey.
  • August 27, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Tom Stone and Jake Milliman.
  • August 28, 1989 – SummerSlam: The Brain Busters (Champions) defeayed The Hart Foundation (NON TITLE).
  • September 24, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Don Champ and Tony Ulysses.
  • October 10, 1989 – WWF UK: Dino Bravo defeated Bret “Hitman” Hart.
  • October 14, 1989 – Superstars: Bret Hart defeated Tom Stone.
  • October 29, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart defeated Barry Horowitz.
  • November 23, 1989 – Survivor Series: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart were booked on two separate Survivor Series teams.
  • December 9, 1989 – Superstars: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Al Burke and Brad Perry.
  • December 24, 1989 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart defeated Dale Wolfe.
  • January 7, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated The Brooklyn Brawler and Conquistador Uno.
  • January 21, 1990 – Royal Rumble: Bret Hart entered at #8 but was eliminated by Dusty Rhodes.
  • 1990 – WWF/AJPW Show: Tiger Mask (Mitsuharu Misawa) wrestled Bret Hart to a 20-minute time limit draw!
  • February 11, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels ended in a double disqualification.
  • March 18, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated The Black Knight and Iron Mike Sharpe.
  • April 1, 1990 – WrestleMania VI: The Hart Foundation defeated the Bolshivics in 19 Seconds.
  • April 7, 1990 – Superstars: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Buddy Rose and Mark Ming.
  • April 13, 1990 – WWF/AJPW/NJPW Wrestling Summit: Bret Hart vs. Tiger Mask ended in a time limit draw.
  • April 22, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Al Polic and Black Bart.
  • April 28, 1990 – Superstars: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Pez Whatley and Bob Bradley.
  • April 28, 1990 – SNME: The Hart Foundation vs The Rockers went to a double disqualification when Demolition interfered.
  • May 6, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Boris Zhukov and Nikolai Volkoff.
  • June 3, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Tom Bennett and Tom Stone.
  • June 9, 1990 – Superstars: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated The Brooklyn Brawler and The Blue Terror.
  • August 5, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Black Bart and Greg Jovan.
  • August 18, 1990 – Superstars: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Al Burke and Tom Stone.
  • August 26, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Chris Duffy and Barry O.
  • August 27, 1990 – SummerSlam: The Hart Foundation defeated Demolition to recapture the Tag Team titles.
  • September 15, 1990 – Superstars: Tag team champions Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Paul Perez and The Brooklyn Brawler to retain the titles.
  • September 30, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Buddy Rose and Pez Whatley.
  • October 6, 1990 – Superstars: Tag team champions Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Bob Bradley and Tom Burton to retain the titles.
  • October 21, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Tag team champions Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Alan Reynolds and Randy Jackson to retain the titles.
  • November 22, 1990 – Survivor Series: The Million Dollar Team (Greg Valentine, Ted DiBiase, The Honky Tonk Man & The Undertaker) defeated The Dream Team (Bret Hart, Dusty Rhodes, Jim Neidhart & Koko B. Ware) in a tag team elimination match.
  • December 9, 1990 – Wrestling Challenge: Tag team champions Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Barry Hardy and Paul Perez to retain the titles.
  • December 22, 1990 – Superstars: Tag team champions Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Black Bart and The Black Demon to retain the titles.
  • January 6, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: Tag team champions Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Bob Bradley and Tom Bennett to retain the titles.
  • January 19, 1991 – Superstars: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated Black Bart and JT Jones.
  • January 19, 1991 – Royal Rumble: For the 2nd time, Bret Hart entered at #1 in the Rumble, but is eliminated by The Undertaker.
  • March 9, 1991 – Superstars: Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart defeated John Martin and Pete Sanchez.
  • March 24, 1991 – WrestleMania 7: The Nasty Boys defeated The Hart Foundation to win the Tag Team titles.
  • April 13, 1991 – Superstars: Bret Hart defeated Barry O.
  • April 21, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart defeated The Genius.
  • April 27, 1991 – SNME: Ted DiBiase w/Scarry Sherri vs Bret “Hitman” Hart went to a double count-out.
  • May 4, 1991 – Superstars: Bret Hart defeated Warren Bianchi.
  • May 25, 1991 – Superstars: Bret Hart defeated Gary Wilde.
  • June 15, 1991 – Superstars: Bret Hart defeated Louie Spicolli.
  • June 23, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart defeated The Black Knight.

World Wrestling Federation – The Hitman for Intercontinental Gold

  • July 6, 1991 – Superstars: Bret Hart defeated Haku.
  • July 14, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart defeated Tim Patterson.
  • July 27, 1991 – Superstars: Bret Hart defeated Hutch Thomas.
  • August 11, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart defeated Ed Moretti.
  • August 24, 1991 – Superstars: Bret Hart defeated Bob Bradley.
  • August 26, 1991 – SummerSlam: Bret Hart captured the Intercontinental title defeating Mr. Perfect (Curt Hennig).
  • September 7, 1991 – King of the Ring: Bret Hart won the KotR beating Pete Daugherty, Skinner, Bye, and IRS.
  • September 28, 1991 – Superstars: WWE Intercontinental champion Bret Hart The Brooklyn Brawler to retain the title.
  • October 6, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: WWE Intercontinental champion Bret Hart Paul Perez to retain the title.
  • October 27, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: WWE Intercontinental champion Bret Hart defeated Vito Cruz to retain the title.
  • November 23, 1991 – Superstars: WWE Intercontinental champion Bret Hart defeated Big Bully Busick to retain the title.
  • December 1, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: WWE Intercontinental champion Bret Hart defeated Chris Duffy to retain the title.
  • December 3, 1991 – This Tuesday in Texas: Bret “Hitman” Hart defeated Skinner (Steve Kiern) to retain the IC title.
  • December 15, 1991 – Wrestling Challenge: WWE Intercontinental champion Bret Hart defeated Kato to retain the title.
  • December 21, 1991 – Superstars: WWE Intercontinental champion Bret Hart defeated Bob Bradley to retain the title.
  • January 5, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: WWE Intercontinental champion Bret Hart defeated Barry Horowitz to retain the title.
  • January 17, 1992: Two days before the Royal Rumble, Bret lost the WWF Intercontinental title at a house show to The Mountie.
  • January 25, 1992 – Superstars: Bret Hart defeated Jack Owens.
  • February 2, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart defeated Kato.
  • February 16, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart defeated BA Dalton.
  • February 22, 1992 – Superstars: Bret Hart defeated Ed Robinson.
  • March 14, 1992 – Superstars: Bret Hart defeated Jimmy James.
  • March 22, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart defeated Dale Wolfe.
  • April 5, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart defeated Doug Somers.
  • April 5, 1992 – WrestleMania VIII: Bret Hart defeated Roddy Piper to recapture the Intercontinental title in a classic match.
  • April 18, 1992 – Superstars: WWE Intercontinental champion Bret Hart defeated Tom Bennett to retain the title.
  • April, 19, 1992 – Rampage UK: Bret “Hitman” Hart defeated Rick Martel to retain the Intercontinental title.
  • May 9, 1992 – Superstars: WWE Intercontinental champion Bret Hart defeated Skull von Krus to retain the title.
  • May 17, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: WWE Intercontinental champion Bret Hart defeated Mike Fury to retain the title.
  • June 6, 1992 – Superstars: WWE Intercontinental champion Bret Hart defeated Tom Stone to retain the title.
  • June 14, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: WWE Intercontinental champion Bret Hart defeated Brian Costello to retain the title.
  • July 4, 1992 – Superstars: WWE Intercontinental champion Bret Hart defeated Barry Horowitz to retain the title.
  • July 12, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: WWE Intercontinental champion Bret Hart defeated The Dublin Destroyer to retain the title.
  • July 21, 1992: Bret Hart defeated Shawn Michaels in the first ever Ladder match in the WWF (Shown on Coliseum Home Video).
  • July 25, 1992 – Superstars: WWE Intercontinental champion Bret Hart defeated Iron Mike Sharpe to retain the title.
  • July 26, 1992 – Wrestling Challenge: WWE Intercontinental champion Bret Hart defeated Vito Krus to retain the title.
  • August 22, 1992 – Superstars: WWE Intercontinental champion Bret Hart defeated Richie Rich to retain the title.
  • August 29, 1992 – SummerSlam: Davey Boy Smith defeated Bret Hart for the Intercontinental title in London, England.
  • September 19, 1992 – Superstars: Bret Hart defeated Glen Ruth.

World Wrestling Federation – The Hitman for Heavyweight Gold

  • October 10, 1992 – Superstars: Bret Hart defeated Bill Jordan.
  • October 12, 1992: Bret Hart defeated Ric Flair at a House Show to win the WWF Federation title in Saskatchewan, Canada!
  • November 8, 1992 – SNME: Bret “Hitman” Hart defeated Papa Shango by submission to retain the WWF title.
  • November 21, 1992 – Superstars: WWE champion Bret Hart defeated Virgil to retain the title.
  • November 24, 1992 – Survivor Series: Bret Hart defeated Shawn Michaels (IC Champion) to retain the WWF title.
  • January 24, 1993 – Royal Rumble: Bret Hart beat Razor Ramon to retain the WWF title.
  • March 1, 1993 – RAW: Bret “Hitman” Hart defeated Fatu by submission to retain the WWF title.
  • April 4, 1993 – WrestleMania IX: Yokozuna defeated Bret Hart to capture the WWF Heavyweight title.
  • June 5, 1993 – Superstars: Bret Hart defeated Papa Shango.
  • June 13, 1993 – King of the Ring: Bret Hart defeated Razor Ramon, Mr Perfect and Bam Bam Bigelow to become the 1st official KotR.
  • ~~~As Bret was getting crowned, Jerry Lawler jumped out and attacked Bret, igniting a major feud!
  • August 30, 1993 – Summerslam: Bret “Hitman” Hart defeated Doink the Clown by DQ when Jerry Lawler interfered.
  • ~~~Next up, Jerry Lawler defeated Bret Hart via DQ when Bret refused to release the sharpshooter submission.
  • September 12, 1993 – Wrestling Challenge: Bret Hart defeated Barry Horowitz.
  • September 18, 1993 – Superstars: Bret Hart defeated Blake Beverly.
  • October 20, 1993 – Superstars: Bret Hart defeated Irwin R. Schyster by disqualification.

World Wrestling Federation – The Family Feud

  • November 14, 1993 – Wrestling Challenge: Owen and Bret Hart defeated Well Dunn.
  • November 24, 1993 – Survivor Series: Bret, Owen, Keith and Bruce Hart defeated Shawn Michaels (sub for Lawler) and his “Knights”.
  • ~~~Bret, Keith and Bruce survived the match, and Owen returned to the ring and shoved Bret out of frustration.
  • December 13, 1993 – RAW: Bret “Hitman” Hart defeated The Brooklyn Brawler.
  • James Dezelich wrote (On December 17, 2009): In 1994, at the WWF house shows leadign up to the 1994 Royal Rumble, The team of Bret and Owen had defeated the Quebecers during one of the shows for the WWF Tag Team Titles. I was at the Show in Madison Square Garden on 1/17/94 and during the match, the Harts came down with the title belts, the match was ultimatly won by the Quebecers and they became the Tag Champions again. This can also be confirmed by the PPV broadcast shows a snipet of the win from MSG before the match..on a side note that same night (1/17/94) they held a Royal Rumble style match and Owen was the winner of it.
  • January 8, 1994 – Superstars: Bret Hart defeated Mike Bell.
  • January 22, 1994 – Royal Rumble: The Quebecers (Jacques and Pierre) defeated Bret and Owen Hart to retain the Tag Team titles.
  • ~~~Owen Hart ended up turning on Bret, igniting a brutal sibling rivalry which lasted well over a year.
  • ~~~Dispite being injured, Bret Hart managed to last through the Royal Rumble and become co-winners along with Lex Luger!
  • February 26, 1994 – Superstars: Bret Hart defeated Adam Bomb.
  • March 20, 1994 – WrestleMania 10: Owen Hart pulled an upset victory over his brother Bret Hart in the opening match of the show!
  • ~~~Bret Hart later beat Yokozuna to capture the WWF title, as Owen watched in jealousy and disgust from the sidelines.
  • June 16, 1994 – King of the Ring: Diesel (IC Champ) beat Bret Hart by disqualification, when a returning Jim Neidhart interfered on Bret’s behalf.
  • ~~~Later in the night, Jim Neidhart appeared again to aid Owen Hart in winning the King of the Ring tournament!
  • ~~~It became apparent that Neidhart was ‘working for Owen’ by making sure Bret kept the belt so Owen could take it from him!
  • July 11, 1994 – RAW: Bret “Hitman” Hart defeated The 1-2-3 Kid by submission to retain the WWF title.
  • July 30, 1994 – Superstars: WWE champion Bret Hart defeated Bob Backlund to retain the title.
  • August 29, 1994 – Summerslam: Bret Hart defeated Owen Hart in an exciting “STEEL CAGE” match to retain the WWF title.
  • ~~~Members of the Hart Family, including Davey Boy Smith and Jim Neidhart, got involved, Bret escaped with his title in tact.
  • October 21, 1994 – Jacques Rougeau Retirement Show: Bret Hart defeated Jim Niedhart to retain the WWF title.
  • November 7, 1994 – RAW: Bret Hart and The British Bulldog defeated Owen Hart and Jim Neidhart.
  • November 23, 1994 – Survivor Series: Bob Backlund w/Owen Hart beat Bret Hart w/British Bulldog for the WWF Heavyweight title!
  • ~~~The only way the match could end was for a cornerman to toss in the towel on behalf of his friend.
  • ~~~The Bulldog was knocked out during the match, and Owen Hart tricked his mother, Helen, into tossing the towel in the ring!

World Wrestling Federation – The Best There Is, Was, and Ever Will Be

  • January 16, 1995 – RAW: Bret “Hitman” Hart defeatd Jeff Jarrett.
  • January 22, 1995 – Royal Rumble: Diesel vs Bret Hart ended in a draw after Owen, Michaels, Jarrett, Backlund interfered.
  • March 13, 1995 – RAW: Jerry “The King” Lawler defeated Bret “Hitman” Hart by count-out.
  • March 27, 1995 – RAW: Bret “Hitman” Hart defeated Owen Hart in a no holds barred match.
  • April 2, 1995 – WrestleMania XI: Bret Hart defeated Bob Backlund in a hard fought “I Quit” Match.
  • April 10, 1995 – RAW: Bret Hart and 123 Kid and Bob Holly defeated Hakushi and Owen Hart and Yokozuna.
  • April 29, 1995 – Superstars: Bret Hart defeated Jimmy Del Ray.
  • May 14, 1995 – In Your House: Bret Hart beat Hakushi | Later on, Jerry Lawler beat Bret Hart when Hakushi interfered.
  • June 17, 1995 – Superstars: Henry O. Godwinn defeated Bret Hart by count-out.
  • June 25, 1995 – King of the Ring: Bret Hart defeated Jerry Lawler in a special “Kiss My Foot” match.
  • July 23, 1995 – In Your House: Bret “Hitman” Hart defeated Jean Pierre Lafitte.
  • July 24, 1995 – RAW: Bret “Hitman” Hart defeated Hakushi by submission.
  • August 26, 1995 – Superstars: Bret Hart defeated Rad Radford.
  • August 27, 1995 – SummerSlam: Bret Hart defeated Isaac Yankem (Lawler’s hired goon) by disqualification when Jerry Lawler interfered.
  • September 2, 1995 – Superstars: Bret Hart defeated Waylon Mercy by disqualification.
  • September 24, 1995 – In Your House: Bret “Hitman” Hart defeated Jean Pierre Lafitte.
  • October 2, 1995 – RAW: Bret “Hitman” Hart defeated Jean Pierre Lafitte by submission.
  • October 16, 1995 – RAW: Bret “Hitman” Hart defeated Isaac Yankem in a steel cage match.
  • November 4, 1995 – Superstars: Bret Hart defeated Sid.
  • November 6, 1995 – RAW: Bret Hart and Hakushi defeated Jerry Lawler and Isaac Yankem by disqualification.
  • November 19, 1995 – Survivor Series: Bret Hart defeated Diesel to recapture the WWE Heavyweight title.
  • December 11, 1995 – RAW: Bob Backlund defeated Bret “Hitman” Hart by disqualification.
  • December 17, 1995 – In Your House: Bret Hart defeated The British Bulldog in a bloody battle for the WWE title.
  • January 21, 1996 – Royal Rumble: The Undertaker defeated Bret Hart (WWF Champion) by disqualification.
  • January 22, 1996 – RAW: Bret “Hitman” Hart defeated Goldust by submission.
  • February 5, 1996 – RAW: Bret “Hitman” Hart defeated The Undertaker by disqualification.
  • February 18, 1996 – In Your House: Bret Jart defeated Diesel in a “Steel Cage” match to retain the WWE title.
  • ~~~The Undertaker came up through the ring and pulled Diesel into the “Depths of Hell”.
  • March 4, 1996 – RAW: Bret “Hitman” Hart defeated Hunter Hearst Helmsley by submission.
  • March 31, 1996 – WrestleMania XII: Shawn Michaels defeated Bret Hart in a classic “Iron Man” match to win th WWE title!
  • ~~~After 60 minutes of wrestling, neither man has managed to score a pinfall, Michaels won in sudden death overtime.
  • ~~~Bret Hart took leave of absence from the WWF, disgusted with the outcome of WrestleMania 12 (storyline).

World Wrestling Federation – Hitman vs Rattlesnake

  • During Bret’s absence, Stone Cold Steve Austin began taunting Bret to come back and face him in a match.
  • November 16, 1996 – Survivor Series: Bret “Hitman” Hart defeated “Stone Cold” Steve Austin in an awesome match.
  • November 25, 1996 – RAW: Bret “Hitman” Hart defeated Owen Hart by disqualification.
  • December 15, 1996 – IYH It’s Time: Sycho Sid defeated Bret Hart to retain the WWF Federation title.
  • December 23, 1996 – RAW: Bret “Hitman” Hart defeated The Fake Razor Ramon by submission.
  • January 6, 1997 – RAW: Vader defeated Bret “Hitman” Hart.
  • January 12, 1997 – Superstars: Bret Hart defeated The Sultan by disqualification.
  • January 19, 1997 – Royal Rumble: Bret Hart entered at #21 and lasted until the final two of the match.
  • ~~~Bret Hart had eliminated Steve Austin seconds before, but the referees did not see, and Austin reentered the ring!
  • ~~~Steve Austin jumped back in the ring, tossed Bret over the top rope and is proclaimed the Royal Rumble winner!
  • January 21, 1997 – WWF Toronto: Shawn Michaels defeated Bret Hart and Sycho Sid in a 3-WAY to retain the WWF title.
  • January 25, 1997 – Shotgun Saturday Night: Bret Hart defeated Mankind by disqualification.
  • February 16, 1997 – IYH Final Four: Bret Hart defeated Steve Austin and Vader and Undertaker in a 4-WAY to win the WWF title!
  • February 17, 1997 – RAW: Sycho Sid defeated Bret “Hitman” Hart for the WWF Heavyweight title.
  • March 3, 1997 – RAW: Hunter Hearst Helmsley defeated Bret “Hitman” Hart by disqualification.
  • March 17, 1997 – RAW: Sycho Sid defeated Bret Hart in a steel cage match to retain the WWF title.
  • ~~~After the match, Bret Hart took a fit and threatened Vince McMahon for constantly being screwed in the WWF.
  • March 23, 1997 – WrestleMania 13: Bret Hart defeated Steve Austin in a “Submission” match refereed by Ken Shamrock.
  • ~~~The match was stopped by referee Shamrock when Steve Austin passed out due to extreme bloodloss.

World Wrestling Federation – The New Hart Foundation

  • March 31, 1997 – RAW: Bret Hart suddenly began a campaign to reunite his family, his brother Owen, the Bulldog and Jim Neidhart.
  • ~~~Together they reformed the NEW Hart Foundation, and were later joined by Brian Pillman, who was a close friend of the family.
  • ~~~In the Main Event: Rocky Maivia (IC Champion) defeated Bret “Hitman” Hart by disqualification.
  • April 20, 1997 – IYH Revenge of the Taker: Stone Cold Steve Austin defeated Bret “Hitman” Hart by disqualification.
  • April 21, 1997 – RAW: Bret “Hitman” Hart defeated Stone Cold Steve Austin by disqualification.
  • July 6, 1997 – Canadian Stampede: The Hart Foundation (5) defeated Steve Austin/Ken Shamrock/Hawk/Animal/Goldust in Calgary.
  • July 7, 1997 – RAW: Bret Hart defeated Goldust.
  • July 21, 1997 – RAW: Bret Hart and Owen Hart and The Bulldog beat Steve Austin and Dude Love and Undertaker in a FLAG match.
  • July 28, 1997 – RAW: The Patriot defeated Bret “Hitman” Hart by pinfall.
  • August 3, 1997 – SummerSlam: Bret Hart defeated The Undertaker for the WWE Heavyweight title.
  • ~~~Special guest referee Shawn Michaels accidentally hit the Undertaker with a chair.
  • Bret Hart began a controversial Anti-American gimmick along with his fellow Hart Foundation members.
  • September 7, 1997 – Ground Zero: Bret “Hitman” Hart defeated The Patriot to retain the WWE title.
  • September 20, 1997 – IYH Badd Blood: On a night where wrestling lost one of its own, Brian Pillman – RIP.
  • ~~~On the CARD, Bret Hart and The British Bulldog defeated Vader and The Patriot in a FLAG match.
  • October 6, 1997 – RAW: Hunter Hearst Helmsley defeated Bret Hart (WWF Champion) by count-out.
  • October 20, 1997 – RAW: Bret “Hitman” Hart defeated Faarooq.
  • October 27, 1997 – RAW: Bret “Hitman” Hart vs. Ken Shamrock ended in a no contest.
  • November 9, 1997 – Survivor Series: Shawn Michaels defeated Bret Hart for the WWF title in the infamous Montreal ScrewJob.

World Championship Wrestling

  • Bret Hart signed with World Championship Wrestling shortly after.
  • January 24, 1998 – Souled Out: Bret “Hitman” Hart defeated “Nature Boy” Ric Flair.
  • March 2, 1998 – WCW Monday NITRO: Bret “Hitman” Hart defeated Brian Adams.
  • April 17, 1998 – Thunder: Kevin Nash and nWo Sting defeated Bret Hart and Sting by disqualification.
  • May 17, 1998 – Slamboree: Bret “Hitman” Hart defeated Randy “Macho Man” Savage.
  • June 14, 1998 – Great American Bash: Hollywood Hogan and Bret Hart defeated Roddy Piper and Randy Savage.
  • June 22, 1998 – WCW Monday NITRO: Bret “Hitman” Hart defeated Chris Benoit.
  • July 12, 1998 – Bash at the Beach: Booker T defeated Bret “Hitman” Hart by disqualification.
  • July 20, 1998 – WCW Monday NITRO: Bret “Hitman” Hart defeated Diamond Dallas Page to win the vacant WCW United States title.
  • August 3, 1998 – WCW Monday NITRO: Scott Hall and The Giant defeated Sting and Bret Hart.
  • August 10, 1998 – WCW Monday NITRO: Lex Luger defeated Bret Hart to win the United States Heavyweight title.
  • August 13, 1998 – Thunder: Bret Hart defeated Lex Luger to reclaim the United States title.
  • August 17, 1998 – WCW Monday NITRO: Bret “Hitman” Hart defeated Diamond Dallas Page by disqualification.
  • August 31, 1998 – WCW Monday NITRO: Sting and Lex Luger defeated Hollywood Hogan and Bret Hart by count-out.
  • September 28, 1998 – WCW Monday NITRO: Hollywood Hogan fought to a No Contest with Bret Hart and then with Sting.
  • October 4, 1998 – WCW Monday NITRO: Bret “Hitman” Hart vs Sting ended in a no contest.
  • October 11, 1998 – WCW Monday NITRO: Sting and The Warrior defeated Hollywood Hogan and Bret Hart by disqualification.
  • October 18, 1998 – WCW Monday NITRO: Bret “Hitman” Hart defeated Sting by disqualification.
  • October 25, 1998 – WCW Monday NITRO: Bret Hart defeated Sting by knock out to retain the United States title.
  • October 26, 1998: Diamond Dallas Page defeated Bret Hart to win back the United States title.
  • November 16, 1998 – WCW Monday NITRO: Chris Benoit defeated Bret Hart by disqualification..
  • November 22, 1998 – World War 3: Diamond Dallas Page defeated Bret Hart to win the United States Heavyweight title.
  • November 23, 1998 – WCW Monday NITRO: Dean Malenko defeated Bret Hart by disqualification..
  • November 30, 1998: Bret Hart defeated Diamond Dallas Page to once again recapture the United States title.
  • November 30, 1998 – WCW Monday NITRO: Bret Hart defeated Diamond Dallas Page to win the United States title.
  • January 25, 1999 – WCW Monday NITRO: Bret Hart defeated Booker T to retain the United States title.
  • February 8, 1999 – WCW Monday NITRO: Roddy Piper defeated Bret Hart to win the United States title.
  • February 16, 1999 – WCW Monday NITRO: Bret “Hitman” Hart defeated Comedian Will Sasso.

World Championship Wrestling

  • September 13, 1999 – WCW Monday NITRO: Sting and Lex Luger defeated Hulk Hogan and Bret “Hitman” Hart.
  • September 27, 1999 – WCW Monday NITRO: Ric Flair and Bret Hart defeated Sting and Diamond Dallas Page and Lex Luger by disqualification.
  • October 4, 1999 – WCW Monday NITRO: Bret Hart defeated Chris Benoit in an Owen Hart Tribute match at Kemper Arena.
  • October 11, 1999 – WCW Monday NITRO: Chris Benoit and Bret Hart defeated Rick Steiner and Lex Luger by disqualification.
  • October 18, 1999 – WCW Monday NITRO: Sting defeated Bret “Hitman” Hart to retain the World Heavyweight title.
  • October 24, 1999 – Halloween Havoc: Lex Luger defeated Bret “Hitman” Hart via submission.
  • October 25, 1999 – WCW Monday NITRO: Bret “Hitman” Hart defeated Bill Goldberg to capture his 4th United States title.
  • November 1, 1999 – WCW Monday NITRO: Bret “Hitman” Hart vacates the United States title to pursue the World title.
  • November 8, 1999 – WCW Monday NITRO: Bret Hart defeated Perry Saturn in the first round of the World Title Tournament.
  • November 15, 1999 – WCW Monday NITRO: Bret Hart defeated Billy Kidman in the second round of the World Title Tournament.
  • November 21, 1999 – Mayhem: Bret Hart defeated Sting to advance to the finals of the World Title Tournament.
  • ~~~Bret Hart defeated Chris Benoit in the finals of the Tournament to capture the WCW World Heavyweight title!
  • November 22, 1999 – WCW Monday NITRO: Bret Hart defeated Jeff Jarrett to retain the World Heavyweight title.
  • November 29, 1999 – WCW Monday NITRO: Bret Hart and Chris Benoit beat The Outsiders and Sid and Goldberg in a 3-WAY CAGE MATCH.
  • December 6, 1999 – WCW Monday NITRO: Bret Hart defeated Lex Luger to retain the World Heavyweight title.
  • December 9, 1999 – Thunder: Bret Hart and Bill Goldberg defeated Creative Control to win the Tag Team titles.
  • December 16, 1999 – Thunder: Kevin Nash beat Bret Hart and Bill Goldberg in a “House of Pain” match for the Tag titles.
  • December 19, 1999 – Starrcade: Bret Hart defeated Bill Goldberg to retain the World Heavyweight title.
  • ~~~Bret Hart suffered THREE CONCUSSIONS after Goldberg kicked Hart in the head with a stiff boot.
  • ~~~This caused Bret to have Post Concussion Syndrome, and it is ultimately what ended his career.
  • December 20, 1999 – WCW Monday NITRO: Bret Hart vacated the World title due to a controversial ending the night before.
  • ~~~Bret “Hitman” Hart defeated Bill Goldberg in the rematch to reclaim the World Heavyweight title.
  • December 23, 1999 – Thunder: Chris Benoit defeated Bret Hart (World Champion) by disqualification.
  • January 6, 2000 – Thunder: Terry Funk defeated Bret Hart (World Champion) in a Hardcore Rules match.
  • January 10, 2000 – WCW Monday NITRO: Bret Hart defeated Kevin Nash to retain the World Heavyweight title.
  • January 16, 2001: Bret Hart vacated the World title due to a head injury inflicted by Bill Goldberg at Starrcade.
  • January 2001: Bret Hart officially retired from the world of professional wrestling.

Keeping Busy

  • Owns a hockey team in Calgary called “The Calgary Hitmen”.
  • Famous Quote: “I’m the best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be.”
  • Bret Hart tours Australia with World Wrestling All-Stars acting as their commissioner.
  • Bret Hart declines an offer to appear at WrestleMania 18 which would have Hart refereeing the Jericho/HHH title match.
  • Bret will be appearing at the Molson Centre in Montreal at the next wrestling event ran by Jacques Rougeau’s Lutte 2000 promotion.
  • ~~~Various reports indicate that Bret Hart will be on-hand to view a video tribute dedicated to him.
  • June 24, 2002: Bret Hart suffers a stroke and takes a tumble while riding his bike around Calgary.
  • ~~~Doctors said this was caused because of the concussions Bret Hart received in his match with Goldberg in 1999.
  • April 2003: Bret Hart is negotiating with Andrew McManus’ WWA group to be a commissioner for their Australian tour in late May.
  • May 25, 2003 – WWA: Bret Hart makes several non-wrestling appearance at WWA shows in Australia.
  • A new Bret Hart documentary called “Summit of Life” is in the works. It will air in Canada on both Global and Prime networks.
  • February 20, 2004: Bret Hart declines Vince McMahon’s offer to appear as a special guest at Wrestlemania XX.
  • March 2004: Bret Hart files a $2.2 million lawsuit for Lloyds of London.
  • ~~~for refusing to pay disability claim after his career ending post concussion syndrome while working for WCW.
  • ~~~The suit seeks $1.2 million in unpaid disability benefits and $1 million in punitive and aggravated damages for breach of contract.
  • August 14, 2004 – Ballpark Brawl: The Show included Hart Foundation reunion with Bret Hart and Jimmy Hart.
  • September 15, 2004: Bret Hart was secretly married in Italy to an Italian woman named Cinzia.
  • November 26, 2004: Bret Hart appears on CBC’s Greatest Canadian program as an advocate for Hockey’s Don Cherry.
  • July 22, 2005 – Border City Wrestling: They had a Hart Foundation Reunion with Jimmy Hart and Jim Neidhart and Bret Hart.

World Wrestling Entertainment – Hell Freezes Over:

  • August 3, 2005: Bret “Hitman” Hart meets with Vince McMahon at WWE Headquarters to negotiate his return to WWE.
  • August 4, 2005: Bret Hart did all of his commentary and interviews for the WWE DVD that will be released in November.
  • August 15, 2005 – RAW: Shawn Michaels cut a super-heel promo against Hulk Hogan and teased the Montreal fans about Bret Hart.
  • ~~~At one point, Shawn Michaels dared Bret Hart to come down, and Hart’s theme music played but he did not make an appearance.
  • November 2005: Bret Hart won his $800,000 lawsuit from Lloyds of London, dating back to his injury in WCW.
  • November 19, 2005 – Blue Water Championship Wrestling: Bret Hart made a rare indy appearance and got an standing ovation.
  • December 26, 2005 – RAW: Vince McMahon gave his review of Bret Hart’s DVD until he was interrupted by Shawn Michaels.
  • ~~~Shawn Michaels said it was one thing for Bret Hart to be bitter, but Vince McMahon should just “Get Over It” already.
  • ~~~Vince McMahon took offense to Shawn Michaels comments and warned Michaels “Shawn, don’t make me screw you too!”.
  • Bret Hart took part in a Q and A Session at the 1PW Event in England and was asked if he’d be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
  • ~~~Bret’s response was that he would agree ONLY if both Shawn Michaels and Vince McMahon publicly apologized to him.
  • February 13, 2006 – RAW: WWE announced that Bret “Hitman” Hart would be officially inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame on 4/1.PWInsider reported that Bret Hart insisted that he will not accept payments from WWE for his appearance at the Hall of Fame and the next night at WrestleMania 22. However – WWE is picking up the bill for the travel and accommodation for the Bret and his wife, Cinzia. Accepting a payment would technically make him ‘working’ for WWE, something that he said over and over again that he will never do. PWInsider also said that it was Vince McMahon who called Bret earlier this month to offer him the spot at the Hall Of Fame. Interesting to note is that Bret Hart last appeared at a WrestleMania at the same arena in Chicago, IL., at WrestleMania 13 in 1997.
  • March 18, 2006 – Saturday Night’s Main Event: Shane McMahon w/Vince McMahon defeated Shawn Michaels in a Street Fight.
  • ~~~The lowlight of the match was the finish where Vince McMahon rehashed the screwjob – thus hinting a Bret Hart return!A week before WrestleMania, Bret Hart did an interview in Calgary Sun where he stated that he would not be going to Wrestlemania, saying he has a flight out of Chicago early Sunday morning, but joked he knew the WWE would do everything it could to convince him to stay. He also said that if he sees Shawn Michaels at the Hall of Fame ceremony, he’ll get in a cab and drive straight to the airport.
  • April 1, 2006: Bret “Hitman” Hart was officially inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame by presenter Stone Cold Steve Austin.
  • April 8, 2006 – German Stampede Wrestling: Bret “Hitman” Hart was a guest at the show and gave Steve the Chief a Sharpshooter.
  • April 30, 2006 – FWA NOAH Limits: Bret “Hitman” Hart made a special appearance and gave a speech for the live crowd..
  • July 15, 2006: Bret Hart was inducted into the International Wrestling Museum Hall of Fame which he says is better than WWE HOF.
  • June 11, 2007 – Vince McMahon Appreciation Night: Bret “The Hitman” Hart gave comments via video tape about Vince McMahon.
  • ~~~Later that night: Mr. Vince McMahon exited the building and got into his private limousine just before it exploded into flames!
  • Summer 2008: Bret Hart went on a book tour to promote the U.S. release of “My Real Life in a Cartoon World..
  • December 1, 2008: Bret “hitman” Hart underwent successful right knee replacement operation in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
  • August 10, 2009 – RAW (Calgary): They teased that Bret Hart would come out but sent Jim Duggan with a U.S. flag instead!
  • September 19, 2009 – Ring of Honor: Bret “Hitman” Hart praised Ring of Honor and received a standing ovation.
  • September 25, 2009 – Ring of Honor: Bret “Hitman” Hart praised Ring of Honor and the city of Boston.
  • September 26, 2009 – Ring of Honor: Bret “Hitman” Hart praised Ring of Honor and the city of New York City.
  • November 13, 2009 – Northeast Wrestling: Bret Hart made a rare indy appearance in Waterbury, Connecticut.
  • December 14, 2009 – Slammy Awards: Vince McMahon presented the Slammy Award for “RAW guest host of the year” to Bob Barker!
  • ~~~McMahon asked RAW guest host Dennis Miller who he wanted to see host RAW and Miller responded Bret “The Hitman” Hart!
  • December 21, 2009 – RAW: Vince McMahon was asked if Bret Hart would host RAW and he said it was a “Bah Humbug” question.
  • December 28, 2009 – RAW: Vince McMahon was about to pull the plug on Bret Hart appearing on RAW to be next week’s guest host.
  • ~~Shawn Michaels came out and convinced Mr. McMahon that “only good things can happen” and Vince agreed to bring Bret back!

World Wrestling Entertainment – Bret Hart vs. Vince McMahon:

  • January 1, 2010: Bret Hart signed a short-term contract with the WWE which will end right after WrestleMania 26 in Phoenix, Arizona.
  • January 4, 2010 – RAW: Bret “The Hitman” Hart appeared on RAW for the first time in 12 years as special RAW guest host for the night.
  • ~~~Bret went for closure, making peace with Shawn Michaels, and then confronting Vince McMahon before making peace with him too.
  • ~~~Vince McMahon accepted the gesture and agreed to put Stu Hart in the Hall of Fame – but then turned and kicked Bret in the crotch!
  • January 11, 2010 – RAW: Vince McMahon arrogantly proclaimed that Bret Hart would never again appear on WWE programming.
  • January 18, 2010 – RAW: Vince McMahon shot down rumors that Bret Hart would be there – adding that Hart was banned from WWE!
  • February 1, 2010 – RAW: Bret Hart showed up for another confrontation with Vince McMahon – this time wanting to “kick his ass!”
  • ~~~Mr. McMahon insulted Stu Hart and the Hitman started punching him in the guts – until Batista ran down and attacked Bret Hart.
  • ~~Batista held Bret up so McMahon could spit right in his face! After the show ended, John Cena came out and brawled with Batista!
  • February 8, 2010 – RAW: Mr. McMahon came out surrounded by security and admitted to screwing Bret “The Hitman” Hart again.
  • ~~~John Cena tried to get Mr. McMahon to accept a big money match with Bret “The Hitman” Hart at WrestleMania 26.
  • ~~~Bret Hart showed up unannounced to attack Mr. McMahon, who escaped the brawl and refused the match!
  • February 15, 2010 – RAW: Bret “Hitman” Hart thanked the WWE Universe and John Cena and took the opportunity to say good-bye.
  • ~~A number of WWE Superstars, including John Cena, met the Hitman backstage and wished him good luck as he prepared to leave.
  • ~Bret Hart said good-bye to John Cena and got into his limo, but suddenly a second vehicle backed into the door crushing Hart’s leg!
  • The next day, the WWE website (www.wwe.com) reported that Bret Hart suffered a “broken left leg and tendon and ligament damage”.
  • February 22, 2010 – RAW: Mr. McMahon claimed he had nothing to with the “accident” and invited Bret Hart back next week.
  • March 1, 2010 – RAW: Vince McMahon introduced Bret “The Hitman” Hart, who came down with his leg in a cast and on crutches.
  • ~~~Hart called McMahon a World champion LIAR. – Vince suddenly wanted a match with the ‘injured’ Hitman at WrestleMania.
  • ~~Bret Hart said he couldn’t wrestle because of his broken leg, but Vince just continued to goad him and actually spit in Bret’s face!
  • ~~McMahon kicked the crutch, causing Hart to fall down in the ring – causing Hart to get angry and accept the WrestleMania match!
  • March 15, 2010 – RAW: Stone Cold Steve Austin appeared as the special RAW guest host to hype WrestleMania 26 on PPV.
  • ~~~Stone Cold Steve Austin helped Bret “Hitman” Hart outsmart Vince McMahon during a contract signing for a Street Fight..
  • March 22, 2010 – RAW: Bret Hart cut a great promo about his past WrestleMania matches and his father going into the Hall of Fame.
  • ~~~Mr. McMahon came out at the end and simply said “this Sunday, one way or another, you’re screwed!”
  • March 28, 2010 – WrestleMania 26: Bret “Hitman” Hart defeated Vince McMahon in a No-Holds-Barred match by Submission.
  • ~~~Mr. McMahon paid off the Hart family to be Lumberjacks and paid Bruce Hart to be the referee and help him screw Bret again.
  • ~~~Bret said the Harts were stronger than ever and told him what Vince was trying to do so they made up a plan to screw Vince!
  • ~~~Bret said the Harts made sure they were paid in advance by McMahon, but they would be on the side of Bret “Hitman” Hart!
  • ~~~Bret beat the crap out of Vince for 12 minutes, and threw him out of the ring so the Hart family members could get their shots.
  • ~~The Hart Dynasty (David Hart Smith and Tyson Kidd and Natalya Neidhart) led the assault on Vince McMahon outside of the ring.

World Wrestling Entertainment – The Hart Dynasty:

  • March 29, 2010 – RAW: Bret Hart celebrated his family’s victory over Vince McMahon, but was interrupted by Big Show and The Miz.
  • ~~~The Hart Dynasty (David Hart Smith and Tyson Kidd w/Natalya and Bret Hart) defeated The Big Show and The Miz by Countout.
  • April 12, 2010 – RAW: Bret Hart confronted The Big Show and Mike Mizanin and set up a title match for the Hart Dynasty next week.
  • April 25, 2010 – Extreme Rules: The Big Show and The Miz wrestled three matches where the first team to beat them got a title shot.
  • ~~~The Big Show and Mike Mizanin first beat John Morrison and R-Truth, then they beat Montel Vontavious Porter and Mark Henry.
  • ~~~The Hart Dynasty w/Natalya and Bret Hart defeated Unified Tag Team champions The Big Show and Mike “The Miz” Mizanin!!
  • April 26, 2010 – RAW: The Hart Dynasty w/Natalya and Bret Hart defeated The Big Show and Miz to win the Unified Tag Team titles!
  • May 10, 2010 – RAW: Tyson Kidd w/Natalya defeated The Miz to earn a shot at the United States title for any Hart family member.
  • ~~After the match, the Miz claimed that he got to choose which family member to wrestle, and he chose Bret “The Hitman” Hart!
  • May 17, 2010 – RAW: Chris Jericho confronted Bret “The Hitman” Hart and insulted his legacy as well as the Hart Family legacy.
  • ~~~Bret “The Hitman” Hart defeated Mike “The Miz” Mizanin with a Sharpshooter to become new WWE United States champion!
  • ~~~Jericho interfered, so Natalya jumped in to help out, followed by David Hart Smith and Tyson Kidd helping the Hitman win.

World Wrestling Entertainment – RAW General Manager:

  • May 24, 2010 – RAW: Bret Hart became the RAW General Manager and vacated the WWE United States championship.
  • May 31, 2010 – RAW: Vince McMahon confronted Bret Hart and said he hoped his story as RAW General Manager has a happy ending.
  • June 7, 2010 – RAW: RAW General Manager Bret “The Hitman” Hart presented a 3-hour “Viewers Choice” episode of RAW.
  • June 14, 2010 – RAW: Bret “Hitman” Hart refused to give the NXT group WWE contracts and even fired NXT leader Wade Barrett!
  • ~~~LATER: The NXT guys attacked Bret Hart, stuffed him into a limousine and then rammed him into other vehicles in the parking lot.
  • June 21, 2010 – RAW: Vince McMahon blamed Bret Hart for the chaos surrounding the NXT group and fired him as General Manager.
  • July 24, 2010: Bret Hart, 53, married his 28-year-old girlfriend Stephanie Washington of San Francisco in Calgary, Alberta.

World Wrestling Entertainment – Team WWE vs. The Nexus:

  • July 19, 2010 – RAW: Bret “The Hitman” Hart joined an Army led by John Cena to take out the Nexus at SummerSlam.
  • August 9, 2010 – RAW: Bret Hart tried to get Team WWE back together – but the Nexus attacked the Hart Dynasty backstage.
  • ~~~Backstage, John Cena and Bret Hart asked the Miz to join Team WWE against The Nexus – he said he would think about it.
  • ~~~John Cena and Bret Hart vs. Edge and Chris Jericho with the Nexus as Lumberjacks ended with Team WWE coming together as a group.
  • August 15, 2010 – SummerSlam: Team WWE defeated Team Nexus in a 7-on-7 Elimination match (John Cena sole survivor!)
  • ~~~Team WWE (John Cena and Edge and Chris Jericho and John Morrison and R-Truth and Daniel Bryan and Bret “The Hitman” Hart)
  • ~~~Nexus (Wade Barrett and Heath Slater and Justin Gabriel and Darren Young and Michael Tarver and Skip Sheffield and David Otunga)
  • August 16, 2010 – RAW: Bret Hart presented The Hart Dynasty with new belts – renamed the “WWE Tag Team championships”
  • August 30, 2010 – RAW: Bret “The Hitman” Hart vs. The Undertaker never got started because the Nexus interfered.
  • September 25, 2010 – Live Event: Bret Hart and The Hart Dynasty defeated Heath Slater, Justin Gabriel and Michael Tarver.
  • November 10, 2010 – Live Event: Bret Hart, David Hart Smith and Tyson Kidd defeated Husky Harris, David Otunga and Heath Slater.
  • November 11, 2010 – Live Event: Bret Hart, David Hart Smith and Tyson Kidd defeated Husky Harris, Justin Gabriel and Heath Slater.
  • November 12, 2010 – Live Event: Bret Hart, David Hart Smith and Tyson Kidd defeated Heath Slater, David Otunga and Husky Harris.
  • November 13, 2010 – Live Event: Bret Hart, David Hart Smith and Tyson Kidd defeated Justin Gabriel, Husky Harris and David Otunga.
  • November 14, 2010 – Live Event: Bret Hart, Edge and Rey Mysterio Jr. defeated Alberto Del Rio, Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre.
  • September 12, 2011 – RAW: John Cena and Bret Hart defeated Alberto Del Rio and Ricardo Rodriguez.
  • March 27, 2014 – NXT: Natalya w Bret Hart defeated Charlotte w Sasha Banks by disqualification.
  • April 6, 2019: The Hart Foundation (Bret Hart and Jim Neidhart) were inducted in the 2019 class of the WWE Hall Of Fame.
Updated:

BretHart

Trained By

Mr. Hito,
Mr. Sakurada,
Stu Hart,
Harley Race

Debut

1976-January 10, 2000

Birthday

July 2, 1957

Hometown

Originally Calgary, Alberta
Now Living in Italy

Gender

Male

Height

6'0"

Weight

234 lbs

Finishing Move(s)

The Pile-driver,
The Hart Attack w/The Anvil,
The Sharpshooter (WWF & WCW)

Favorite Move(s)

The Snap Suplex,
Inverted Atomic Drop,
Pendulum Back Breaker,
Second Rope Elbow Drop,
Leglock Around the Ringpost,
Headbutt To Groin,
Stomp To Groin,
The Superplex

Notable Feuds

Norman Frederick Charles III,
Lynn Denton,
David Schultz,
Dynamite Kid,
Archie Gouldie,
Bad News Allen,
Leo Burke,
David Schultz,
Duke Meyers,
The British Bulldogs,
Strike Force,
The Rockers,
Demolition,
Ric Flair,
Curt Henning,
Owen Hart,
Yokozuna Jerry Lawler,
Isaac Yankem,
Doink The Clown,
Diesel,
Jean Pierre Lafitte,
Undertaker,
The Patriot,
Steve Austin,
British Bulldog,
Shawn Michaels,
Triple H,
Vince McMahon,
Hulk Hogan,
Lex Luger,
Sting,
Bill Goldberg

Status

Living