Bret Hart isnt biting his tongue when it comes to how he feels about WWE post-Vince McMahonand hes ready to admit that time mightve finally vindicated him.
The WWE Hall of Famer opened up in a new interview with Peter Rosenberg, reflecting on decades of tension, betrayal, and unresolved history between himself and McMahon. When asked how he feels about his relationship with WWE now that McMahon is out of the picture, Hart didnt hold back.
Of course, the elephant in the room was the infamous Montreal Screwjob from 1997, when Vince McMahon called for the bell behind Brets back, forcing him to drop the WWE Championship to Shawn Michaels in his final WWE match. The aftermath? Bret knocked McMahon out cold backstagea moment he still wears like a badge of honor.
Despite being welcomed back to WWE in 2010 and feuding with McMahon on screen, Hart says the long-term impact of that night lingered for years.
And now that Vince is out of WWEresigning in early 2024 amid a sex trafficking lawsuitHart believes the tide is finally turning in his favor.
Harts legacy continues to grow, with WWE announcing that his classic WrestleMania 13 Submission Match against Steve Austin will be the first bout inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame under the new Immortal Moment categorymarking his third induction.
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