Bret Hart

Bret Hart is a Canadian retired professional wrestler, author, and occasional wrestling figure best known for his long career in Stampede Wrestling, WWE, and WCW.

Bret Hart is a Canadian retired professional wrestler, author, and occasional wrestling figure best known for his long career in Stampede Wrestling, WWE, and WCW. Born in Calgary, Alberta, he became one of the most celebrated technical wrestlers in the sport and is a multiple-time world champion. He retired from full-time in-ring competition after a severe 2000 injury and a 2002 stroke, though he later made limited returns to WWE.

Early life and training

Bret Hart was born on July 2, 1957, in Calgary, Alberta, into the Hart wrestling family. He trained in Stu Hart’s famous Dungeon and began his wrestling career in Stampede Wrestling before moving to larger North American promotions under the ring name Bret "Hitman" Hart.

Wrestling career

Hart became a major star in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF/WWE) and later World Championship Wrestling (WCW). He won multiple world championships, including the WWF Championship and the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, and also held tag team titles. WWE has described him as one of the greatest technical wrestlers in its history.

Injury and retirement

Hart’s full-time wrestling career ended after a severe injury in 2000 and a stroke in 2002. He later made selected appearances, including a return to WWE in 2010. He is the author of the autobiography 'Hitman: My Real Life in the Cartoon World of Wrestling.'

Legacy and recognition

Bret Hart is regarded as one of the most influential Canadian wrestlers and one of the top in-ring performers in professional wrestling history. He has been inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame multiple times. His nickname 'The Hitman' remains widely recognized.