In 1997, Bret Hart recounted the Montreal Screwjob incident on the Attitude Era podcast. This event saw him cheated out of the world title by Vince McMahon during a match against Shawn Michaels at Survivor Series. Despite the passage of time, the Montreal Screwjob is still a hot topic of conversation in the wrestling world.
During the podcast, Hart described the backstage confrontation with McMahon after the incident, as well as an encounter with Jimmy Snuka. Hart expressed that he is still proud of knocking out McMahon.
Reasons Bret Hart stands by his actions:
1. Disrespect: Hart felt betrayed by WWE after everything he had done for them.
2. Alternative Options: Hart believed there were other ways to handle the situation.
3. Sense of Pride: Hart sees the incident as the single greatest thing he ever did.
4. Validation: Jimmy Snuka praised Hart for standing up to McMahon when others only talked about it.
5. Authentic Response: Hart’s decision to act in the heat of the moment reflects his true personality.
On the night of the altercation, Vince McMahon was attempting to goad Hart into a physical confrontation to save face. Despite his anger, Hart chose to settle the matter like a professional wrestler, locking up with McMahon before delivering a decisive knockout punch that even broke his hand but left him satisfied with his actions.
Currently, McMahon is no longer associated with WWE or TKO due to the Janel Grant lawsuit, and he is under federal investigation. Meanwhile, Hart remains unapologetic about the incident and still maintains his disdain for McMahon.
To listen to the full interview with Bret Hart discussing his thoughts on the Montreal Screwjob and his altercation with Vince McMahon, check out the link provided.
