WWE Hall Of Famer Bret Hart Reflects On Iconic Family Feud

Recently on the “Attitude Era Podcast,” WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart shared insights into the events leading to his legendary encounter with his brother Owen Hart at WrestleMania X. The clash between “The Hitman” and his younger brother Owen at WrestleMania X remains a defining moment.

The match, renowned for its technical prowess and emotional depth, marked a pivotal chapter in the storied Hart family legacy.

When they gave me the idea about me wrestling my brother, I went back and I talked to Owen about it. I said, ‘They got this crazy idea about me wrestling you.’ It actually was going to be one of my other brothers first [Bruce]. That brother was not able to wrestle me. I remember saying, ‘But Owen’s the better wrestler,’ and if I was going to do that idea, I’d have to do it with Owen.

Owen was very happy about the storyline proposal and would tell his brother he wanted to do it, but Bret told him they had to remain “kayfabe” throughout for it to work and make it seem like they really did hate each other.

When I got to the building the next day, I remember Owen came up to me and goes, ‘I want to do it’. I said, ‘If you want to do it, we’ll do it,’ but remember this, Owen, if we do this thing, we do it old school. We don’t talk to each other.’

Bret Hart elaborated on their commitment to the storyline, which extended beyond the ring including at the family dinner table.

I remember, like, even at my mom’s house for Sunday dinners, he’d sit at one end of the table, I’d sit at the other end of the table. We’d walk right past each other, but never say anything to each other.

Owen Hart would go on to win their first match against each other in the feud, which was the opener to WrestleMania X. The match at is celebrated not only for its athletic excellence but also for its storytelling. Owen Hart, often regarded as one of Bret Hart’s most formidable opponents, brought a unique dynamic to the ring, enhancing the narrative with genuine familial tension.

Bret Hart Names The Best Two Matches Of His Career

WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart has named the two favourite matches of his career as the WrestleMania 13 Submisison match vs. Steve Austin and the Iron Man match at WrestleMania 12 vs. Shawn Michaels.

H/t to WrestlingInc