Bret Hart Twitter Interview

[RGM81]

The Hitman speaks…
Credit: Steven Fernandes and Pwinsider.com
Bret Hart did a Q & A on his twitter (@HitmanBretSHart), here are some highlights:
Influence for him in wrestling: "Probably Dory and Terry Funk or my older brothers"
Current wrestler that has the most promising ability: "Daniel Bryan"
Current status with WWE: "We're on excellent terms but no plans for anything right now."
Still holding a grudge with Bill Goldberg?: "Never had one. I have great respect for Goldberg. What happened to me was an accident."
Favorite angle he was involved in: "Canada vs USA angle with the Hart Foundation"
Is Melina still his favorite female wrestler?: "Her, Nattie Neidhart, Beth Phoenix, and Gail Kim are the best female wrestlers today"
Thoughts on Randy Savage: "Of all the wrestlers I know, I probably miss Randy Savage the most. He's a hero of mine."
Does he feel Hulk Hogan avoided a match with him?: "I know he did"
Would he induct Shawn Michaels in the WWE HOF?: "I would like to induct Shawn but Triple H makes more sense."
Which of the Hart Brothers, who were never in WWE, could have been successful in WWE : "Smith"
Best all around in ring performer in WWE: "Right now Orton, Sheamus, McIntyre, and Mysterio. Super dedicated."
Most rewarding aspect of his return last year: "Reuniting the Hart Family in a concerted effort with a joyous ending."
Thoughts on MVP: "Great wrestler and a great guy and I look forward to his return someday."
His favorite period as Champion: "1997"
His closest friend in wrestling: "Roddy Piper"
His match with Diesel at Survivor Series '95: "It's always been one of my personal favorites. Pretty solid match. And the table wasn't gimmicked."
Do any of his brothers still train wrestlers?: "My brother Bruce pretends to, but it's more a school where you learn everything not to do. My brother Smith has a school in Barrie, Ontario"
Thoughts on the Miz: "I like him. Always liked him. Just wish he'd give me a title shot."
Does he regret his time in WCW?: "I wish I never left WWE, if that's what you mean"
Thoughts on Tyson Kidd: "He had a strong year but it looks like he's going to have to work his way back around."
Thoughts on John Cena: "One of the hardest working guys in the history of the WWE."
Last time he spoke to Owen's kids: "It's been so long, I can't remember. Maybe six months after he died."
Thoughts on CM Punk: "I think he's uniquely gifted. By the time his career is over, he'll be recognized for his greatness."
Best Canadian wrestler: "I still count Benoit. But Edge is killer. no pun intended obviously"
Does he watch TNA? How he would improve their product?: "I don't watch TNA. I'd have Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff tar and feathered."
Any regrets?: "I wish I reached out a little harder to Bulldog, Crush, and Test."
Least favorite move to take: "A Powerbomb"
Thoughts on ROH: "Nothing but respect. Some of the hardest workers in the business."
Who created The Sharpshooter?: "Sure as hell not my brother Bruce."
Thoughts on Wade Barrett: "I thought he was the hottest heel in the business. As a fan, I hope they didn't drop the ball."
Thoughts on David Hart Smith: "I'm patiently waiting for him to find his greatness. HIs time will come. Mark my words."
Favorite match: "vs. Austin @ Wrestlemania."
Least favorite: "vs. Backlund @ Wrestlemania (not my opponent, the match itself)."
Favorite opponents: "Perfect, Owen, Austin, and the Bulldogs."
Toughest opponents: "Vader and Goldberg."
Least favorite opponent: "Bad News Brown. He never understood how to make anyone. Zero psychology."
Who he'd wrestle today: "I'd like 20 minutes with Orton, Cena, Sheamus anytime."
Favorite PPV he was part of: "The In Your House Calgary Stampede pay per view in 1997"
Thoughts on Alberto Del Rio: "A unique, classic Mexican heel that's easy to hate. Which means he's doing his job."
Will we see Owen in the HOF?: "I sure hope so."
Thoughts on the Iron Man Match with Shawn Michaels: "I was concerned with the difficulty but I never had any doubts about my ability."
Thoughts on Michael Cole: "Michael Cole does a... poor job of putting over a lot of the talent. He couldn't lace Jim Ross' shoes up."
His relationship with Shawn Michaels: "Shawn and I are on good terms and we stay in touch."
Still holds a grudge with Ric Flair?: "No, I just feel sorry for him. It's too sad to see a guy work so hard and have nothing left."
Thoughts on his match with Vince McMahon last year: "It's far from my greatest match but it was beautiful all things considered."
Thoughts on The Undertaker: "Undertaker is one of the most consummate professionals inside and outside the ring."
If he could, who would he reform the Hart Foundation with: "Christian, Edge, Jericho, Trish, and the hart dynasty"
Working as a heel against Jerry Lawler in USWA: "Working with Lawler was fun and easy."
Thoughts on Tiger Mask: "Tiger Mask was ahead of his time. Next to Rey Mysterio, he was the best lightweight"
His relationship with Triple H: "I'm on decent terms with HHH, too."
Favorite match he was not involved in: "Lesnar vs. Angle at WrestleMania"
The best Japanese wrestler: "Tatsumi Fujinami"
Thoughts on Hulk Hogan: "Hogan's nothing but a two-faced, backstabbing, steroid freak who deserved everything he got."
Would he open a wrestling school?: "I think about it. Maybe one of these days."

[RGM81]

Very unfortunate Twitter name he has...I know that the "S" stands for his middle name but when I see that it reminds me of Austin calling out Bret saying "If you put the letter S in front of Hitman, you've got my exact opinion of Bret Hart" back in '96.

Good interview. Poor word choice on the Benoit/Edge thing.

I was really surprised that 1997 was his favourite time as champion, given that his first reign lasted a day and the second one didn't really go over that well in terms of how he has booked as champ and the way things ended. I always liked his second & third reigns the best.

[brandonbarnett]

Hey thanks for this!!

[Apocalypz26]

seemed straight forward and to the point with alot of things...thanks for posting this

[gladdyontherise]

And then we had Bret Hart take a low blow at Hulk Hogan...I've never liked Hart, and didnt think it was possible to dislike him more, but he accomplished that.

To the topic though, he was honest but some of the questions set him up to be arrogant (which he always has been, but still)

[RGM81]

Not every day I see somebody favour Hogan over Bret, but hey we're all entitled to our opinions. Bret's got a legit beef with Hogan over the latter's politicking about dropping the belt at SummerSlam '93, and likely for a lot of the malarkey in the time they shared in WCW too.

[gladdyontherise]

Not every day I see somebody favour Hogan over Bret, but hey we're all entitled to our opinions. Bret's got a legit beef with Hogan over the latter's politicking about dropping the belt at SummerSlam '93, and likely for a lot of the malarkey in the time they shared in WCW too.

I'm assuming you read what Hart said to Hogan, hard not to side with Hogan, he said nothing that deserved Hart to say what he did, thats just a low blow.

To be fair, I dislike Hogan very much in regards to the Wrestling business

[collector181]

Hart and Hogan go to war on twitter...

Bret Hart:
"Hogan's nothing but a two-faced, backstabbing, steroid freak who deserved everything he got."

Hulk Hogan:
"Listen to where Brett's speaking from. It's funny, he's done everything he's saying I did."

Bret Hart:
"That's not what John Graziano thinks, ****head."

Hulk Hogan:
"Last and only comment for Brett, I hope he finds happiness in life, I feel bad for him and I have totally forgiven him much respect. HH."

[Apocalypz26]

And then we had Bret Hart take a low blow at Hulk Hogan...I've never liked Hart, and didnt think it was possible to dislike him more, but he accomplished that.

To the topic though, he was honest but some of the questions set him up to be arrogant (which he always has been, but still)

who hasn't taken a low blow shot at Hogan though? lol he is in the business to do business, he's not in the business to progress talent...

[gladdyontherise]

who hasn't taken a low blow shot at Hogan though? lol he is in the business to do business, he's not in the business to progress talent...

A personal matter like that is just uncalled for, thats all i'm saying.