The Controversy Behind Bret Hart and Hulk Hogan at WrestleMania

🏆Bret Hart was promised a long-term reign as champion but lost the title to Yokozuna at WrestleMania 9.

🤼‍♂️Hart shares his disappointment and confusion over Hogan's refusal to work with him and put him over.

💔Hogan's actions caused a strain in their friendship, and Hart felt betrayed by someone he considered a good friend.

💰Being the champion brought financial benefits, and losing the title had a significant impact on Hart's earnings.

🔀Due to Hogan's refusal, the match card for SummerSlam had to be changed, and Hart ended up facing Jerry Lawler.

Why did Hogan refuse to work with Bret Hart?

—Hogan saw himself as the top dog in wrestling and didn't want to put Hart over, leading to the change in match card.

Did Hart and Hogan reconcile after the incident?

—Their friendship was strained, and they didn't have a close relationship after that.

Did Hart's popularity decrease after losing the title?

—Hart remained popular and still drew crowds, but not holding the title affected his earnings.

What was the significance of the King of the Ring event for Hart?

—Winning the King of the Ring was a milestone in Hart's career, but it couldn't compensate for not winning the championship back.

How did the change in the match card affect the SummerSlam event?

—Instead of Hart facing Hogan, he ended up facing Jerry Lawler, a less impactful match in terms of audience appeal.

00:00Bret Hart recalls the controversial WrestleMania 9 match where he lost the title to Yokozuna.

05:39Hart shares his disappointment and hurt by Hogan's refusal to work with him.

08:58Hart discusses the strain in his friendship with Hogan and the impact on his career.

10:53Hart reflects on the change in the match card for SummerSlam due to Hogan's refusal.