10 Fascinating Facts That WWE Fans Always Get Wrong
1. Bret Hart’s Last WCW Match Wasn’t After the Goldberg Kick
One of the most repeated misconceptions in wrestling lore is that Goldberg’s stiff kick at Starrcade 1999 ended Bret Hart’s career on the spot. While the kick did cause a serious concussion and ultimately led to Bret’s retirement, the idea that he never wrestled again after that night is simply not true.
In reality, Bret continued to wrestle for nearly a month after the infamous kick, working several matches on WCW television and house shows. He even defended the WCW World Heavyweight Championship during this time, including bouts against the likes of Terry Funk and Kevin Nash.
It wasn’t until mid-January 2000 that the effects of the concussion—and a series of misdiagnosed injuries—forced Bret to vacate the title and step away from the ring for good. So while the Goldberg incident was undeniably the beginning of the end, it wasn’t the final bell.
The myth that Bret’s career ended instantly that night? It’s another case of wrestling history being rewritten for dramatic effect.