10 Greatest Owen Hart Ribs Of All Time

The death of Owen Hart will always be as one of the greatest tragedies in professional wrestling. His loss was devastating to his family, fans, and sport alike, as the youngest - and arguably most versatile - Hart brother was taken when he had so much left to achieve in wrestling (and so much life to live at home).

As a wrestler, Owen Hart was often the critic's choice, winning numerous awards in leading industry magazines as well every belt the WWE had to offer except the world title (not including that pesky lumberjack match). Delve into any Owen Hart tribute from his fellow wrestlers, however, and you'll quickly find he's just as fondly remembered as a human being as he is a talented colleague in the ring.

Owen is that rare thing in wrestling - someone you'll struggle to find anyone saying a bad word against. He was an honourable man and a good friend to many in the business, but it's his notoriety for pranks, jokes and ribs that often come up when he's mentioned in interviews.

Let's take a look at ten of his best from the two-time Slammy Award winning King of Harts...

Many backstage wrestling ribs are simple schoolboy pranks. Boots in the shower, hide the gym bag, laxative in the protein shake.... that kind of thing.

Owen's were a cut above. His telephone skills and ability to prey on his victim's ego meant he was able to pull off much more sophisticated shenanigans. Ahmed Johnson remembers receiving a phone-call telling him he was to be featured as a guest on none other than The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. This would be huge for anyone in entertainment but especially for a wrestler whose profession was often not given this kind of mainstream respect.

In preparation, Johnson splashed out on a brand new $4000 suit as well as complementary jewellery. He was told that a limousine would be pick him up at eight o'clock and take him to the television studio but was left standing on the kerb when no vehicle arrived.

Becoming frustrated, Johnson was surprised to see none other than Owen Hart and Davey Boy Smith appear to ask him what he was up to. Upon finding out that he was going on to prime time TV they feigned jealousy and annoyance that he'd be chosen over them to do such a sweet gig. Owen then asked why the limo was late. Johnson became suspicious at this point as he hadn't told anyone what time he was being picked up but before he had a chance to put the pieces together Owen was already rolling on the floor laughing.