10 Things We Learned From Martha Hart On Talk Is Jericho

8. WWE “Sweetened The Pot” Post-Screwjob

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Owen was understandably gutted for his brother Bret when he was screwed out of the WWF Title and sent packing to WCW at the 1997 Survivor Series. According to Martha, he asked Vince McMahon to let him out of his contract several times, but the boss wasn't having it.

The only options open to Owen were either sitting at home and earning the bare minimum (from his downside guarantee), or continuing to work for the promotion. Eventually, Owen chose the latter, and the WWF sweetened the deal by giving him a salary raise.

Martha hated McMahon's one-sided contracts, and she didn't like seeing the man she loved have to pick between Bret and earning a good living for his family. She believes he was keen to leave the company and try some other things anyway.

He'd been trying for years...

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