It was more than just the wrestling community stunned by Bret Hart's admission of a prostate cancer diagnosis on Monday; a number of news outlets picked up on the story, especially, and understandably, in Hart's native Canada. The world famous Madison Square Garden in New York City, where Hart has worked many memorable bouts, displayed words of encouragement for Hart on their digital marquee. This is in addition to the millions of well-wishes Hart has received from fans and peers the world over. There is no doubt that "The Hitman" is one of the most beloved and respected wrestlers of all time. Hart's plain-spoken transparency has bolstered that respect, even long after his days in the ring. Always one to offer a valid criticism, or dissenting point of view, Bret Hart lays his soul bare every time he offers any thought, whether it's on the state of the business, or a particular individual. Hart has also shown to be a splendid raconteur, recalling even minute details of his storied career with a storyteller's touch. Going beyond the 'pink and black', and the many headline bouts in WWE, there is much to be fascinated about Bret Hart's time in professional wrestling. A number of these interesting bits of trivia fall through the cracks, or are lost in the passing of time. Here are ten such curious tidbits about the wrestling career of Bret "The Hitman" Hart.
Justin has been a wrestling fan since 1989, and has been writing about it since 2009. Since 2014, Justin has been a features writer and interviewer for Fighting Spirit Magazine. Justin also writes for History of Wrestling, and is a contributing author to James Dixon's Titan series.
