You probably knew this was coming - the only instance in which WWE literally screwed their champion without their prior knowledge of events at all. For those who don't those this infamous story of wrestling politics, Bret Hart was planning to defect to WCW after negotiating a much larger contract at an apparent 2.5 million dollars a year. Vince McMahon gave his consent, but obviously, Bret, still being WWF champion would have to drop the belt at some point before departing. Do to his ongoing beef with Shawn Michaels, Bret reportedly would not drop the title to him, The agreed upon course of events, was that the match at Survivor Series would end in disqualification, when Owen Hart, British Bulldog, Chyna and Triple H all interfere and start brawling. Bret then believed he'd drop the belt another day before his departure. Rumors had escalated leading many to know of The Hitman's departure, only heightening fan interest in the match. For what ever reason, McMahon made other plans as Michaels locked Hart in his own submission maneuver, as McMahon came to ringside and Hebner rang the bell. The event severely blended the lines of reality and fiction, instantly creating the villainous 'Mr. McMahon' character overnight that would revolutionize the WWF. Bret would go on to WCW, and didn't reconcile with the WWF until almost ten years later.
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