2. 4/23/89 - Mr. Perfect vs. Bret Hart (WWF @ Toronto)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=todtDjC6BcM How Can I Watch It: Bret Hitman Hart: The Dungeon Collection (DVD) The matches between Bret Hart and Mr. Perfect at SummerSlam 91 and King of the Ring 93 set the benchmark for quality in the 90s WWF, with their pair of famous matches still holding up well to this day. In many respects they are perhaps even better when watched back with eyes jaded from the experience of being a modern wrestling fan. This bout from 1989 was the template for those. While many of the same spots crop up, the match feels completely fresh and is gripping from first bell to last. It was one of many examples where Hart was sent out to deliver in a singles outing and did so with aplomb, but it was Hennig rather than Hart who was rewarded with a push to the moon. Hart would have to remain a midcard tag team wrestler for another two years and be content with the occasional chance to prove himself, again, in solo outings when the opportunities arose.
The author of the highly acclaimed 'Titan' book series, James Dixon has been involved in the wrestling business for 25 years as a fan, wrestler, promoter, agent, and writer. James spent several years wrestling on the British independent circuit, but now prefers to write about the bumps and bruises rather than take any of them. His past in-ring experience does however give a uniquely more "insider" perspective on things, though he readily admits to still being a "mark" at heart.
James is the Chief Editor and writer at historyofwrestling.co.uk and is responsible for the best-selling titles Titan Sinking, Titan Shattered, and Titan Screwed, as well as the Complete WWF Video Guide series, and the Raw Files series.