Bret Hart's WWE Hall Of Fame Attacker Appears In Court

The case continues in New York City on 9 July.

by Andy H Murray
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This year's WWE Hall Of Fame ceremony sparked one of 2019's most shocking wrestling stories as the legendary Bret 'The Hitman' Hart was tackled to the ground during the Hart Foundation's induction speech.

The attacker was subdued, with a host of wrestlers including Dash Wilder, Braun Strowman, Big Show, and Hart's nephew, Davey Boy Smith Jr., removing him from ringside. He was arrested and taken into custody that night, facing two counts of third-degree assault, one of criminal trespass, and one violation of local law the following day.

Hart was ultimately fine. Though he was taken to hospital, he only suffered some discomfort with his hip replacement and was able to attend WrestleMania the following day. Yesterday, his aggressor finally hit the courtroom.

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Per The New York Post, Bret's assailant attended Manhattan Criminal Court where he was reminded not to order the two protective orders filed against him concerning Hart and the security guard he hurt. He was only there for about three minutes in total, and the next hearing is currently set to take place on 9 July.

Here's hoping that justice is finally served when the case gets rolling.

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Andy has been with WhatCulture for eight years and is currently WhatCulture's Wrestling Channel Manager. A writer, presenter, and editor with 10+ years of experience in online media, he has been a sponge for all wrestling knowledge since playing an old Royal Rumble 1992 VHS to ruin in his childhood. Having previously worked for Bleacher Report, Andy specialises in short and long-form writing, video presenting, voiceover acting, and editing, all characterised by expert wrestling knowledge and commentary. Andy is as much a fan of 1985 Jim Crockett Promotions as he is present-day AEW and WWE - just don't make him choose between the two.