8. Owen Hart Will Not Benefit From Bret Harts Controversial Departure
4 months have passed since Bret Harts controversial exit from the WWF and a lot has changed in just the short time he has been gone. The attitude that he seemed to be so against has taken center stage, with the likes of DX and Stone Cold Steve Austin becoming huge stars. One thing that hasnt change, however, was Owen Harts standing in the company, for better or worse. No, Owen Hart doesnt seem to be bearing the brunt of Vince McMahons feelings towards Bret, but hes also not being given a chance to use this controversy to his benefit. Owen Hart could have built his entire career on standing up to Shawn Michaels, HHH and Vince McMahon. He could have been the hero fighting for his brothers honor. He could have won the Royal Rumble and went on to avenge his brother by winning the WWF Championship from Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania. Unfortunately for Hart, McMahon let ego and personal grievances get in the way of what could have been a very real, very blockbuster feud and instead gave the ball to Steve Austin (who is doing a wonderful job carrying it). Instead, Hart was relegated to being DXs whipping boy. He was constantly made fun of, even being called a nugget of sh*t that just wouldnt be flushed. That aside, WrestleMania still could have benefitted Owen, with him finally taking the European Championship from Hunter Hearst Helmsley. He didnt. And we dont imagine that he ever will.
Nick Perkins wrote the book of love. He also writes/has written for publications such as MTV, Wrestlezone, Batman On Film and more. He is a copywriter by day, interesting stuff-writer by night. He fancies himself a Mad Men but he doesn't drink, smoke or cheat on his wife. So basically, he wears a suit and works for an ad firm.