Bret Hart from 'Between the Ropes':
Bret was asked if fences could be mended with the WWE. He would like to think that it could be rectified, but it does not look like it will be. He was proud of his work in the WWF because you could not sum up his career with the last few minutes in Montreal. He wrestled Ricky Steamboat, the British Bulldogs, Ted DiBiase, and Curt Hennig. He would love to see that history restored. He does not want it to be lost or displaced. He talked to Vince about wanting to be credited for what he contributed. However, he does not know if they would own up to what they did and find a reasonable way for him to be a part of the Hall of Fame or a DVD to showcase his career. He has not seen anything to indicate that they will do something. It looks like they would rather exploit things by having both sides say what happened. His behavior during that time was very difficult for him and he has never made light of it. He took pride of his work at that time and never had any regrets. The WWE should be willing to come forward and say that they did not handle business well and that there was some clouded vision, he would be willing to be a part of the Hall of Fame.
Bret was asked about the rumored DVD about the Montreal incident. He does not want to make light of Montreal anymore. It is like a scab and he does not want to deal with it anymore. He does not beat himself over the head that he was not at Kemper Arena when Owen passed. People were affected by what happened, and people see it as a black eye for the WWF. They did their story where Shawn admitted to being involved. They say that it was just business, but Bret does not feel that it was just business. He wishes it did not happen. He always told himself that Vince was confident that Bret would be back, sooner or later. Bret wishes that he could go back, but he does not see a way he can go back without losing face. He is not greedy for money, he wants the respect. He hopes that there can be something that will allow Bret to be remembered for what
he did in the WWF.
Doesn't seem to me like Vince would have to pay tons of money to get Bret to
take part in this DVD. In order to work with WWE, Bret planned to demand
that he get veto power over the content of the DVD. From the sounds of it
he held steadfast to that request, so he probably received unprecedented final
edit control over the content of his DVD.
And he did mention Owen- to think that is an easy subject for him to discuss
is really unfair.
i do agree he's a bit of a crybaby but he's got alot more reason to be than Hogan.
Bret's been thru alot of pain and hardship and only wants to control his legacy
in wrestling.
-C