The Hitman Speaks: Bret Hart Finds Modern Wrestling "Too Fake"
- Kimmie Funk
- 1 day ago
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Wrestling legend Bret "The Hitman" Hart has never been one to shy away from an honest opinion, and his latest comments about the current state of professional wrestling are certainly hitting hard!
In a recent interview the five-time WWE Champion admitted he struggles to connect with the modern product, echoing the sentiments of many fans who grew up watching the Golden Era and the New Generation. For Hart, whose career was defined by his incredible technical skill and commitment to making every move look genuinely impactful, the core issue is the lack of realism.
“I’ll be honest, I have a hard time watching today’s wrestling. I just can’t really watch it. It’s too fake for me.”
That's a powerful statement coming from one of the greatest technical wrestlers of all time!
The Hitman emphasized his preference for the wrestling he was a part of, particularly focusing on the subtle details that he feels are missing today.
“But, I love watching the old 90s wrestling. Like when I watch my matches back, or in almost any match, even obscure Stampede Wrestling matches, there’s something about the realism, the punches, the kicks, and even just the way the presentation is.”
Bret argues that the older generation placed a higher value on the fundamentals and the execution of the moves, a quality he refers to as the "workmanship" of the craft.
“It just seems to me to be more onus put on the workmanship of learning the craft of being wrestlers.”
It's clear that the Hitman misses a time when wrestling focused heavily on technical prowess and the illusion of a legitimate fight.
Do you agree with Bret Hart? Is modern wrestling "too fake," or is it simply evolving with a new, faster-paced style?
Let us know in the comments below! 👇
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