Bret Hart Details of Contract/Storyline *Spoilers*

Credit: F4WOnline.com

According to Dave Meltzer, Bret Hart first contacted WWE in February of 2009 to let them know that he was open to returning for a storyline. Hart's girlfriend was going to school in Calgary and he would be based out of Calgary for a few years instead of Hawaii, where he had been. Bret was getting bored with retirement and thought of getting back into wrestling.

Bret notes that there were times when WWE seemed interested and other times when they really didn't seem interested in his return at all. He told them a few times that if they weren't that interested, he was fine with that and then he would always hear immediately back from them with interest. Talks for this year's WrestleMania angle got serious last September.

There is a storyline in place through WrestleMania between Hart and Vince McMahon with hope for some sort of street fight or at least a showdown between the two at WrestleMania. Due to concussions from the past and his stroke in 2002, Hart is very limited to what he can do in the ring. He can't take a traditional flat back bump. Obviously challenges like these could affect what happens between Bret and Vince. The original script for the RAW angle a few weeks back was for Vince to slap Bret in the face. Because of the concussion issue, they changed it to a kick in the stomach. It actually ended up being a kick to the groin from Vince, a miscue that Bret felt made the segment better.

Both Bret and WWE have laid out the basic details of the storyline and agreed on them. Each side has veto power regarding minor details. Hart is scheduled to return at next week's RAW and is scheduled to be a regular on RAW through February. Bret's contract with WWE is for through April and is only for this storyline. Bret is said to be open to ideas if WWE is interested in using him past that point and is open to signing a longer contract. If no contract would be offered, he is still open to appearing on the occasional show for the next few years while he's mostly based out of Calgary.

Other sources report that revealing Bret's stroke from 2002 in the storyline has been talked about. Apparently it will be a significant part of the angle at some point. Bret's concussion issue is less likely to be brought up because it's such a sensitive issue right now.

On the plane trip from Hawaii to RAW, Bret's sciatic nerve in his lower back was acting up badly, causing concern that he would be limping to the ring. Bret rested after the trip and was pain free by the time RAW came on Monday night.


HIS THOUGHTS ON HIS SEGMENT WITH HBK

On his official Facebook page, Bret Hart commented on his 1/4 RAW return and his interaction with Shawn Michaels, writing:

"It's worth mentioning that although I did see Shawn earlier in the afternoon in the cafeteria, our in-ring face-off was unrehearsed and heartfelt on both sides and I can finally say that Shawn and I have finally made peace in what has been a long, draining, and sometimes pointless war of personalities. As for everything else that happened, on one hand, I finally found some closure. On the other hand, as far as Vince McMahon goes, I haven't closed anything at all. I have a lot of friends in a lot of places and we'll just have to see what happens next."

Hart referred to the his return as "one of the happiest nights in wrestling history" based on the reaction he received from the current WWE roster.


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1. Comment #1

   Awesome... I'm glad that he's trying to come back. Obviously he won't be as good as he used to be, but the WWE needs to bring something for the older fans of the WWF. Because they seem to be loosing a lot of people at the moment...

   Posted by Violett Scar on Saturday, January 16, 2010

2. Comment #2

   I don't think he should work a proper match. He would have to be so limited that it would be quite an anti-climax. But, what if they both managed someone and were in seperate corners? That would allow them to square off without Brett having to take any bumps. Can you imagine how everyone would mark out if brett put the sharpshooter on Vince?

   Posted by jonny nowhere on Saturday, January 16, 2010

3. Comment #3

   The winner of the match...and NEW World Champion...Bret "Hitman" Hart!!!!!!

   Posted by on Saturday, January 16, 2010

4. Comment #4

   i do love bret and love what he use to do, but its amazing how money comes before loyalty and pride. looks like mr. credit crunch has forced bret to go back on his "there is more chance of hell freezing over".. of course he is happy for more shows, get as much money as you can mate. you already broke your word
   
   with that being said, i can imagine bordom played a part as what does a 50 something former WWE star do when not wrestling.

   Posted by Mr. Magic on Saturday, January 16, 2010

5. Comment #5

   bret hart in the corner f shawn micheals and vince in the corner of the undertaker at wrestlemania...the ref takes a bump...bret takes off his jacket to reveal a referee shirt as shawn put the sharpshooter on the undertaker...bret jumps in the ring and calls for the bell..then beats up mcmahon lol

   Posted by markie on Saturday, January 16, 2010

6. Comment #6

   brett should come back and manage the new hart foundation, which will add y2j.

   Posted by hill billy hammer on Sunday, January 17, 2010

7. Comment #7

   i think the factthat stu will get inducted tempeted him, wouldnt you be tempted if you heard that from someone, they should induct a few more harts, who has not been inducted yet.

   Posted by crazydude on Monday, January 18, 2010

8. Comment #8

   I'd say it's about time he and Michaels put Montreal behind them. And if this does go well for both, I'd like to see 'The Hitman' back for a while longer than after Wrestlemania.

   Posted by Chronic Jay on Friday, January 22, 2010

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