Bret Hart: 5 unforgettable WWE matches of The Hitman

#2 Bret Hart vs Stone Cold Steve Austin - WrestleMania XIII

WrestleMania 13 - Bret Hart vs Stone Cold Steve Austin

Bret Hart and Stone Cold Steve Austin faced each other in a match that can be described as possibly the most significant in WWE history. Without this match, perhaps, it would have been impossible to craft the career of the person who managed to swing the course of the Monday Night Wars and truly usher in the Attitude Era.

Stone Cold was the heel going into this match against Bret Hart, while Bret Hart was the face.

Somewhere during the course of the match, things changed. After an immense match, Austin was busted open by Hart. Towards the end, Hart locked in his Sharpshooter on Steve Austin, but the Texas Rattlesnake refused to admit defeat and submit. Instead, he fainted from the pain and the loss of blood. The sight of Austin screaming in agony with blood pouring down his face is one of the most iconic scenes in WWE history.

The referee called the match as Austin was not able to continue, but Hart refused to stop. He attacked Austin, which was the signal that the WWE Universe had been waiting for. There was a double turn, as Hart turned heel and Austin turned face. The special guest referee, Ken Shamrock threw Hart off Austin. Hart, refusing to fight Shamrock, left to a chorus of boos.

It was this turn that helped Austin to become the wrestler that he did, eventually leaving the ring while the audience chanted his name.

Happy Birthday to @BretHart. The best there is, the best there was, and the best there ever will be. One of my all time favorite opponents and someone who definitely helped define my career as SCSA in @WWE. #goodtimes #hitman pic.twitter.com/dlm3V1rOuh

— Steve Austin (@steveaustinBSR) July 2, 2019

Bret Hart had numerous other unforgettable matches, earning himself the name, 'The best there was, the best there is, and the best there ever will be'. Can you think of some other matches? Please sound off in the comments below!

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