10 reasons the 'Montreal Screwjob' may have been a work

2. Creating the illusion of friction was good for Bret Hart's career in WCW

Most wrestling insiders were aware of the close friendship between McMahon and Hart, so much so that many WCW officials were worried Bret had been sent as a spy by the WWE, or worse, a saboteur who would try to bring the promotion down from within.

By creating a faux falling out via the Screwjob, Bret had a much smoother career trajectory in WCW, who were eager to make use of his bitterness to lend heat to the Monday Night Wars.