What if Bret Hart didn’t get a concussion in WCW?

#2 Bret Hart vs. Kurt Angle

Kurt Angle vs. Bret Hart is one of the best, most narrowly missed dream matches in recent history.

When it comes to all-time great in-ring performers, Bret Hart has very few peers. The Excellence of Execution was more than a nickname, but rather a testament to his incredible in-ring mechanics. One of the few guys who could hold his own compared to Hart was Kurt Angle.

Angle used the foundation of his unparalleled amateur credentials to transition seamlessly to the world of wrestling, and work a largely technical style, accented by impressive feats of athleticism and strength.

Hart vs. Angle is a dream match we never got to see because Hart exited WWE two years before Angle arrived, and suffered his kick to the head from Goldberg a mere month after Angle’s debut for the rival promotion.

Had Hart been able to carry forward, Hart vs. Angle may well have happened in Impact Wrestling, or conceivably WWE. Hart probably would have been past his prime but this showdown still could have been something special, especially for hardcore fans who like their chain wrestling.