haVoc 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2003 In the new Bret Hart column, Bret says Edge told him a few weeks ago Bret is Angle's favorite Wrestler. Here is the whole column if you want to read it.. Bret Hart’s Calgary Sun column for August 16, 2003 Just the other day I ran into Jim on the Bow River bike path. You know, Jim The Anvil Neidhart. We stopped to drink a couple of ...”soda pops”. Jim was beaming - like a little kid with a big devilish grin as he pulled a magazine out of his backpack. It was the Pro Wrestling Illustrated 40th Anniversary of the WWE special edition. He flopped it open and pointed to an classic Hart Foundation photo, “Greatest tag team in the history of the WWF! Not bad, huh? ” he chuckled pulling his goatee. To tell the truth I took it as a huge compliment because I know how hard both of us worked at trying to earn that claim when we ruled the world of tag team wrestling as two time WWF Champions. Jim and I were a unique team for a lot of reasons as we combined Jim’s speed and strength with my skill and ring psychology. We were like a Porsche and a tank. Another thing that was unique to our relationship was of course the fact that Jim was married to my sister Ellie and ranked right up there as one of Stu’s favorite sons in law. Even to this very day I’ve never had one argument with Jim and we’ve remained close friends through some bizarre and trying times. As I flipped through the mag I couldn’t help but notice that I was rated the greatest Intercontinental champion of all time. Another huge compliment. I smiled at the fond memory of some of my greatest IC matches - against the late great British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith and Mr Perfect Curt Hennig, and then there was Wrestlemania VIII with Roddy Piper. A few months ago the WWE asked wrestling fans around the world to vote on who was the greatest world champion of all time and I was touched and delighted when I heard that I won. When I think of the great WWF Champions - Bruno Sammartino, Buddy Rogers, Superstar Billy Graham, Bob Backlund and Hulk Hogan, I feel genuinely honored to even be considered in their company. Any great wrestler will tell you that he wouldn’t have gotten very far without the loyalty and support of his fans. But really, I stood on some pretty tall shoulders. Because I grew up inside the business I was able to watch and appreciate how Buddy Rogers put the psychology into wrestling, changing it forever into what it is. Bruno and Backlund were two of the classiest champions I ever watched and I tried to emulate them throughout my career by carrying myself with dignity and respect like they did. Superstar Graham and Hulk Hogan were the consummate showmen who kicked the doors wide open. Like Jim, I wore a beaming smile when just a couple of weeks ago Edge told me that Kurt Angle’s favorite wrestler is me! Kurt Angle, who I’ve yet to meet, along with Stone Cold, Undertaker and The Rock are all great wrestlers in their own right. When I look back over my career one of my biggest fans and closest friends who buoyed my confidence in those dark early days when I needed it the most was my tag partner Jim Neidhart. He rarely gets the credit he deserves but I’ve always known that I wouldn’t have become a great champion without him. We clinked our soda pops together and toasted the old Hart Foundation days. Best there is ...best there was ..best there ever will be. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted August 20, 2003 God...Bret's still playing Political games Bret is getting to be like Anglesault...He dreams of Kurt Angle... How the fuck hasn't somebody set up a meeting with these two? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haVoc 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2003 Are you questioning Anglesault and Bret Hart's sexuality? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted August 20, 2003 well...He did share Soda Pops with Jim Neidhart by a bike path. Anyone find it amusing Neidhart was carrying around a PWI magazine on the OFF-CHANCE he'd bump into Bret? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest TheAnvil Report post Posted August 20, 2003 The Anvil is ALL MAN. Real men wear pink. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dynamite Kido Report post Posted August 20, 2003 well...He did share Soda Pops with Jim Neidhart by a bike path. Anyone find it amusing Neidhart was carrying around a PWI magazine on the OFF-CHANCE he'd bump into Bret? That is funnier than hell.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted August 20, 2003 I also wonder if Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson bump into each other on Garden Tours or perhaps if Shawn and Marty Bump into each by the church next to the crackhouse... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
geniusMoment 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2003 Didn't the anvil get in trouble for beating his wife, brets sister, and then got a divorce. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted August 20, 2003 Yeah but he smiled at Bret...and these days...it's all the guy can ask for... then again...SHE was cheating on him anyways... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BifEverchad 0 Report post Posted August 20, 2003 Let's all just take a quick second and think of the Dream Match of ALL Dream Matches......... Kurt Angle vs. Bret 'Hitman' Hart Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2003 How does Kurt Angle know of Bret's career. If my understanding is correct, before Angle joined WWE, he basically viewed Prowrestling as a joke and a disgrace, but then the "entertaining the fans" aspect, won him over and he eventually signed. So how does he even know that much about Bret hart? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob_barron 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2003 How does Kurt Angle know of Bret's career. If my understanding is correct, before Angle joined WWE, he basically viewed Prowrestling as a joke and a disgrace, but then the "entertaining the fans" aspect, won him over and he eventually signed. So how does he even know that much about Bret hart? The magic of videotape. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted August 21, 2003 Yeah but he smiled at Bret...and these days...it's all the guy can ask for... then again...SHE was cheating on him anyways... What a fucked up family. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted August 21, 2003 True...At least Shawn's Family is normal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wildpegasus Report post Posted August 21, 2003 I always suspected that Angle was a fan of Bret's work. The figure 4 leglock around the ringpost, side russian legsweep (I think he hurt his hamstring rescently on this) and the obsession with running his shoulder into the cornerpost all adds up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted August 21, 2003 Let's see if he can carry Jean Pierre Latifite to a **** match... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ISportsFan 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2003 Let's see if he can carry Jean Pierre Latifite to a **** match... Bret Hart doesn't get nearly enough credit for this at all. Jason Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest webmasterofwrestlegame Report post Posted August 21, 2003 I think the ability to get a watchable match out of almost any opponent is a trait I most closely associate with both Kurt Angle and Bret Hart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Trivia247 Report post Posted August 21, 2003 at least this wasn't all about a Vince Hate fest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted August 21, 2003 If you read between the lines I am sure you can find SOMETHING. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wildpegasus Report post Posted August 21, 2003 Quote Chocken One "Let's see if he can carry Jean Pierre Latifite to a **** match" Man, I loved that match. I remember he had two matches against Latifite. One at the PPV and one pretty much immediately afterwards on Raw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Trivia247 Report post Posted August 21, 2003 hmmm Bret Hart was named the number one World Wrestling Federation Champion..... THATS why Vince Changed the name....it wasn't about the Panda's it was all about Bret!! DAT BASTAGE! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Old Me Report post Posted August 21, 2003 Angle > Bret Hart Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Real Nosferatu Report post Posted August 21, 2003 Bret > Everyone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BifEverchad 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2003 Let's see if he can carry Jean Pierre Latifite to a **** match... In Your House III, September 1995? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ray Report post Posted August 21, 2003 Angle > Bret Hart Bret > Everyone Benoit > Both Angle's nowhere near Bret right now. Benoit in his prime smokes both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fökai 0 Report post Posted August 21, 2003 Let's see if he can carry Jean Pierre Latifite to a **** match... In Your House III, September 1995? I think he's referring to if Angle can accomplish this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Old Me Report post Posted August 21, 2003 Let's see if he can carry Jean Pierre Latifite to a **** match... In Your House III, September 1995? I think he's referring to if Angle can accomplish this. Yes, I believe Kurt could carry the pirate to a better match. And Angle is the better package than Benoit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Ray Report post Posted August 21, 2003 And Angle is the better package than Benoit. What is this "package" ? Benoit is a better wrestler. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Old Me Report post Posted August 21, 2003 And Angle is the better package than Benoit. What is this "package" ? Benoit is a better wrestler. Package being a talker, entertainer and IMO probably a larger draw. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
