cbacon 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2004 So it's been reported that Bret will not be at WrestleMania. Does anyone else think that this might be a work in order to cover up a HUGE surprise that the WWE has in mind for the show? It's obvious Bret wants to have his thank you speech to the fans, and he did specifically say he'd love to do it in Madison Square Garden. He also mentions the show in his columns and dosent specifically mention anything about not showing up, or turning down Vince's offer. If he's going to do it, now is the perfect time, then maybe he can make apperances (no angles) at the shows in Edmonton and Calgary next month Of course this may just all be wishful thinking. If Bret dosent show up, then the show will still be great. But if he does, it'll make the show all the more historic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lightning Flik 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2004 Normally C-Bacon, I would say that you are just wishfully thinking. However, with Brock Lesnar quiting the WWE, I'd say I wouldn't throw it out as wishful thinking just yet. Not till WMXX is over at least. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zetterberg is God 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2004 Part of me wants Bret to appear at WM XX, but the other wants Bret to appear on the Calgary Raw next month (which I'll be at). Either way, as long as Bret finally makes his speech, I'll be happy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth N Asia 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2004 Every year this comes up and nothing happens. Can't say I'm suprised. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted March 10, 2004 With Brock gone...Vince just might jump the boat and give Bret whatever it is he wants. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BifEverchad 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2004 Either way, as long as Bret finally makes his speech, I'll be happy. I agree. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbacon 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2004 Bret can't really replace Brock, since Bret's a one time deal whereas Brock was a long term player Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JMA Report post Posted March 10, 2004 Bret can't really replace Brock, since Bret's a one time deal whereas Brock was a long term player He could always be a booker. But that's extremely unlikely. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest thebigjig Report post Posted March 10, 2004 Bret can't really replace Brock, since Bret's a one time deal whereas Brock was a long term player He could always be a booker. But that's extremely unlikely. it would be nice, but he would be gone after a few weeks... I just cant picture Bret conforming to Nipple H's demands or the general tone of most modern WWE broadcasts Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justcoz 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2004 it would be nice, but he would be gone after a few weeks... I just cant picture Bret conforming to Nipple H's demands or the general tone of most modern WWE broadcasts Actually it just may work being that WWE are trying to move towards a more old school slower paced ring style. HHH is supposedly the biggest supporter of that switch and he's a mark for believing in bringing back many old school aspects of the business. Bret would fit in nicely in any type of office, backstage, creative or agent role. It's not as if the product we are seeing today is the same as the Russo stuff that Bret was opposed to and so outspoken against (yet, he worked with russo again in WCW). Personally, I really want to see Bret give his farewell at Mania prior or after what I hope will be a Benoit title win. It will make the even that more memorable. However, it would also be less nerve racking for Bret to give the speech in Canada where he knows the audience will react with respect. Listen to the Pittsburgh music scene on Live 365 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest I Got Banned for Sucking Report post Posted March 10, 2004 I, myself, had a vision of WrestleMania XX offering us more than just what we think that we're going to see. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2004 And Bret would totally agree that HHH should get to pedigree the Crippler in the middle of the ring in Canada. The ego of HHH is too vast and powerful for anyone. He may be able to help SMACKDOWN, but no way would he be happy as a booker of RAW. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cawthon777 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2004 Personally, I really want to see Bret give his farewell at Mania prior or after what I hope will be a Benoit title win. It will make the even that more memorable. However, it would also be less nerve racking for Bret to give the speech in Canada where he knows the audience will react with respect. It's MSG. I don't know if you could find a more respecting crowd. Yes, Bret is the Canadian boy but even he referred to the Garden as holy ground. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest JumpinJackFlash Report post Posted March 11, 2004 I, myself, had a vision of WrestleMania XX offering us more than just what we think that we're going to see. Hulk Hogan, brother? Jimmy Snuka? Paul Bearer? Pete Rose? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Use Your Illusion 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2004 Um, if you had Bret Hart coming to your PPV, why the fuck wouldn't you promote the living shit out of it? He won't be there. UYI Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisMWaters 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2004 Um, if you had Bret Hart coming to your PPV, why the fuck wouldn't you promote the living shit out of it? He won't be there. UYI Maybe they're going with the same route with Piper last year at WrestleMania, hoping it works out better? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Use Your Illusion 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2004 You think Bret would be okay with being brought in purely for shock value? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisMWaters 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2004 You think Bret would be okay with being brought in purely for shock value? How should I know? I don't know how the guy thinks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scroby 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2004 You know Bret being a booker might be a good thing but then again HHH and HBK wouldn't get their ways and most likely go home...............MAKE BRET HART A BOOKER QUICK!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justcoz 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2004 QUOTE (Use Your Illusion @ Mar 10 2004, 08:13 PM) You think Bret would be okay with being brought in purely for shock value? How should I know? I don't know how the guy thinks. I could see him not wanting Vince McMahon to sell a PPV on an appearance and speech by Bret Hart where he talks about being forced into retirement with a concussion, his stroke, being partially paralyzed, not being able to work out, being depressed, his brother Owen dying in a freak accident on a WWF pay per view, his father passing away, Davey Boy passing away and last but not least Montreal. All this and THE FIRST EVER PLAYBOY EVENING GOWN MATCH for $50!!!!! So, yeah, I think he could possibly want people to think he wasn't going to be there and would be okay with shock value. Listen to the Pittsburgh music scene on Live 365... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest KJ Brackish Report post Posted March 11, 2004 Bring Bret back full time and re-use the Commissioner position that went vacant sometime. I would fucking MARK like a little bitch. DFA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Brian Report post Posted March 11, 2004 I wouldn't. All Bret needs is a goodbye, some real closure. He doesn't need to stick around. He's made his mark, let him get one real farwell, and send him off. He deserves it, a real retirement. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Use Your Illusion 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2004 You think Bret would be okay with being brought in purely for shock value? How should I know? I don't know how the guy thinks. It was a rhetorical question, smartass. UYI Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Goodear Report post Posted March 11, 2004 Fuck Bret Hart. Fuck Ric Flair. Fuck Hulk Hogan. Fuck Steve Austin. Fuck Mick Foley. Fuck every stinking old guy that wants to come out and be a major part of the show when they can't or won't freaking work anymore. The scene is full of these dinosaurs now and all its done is further retard the growth of the post-Jericho generation of workers. Bret Hart doesn't deserve to be out there and have a twenty minute speech when it could be spent instead getting someone else the hell over for a change. I'm tired of this circus of revolving broken down wrestlers still acting like they're king shit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Si82 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2004 Bret can't really replace Brock, since Bret's a one time deal whereas Brock was a long term player He could always be a booker. But that's extremely unlikely. I love to see how Bret would do as a booker. In fact wasn't that part of the massive deal he signed with the WWF when he came back in 1996. That he would be employed as a wrestler for a few more years before becoming a booker or an agent or something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbacon 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2004 Fuck Bret Hart. Fuck Ric Flair. Fuck Hulk Hogan. Fuck Steve Austin. Fuck Mick Foley. Fuck every stinking old guy that wants to come out and be a major part of the show when they can't or won't freaking work anymore. The scene is full of these dinosaurs now and all its done is further retard the growth of the post-Jericho generation of workers. Bret Hart doesn't deserve to be out there and have a twenty minute speech when it could be spent instead getting someone else the hell over for a change. I'm tired of this circus of revolving broken down wrestlers still acting like they're king shit. Ah, so thats WHY Bret isn't going to show. Vince refused when he demanded that he simultaneously go over Kurt and Eddie in the title match. That selfish bastard. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
