The feud between Bret Hart and his little brother Owen is widely considered one of the greatest in wrestling history, and it all seemed to be coming to an end by the time the 1994 SummerSlam pay-per-view arrived. In an attempt to put an end to everything, the two brothers were locked inside a steel cage, producing one of the greatest matches in WWE history in the process, but it all could have been very different according to The Hitman.
Bret Hart, in an interview with Sports Illustrated, revealed that he and Owen did not want to participate in a cage match. He explained that he would have preferred a ladder match, but the idea had already been used by Shawn Michaels at WrestleMania.
The Reason Behind Bret Hart's Preference for a Ladder Match
Hart had a number of ladder matches during his formative years in Stampede Wrestling, and was even in the first ladder match in WWE history against Michaels in 1992. Part of the reason why Hart didn't want a cage match is because, in his mind, cage matches are violent, hardcore, and extremely bloody, which Hart wanted to stay away from. This led to him and his brother taking a different approach.
Hart explained that he and Owen never wanted the image of them bleeding on each other, so they decided to go without blood. They wanted to tell the suspense of getting in and out of the cage, and they were proud of the match. He described it as a “beautiful story.”
The Brothers' Approach to the Cage Match
Hart explained that a cage match without blood is like a chocolate sundae without the chocolate sauce. He and Owen wanted to tell the story of their feud without resorting to violence and bloodshed. They wanted to focus on the suspense of the match and the emotions involved, and they felt that they achieved that goal.
Hart and Owen’s SummerSlam 1994 cage match was a classic, and it is considered one of the best matches in WWE history. It’s a testament to their talent and their ability to tell a story in the ring. The match was a great example of how wrestling can be used to tell a story, and how it can be used to create emotion and suspense. The match was a success, even without the blood, and it is a reminder that wrestling can be just as entertaining without violence.
Bret Hart's Lasting Legacy
Bret Hart has always been known for his technical wrestling skills and his ability to tell a story in the ring. He was a master of the psychology of wrestling, and he was able to connect with the audience on an emotional level. He was also a great storyteller outside of the ring, and he was able to share his experiences and his insights in a way that was both informative and entertaining. Hart's contributions to the world of wrestling are undeniable, and he is considered one of the greatest wrestlers of all time.
The story of the Hart brothers’ SummerSlam 1994 cage match is a reminder that wrestling can be more than just violence and bloodshed. It can be a form of storytelling, a way to connect with the audience on an emotional level, and a way to create unforgettable moments in wrestling history.
Beyond the Bloodshed
The story of the Hart brothers’ SummerSlam 1994 cage match is a testament to the power of storytelling in wrestling. Hart and Owen chose to tell a story that focused on the emotion and suspense of the match, and they were able to create a classic that is still remembered today. It is a reminder that wrestling can be just as entertaining without violence and bloodshed.
The match was a success, and it is a reminder that wrestling can be just as entertaining without violence. It is a reminder that wrestling can be a powerful tool for storytelling and that it can be used to create unforgettable moments in wrestling history.
