WWE Hall of Famer Bret “The Hitman” Hart recently spoke out about feeling undervalued by WWE management after being snubbed at this year’s SummerSlam event. Despite receiving an invitation to attend, Hart revealed the company gave him no seat upon arrival, exposing a surprising lack of respect for his legacy within the organization.
Details of Bret Hart’s Experience at SummerSlam
During a conversation at Vaughan Con, Hart shared that WWE had contacted him to be part of the audience at SummerSlam. However, when he showed up, staff informed him there were no seats available. Hart observed that fellow wrestling figure Kevin Nash was provided seating, deepening his sense of being overlooked by the company.
I went to SummerSlam. They invited me down this year for WWE and told me they wanted me to be in the crowd,
Bret Hart said.
Then they told me, once I got there, that they didn’t have any seats. But I noticed that Kevin Nash got a seat. So I just sort of know — I don’t feel that WWE — I mean, I finally realized that they don’t fully appreciate me. Even after Hulk’s passing that there’s no appreciation for anything I did.
—Bret Hart, WWE Hall of Famer
Significance of the Incident and Its Broader Implications
This situation highlights growing concerns regarding WWE’s recognition of its past legends, particularly Hall of Famers like Bret Hart. The incident has stirred discussions among fans and industry insiders about how WWE values the contributions of its former stars, especially following the recent passing of Hulk Hogan, to whom Hart referred.
Hart’s revelation underscores the tensions between WWE’s current management and its wrestling heritage, suggesting potential challenges in maintaining goodwill with iconic figures. Moving forward, how WWE addresses these sentiments could affect its relationship with longtime supporters and the wrestling community at large.
