Bret Hart, a famous Canadian wrestler, is popularly known as Hitman among his fans. The wrestler who has had successful careers in both WCW and WWE. He was one of the wrestlers involved in the infamous Montreal Screwjob incident.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Bret Hart |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Bret Sergeant Hart |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 66 years old |
| Birth Date: | 2 July 1957 |
| Birth Place: | Calgary, Canada |
| Nationality: | American/Canadian |
| Height: | 1.83 m |
| Weight: | 106.6 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Stephanie Washington (m. 2010), Cinzia Rota (m. 2004–2007), Julie Smadu-Hart (m. 1982–2002) |
| Children: | Yes (Jade Michelle Hart, Alexandra Sabina Hart, Blade Colton Hart, Dallas Jeffery Hart) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Profession: | Retired professional wrestler, amateur wrestler, writer and actor. |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $15 million |
| Last Updated: | August 2024 |
Bret Hart Biography
Bret Hart was born on July 2, 1957, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is a member of the well-known Hart Family. His father, WWE Hall of Famer Stu Hart, has trained many famous wrestlers including Chris Benoit, Chris Jericho, and Edge. Bret was also trained in Hart Dungeon by his father.
He was an amateur wrestler while in school. Bret began his career with Stampede Wrestling, a promotion owned by Stu Hart. He also wrestled in New Japan Pro Wrestling for a short time.
Bret Hart Age, Height, Weight
Bret Hart was born on July 2, 1957, and is 66 years old as of 2024. He stands 0000 tall and weighs 106.6 kg.
Career
Bret Hart joined the WWE in 1984 and founded the Hart Foundation with his brother-in-law, Jim Neidhart. They defeated the British Bulldogs in their first tag team championships. Bret concentrated on singles championships after the team split up in the 1990s. In 1991, he defeated Mr Perfect in the Intercontinental Championship. In 1992, he defeated Ric Flair to win his first WWE Championship.
Bret won the King of the Ring twice, in 1991 and 1993, becoming the only wrestler to do so. He had a long and bitter feud with Jerry Lawler over the title of King. He also had major feuds with his brother Owen and Yokozuna. He lost the title to Bob Buckland in 1994, and Owen was to blame. Despite regaining the title, he was defeated by Shawn Michaels again. He had major feuds with Stone Cold, The Undertaker, and Sycho Sid, but his real-life feud with Vince began at the same time.
Bret left the WWE for WCW after Vince let Michaels beat him in the famous Montreal Screwjob incident.
Bret Hart Achievements and Awards
A skilled and well-known wrestler of his caliber is bound to reap numerous benefits. Pro Wrestling Illustrated, Wrestling Observer Newsletter, BRAVO Otto, CAGE MATCH Top 10 Rankings, Hall of Fame, CAGE MATCH Year-End Awards, and WWE.com all gave him awards.
Bret Hart’s Net Worth and Salary in 2024
This famous wrestler amassed a large fortune over the course of his long career. His pay from WrestleMania 2 is $4,000, and his pay from WrestleMania 3 is $15,000. In 1989, Summerslam earned $10,000, and in 1992, he earned $55,000. His three-year contract with WCW Monday Nitro pays him $9,000,000.
His three-year contract with World Championship Wrestling pays him $2,500,000 per year. Bret Hart’s net worth is estimated to be $15 million as of February 2024.
Bret Hart was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2006, but he was unable to attend the ceremony. He returned in 2009 to begin a new feud with Vince McMahon. He also won the United States Championship and was the Raw general manager at the time. Finally, in 2010, he announced his retirement.
