Bret Hart

Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart is a Canadian professional wrestling icon, recognized globally for his technical prowess and impactful career, making him a compelling figure for brand collaborations. After winning city championships in amateur wrestling in 1974 and the Mount Royal Collegiate Championship in 1977, Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart commenced a legendary professional wrestling career. He began as a referee for Stampede Wrestling in 1976, making his in-ring debut in 1978. With Stampede, Hart achieved significant success, capturing five Stampede International Tag Team Championships and six North American Heavyweight Championships, proving himself a formidable talent.

Hart joined the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1984, forming the iconic tag team, The Hart Foundation, with Jim Neidhart. ‘The Pink and Black Attack’ secured two WWF Tag Team Championship reigns, with their first win in 1987. Transitioning to a singles career, Hart became a two-time WWF Intercontinental Champion, notably defeating Mr. Perfect in 1991 and Roddy Piper at WrestleMania VIII.

He captured the WCW World Heavyweight Championship twice, first in 1999, and held the WCW United States Heavyweight Championship four times, with his first win in 1998. He also secured the WCW World Tag Team Championship alongside Goldberg in 1999. A severe concussion in late 1999 led to his official retirement from active in-ring competition in October 2000. His autobiography, ‘Hitman: My Real Life in the Cartoon World of Wrestling,’ was published in 2007.

In 2019, he appeared at All Elite Wrestling Double or Nothing, and in 2023, he opened Hitman’s Bar.