During a recent episode of his “Six Feet Under” podcast, The Undertaker addressed a variety of topics including his professional relationship with Bret Hart, his memory of a match with Hart at Madison Square Garden in 1992, and his thoughts on Hart’s place in the pantheon of wrestling greats, akin to having a position on wrestling’s Mt. Rushmore.
Detailed extracts from the discussion on this podcast are as follows:
On the distinct camaraderie he shared with Bret Hart outside the ring, The Undertaker reminisced, “Bret and I experienced some memorable times together, particularly during overseas tours. His conduct, whether on or off stage, left no room to question his status as the reigning World Champion. We were close friends outside the arena.”
Reminiscing about his face-off with Hart at Madison Square Garden in 1992, The Undertaker mused, “That match was a textbook example of great storytelling, which is fundamental to wrestling. Despite it not being Bret’s typical style, he brilliantly portrayed a sense of frustration, questioning what more he needed to do to subjugate his formidable opponent. His frustration added depth and realism to the story, a key aspect of storytelling in wrestling.”
Speaking about Hart’s potential place on wrestling’s equivalent of Mt. Rushmore, The Undertaker said, “Looking at his in-ring performance, Bret’s work was realistic, sensible, and narrative-driven. He had all the requisite elements. However, when one gets into the fine detail of placing someone on Mt. Rushmore of wrestling, it’s not just about the in-ring performance. The overall impact on the industry is a critical factor. The characters in my Mt. Rushmore might not be as skilled as Bret, but their contribution to wrestling is invaluable. It’s all subjective and dependent upon specific categories, like in-ring performance, mic skills, overall package and so on. It’s a complex process to determine.”
Link to the conversation is provided below:
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