Bret Hart and Hulk Hogan are two of the most iconic figures in the history of professional wrestling. As top stars of their respective eras, their careers and legacies are often compared and contrasted.
Both men have made significant contributions to the industry and have been central to some of its biggest controversies. In a recent Q&A session, Hart offered a critical assessment of Hogan’s approach to the business.
Bret Hart on Hulk Hogan’s Legacy
During the session, “The Hitman” was asked about top stars helping to build the next generation of talent. Hart stated that Hulk Hogan never fulfilled that traditional responsibility.
The comments are particularly notable given that Hogan passed away on July 24, 2025. His last appearance for WWE was during the debut of Monday Night Raw on Netflix in January 2025.
Hart accused Hogan of being unwilling to help his successors. He claimed Hogan would not assist anyone who was set to replace him as the company’s top star.
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“I can tell you that Hulk Hogan never did that for anybody. He never helped anybody else after his time as the top guy. He’d rather see the company sink than actually come back and make the next star, which in wrestling, that’s how it is. The next guy helps the next guy.”
Hart also mentioned another contemporary who he felt did not help build new stars. “Jake Roberts is another guy who never made anybody. They fed Hulk Hogan one wrestler after another for ten years.”
Hart’s criticism is rooted in a long and well-documented professional rivalry with Hogan. The most famous incident occurred in 1993 when Hogan, as WWE Champion, was expected to “pass the torch” to Hart at SummerSlam.
Instead, Hogan lost the title to Yokozuna at the King of the Ring event and left the company shortly after. This prevented the planned main event and has been a point of contention for Hart for decades.
While Bret Hart continues to reflect on wrestling’s past, his family’s legacy is actively represented in today’s WWE. His niece, Natalya, recently confronted Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley on Monday Night Raw, suggesting another member of the Hart family may soon be in contention for a major championship.
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