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Originally Posted by iLLoQuent aka DSK
Bret Hart interview; speaks on DX, what he would say to HBK today, Randy Orton, if he would ever wrestle again and more.
NZPWI recently conducted a 90-minute interview with Bret Hart. You can check out the full article at http://www.nzpwi.co.nz/ Here are some highlights…
Reaction from the wrestling industry to his autobiography: "Surprisingly I haven't heard a great deal back. And I've come to the conclusion..." he pauses, setting it up, "that maybe a lot of wrestlers cannot read a book this big." He laughs but then clarifies that beyond the gentle ribbing he is sure that maybe the book is actually too big for those with a busy travel schedule. "I made sure that books made it to The Undertaker and to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin and I am disappointed that I haven't heard anything back from them. I thought I might. But nothing. They're busy I guess, maybe one day I'll hear something but I'm not holding my breath."
The Hart Dynasty: "I'm as proud as can be of them, I think they're all great and they deserve every success and I think they're doing great; they have what it takes to be big stars. I think I've seen just about every match they've had. I catch up on YouTube and my girlfriend has been great at keeping me up to date with their matches if I miss them."
On Randy Orton: "I'm a big fan but I'm a little upset with how he is being used; they're doing the same thing with him over and over and I think they need to change it up, try something new with him."
On DX: "When I see them I just want to put my finger down my throat; it makes me want to be sick."
On Possibly Hosting RAW and Dealing with HBK and HHH: "Well, there are rumours, there are always rumours and I am open for offers. But..." and here he drinks in a large pause, "that [seeing Shawn and Hunter] would have to be something that was discussed before hand; we cross that bridge I guess if we come to it."
On TNA: is good for the wrestling, but I'm not so sure about the ridiculous storylines. I don't get it. But they have some great people, I think pound-for-pound A.J. Styles might be the best wrestler in the world today; he's one of them anyway. That's for sure."
On Montreal: "It always hurt me that I was accused of never getting over what happened in Montreal. Of course it was a big deal, of course it felt good when I cold-cocked Vince…" and there's a pause here for an almost-sinister chuckle, "and of course it took a long time to get over the betrayal. But I can honestly say, now, I have forgiven Vince. He made his decision and I don't regret my actions; I feel I carried myself with an integrity that is consistent across my career, the film, my book - you get the same character with me - but I honestly don't know that I could ever forgive Hunter [HHH] or Shawn."
What Would He Say To Shawn Michaels Today: "If there was a knock at the door now and it was Shawn, I honestly wouldn't know what to do. He was at the Hall of Fame ceremony when I was inducted, but he got up and left when I came to the podium; they had a word with him beforehand and so at least he was respectful of that. I made it clear that if he got within a few hundred meters of me I'd be back on the plane so fast".
If He Would Ever Return To The Ring: "never-say-never because it is the wrestling industry, but it is very unlikely." He adds he'd like to wrestle Kurt Angle if he had one more match, as well as Rey Mysterio and A.J. Styles."
On Being At Peace: "I'm definitely at peace - and I guess the book is a big factor, sure. But the thing that got it started for me was when Vince agreed to release the DVD of my matches. I remember worrying that I might get stitched up, they might make some jokes, but I was so thrilled with it. For me it was about letting the matches speak for themselves and for a while I was worried they would be locked up. I'm just thrilled that people can see them again, or see them for the first time. The Hitman was an important character. And the DVD, my book and my appearances to sign autographs, to speak at book launches, I guess it's all part of reclaiming my legacy."
Good interview, but I don't like that they keep asking him about Montreal. Also I REALLY feel that the swerve was wrong, but it wasunprofessional for him to not drop the belt. It really wouldn't have made a difference whether he won or lost that match there. Another thing that Idon't like is this whole feud between Shawn and Bret. He still feels anger for Shawn, but Shawn turned his life around from that situation and his troubledpast. They don't have to be friends, but they could at least settle those differences that they have.