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Bret Hart
“The Hitman,” the Calgary-born Hart family wrestler regarded as one of the greatest of all time
- Born1957
- NicknameThe Hitman
- PromotionWWF / WWE
Photo: Super Festivals from Ft. Lauderdale, USA, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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- Age
How old is Bret Hart?
69 years old1
Bret Hart is 69 years old. He was born on July 2, 1957.
- Wikipedia: Bret Hart, revision of Oct 26, 2026
Quick Profile
- Known for: Canadian and American retired professional wrestler
- Born: July 2, 1957
- Family: Son of Stu Hart, of the Hart wrestling family
- Stable: The Hart Foundation (WWF)
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Career Highlights
- Bret Sergeant Hart is a Canadian and American retired professional wrestler, a second-generation member of the Hart wrestling family, widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time.
- He joined his father Stu Hart’s promotion, Stampede Wrestling, as a referee in 1976 and made his in-ring debut in 1978.
- In the World Wrestling Federation (now WWE) he led the Hart Foundation stable and was the face of the New Generation Era, using the nickname “the Hitman.”
- He left for World Championship Wrestling after the “Montreal Screwjob” in November 1997 and officially retired in October 2000 after a December 1999 concussion.
On MyShowNotes
People mentioned
Bret Hart comes up in these episodes:
- Harland Highway Podcast with Taylor Williamson (full episode, Oct 27, 2026) with Harland Williams and Taylor Williamson: Taylor says Bret Hart has come to see him twice in Calgary, and he wears a Bret Hart T-shirt for the taping.
FAQ
Who is Bret Hart?
Bret Sergeant Hart is a Canadian and American retired professional wrestler, a second-generation member of the Hart wrestling family, widely regarded as one of the greatest professional wrestlers of all time.
Where does Bret Hart come up on MyShowNotes?
1 episode so far. See the list above.